I know, right? Remember when coloring books were in every grocery and department store and only cost a buck or two at most? Pepperidge Farm remembahs. (I’m old.) Some of them had terrific art in them, too.
I went to the Star Trek Convention last week - it was my first time there and I had a blast. Overall a great experience and it’s safe to say I have some new friends that I’m looking forward to seeing again next year. At the same time, I found all of the cash-only photos and signatures with the actors to be pretty...
I think you sorely overestimate how much working actors make. Lots of actors, even those on Star Trek, fall into the middle class and that’s if they’re working regularly. Very few actors, percentage wise, are multi-millionaires.
The current IDW Trek titles are actually pretty solid, especially the main Star Trek and Defiant books. Good mix of characters from different shows and an obvious love for the history of the shows. Licensed books have always been a bit of a crap shoot, but I’ve been pleasantly surprised by this current batch of Trek comics.
As a West Virginian, I’m sorry. Not only is Manchin going to run for president, it’s looking like our homunculus of a governor will take his spot in the Senate. I both love my state and hate my state. It’s harder and harder to continue to live here as a Democrat.
I’m currently rewatching it, and at first I admit I hated the season and didn’t understand all the praise it got, but on this second viewing, I am actually warming up a bit to it. It still is deeply flawed, with a lot of things that don’t make sense or could have been done better, but I kinda like it regardless. What do...
I loved it. Wasn’t perfect, but the characters acted like believable older versions of the ones I fell in love with back in the 80’s, unlike Nemesis or the first two seasons of Picard. The action was great. It was an emotionally satisfying send-off to that era of Trek. It, SNW, Lower Decks and Prodigy (RIP) really rekindled my love of Star Trek.
Bob Iger will be staying until 2026, which is two years longer than planned, so Disney has more time to find the right CEO to replace him? What do you think? Is this a good idea or do you think this means Iger is staying forever?
I’m sure he doesn’t want to stay forever. Chapek was pretty terrible at his job and the Board talked Iger into coming back to right the ship as best he can before they bring in the next person. I’m not a big fan of Iger, but there’s no question he grew the company and is better than Chapek. I’m old, though, and really miss the pre-Eisner era of the parks.
I totally agree. While Wells was alive, he was someone who could provide his input freely and Eisner respected it. After he was gone, there wasn’t anyone around who was able to tell Eisner if an idea was bad.
The parks were still pretty great under Ron Miller/Card Walker, too, and OG EPCOT Center was fantastic. There were still lots of folks around who had worked for Walt.
Ever since Wells died, the company grew, but seemed to lose its heart. Now, it’s all about increasing shareholder value at the expense of making every guest feel special. It’s all about how much cash they can wring out of you and “magic” is only available for an extra fee.
Pardon my grumpiness. I just miss the Disney parks of yesteryear. I know I’m not representative of the average visitor today. I try and enjoy what remains from my youth and leave the thrill rides to those who prefer them. Times change.
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I saw the Lynch movie around 10 years old. Where was this when I was a kid? ;)
Reflections on my first Star Trek Conference (medium.com)
I went to the Star Trek Convention last week - it was my first time there and I had a blast. Overall a great experience and it’s safe to say I have some new friends that I’m looking forward to seeing again next year. At the same time, I found all of the cash-only photos and signatures with the actors to be pretty...
New Comics Discussion August 2 | Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - The Dog of War #5 | Star Trek: Defiant #6 (i.imgur.com)
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What's your views on PIC season 3?
I’m currently rewatching it, and at first I admit I hated the season and didn’t understand all the praise it got, but on this second viewing, I am actually warming up a bit to it. It still is deeply flawed, with a lot of things that don’t make sense or could have been done better, but I kinda like it regardless. What do...
Bob Iger is sticking around Disney longer than he said he would (www.theverge.com)
Bob Iger will be staying until 2026, which is two years longer than planned, so Disney has more time to find the right CEO to replace him? What do you think? Is this a good idea or do you think this means Iger is staying forever?