Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Making of Empire Strikes Back

A fictional Behind the Scenes look at the making of the Empire Strikes Back.....



Principal photography of the actors in action less cgi background







Post Production




Luke doing some practice swings






Luke: Hey old man, betcha can't do these poses huh?


Vader: ......


Luke: So like my agent tells me I'm gonna be doin' this gig with the Muppet Show. So what have you got lined up?



Vader: (Dark side of the force welling up)....


Luke: Nothin? So like, how's it feel with all that armor on? Must be AAAAAAHHHH!!


Director: Cut!




Vader: 'twas an accident, really! No hard feelings?


Director: ok let's do this one more time. lights!....






Luke: So like, have you tried going to the dermatologist regarding your skin conditio.....AHHHHH!


Director: Cut!!






Luke: I need my agent. Get me my agent. I can't work like this. I'm the star darnit


Here are some photo stills for the marketing of the movie:











Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Supernatural

TOY: Greenlight Black Bandit Series 1967 Chevrolet Impala

Here's the skinny from wiki (wow, that actually rhymes) "Supernatural is an American drama and horror television series created by Eric Kripke, which debuted on September 13, 2005 on The WB, and is now part of The CW's lineup. Starring Jared Padalecki as Sam Winchester and Jensen Ackles as Dean Winchester, the series follows the brothers as they hunt demons and other figures of the paranormal."





I've never really followed the show even though I have been intrigued by its premise. I used to watch the X-files and Buffy and I'm still currently following Smallville. It should not be too much of a stretch to add this to my watch list but I guess too many shows, so little time.....

About the die cast. This was a fairly easy find really. One weekend I just stumbled upon this little gem while looking for an Ecto-1 Hot Wheels car. The original die cast car was actually an exclusive if you buy the Complete Season of Supernatural and was available in the U.S. As to what season this was bundled in kinda slipped my mind right now...but I suppose a quick Google search might do the trick =p.




The craftsmanship is awesome. Rubber tires, opening hood, nice clean lines, good solid color and clear letters for the Chevrolet logo. Pricing is reasonable but it would have been better if the doors open as well because it has some realy nice interiors.