Winter Is Coming... Soon... Again...

Last week I was distracted by the Game of Thrones Season 1 on Blu-ray. That explains my lack of posts. The series is even better during the second viewing. I am going to be ordering the George R. R. Martin books on amazon soon. I am also learning the opening theme on the keyboard. Obsessed? Me? Maybe... Anyway, I can't wait until Season 2 comes and instead of "Winter is Coming", this time it's: "War is Coming!" April 1st, 2012, HBO... Game Of Thrones Season 2: The More You Love Trailer GameofThrones

Simpsons Game of Thrones Opening

Last Sunday (3/4/12) The Simpsons did their opening in the style of HBO's Game of Thrones. Of all the creative Simpsons openings, this one is my favorite. I especially like the Three-Eyed crows at the Nuclear Power Plant. Simpsons Game of Thrones Opening

Game of Thrones Opening Sung by Sansa, Arya and Bran

Hello Youtubes! I am extremely happy that Amazon was able to deliver my copy of Game of Thrones on the release date. I was playing around with the extras and found this awesome and cute "commentary" but, I didn't know it was on youtube until I visited Topless Robot this morning. I guarantee this will put a smile on your face. It did for me and I am having an extremely crappy day at work. Thank you Sansa, Arya and Bran for making my day: Game of Thrones the show opening sung by Sansa, Arya and Bran NoldusB

R.I.P. Ralph McQuarrie

Looking onward to the far horizon with a sense of romance and adventure... "My destiny is out there." R.I.P. Ralph McQuarrie Ralph McQuarrie Remembered Ralph McQuarrie was best known for his Star Wars concept designs. That's only a part of this amazing artist's vision. You can check out his fantastic gallery here: ralphmcquarrie.com I am at the age where most of my childhood heroes are at their twilight years or braving towards that season. When I was young, they'd shown me the magic and adventures that awaited for me in life but, it always come with some sort of price. Some times these trade offs are harsh and unjustifiably cruel. Thus, lessons of consequences and responsibilities are learned. As I got older it seems as though these lessons gets tougher but, I wear their bravery as armor and I wield their inspiration as artillery. Ralph McQuarrie, my school notes are full of doodles because of you. I can't stop sketching and painting because of you. Without you, the world would never be able to experience dreams turned into reality: John Williams – Binary Sunset kbmf0580

Cheer Up Sleepy Jean

"Our good times starts and ends... without dollar one to spend..." -Davy Jones R.I.P. Davy Jones: Monkees Singer Davy Jones Dies He'd want us to cheer up: Daydream Believer: Literal Video Version dascottjr November 20th Sheraton Hotel Framingham, MA USA Super Megafest I walk up to Peter Tork timidly (mind you, I'm a grown man but, when I see a member of the Monkees I'm 8 years old): "Peter, may I have your autograph?" Peter: "Sure!" I hand him my "Monkees Greatest Hits" cd cover: "I also like to buy your album. Great performance last night!" Peter: "Tell you what, I'll also sign that for you free of charge." Me: "Thanks! I can't believe that I actually get to meet you! I met Mickey a couple of years ago!" Peter: "I know." Me (dork): "How?" Peter (duh): "You got his autograph here on the cover." Me: "Oh... I still can't believe it though! I used to watch you guys every day after school when I was kid." Peter: "Really? You don't look that old." Me: "Oh, it was back in the 80's. They showed the Monkees on a local station. I knew of the Monkees even before I learned about the Beatles." Peter: "Haha! I can't compare us to the Beatles." Me: "Yeah, I know... 'The Beatles!' They didn't even play their own instruments!" Peter: "HAHA! Where did you watch us?" Me: "WLVI Channel 56 Boston." Peter: "I mean where are you from?" Me: "Oh, Massachusetts... Boston..." Peter (smiles): "Oh... Well, enjoy the cd and make sure you let the ink dry before you put it back in the case." Me: "Thanks! Thank you so much Peter! It's a pleasure!" Peter: "No, Thank you John! It's nice to meet you!" WLVI Monkees Bumper-ADA-Kotter Bumper-Dairy Council cattman2 As I walk away a bolt of embarrassing realization ran down my spine. DOH! Peter Tork was asking "Where" I had watched the Monkees because I'm Asian. I could have told him that my mother had watched them in Vietnam back in the late 60's on one of the US Armed Forces Station. The station also broadcasted shows like I Love Lucy and The Ed Sullivan Show. That would have been a far more interesting story than, "duh, I'd watched you guys here in Boston, duh..." At least I didn't creep Peter Tork out the way I creeped out Felicia Day. At least Felicia Day didn't mind taking a picture with me I guess. Peter Tork performed at the concert on the first night of Super Megafest. Not only did he play songs from his current band, Shoes Suede Blues, he also performed a very jazzy/bluesy version of "Last Train to Clarksville" also, live versions of "I'm a Believer" and "Daydream Believer." My mother was sitting next to me and told me, "I had a crush on Davy Jones when I was a teenager." I replied, "Yeah, sure mom! You and Marcia Brady and a ton of other girls in the 60's." Despite my snarky comment, I enjoyed the cover of "Daydream Believer" done by Peter Tork and Shoe Suede Blues. In fact, "Daydream Believer" is one of my favorite songs. It was one of the songs that I learned to follow the beat, sing on key and not shame myself. In fact sing it very well at karaoke. I bet I can charm girls from 60's with it. You can take that as good thing or a sad thing. I'll go with good! Super Megafest 2011 - Peter Tork - Daydream Believer grog1138 In any case, Davy Jones is one of my favorites. It was the intro to "Daydream Believer" that got me to relate to him: Chip Douglas: "7A." (referring to the take of the song) Davy Jones: "What number is this, Chip?" Chip Douglas and others in unison (annoyed): "7A!" Davy Jones: "Okay. Know what I mean, like don't get excited, man. It's 'cause I'm short, I know.." I was also a short kid but, knowing Davy Jones accepts his physical stature... that he's ok with it... and also Marcia Brady having a crush on him even though he's the shortest of the Monkees, all of a sudden it was ok to be who I am. Just have confidence like Davy Jones. That's what I got out of it. Thank you Davy Jones. Thanks for all the laughs and the great the music. Your story and the story of the Monkees is always inspirational. Starting off as a joke band, a parody to The Beatles. As time went on the Monkees became legitimate musicians and had a huge impact in Pop Culture. Monkee business commercial 1969 skiatl R.I.P. Davy Jones. I'm sad that I'll never be able to meet you (I'm so jealous of Marcia Brady right now) and get your autograph on the cover my "Monkees Greatest Hits" but, in the spirit of the Monkees: I will continue to be optimistic and goof off because, somewhere out there a Sleepy Jean needs some cheering up. - a fellow Daydream Believer Monkees - Daydream Believer - Music Video From TV - Clear kisszac Oh I could hide 'neath the wings of the bluebird as she sings The six o'clock alarm would never ring But it rings and I rise, wipe the sleep out of my eyes My shaving razor's cold and it stings Cheer up, sleepy Jean, oh what can it mean To a daydream believer and a homecoming queen? You once thought of me as a white knight on his steed Now you know how happy I can be Oh, and our good time starts and ends With a dollar one to spend But how much baby do we really need? Cheer up, sleepy Jean, oh what can it mean To a daydream believer and a homecoming queen? Cheer up, sleepy Jean, oh what can it mean To a daydream believer and a homecoming queen? Cheer up, sleepy Jean, oh what can it mean To a daydream believer and a homecoming queen? Cheer up, sleepy Jean, oh what can it mean To a daydream believer and a homecoming queen?

The Last Airbender is Official

The official title for the new Avatar series is: The Last Airbender Legend of Korra First off, I am super psyched that there will be more Avatar and it looks really good. I also don't mind that the Avatar name is missing from the title. What I do mind is the story behind why the "Avatar" name is missing. James Cameron did not want the Nick Toon to have the same name as his 3D movie about blue cat people. I did enjoy the blue cat people movie and thought the 3D was amazing but, the movie was hardly original (I'm being generous here). So, if James Cameron's movie is not original, why stop other people from using the moniker "Avatar?" Throw rocks at glass houses much? I mean, the first Avatar series was produced by Nick Toons before James Cameron's movie. Also, people have been using the word "Avatar" for ages! I guess with enough money you can be anything. Anyway, there's still no release date for The Last Airbender: The Legend of Korra but, knowing that it's just around the corner makes me extremely happy. I found out about this new trailer from: Nerd Caliber on Facebook Be sure to check them out for some cool news. You can also find them at: www.nerdcaliber.com Sit back, relax and try to ignore the narrator: The Last Airbender: The Legend of Korra - Exclusive Trailer IGNentertainment

84th Oscar Night 2012

The one thing that I am looking forward to at the 84th Academy Awards on Sunday night, February 26, 2012 starting at 7pm EST is Admiral General Aladeen (Sasha Baron Cohen), The Dictator of Wadiya, showing up at the red carpet. Initially he was banned from showing up at the Oscars. Outraged, Admiral General Aladeen released this threat to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences: The Dictator (aka Sacha Baron Cohen) Responds To Oscar Ban ClevverMovies According to latest news, the Academy lifted their sanctions and gave Admiral General Aladeen his tickets back: Sacha Baron Cohen's "The Dictator" alter-ego not banned from Oscars, producer Brian Grazer says As for the nominees this year... I don't have much of an interest in them. Mainly because I haven't watched most of the nominated movies. Here's the full list of the nominees on Wikipedia: 84th Academy Awards I listed the movies I'd watched after the "JUMP!" along with some brief thoughts on their nominations.