Chris

It looks like the Irish have more on the ball, in some ways, than we do. They are going to be converting to all digital movie theaters in the very near future.

Good for them. I think its just around the corner for us too.

Yep, it really happened. Yahoo has purchased photo site flickr. I’m not exactly sure how I feel about that. I like flickr the way it is (mostly). Maybe it will all work out for the best? Of course, the cynic in me says “no”. But you never know, do you?

Waiting for a meeting at Art’s in Studio City. I seem to be the only one I
know who gets anywhere on time. Nice window booth though. Too bad its
raining again. I thought we were done with this. Guess not.

Some celebs here, I think. Is it possible that both Catherine Zeta Jones
and Christie Brinkley could be in the same deli at the same time? Looks
like them but I can’t get closer without being rude.

So, I will just gawk from across the room.  Wish the Treo had a better
zoom.  Then I could really get thrown out of here.

Ok, gotta go, my meeting is here.

Patrick Norton, of The Screensavers fame (back when it was actually a good show.) now has his own blog. It only took him several years and a bet from his Screensavers co-stars Kevin Rose and Leo Laporte. Good job Patrick. Welcome to the typepad neighborhood.

Ok, now I have to go to a meeting with my managers and pitch them stuff. What fun.

Later.

Some friends of mine have pointed out that in my last suedo-political post I forgot to mention the Scott Peterson murder trial. He was found guilty of murdering his wife, Laci, and their unborn child. His sentence, death. Can’t say I’m too broken up about it.

As I like the movies and tv, I thought I would throw down some movie and tv news (mixed with a little commentary, of course). So here goes:

Joss Whedon, creater of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”, “Angel” and “Firefly”, will write and direct the new big-screen version of “Wonder Woman”. He likes strong female characters so this makes sense. I like women who tie you up and make you tell the truth so count me in too.

And, in case you missed it, actor Robert Blake of “Beretta” fame (man, I loved that talking bird) has been found not guilty on charges that he killed his wife. The jury did not think the evidence was strong enough to convict him. I wonder if we will start bumping into him at Vitello’s again, now that he’s a free man.

Also, the musical version of “The Lord of the Rings” (yes, I said musical) will debut in Toronto next year with an eye to move to the states later.

And, in a story close to me (not for the reason you think. I almost made a movie in India and have friends in the business there) In a clip aired on India TV, film star Shakti Kapoor is seen telling an actress, “All actresses have slept with directors. I want to make love to you and kiss you. You must do this or else I won’t be able to help you.” The footage has caused an uproar in Bollywood. Kapoor denies the charges. So, the casting couch is real, eh? At least in Bollywood. I’m sure that would never happen here.

And, last but not least, I recently had occasion to visit some people working on the new “Miami Vice” movie. All I can say is that with Michael Mann directing and from the stuff I saw, it is going to be pretty cool. Plus, I really loved the original series so it was even more fun to see some of the ways in which it will be updated. Time to pull the white suit and blue t-shirt out of the closet.

As many of you know, I have been trying to stay away from politics subsequent to the presidential “election”. But, just when I think I’m out, I get pulled back in. So, I want to mention what happened here in California because I know it will give President Bush and all the other hate-mongers a stomach ache for at least the next few days.

A judge ruled that the state cannot bar gay marriage and that specifying that marriage is between “a man and a woman” is unconstitutional. Here’s the money quote from Superior Court Judge Richard Kramer:

“No rational basis exists for limiting marriage in this state to opposite-sex partners”

There you go. Of course, the decision will be up for appeal.

And while I’m here, there were a couple more things that happened in the last day or so that made me smile but also made my stomach hurt a little too.

First, a new poll (reg required) regarding the war in Iraq shows that 53 percent of Americans said the war was not worth fighting, 57 percent said they disapprove of the president’s handling of Iraq and 70 percent said the number of U.S. casualties, now just over 1,500, is an unacceptable price to pay.

Where were these people during the election? If you don’t like the way the guy is doing the job, don’t vote for him again. It’s that simple.

Also, Bernard J. Ebbers, former CEO Worldcom, was found guilty on charges of fraud. His contention that he was ignorant of the illegal accounting practices that pushed his telecom company into bankruptcy apparently did little to persuade the jury. Ebbers faces a maximum of 85 years in prison.

Now, if the same thing happens to Ken Lay, we may really be on to something.

As many of you know, I have been trying to stay away from politics subsequent to the presidential “election”. But, just when I think I’m out, I get pulled back in. So, I want to mention what happened here in California because I know it will give President Bush and all the other hate-mongers a stomach ache for at least the next few days.

A judge ruled that the state cannot bar gay marriage and that specifying that marriage is between “a man and a woman” is unconstitutional. Here’s the money quote from Superior Court Judge Richard Kramer:

“No rational basis exists for limiting marriage in this state to opposite-sex partners”

There you go. Of course, the decision will be up for appeal.

And while I’m here, there were a couple more things that happened in the last day or so that made me smile but also made my stomach hurt a little too.

First, a new poll (reg required) regarding the war in Iraq shows that 53 percent of Americans said the war was not worth fighting, 57 percent said they disapprove of the president’s handling of Iraq and 70 percent said the number of U.S. casualties, now just over 1,500, is an unacceptable price to pay.

Where were these people during the election? If you don’t like the way the guy is doing the job, don’t vote for him again. It’s that simple.

Also, Bernard J. Ebbers, former CEO Worldcom, was found guilty on charges of fraud. His contention that he was ignorant of the illegal accounting practices that pushed his telecom company into bankruptcy apparently did little to persuade the jury. Ebbers faces a maximum of 85 years in prison.

Now, if the same thing happens to Ken Lay, we may really be on to something.

I wish this kind of thing had been around when I played all my role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons. My friends and I might have done something like this if the technology was available. I can see how it can make the gaming more interesting. Isn’t technology cool?