Tuesday, November 30, 2010
George Lucas Remembers Irvin Kershner
As you all may already know, the director of The Empire Strikes Back, Irvin Kershner, passed away today at age 87. He directed the most famous and revered film of the Star Wars saga and will truly be missed. George Lucas issued this statement:
"The world has lost a great director and one of the most genuine people I’ve had the pleasure of knowing,” says Lucas. “Irvin Kershner was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. When I think of Kersh, I think of his warmth, his thoughtfulness and his talent. I knew him from USC — I attended his lectures and he was actually on the festival panel that gave the prize to my THX short. I considered him a mentor.
Following Star Wars, I knew one thing for sure: I didn’t want to direct the second movie myself. I needed someone I could trust, someone I really admired and whose work had maturity and humor. That was Kersh all over. I didn’t want Empire to turn into just another sequel, another episode in a series of space adventures. I was trying to build something, and I knew Kersh was the guy to help me do it. He brought so much to the table. I am truly grateful to him. He was a friend as well as a colleague. He will be missed."
Monday, November 29, 2010
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Super Tough!: "The Expendables" Barney Ross 12 Inch Figure By Hot Toys
The Barney Ross 12 inch Figure features:
- Authentic and detailed likeness of Sylvester Stallone as Barney Ross
- Stands approximately 30 cm tall
- Muscular body with over 30 points of articulations
- Highly detailed hair and mustache
- Movie-accurate facial expressions with detailed wrinkles and skin texture
- Body tattoos with animal patterns on chest and arms, "Expendable" logo on back
- Seven (7) switch-out hands including:
- One (1) pair of gloved hands for shooting with gun
- One (1) gloved right hands for holding gun
- One (1) pair of gloved fists
- One (1) right hand for holding gun
- One (1) right fist
- One (1) beret
- One (1) pair of black boots
- Two (2) outfits including
Style 1: - One (1) round-neck black T-shirt
- One (1) tactical vest
- One (1) pair of black military trousers
- One (1) faux leather black belt
Style 2: - One (1) V-neck green T-shirt
- One (1) pair of blue jeans
- One (1) faux leather brown belt
- Two (2) pistols with pouches
- One (1) revolver with pouch
- One (1) assault rifle
- Two (2) packs of magazines with pouches
- One (1) watch
- One (1) pair of sunglasses
- One (1) pair of goggles
- Two (2) necklaces including one (1) with cross, one (1) with military plate and danger sign pendants
- Figure stand with Barney Ross nameplate and movie logo