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The Golden Thread for the New O Canada? Martin Short of Course.
Seeded on Fri Aug 24, 2007 4:02 PM EDT (realdisney.com)
Well the speculation is over. Martin Short, star of film and comedy mainstays SNL and SCTV, will serve as the narrator of the new O Canada film at Epcot.
Disneyland and Pepsi
Seeded on Wed Aug 22, 2007 11:57 AM EDT (retroist.com)
Two things I really like are Classic Disney and soda. Usually in that order. This commercial merges memories of both of these passions. Two young folks, obviously in love, wander around 1960's Disneyland.
It's Big Bubble Blowin' Time! - Fantastic Four Bubblegum
Seeded on Fri Aug 17, 2007 1:13 PM EDT (retroist.com)
I am on a bit of a gum kick so I thought I would stay on topic for the site. Here is an another interesting a Amurol-made artifact from 1983, Fantastic Four Gum.
1985 Transformer's Toy Catalog
Seeded on Wed Aug 15, 2007 7:41 PM EDT (retroist.com)
My toy evolution went something like this: Star Wars — GI Joe — Transformers — GI Joe — Star Wars. Of course it all starts and end with Star Wars, but the meat of my playtime were those magical robo-shape changers, The Transformers.
Pepsi Commercials of the 1980s
Seeded on Mon Aug 13, 2007 1:05 PM EDT (retroist.com)
In the 1980s the Cola War was raging. Coke was on the defense and Pepsi pulled in a bevy of A-Listers to remind you to drink Pepsi. After all Pepsi was the Choice of a New Generation and who better to represent the new generation then Madonna, Michael J. Fox and Don Johnson?
TSR's Star Frontiers - Join the Galactic Legions
Seeded on Thu Aug 9, 2007 8:14 PM EDT (retroist.com)
My TSR catalog post went over so well last week that I thought I would post a great Star Frontiers ad from 1982. The ad features 2 humans and one of my favorite in-game races the Yazirians. They had the best attributes of both bats and Wookies (yeah, go figure).
Original Flintstone's Opening Sequence
Seeded on Tue Aug 7, 2007 1:04 PM EDT (retroist.com)
I love alternate openings to TV shows. Especially with shows, to which, I am well acquainted. This is was what you saw when you tuned into "The Flintstones" during it first 2 seasons (1960-1962).
The Joker Milk Dud Contest
Seeded on Mon Aug 6, 2007 4:01 PM EDT (retroist.com)
How often do you see a contest run by the villain of the comic? It seems like such a great idea that needs to be imitated (hear me batman sequel).
Let Mr. Spock Clean Your Laundry
Seeded on Fri Aug 3, 2007 3:51 PM EDT (retroist.com)
What a different age this commercial was shot in, but it testifies to the popularity of Trek even back in the day. You know what would be cool? If this commercial was pre-Star Trek. At the end of every episode they would have to put -- Mr.
1980 TSR Catalog
Seeded on Thu Aug 2, 2007 7:06 PM EDT (retroist.com)
I was going through the boxes the other day, taking inventory and dreaming of playing, when I found this old catalog. Its the sum of what the grand-daddy of role playing, TSR, had to offer in 1980 and it needed to be shared.
Punisher 2 Details in Lionsgate Press Release
Seeded on Wed Aug 1, 2007 2:07 PM EDT (comicsinfilm.com)
This PR confirms some details — Lexi Alexander will Direct, Ray Stevenson will Star and shooting will take place in Montreal.
Crazy Eddie's Christmas in August
Seeded on Wed Aug 1, 2007 10:37 AM EDT (The Retroist)
Christmas? In August? Wow that is crazy.
Call 777-FILM - 1990 Moviefone Advert Card
Seeded on Wed Aug 1, 2007 12:53 AM EDT (The Retroist)
I was cleaning out an old wallet I found in my junk drawer and found this old handout for Moviefone I got when I was still back in New York.
Eat Dinky Donuts Cereal and Win Big Prizes!
Seeded on Tue Jul 31, 2007 8:44 PM EDT (The Retroist)
You know your cereal is bad for you when its mascot is a fat middle aged guy in horizontal stripes.
New Writer and Sam Raimi Might Direct Spider-Man 4?
Seeded on Mon Jul 30, 2007 6:38 PM EDT (comicsinfilm.com)
It seems they are still looking for a writer to work on the script for Spider-Man 4. What's so interesting about that? Well see what Raimi has to say about it.
Still Time to Work on Your Bod for This Swimsuit Season or The Retroist Goes to the Beach
Seeded on Mon Jul 30, 2007 3:35 PM EDT (retroist.com)
A warm summer day at the Jersey Shore. The Retroist and his girlfriend Tanya Roberts are frolicking. The Retroist is wearing a one piece and Tanya is dressed like Kiri in "The Beastmaster".
Alvin and the Chipmunks Movie Trailer
Seeded on Fri Jul 27, 2007 2:16 PM EDT (retroist.com)
hen I heard about this movie I let out the same groan I let out when I heard they were doing a "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" movie.
Rejoice! Karen Allen in Indiana Jones 4 Confirmed w/Photo
Seeded on Fri Jul 27, 2007 12:18 PM EDT (comicsinfilm.com)
Joyous day! Its official Karen Allen will reprise her role as tough talking binge drinking Marion Ravenwood.
The Coolest Trash Can at Disneyland
Seeded on Thu Jul 26, 2007 7:52 PM EDT (realdisney.com)
I love Disney Trash cans and I talk about them to anyone who will listen (man am I lonely). Occasionally someone comes along who will listen to my ravings and they will usually ask me which can is my favorite?
Snap Tite Construction Models from 1971
Seeded on Thu Jul 26, 2007 5:35 PM EDT (retroist.com)
For the glue impaired Snap Tite models were a gift from the gods. Easy to put together and fun to play with they made Mom happy because you never glued your hands to your Mother's favorite carpet.
Cool Iron Man Pic from Empire Magazine
Seeded on Thu Jul 26, 2007 2:56 PM EDT (comicsinfilm.com)
Check out the cover from the new Empire Magazine for some Iron Man movie goodness. This movie is looking great.
Big Watchmen Casting News
Seeded on Thu Jul 26, 2007 12:01 PM EDT (comicsinfilm.com)
Well the mystery is finally starting to unravel and we see now who the names behind the masks will be for the big budget adaptation of The Watchmen.
Take me to The Leader - Tim Blake Nelson Cast as The Leader in the Incredible Hulk
Seeded on Thu Jul 26, 2007 3:19 AM EDT (comicsinfilm.com)
Mighty character actor Tim Blake Nelson (who can eat a whole gopher village) has been cast as that lovable loser turned super villain Samuel Sterns.
Mexico Pavilion to Get Some More Changes
Seeded on Wed Jul 25, 2007 5:01 PM EDT (realdisney.com)
Changes are happening at Epcot this year. Lots of new food places.
Mmmm, The Burger King Steak Sandwich - I mean Yuck
Seeded on Wed Jul 25, 2007 4:41 PM EDT (retroist.com)
I love fast food. I know that is not a popular thing to say, but my heart be damned, I love the the stuff. Its delicious, its creative in a mad scientist sort of way and it embodies our popular culture better then any 3 star meal ever could.
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