Always a sad sight to see...

I can't lie. Seeing Original Trilogy characters in Galaxy's Edge made me smile.

Yesterday, we made a quick jaunt to Palm Springs and The Shag Store where Shag's latest work "Mary Blair, Beyond Compare" was made available to the public. We also did some light filming for the Mary Blair documentary currently in production.

There are over 3,000 Andean tubers and Peruvian roots. Who wants to do a Peru Potato Taster?

I love the projections on Hyperspace Mountain!

Grabbing a bite before Star Wars Nite...

Four more random images from my all too short visit to the Magic Kingdom...

Okay, it's time we talk about the sculpts for Hall of Presidents at WDW. It's not so much the sculpts that don't look like the real men. It's the wigs. Look at Clinton. Look at Carter. And the modern presidents... these sculptures are pretty much nightmare fuel. What do you think we should do?

Made a quick jaunt to the Magic Kingdom to see how the new/old colors are looking on the castle...

A few months back, I had the honor of meeting cinematographer Michael Ferris. Michael has an iconic filmography having worked with the likes of John Cassavetes and so many other big names in cinema. Most important to me… he worked with Orson Welles on “The Other Side Of The Wind” and more.

Why is this filmmaker smiling? Because his documentary "Bob Gurr: Living By Design" will have its broadcast premiere on PBS SoCal. Watch this space for an official air date (sometime this Summer) and more details soon.

Also, on the side of the Haunted Mansion, you will find a comically oversized doorknob...

Is it me or is Ezra trying to signal Batman?

We had a great audience last night at ArtCenter College of Design! As a legendary alumni, Bob Gurr was welcomed with open arms and our documentary played to a packed house. Just the encouragement I needed to dive into a new edit of the film for its broadcast premiere. Details on that coming soon!

With all the stupidity on planet Earth, I haven't properly championed the Artemis II mission and how it simultaneously celebrates humanity and while reminding us how tiny we really are.

I love the smell of vinegar on a Sunday...

This promo for EPCOT Center reminds me of the hope and excitement I felt as October 1, 1982 approached. This wonderful place is mostly gone now, but if we can dream it we really can do it again.

Steam power!

I cant speak for Bluey, but will it be my best day ever?

On location tales... these are the real stars from today's filming.

Can someone explain to me how Casting Directors got an Oscar category before Stunts?

My friend Mike Hill has been sweeping the awards for his make up design on FRANKENSTEIN. Just now he got the Oscar as well. youtu.be/eeqDMqr8z5A?...

I've now seen every Best Picture nominee for this year's Academy Awards and my ranking surprised even me.

My sister uncovered video evidence that in the year 1991 I was possessed by the spirit of David Crosby... and the man was still alive back then.

For those who never got to experience the original "Journey Into Imagination" at EPCOT, this delightful short is the closest you'll get to that lost whimsy. Welcome back, Figment! Now where's The Dreamfinder? youtu.be/GJeR52YwMTc?...

If Netflix won it could have meant the end of the cinema experience. Now that Paramount/Ellison won, it means the end of journalism, media and probably the cinematic experience as well. No matter how you slice it, this is another nail in the coffin. Who's up for a rebirth?

Disneyland abstract for today.

My SOTU substitute...

Today's office...

I went with Bob Gurr and friends to The Academy museum to enjoy the JAWS exhibit and other things.

Seedance releases its Tom & Brad video. Hollywood freaks out. Seedance is owned by Bytedance which is owned by China. How long before American AI companies lobby Hollywood to show fully support for their models? “You don’t want the Chinese to win the AI arms race. They’ll steal your IP.”

Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall dead at 95.

Frankie is back on the ice. Been a long time... as my ankles will attest.

Today I officially started editing my new short film. One has to wear many hats on a micro-budget indie production. At one point, I even worked the slate.

On Saturday, February 28th we continue to take Bob Gurr on the road. Join Bob and the filmmakers responsible for another screening of "Bob Gurr: Living By Design". This time in Beverly Hills. Tickets on sale now! See it again or tell a friend! www.tickettailor.com/events/fando...

Wishing @tomkmorris.bsky.social the happiest birthday on Earth! Tom can be seen here proving that he not only writes Disney Parks history... he lives it!

Random images from my mental health day at Disneyland...

One of many happy places...

The doorbells of Toontown...

A good cast & crew is worth praising. Thank you to all these talented people for making "The Living" a wonderful production... Briana Aceti, Jesse Arnold, Paige Barr, Steve Carter, Elyh Chapman, Ezra King Del Toro, Leela Dembowski, Isaac Dowell, Liesel Hanson, Kelly Harris, Phillip E. Le Gault...

Day 5 of 5 on "The Living"... That's a wrap! Thanks to a talented and intrepid cast & crew, we made it!

Day 2 of 5 on "The Living"... in which our film has a scene about watching a film. A Hollywood tradition.

Day 1 of 5... The camera is rolling on 'The Living'...

Today's pre-light for 'The Living' has us all set for tomorrow. I even chose my director's outfit.

First day of prep... the set takes shape. Pre-light tomorrow and then... we shoot.

What do I drink before our first full day of prep on "The Living"? A 15 y.o. Glenmorangie Single Malt, of course.

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Watching Disneyland Handcrafted was a total delight, but The Brain Trust is equally fascinating and worthy of their own doc. thewaltdisneycompany.com/news/disneyl...

That's right, folks! We have another screening of our documentary BOB GURR: LIVING BY DESIGN on February 28th...and Bob will be there In Person!! So join us at the Fine Arts Theatre...right on the edge of Beverly Hills, CA.

Wishing @jason.parkendium.com the Happiest Birthday On Earth! If you haven't followed @parkendium.com yet, do so today. Jason has built a digital Disneyland archive for the ages. The man does great work. mediagraph.io/parkendium