Roy Beck tells stories from his life-long career working in film, including a few rare gems from his time working on Raiders of the Lost Ark.
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Michael Tomczyk: Commodore VIC-20 Developer, Computer Pioneer
Michael Tomczyk is the driving force behind the first microcomputer to sell one million units. He impacted Commodore and tech—then and now.
Star Wars Visual Effects Artist Round-Up [From ESB to The Mandalorian]
Star Wars visual effects artists share thoughts on where VFX is going and how it’s creating a seamless experience with practical effects.
Tom Kane: Health, Retirement, & New Fan Mail Address Update
Tom Kane’s daughter provides an update on her dad’s health and encourages fans to send well wishes to the Star Wars voice actor.
Arnold Schwarzenegger News Letters 2019 to Present
A collection of news letters from actor and body builder Arnold Schwarzenegger. The collection dates back to 2019 and extends to the present.
Disney Imagineer Raymond Kinman on Indiana Jones Adventure, Country Bear Playhouse
Known for Indiana Jones Adventure and Country Bear Playhouse, Raymond Kinman is the woodcarver behind some of Disneyland’s most beloved signs.
Felice Herrig Offers to Sign Her New Book For Any Fan Who Sends it
On August 30th American kickboxer, Muay Thai fighter, and mixed martial artist Felice Herrig sent out to her millions of followers an open invitation to send copies of her new book The Lil’ Bulldog, Tridz Farm Summer Camp, available for purchase on Amazon, to her gym for signing. Herring requested that all fans who wouldContinue reading “Felice Herrig Offers to Sign Her New Book For Any Fan Who Sends it”
7 Times When Nintendo Responded to Fan Mail in Awesome Ways, How to Write Them
Nintendo is famous for its incredible customer service. Over the years, many fans have learned first hand by wiring to the company. People send in gameplay questions, ideas for new content, or to pitch concepts for new games. No matter what your inquiry, you’re all but guaranteed to get a response from the world’s mostContinue reading “7 Times When Nintendo Responded to Fan Mail in Awesome Ways, How to Write Them”
Nintendo Designer Lance Barr’s Work on NES Modem, SNES Console
I got in touch with Nintendo’s former design and brand director Lance Barr. He has a long and accomplished career working for Nintendo of America (NOA), most notably as the designer behind the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES). His career started in 1982 when he began redesigning Nintendo’s arcade cabinetsContinue reading “Nintendo Designer Lance Barr’s Work on NES Modem, SNES Console”
Ms. Marvel Star Iman Vellani Responds to Fan Mail, Signs First Autographs
Iman Vellani Steps Into Her New Role Iman Vellani is to play Ms. Marvel, Marvel’s first on-screen Muslim superhero, in the upcoming series by the same name. Marvel announced in September 2020 that she would play the show’s titular role. Soon after, the young actor reported to one lucky fan in October that she hadContinue reading “Ms. Marvel Star Iman Vellani Responds to Fan Mail, Signs First Autographs”