I don’t normally post news bits unless it relates specifically to film or television, but this was just too good to pass up.  Also because I couldn’t resist posting a piece about George Lucas that doesn’t argue the finer points of the Star Wars franchise.  Let’s face it, that topic has been beaten into the ground, and seriously….we all know the truth.  I know my truth anyway.

No, this is in fact about George the Businessman.  It’s common knowledge that he likes the Marin, CA. area and has worked in that region for years and years.  He bought up this big chunk of land in the picturesque Grady Ranch area of Marin County and had planned on building a massive film studio there.  That is until the local homeowners association got their panties in a twist.

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I love movies.  I think this has been made pretty obvious.  When I was growing up, HBO and Showtime used to have a lot of filler during the time one movie ended and the next one started.  That filler normally consisted of behind the scenes footage as well as “making of” featurettes.  I absolutely loved and still do, watching how effects are done.  From make up design to special effects regarding space ship shoot outs, I would watch with eyes the size of saucers.  Remember last week when I said that I was hoping to have something really cool to share, well this is it!  Read on for more! Continue reading “My Visit to Geek Heaven” »