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14. februārī Ventspils Livonijas ordeņa pilī notiks viduslaiku lasījumi par tēmu “Svētie un grēcīgie”, kuros piedalīsies vēsturnieks Armands Vijups, dabas zinātnieks un liturģijas vēstures pētnieks Andris Amoliņš, teologs Andris Priede un filozofs Ilmārs Šlāpins. Pils ātrijā notiks arī  viduslaiku sadzīves būšanas - varēs mērīt bruņas, iepazīties ar vairoga darināšanas gaitu un uzspēlēt īstas viduslaiku galda spēles.  Andra Amoliņa tēma ir "Ventspils misāles fragments – senākais mūzikas pieraksts Latvijas teritorijā", par kuru vairāk uzzinām sarunā ar Orestu Silabriedi. Kas ir Ventspils misāle, par kuras muzikālo daļu runāsiet? Tās īstenībā ir tikai divas pergamenta lapas. Tajās bija iesiets Ventspils rātes dokumentu krājums, tāda kā zemesgrāmata. Piešūti klāt bija, kā mēs tagad teiktu, pašvaldības saistošie noteikumi - 16. gadsimts, 17. gadsimta sākums. Tajā laikā jau bija iespiestās grāmatas, tāpēc bija izveidojusies pergamenta makulatūra - lapas no grāmatām, kuras vairs netika lietotas, izmantoja kā iesienamo materiālu. Izrādās, tā ir bijusi diezgan plaši sastopama parādība Eiropā. Tagad ir pat vesela zinātnes nozare, kas pēta šādi saglābtus pergamentus. Tātad tas ir nevis barbariski, bet ekonomiski? Tas bija ekonomiski, jā. Tāds aprakstīts pergaments, sevišķi, ja tur vēl bija notis virsū, arī dekoratīvi izskatās, ja tas ir ārējais vāks. Divas šādas lapas bija, un Pēteris Vaickovskis man to attēlus atsūtīja. Uzreiz varēja pateikt - jā, tās ir divas secīgas lapas no viduslaiku misāles. Tad arī tapa projekts. Paldies Valsts kultūrkapitāla fondam, kas pētniecībai atvēlēja zināmus līdzekļus. Kaut kas par to tika izpētīts, un radās secinājums, sēžot ar lupu un ultravioletās gaismas lampu pie tām lapām, jo tās bija daudz cietušas, nosmērētas, ar pelējumu un bojātas, ka tās, visticamāk, ir no misāles, kas bijusi vācu ordeņa liturģiskā grāmata. Ventspils ir vācu ordeņa pils uz visu Kurzemi, Kurzemes bīskapija bija inkorporēta vācu ordenī, tā kā viņi šo liturģiju tur lietoja. Ar lielu intrigu varētu jautāt, vai šī misāle būtu vecāka par Rīgas misāli, ko Guntars Prānis ar kolēģiem plaši prezentēja? Profesors, vēsturnieks Andris Levāns ir mēģinājis datēt. Viņam iznāk, ka šīs lapas pēc, es pieņemu, rakstības stila, varētu drīzāk būt 14. gadsimts. Salīdzinot ar vēl virkni dokumentu, kas ir kaut kādā veidā datēti, tas tā varētu būt. Par Rīgas misāli tad laikam ir vecāka. Plašāk - audioierakstā.

Lielais skaits suņu sakostu cilvēku, kas vēršas slimnīcās, novārdzināti dzīvnieki, kas tiek atrasti dzīvokļos vai sētās, nelegālas audzētavas – ar to regulāri saskaras dažādi dienesti. Vai Latvijas sabiedrībā ir pārāk daudz bezatbildīgu cilvēku, varbūt tiem, kas vēlas turēt dzīvniekus jānosaka stingrākas prasības? Šogad jau stājas spēkā izmaiņas Dzīvnieku aizsardzības likumā, bet vai ar to būs pietiekami? Krustpunktā diskutē Latvijas Veterinārārstu biedrības priekšsēdētājs Ilmārs Dūrītis, Valsts policijas Administratīvās izmeklēšanas vadības biroja priekšniece Mārīte Ziemele, Pārtikas un veterinārā dienesta Veterināro objektu uzraudzības daļas vadītāja Mairita Riekstiņa un organizācijas "Dzīvnieku draugs" vadītāja Solvita Vība.  

Lielais skaits suņu sakostu cilvēku, kas vēršas slimnīcās, novārdzināti dzīvnieki, kas tiek atrasti dzīvokļos vai sētās, nelegālas audzētavas – ar to regulāri saskaras dažādi dienesti. Vai Latvijas sabiedrībā ir pārāk daudz bezatbildīgu cilvēku, varbūt tiem, kas vēlas turēt dzīvniekus jānosaka stingrākas prasības? Šogad jau stājas spēkā izmaiņas Dzīvnieku aizsardzības likumā, bet vai ar to būs pietiekami? Krustpunktā diskutē Latvijas Veterinārārstu biedrības priekšsēdētājs Ilmārs Dūrītis, Valsts policijas Administratīvās izmeklēšanas vadības biroja priekšniece Mārīte Ziemele, Pārtikas un veterinārā dienesta Veterināro objektu uzraudzības daļas vadītāja Mairita Riekstiņa un organizācijas "Dzīvnieku draugs" vadītāja Solvita Vība.  

Grab your bookmarks, it's time to take cover as we unleash the Canon Fodder over the Star Wars galaxy of literature. Join Mark on Fantha Tracks Radios Canon Fodder as we celebrate Star Wars Podcast Day 2026 and the 27th anniversary of the very first Star Wars podcast, Jedi Talk which premiered on 7th February 1999. This episode he is joined by author, Star Wars Celebration stage host and writer for ILM and Skywalker Sound websites Clayton Sandell to discuss his Star Wars journey so far. It's the sixth of seven Fantha Tracks Radio episodes across the weekend on this very special episode of Canon Foddder. #StarWarsPodcastDay2026 #SWPD2026 Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Eastern and 1.00pm Pacific on Facebook, YouTube, X and Twitch and check out our Fantha Tracks Radio Friday Night Rotation every Friday at 7.00pm UK for new episodes of The Fantha From Down Under, Planet Leia, Desert Planet Discs, Start Your Engines, Collecting Tracks, Canon Fodder and special episodes of Making Tracks, and every Tuesday at 7.00pm UK time for your weekly episode of Making Tracks. Subscribe and tune in to all of our shows at https://radio.fanthatracks.com And of course for all your Lucasfilm and Star Wars news 24/7, 365 days a year head on over to https://www.fanthatracks.com You can contact our shows and send in your listeners questions by emailing radio@fanthatracks.com or by leaving a comment on our social media feeds: https://www.instagram.com/fanthatracks https://www.facebook.com/FanthaTracks https://www.x.com/FanthaTracks https://www.threads.net/@FanthaTracks https://www.reddit.com/r/fanthatracks/ https://mastodon.social/@fanthatracks https://bsky.app/profile/fanthatracks.com https://www.pinterest.co.uk/fanthatracks/ https://fanthatracks.tumblr.com/ And be sure to check out our live streams and video content at: https://www.youtube.com/@FanthaTracksTV/ https://www.tiktok.com/@fanthatracks https://www.twitch.com/fanthatrackstv All of our links can be found at https://links.fanthatracks.com/

(0:00) Intro(0:52) Topic selection + Toronto bayan date(1:49) Insan ki paidaish: mitti se sabaq(2:34) Doctors aur Allah ki nishaniyan(6:43) Doctors vs Ulama — hamara haal(10:35) Parhay likhay log Allah se door kyun?(11:07) Ilm aur dolat: do bari nematein(14:22) Takabbur vs tawazu(15:36) Purani qaumon ki ghaltiyan(18:37) Khandani raees vs nai dolat ka mizaj(19:01) Psychologists & depression ka dhoka(21:08) Tension-free rehne ka tareeqa(23:10) Taqdeer aur aakhirat par imaan ka faida(28:45) Nabi ﷺ aur Musaؑ: Allah ke safeer(32:18) Anbiya ki taqat vs aaj ka Musalman(35:09) Halal-haram: Nabi ﷺ ka mission(36:16) Jhootay peer aur fraudi aamil(39:16) Nabi ﷺ ki bedagh seerat(43:11) Nabi ﷺ aur medical science(44:18) Sehat aur Nabi ﷺ ki ghiza(47:59) Qur'an aur medical science(50:36) Surah Waqia se daleel(54:32) Dobara paidaish: Qur'ani dalail(59:48) Mushrikeen ke liye tanbeeh(1:01:21) Mismatch shadiyon ki misaal(1:03:23) Mufti sb ka mashhoor sher(1:06:13) Maa ke pait mein insani takhleeq(1:09:46) Insani aankh: perfect system(1:12:58) Anbiya ki zimmedari(1:15:10) Mufti Rasheed Ahmedؒ ka qoul(1:15:54) Sahih ilm aur amal(1:18:09) Islami hudood aur fitrat(1:19:01) Kharray ho kar pani peena?(1:20:27) Zina se bachne ka tareeqa(1:24:06) Bewah khawateen ke liye mashwara(1:25:14) Shadi shuda zindagi ki khoobsurti(1:27:17) Kam umri mein shadi ka faida(1:30:42) Muslim vs non-Muslim society(1:33:22) Western society vs taharat(1:34:18) Rishtay aur teachers ka ehtram(1:36:00) Surah Noor: rishton ki fehrist(1:39:54) Nikah Allah ko pasandeedah, zina haram(1:42:05) Jald shadi ka faida(1:44:00) Khulasa + Dua Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To kick off Caravan Of Garbage in 2026 we've decided to celebrate the release of Star Wars' 49th anniversary. We're talking the original movie as it was first shown in May of 1977 with none of the Special Edition tweaks or even the addition of the title A New Hope which was added four years later. We're looking at the miracle of the movie that started it all, George Lucas' vision brought to life with the music of John Williams, special effects by ILM and the relatively unknown trio of Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill. Thanks for watching our ReviewSUBSCRIBE HERE ►► http://goo.gl/pQ39jNVideo Edition ► https://youtu.be/DLsbJQTgAoEHelp support the show and get early episodes ► https://bigsandwich.co/Patreon ► https://patreon.com/mrsundaymoviesJames' Twitter ► http://twitter.com/mrsundaymoviesMaso's Twitter ► http://twitter.com/wikipediabrownPatreon ► https://patreon.com/mrsundaymoviesT-Shirts/Merch ► https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mr-sunday-movies The Weekly Planet iTunes ► https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-weekly-planet/id718158767?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 The Weekly Planet Direct Download ► https://play.acast.com/s/theweeklyplanetAmazon Affiliate Link ► https://amzn.to/2nc12P4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Itālijas dienvidiem ir īpaša vēsture, problēmas un paradumi, taču aiz Eboli, šķiet, pat Kristus nav ieskatījies… Karlo Levi romāns "Kristus apstājās pie Eboli" ir teksts, ko Ilmārs Zvirgzds ļoti gribējis tulkot, un tagad tas arī izdarīts, publicēts izdevniecībā „Aminori”. Autors Karlo Levi fašistu režīma laikā tika izsūtīts uz nomaļu ciematu, kur valda gan nabadzība, gan slimības, gan māņticība un gadsimtiem iesakņojušies aizspriedumi. Kaut arī izsūtītais gribētu savā trimdā netraucēti gleznot, ciematnieki ātri vien uzzina, ka viņš ir ārsts, tāpēc viņam nākas palīdzēt arī bez nepieciešamajiem medikamentiem. Vieta, kur viņu neviens netraucē, ir kapsēta. Karlo Levi (1902-1975) bija ārsts, rakstnieks, gleznotājs un antifašists, viens no 20. gadsimta nozīmīgākajiem Itālijas kultūras un politiskās domas pārstāvjiem, bet romānā "Kristus apstājās pie Eboli” (1945) Karlo Levi ir izcils vērotājs. Būs arī mazliet smieklīgi, bet tikai mazliet. Pēc romāna motīviem uzņemta arī Frančesko Rosi filma.  Raidījumu atbalsta:

In this episode Kathleen Kennedy retires as head of Lucasfilm, Indy returns to the Temple of Doom, we are joined by Official IndyCast correspondent Mitch Hallock, we have more Indy trivia, Chris A is back with IJ in the UK and lots more!

"Imigrantu pilsēta" ir Latvijā dzimušā Kanādas rakstnieka, kinorežisora un scenārista Dāvida Bezmozga stāstu krājums. Kaut arī vairākos stāstos rodas sajūta, ka viņš stāsta par sevi, tā tomēr gluži nav. Tā nav tikai ebreja sajūta Toronto, tā var justies jebkurš jebkurā pilsētā. Titulstāstā "Imigrantu pilsēta" ir šādas rindas: "„Pēcāk piezvanīju sievai, kas dzimusi Amerikā un uzaugusi bezrūpīgā Kalifornijas izšķērdībā. Noskrāpēt mašīnas un nozaudēt naudas makus viņas ģimenei bija gluži vai vaļasprieks. Es, savukārt, biju imigrantu bērns…" Bezmozga stāstos ir arī jautājumu uzdošana par saviem vecvecākiem, uz kuriem gan neviens īsti nevēlas atbildēt. Vēl kāda Bezmozga stāstu īpatnība - pabeigt stāstus ar nelielu dialogu, kas izmaina visa stāsta jēgu. Dāvids Bemozgis pagājušajā gadā ieguvis Latvijas pilsonību, jo viņa vectēvs dzimis pirmskara Latvijas Republikā. Pašlaik Bezmozgis māca filmu scenāriju rakstīšanu Hambera koledžā Toronto. Dāvida Bezmozga "Imigrantu pilsētu" no angļu valodas tulkojusi Anete Ivsiņa, izdevis "Aminori". Radio mazajā lasītavā par "Imigrantu pilsētu" stāsta redaktors Ilmārs Šlāpins. Raidījumu atbalsta:  

Latvejis Radejis sātys lopā napylnuos 4 stuņdēs var nūsaklauseit pyrmuo latgalīšu romana radejis īstudiejumu – Norberta Neikšanīša „Myura kolns”. Kaidu viesturyskū laika pūsmu romans atkluoj, kaida tymā laikā beja literatura i latgalīšu volūda, kur atrūnamys romanā apraksteituos vītys, cik vīglai īstudēt latgalīšu klasiku, saruna ar volūdneicu, kulturviesturneicu profesori Lideju Leikumu, kura ir daudz pietejuse romana viesturyskū kontekstu, radioīstudiejuma leidzautori, latgalīšu kulturys kusteibys „Volūda” projekta vadeituoju Edeiti Laimi i radioīstudiejuma muokslinīciskū vadeituoju i režisoru Kristapu Rasimu.   Norberta Neikšanīša, eistajā vuordā Norberta Trepšys, romans „Myura kolns” pyrmū reizi izdūts 1943. godā, sovulaik saukts par lobuokū latgalīšu romanu. Tys atkluoj diveju cylvāku mīlesteibu – storp pūļu muižinīku dzymtys atlasi Mareju i vīnkuoršu zemnīku Juri Reitānu, bet romans īzeimej ari vairuokus viesturyskus procesus, kas Latgolā nūsarysynuoja aizvadeituo godu symta suokumā.   Kristaps Rasims skaita, ka „itys stuosts ir peļnejs ekranizaceju, deļtam ka cīši daudzsluoņains, izīt cauri vairuokom paaudzem, cauri vairuokim navīglim laikim Latvejis i Latgolys viesturē. Cīši jaudeigs stuosts, daudz momentu, kas pamat komuli koklā.” Lideja Leikuma stuosta, ka Myura kolnu myusdīnuos var meklēt Dīnavydlatgolā, nu kurīnis ir romana autora Norberta Neikšanīša saimis saknis: „Jis īt nu Osyuna pogosta, tagadejais Kruoslovys nūvods, i tī ir taidi Neikšāni. Paguojušajā vosorā pieški atrodu poša Norberta Neikšanīša raksteitu rokstu, kas maņ beja eistyn puorsteigums. Norberts Neikšanīts pats pasoka, kur ir tei vīta, kurā struoduoja jau myusu varūņs Reitānu Jurs, kuru jis aproksta romānā, par školuotuoju – Anzviņu muiža. Nav reali taidys Anzviņu muižys, bet ir vīna cyta muiža, kas ir bejuse, i eistyn jei ir prototips tam, kū jis aproksta Myura kolnā. Nu, dūmojam, ka tei Vacdūme.” Edeite Laime soka, ka tys laiks, kod izdūts romāns, beja „latgalīšu literaturys, nasaverūt iz politiskajim apstuoklim, taids uzplaukuma laiks, deļtuo ka „Myura kolns” kūpā ar pīsauktū romanu „Pīters Vylāns”, obeji romani daleja pyrmū vītu Vladislava Luoča izdevnīceibys sareikuotajā konkursā, kur beja dasaceitys vasalys 36 gruomotys.”   ----- Pyrmuo latgalīšu romana – Norberta Neikšanīša „Myura kolns” – īstudiejumu klausīs ite: https://radioteatris.lsm.lv/lv/raksts/myura-kolns/norberts-neiksanits-myura-kolns.-1.dala.a216202/ Īstudiejuma muokslinīcyskais vadeituojs i režisors ir Kristaps Rasims, bet lūmys īskaņuojuši Katrīna Griga, Andris Keišs, Liena Šmukste, Alise Dzene, Juoņs Pampe, Ilmārs Dreļs, Jurs Vucāns Kristaps Rasims i Ernests Rasims. Radio īstudiejuma producente – Renāte Lazdiņa, projekta vadeituoja Edeite Laime.

Viņa ieroči vienmēr bijuši divi - ģitāra un videokamera. Ilmārs Deksnis zemessarga zvērestu deva pirms 35 gadiem.Bija barikādēs. Sargāja no demolēšanas armijas daļu pie Talsiem. Viņa kamera fiksējusi unikālas liecības par pazemes stāviem zem zemes, robežas sargāšanu un kapteiņa Pētera Čevera mežabrāļu bunkura atrašanu Vandzenes mežos. Un kā gan savādāk, ja plecu pie pleca ar Ilmāru uzticību Latvijai solīja arī viens no Čevera vīriem - savulaik izsūtītais Valdis Dzelzgalvis. Par latvietību un savas zemes sajūtu.

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! En nuestro reciente especial sobre la historia de MTV hablamos de diferentes directores de videoclips que forjaron ese formato. Sin duda uno de los más grandes es David Fincher. Fincher, procedente de la ILM tiene una notable trayectoria realzando grandes momentos de grandes estrellas del pop y el rock. Desde sus inicios con varios videos de Rick Springfield a las grandes superproducciones con Madonna, Express yourself o Vogue, el icónico Sting de Englishman in NY, la dramática Janie's got a gun de Aerosmith o los recientes Suit & Tie de Justin Timberlake o el Only de NIN. Para que la experiencia sea más completa, os invitamos que sigáis el podcast con esta playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkAsBpHNntPOvqUJ6-phvncHr5Lx1YcP_&si=2jvcqa9gAe64tfkj Y os preguntamos, ¿hay realmente relación entre Fincher y los Gipsy Kings? Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

What happens when someone who grew up in the Lucasfilm Games golden era decides that today's AI tools are failing creatives? Mike Levine has spent more than 30 years building at the intersection of games, XR, VFX, and interactive storytelling—and his verdict is clear: the current AI stack is a fragmented, overcomplicated mess that turns directors into prompt engineers.Mike started as a tester at Lucasfilm Games (later LucasArts), working his way into the art department on titles like Sam & Max and The Dig before helping ship live-action Star Wars games such as Rebel Assault and Jedi Knight II. He later built rotoscoping tools used across the VFX industry, collaborated with ILM and Pixar, experimented with mobile AR games for Hasbro and HoloLens, and dipped into crypto gaming—before finally co-founding MovieFlow (now FilmSpark), an AI-native production platform designed so that filmmakers, agencies, and showrunners can move from script to screen without needing a computer science degree.The AI XR news you should know: Apple taps Google Gemini to power Siri, acknowledging that building world-class LLMs in-house makes little financial sense. Meta cuts 10% of Reality Labs, right-sizing its VR bets while pivoting toward wearables. Xreal raises another $100M amid questions about Chinese state influence and data flows. Higgs Field lands $80M at a $1.3B valuation for AI cinematography tools that many filmmakers still find unreliable. Wikipedia signs licensing deals with major AI companies after years of being scraped for free. OpenAI invests $252M in Sam Altman–backed Merge Labs, raising fresh conflict-of-interest questions.Key Moments Timestamps:[00:23:02] From Boston journalist-to-be to accidental hire at Lucasfilm Games[00:26:24] The “test pit” culture at Lucas and how Nintendo experience got Mike in the door[00:28:45] Moving into the art department, learning Photoshop from early legends, and shipping Sam & Max[00:31:15] Live-action Star Wars games: Rebel Assault, Jedi Knight II, and convincing George Lucas[00:34:38] Visiting Pixar with new VFX tools and recognizing the same creative “magic” as LucasArts[00:36:24] Doug Trumbull's influence on Mike's sense of cinematic possibility and immersion[00:43:27] The urinal meeting at Magic Leap and what early spatial computing got right (and wrong)[00:49:00] Why most AI tools are “dark ages” for filmmakers: node graphs, 10+ subscriptions, no story view[00:51:00] Building MovieFlow/FilmSpark: story-first, timeline-based AI production for long-form and vertical shows[00:53:00] The Neighborhood Podcast: a 90-second vertical murder mystery as proof-of-concept for AI-native seriesWhen humans can generate shots, scenes, and even entire episodes in minutes, the bottleneck shifts from production to vision. Mike argues that the winning AI tools will be the ones that let directors see their whole story, maintain continuity, and iterate fast—without ever feeling like they left the edit bay for a dev console. His vertical drama collaboration with Charlie, The Neighborhood Podcast, is an early look at what happens when narrative craft meets AI-native pipelines instead of fighting them.This episode is brought to you by Zapar creators of Mattercraft—the leading visual development environment for building immersive 3D web experiences. Build smarter at mattercraft.io.Watch the full episode on YouTube and subscribe to the AI XR Podcast for weekly conversations with the people building the future of AI, XR, and interactive media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stāsta Latvijas Kino muzeja vadītāja Inga Pērkone; pārraides producente – Inta Zēgnere Atbildēt uz šo jautājumu precīzi varbūt nevarētu arī režisore pati, jo līdzās filmām, kas ir tieši par padomju varas veiktajām deportācijām, Dzintrai Gekai ir arī radošām personībām vai citiem vēstures notikumiem veltīti kinodarbi – taču Sibīrijas tēma ir traģiski klātesoša gandrīz visās filmās. Tieši par izsūtīšanām uz Sibīriju Dzintra Geka laikā no 2001. – 2023. gadam uzņēmusi 37 (trīsdesmit septiņas) dokumentāras filmas, to skaitā filmu ciklus "Sibīrijas dienasgrāmatas" (4 sērijas) un "Tālā zeme Sibīrija" (17 sērijas). Apjoma, informācijas un emocionālās pieredzes ziņā Dzintras Gekas veikumam pasaules kinomākslā nav daudz līdzinieku. Turklāt filmas papildina arī fonda "Sibīrijas bērni" izdotās vērienīgās grāmatas – stāstu un vizuālu liecību apkopojumi, piemēram, "Dzimuši Sibīrijā", "Mātes Sibīrijā", "Kur palika tēvi", "Šalom, Sibīrija!". Izmantojot starpvalstu vienošanos par cilvēku tiesībām apmeklēt tuvinieku kapavietas, vairums Sibīrijas tēmas filmu uzņemts reālajās Latvijas iedzīvotāju izsūtīšanas vietās: gandrīz 20 gadu garumā režisore brauca uz Sibīriju kopā ar kādreiz deportētajiem cilvēkiem vai viņu radiniekiem. Līdzi režisorei braucienos devušies arī vēsturnieki, garīdznieki, mākslinieki. Arī filmas "Melānijas hronika" (2016) režisors Viesturs Kairišs un māksliniece Ieva Jurjāne tiešās zināšanas par Sibīriju ieguva, piedaloties fonda "Sibīrijas bērni" braucienā. Dzintra Geka teikusi: "Mūsu braucieni pa izsūtījuma vietām nav ekskursijas, tās arī nav ekspedīcijas, pat ne svētceļojumi. Tā ir izsūtīto testamenta "Pieminiet mūs!" izpilde. Katra ceļojuma ietvaros tika veikta un filmēta virkne rituālu – kapavietu iesvētīšana, piemiņas plākšņu izvietošana, Latvijas zemes izbēršana memoriālās vietās vai Sibīrijas zemes sauju vešana uz Latviju. Tomēr galvenais režisores un operatoru darbs Sibīrijas braucienos bija fiksēt liecības tiešajās izsūtījuma vietās vai tuvu tām. Izsūtīto vai viņu bērnu stāsti, kas uzklausīti nometinājuma vietās, ir emocionāli īpaši iedarbīgi, un bieži vien atklāj kādu jaunu niansi padomju varas noziegumu hronikā. Trīsdesmit septiņu filmu pievienoto vērtību – liecību par to, kas notiek ar Krievijas valsti un sabiedrību mūsdienās – droši vien tā īsti pamanījām tikai pēc Krievijas pilna mēroga iebrukuma Ukrainā… Paradoksāli, ka pat Sibīrijas barakās Staļina laikā augušie bērni jūtas šokēti, ieraugot sādžu un arī dažu pilsētu sabrukuma ainavas 21. gadsimtā. Filmas "... un Igarka, Cerība un Taurenis" (2008) varone Nadežda saka: "Viss tā nopostīts, it kā karš būtu bijis!" Daļa Dzintras Gekas filmu, piemēram, "Sibīrijas bērni" (2001), "Sibīrijas dienasgrāmatas" (2002 – 2003), "Kur palika tēvi?" (2014) ir būvētas hronoloģiski. No daudzu cilvēku atmiņu stāstu fragmentiem izveidota mozaīka, kas detalizēti parāda norises vairāku gadu desmitu garumā – no brīža, kad padomju karavīru un vietējo aktīvistu grupas 1941. gada jūnija vai 1949. gada marta naktī ielaužas Latvijas cilvēku mājās, līdz izsūtījuma beigām 50. gadu otrajā pusē un deportāciju traumatiskajai ietekmei, kas joprojām jūtama. Savukārt citās filmās Dzintra Geka pēta atsevišķu cilvēku likteņus. Piemēram, cikla "Tālā zeme Sibīrija" (2014 – 2023) katrā sērijā varam izsekot divu līdz četru cilvēku dzīves stāstiem un būt klāt viņiem svarīgo Sibīrijas vietu apmeklējumam. Konkrētu indivīdu vai ģimeņu pieredze kļūst par ūdens lāsi, kurā redzam okeānu – šajā gadījumā tas nozīmē personisko likteņu un makrovēstures ciešu sasaistījumu. Kā parādīt, kā izteikt ciešanas, pārdzīvojumus, izpostītas dzīves – tas ir Dzintras Gekas filmu kopuma mākslinieciski pētnieciskais jautājums. Režisores izvēlētie poētiskie paņēmieni visbiežāk ir: fotogrāfijas no neatkarīgās Latvijas kontrastā ar stāstiem par baisajiem notikumiem vai fotogrāfijām izsūtījumā; deportāciju atveidošanai universāli lietotais dzelzceļa sliežu tēls; ūdens, kas skalojas pāri cilvēku portretiem; izsūtīto cilvēku vārdi, kas uzrakstos plūst kā Sibīrijas platās upes; arī mūzika – visvairāk komponista Pētera Vaska sacerēta. Kaut arī Dzintras Gekas filmās pati režisore kadrā redzama reti, un arī aizkadra komentārus, vairākās filmās rakstījuši un runājuši citi, tomēr idejiski Gekas klātbūtne ir nepārprotama. Visvairāk tā izpaužas epizožu un aculiecinieku stāstu vai pārdomu dažkārt savstarpēji papildinošajā, bet citkārt – konfrontējošajā salikumā. Piemēram, ciklā Sibīrijas dienasgrāmatas viens otram seko bijušo izsūtīto atšķirīgie skaidrojumi par to, kāpēc viņi gribējuši vai nav gribējuši bērnus; vai viņi pēc Sibīrijas spējuši mīlēt vairāk vai vispār nē; vai krievu tauta pati ir cietēja vai tā ir zemiska tauta; vai var piedot pāridarītājiem utt. Dažkārt nākas dzirdēt diskusijas par to, vai izsūtījumu var saukt par genocīdu. Dzintras Gekas filmās apkopotās liecības, īpaši attiecībā uz 1941. gada izsūtītajiem, liecina, ka tā bija akcija ar mērķi cilvēkus iznīcināt. Filmā "Reiz bija Sibīrija" (2005) režisore apgalvo: “Agapitova patiesībā bija plānota masu iznīcināšanas vieta, kas no nacistu gāzes kamerām atšķīrās ar lētāku un vienkāršāku tehnoloģiju – Sibīrijas aukstumu, badu, dizentēriju, cingu…" Dzintras Gekas filmā "Ilmārs Blumbergs" (2019) mākslinieks režisorei saka: "Uzzīmējot nāvi, tu it kā pārej tai pāri." Sibīrijas filmu pamattēma ir kā šī pāreja: no dzīves uz nāvi un (ja izdodas) atgriešanās dzīvē, izdzīvošana. "Dzīve iet uz priekšu, tā ir jādzīvo," saka kāds vīrietis cikla "Sibīrijas dienasgrāmatas" finālā. Lielākā daļa pieminēto filmu ir skatāmas fonda "Sibīrijas bērni" mājas lapā!

Josh Safdie's Marty Supreme transports audiences to a vibrant 1950s world of professional ping pong, yet many viewers remain unaware that the film contains over 500 visual effects shots. Eran Dinur, the film's VFX Supervisor, reveals how his team meticulously recreated period accurate crowds in Tokyo and Wembley while keeping the digital work entirely "invisible." He views his role as a bridge between the filmmaker's vision and the technical reality on set, ensuring that every digital element supports the story without drawing attention to itself. For Eran, the ultimate compliment is a viewer who walks out of the theater believing every single frame was captured in camera. The transition into high end visual effects was an unlikely one for Eran, who spent fifteen years as a classical music composer before a random software download steered him toward ILM and eventually the Safdie Brothers. This musical background provides a unique perspective on the rhythm and "choreography" of effects, whether he is timing CG ping pong balls to Timothée Chalamet's performance or animating the surreal openings of Uncut Gems. Beyond the technical craft, he addresses the current industry backlash against CGI and the marketing trends that prioritize "practical only" narratives. He also offers a practical look at the future of AI in cinema, arguing that tools are only as good as the control an artist has over them. Eran Dinur on IMDB > Eran Dinur's website >  Marty Supreme Trailer > Marty Supreme Wikipedia > The Filmmaker's Guide to Visual Effects: The Art and Technique of VFX for Directors, Producers, Editors and Cinematographers by Eran Dinur > The Complete Guide to Photorealism for Visual Effects, Visualization and Games: For Visual Effects, Visualization and Games by Eran Dinur >   This episode is sponsored by: Center Grid Virtual Studio Kitbash 3D (Use promocode "cggarage" for 10% off)  

The Salaf were placed at the forefront of this Ummah - not only in time, but in depth of understanding, precision of speech, and clarity of method.  Their knowledge was not scattered, their words were not excessive, and their approach to the religion was guarded from speculation and unnecessary complexity. Ustadh Muhammad Tim Humble begins explaining the book Faḍl ʿIlm as-Salaf ʿalā ʿIlm al-Khalaf by Ibn Rajab al-Ḥanbal, laying the groundwork for why the Salaf were recognised as more knowledgeable than those who came after them - and by what measures that superiority is understood. This explanation introduces the central themes of the book: the Salaf's distance from Kalām, their comprehensive yet restrained speech, their exacting relationship with the Arabic language, and the standards by which sound knowledge was historically weighed. If you want to understand the foundations of why the Salaf were treated as the benchmark in matters of understanding - this is the book for you. AMAU Academy: https://www.amauacademy.com/ AMAU Junior: https://amaujunior.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amauofficial/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AMAU Telegram: https://t.me/amauofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AMAUofficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/AMAUofficial iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/al-madrasatu-al-umariyyah/id1524526782 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08NJC1pIA0maaF6aKqZL4N Get in Touch: https://amau.org/getintouch BarakAllahu feekum. #AMAU #Islam #Dawah  

The Salaf were placed at the forefront of this Ummah - not only in time, but in depth of understanding, precision of speech, and clarity of method.  Their knowledge was not scattered, their words were not excessive, and their approach to the religion was guarded from speculation and unnecessary complexity. Ustadh Muhammad Tim Humble begins explaining the book Faḍl ʿIlm as-Salaf ʿalā ʿIlm al-Khalaf by Ibn Rajab al-Ḥanbal, laying the groundwork for why the Salaf were recognised as more knowledgeable than those who came after them - and by what measures that superiority is understood. This explanation introduces the central themes of the book: the Salaf's distance from Kalām, their comprehensive yet restrained speech, their exacting relationship with the Arabic language, and the standards by which sound knowledge was historically weighed. If you want to understand the foundations of why the Salaf were treated as the benchmark in matters of understanding - this is the book for you. AMAU Academy: https://www.amauacademy.com/ AMAU Junior: https://amaujunior.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amauofficial/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AMAU Telegram: https://t.me/amauofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AMAUofficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/AMAUofficial iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/al-madrasatu-al-umariyyah/id1524526782 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08NJC1pIA0maaF6aKqZL4N Get in Touch: https://amau.org/getintouch BarakAllahu feekum. #AMAU #Islam #Dawah

Welcome back to the digital wasteland, fellow survivors. We kick things off in the FOLLOW UP by marking a year since the LA Fires—hello, PTSD—alongside a 4th Strokiversary and three years of sobriety, all while wondering why America is currently obsessed with shooting its own civilians in the face.In the IN THE NEWS segment, Wired is finally teaching us how to protest safely in the age of surveillance, and the EFF is cheering on the hackers fighting ICE's Nazi-adjacent tracking tactics. Meanwhile, Meta is harvesting your AI chats for targeted ads, Disney is paying $10 million for spying on kids, and Grok has spent the holidays generating nonconsensual child abuse material—a problem Elon Musk won't have to legally reckon with until the Take It Down Act hits in May. Instagram's Adam Mosseri has basically surrendered to the AI "slop", suggesting we fingerprint "real" media because the fake stuff has already won the war.As we continue the descent, OpenAI is launching a ChatGPT Health portal despite their "loser energy" and compute limits, while Character.AI and Google are quietly settling lawsuits for bots that encouraged teen suicide. Polymarket gamblers are learning that "decentralized" juries will fist you over the definition of an "invasion" just as fast as a bank. Uber showed off a new Lucid-based robotaxi, but we're pumping the brakes on the safety hype given that autonomous vehicles are five times more likely to crash at dusk. To wrap up the news, Tim Cook took home $74 million last year, which is a lot of "systematic philanthropy" he could be doing right now instead of just writing checks to his own ego.In MEDIA CANDY, we're suffering through the Stranger Things wrap-up and a John McTiernan holiday marathon, though the real highlight is MTV Rewind's tribute to music videos. We've got Traitors, The Pitt, and even a John Candy doc on the list, while APPS & DOODADS brings us the DJI Osmo 8, Victrola's turntable-vibrating speakers. At least California's DROP tool lets you purge your data from 500 brokers at once.Finally, we go to THE DARK SIDE WITH DAVE to hear Dave Bittner rant about holiday tech support, health insurance gouging, and Dave Filoni taking the Star Wars reins. We close out with a look at ILM's 50th, the deepfake porn cesspool formerly known as Twitter, and a birthday toast to the Starman himself, David Bowie.Sponsors:CleanMyMac - Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use code OLDGEEKS for 20% off at clnmy.com/OLDGEEKSPrivate Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.SetApp - With a single monthly subscription you get 240+ apps for your Mac. Go to SetApp and get started today!!!1Password - Get a great deal on the only password manager recommended by Grumpy Old Geeks! gog.show/1passwordShow notes at https://gog.show/728Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/x-2GTUC6rcUIN THE NEWSHow to Protest Safely in the Age of SurveillanceHow Hackers Are Fighting Back Against ICEMeta's New Privacy Policy Opens Up AI Chats for Targeted AdsDisney to Pay $10 Million After Feds Say It Broke Kids' Privacy Rules on YouTubePeople Spent the Holidays Asking Grok to Generate Sexual Images of ChildrenHere's When Elon Musk Will Finally Have to Reckon With His Nonconsensual Porn GeneratorInstagram chief: AI is so ubiquitous 'it will be more practical to fingerprint real media than fake media'ChatGPT is launching a new dedicated Health portalCharacter.AI and Google settle with families in teen suicide and self-harm lawsuitsGambling platform Polymarket not paying bets on US invasion of VenezuelaUber reveals the design of its robotaxi at CES 2026Maybe We Should Pump the Brakes on the Idea That Robotaxis Are SaferHere's how much Tim Cook and other Apple execs made last yearMEDIA CANDYThe PittDownton Abbey: The Grand FinaleJurassic World RebirthThe Darjeeling LimitedOh Brother, Where Art Thou?Honey Don'tJohn Candy: I Like MeMTV Rewind is a developer's tribute to 24/7 music video channelsAPPS & DOODADSDJI Osmo Mobile 8Netflix GamesThis speaker by Victrola sits underneath turntables and streams audio via BluetoothDelete Request and Opt-out Platform (DROP)THE DARK SIDE WITH DAVEDave BittnerThe CyberWireHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopOnly Malware in the BuildingIndustrial Light & Magic: 50 Years of InnovationDave Filoni to run Star WarsWho's who at X, the deepfake porn site formerly known as TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join us for a relaxing episode as John and Lacey look back on 2025 and our new Star Wars memories and experiences. From Star Wars Celebration Japan, including our fateful evening with ILM's Rob Coleman, to our invite to Lucasfilm for Andor and our trip to Skywalker Ranch, we were on the move! We also had a great time covering Skeleton Crew on Galactic Goonies with so many great guests including showrunner Christopher Ford and composer Mick Giacchino. And then we had the K-2S Show which brought James back for a guest appearance! It's been a wild ride and another great year for TRB, and we look ahead to 2026 with excitement for more fun Star Wars podcast adventures! Most of all, thank YOU for making our show a part of your life this year, because if you're listening to this, you are part of the Resistance!

In 1975 a man named George Lucas began preparing to make an audacious film that would come to be known as Star Wars. The movie, released in 1977 would go on to blow the minds and capture the hearts of countless people all over the world. The movie showed them things they'd never imagined they'd see, space battles, laser swords, a battle-station the size of a moon destroying a planet, and a guy in a suit with asthma.  The problem was, back in 75 no company existed to create the effects George needed to see his dream become reality...so he created one. Industrial Light & Magic was born. The crew that initially created the visual effects were a rag tag team of nerds, outcasts, and people with hobbies other's saw as ridiculous. Together they literally made magic happen, and it didn't end there. For the last 50 years ILM has been making the impossible possible by creating some of the most memorable moments in cinematic history. ILM has put you on the edge of your seat, they've put your jaw on the floor, and they've taken your breath away more times than you know. It's time to tell their story, the Historically High way. Punch it Chewie. Support the show

Gaidot Normunda Naumaņa "Gada balvas mākslas kritikā" pasniegšanas ceremoniju jeb "NN nakti", kas 13. janvārī risināsies Latvijas Radio 1. studijā, Kultūras rondo sarunājamies ar balvas kandidātiem - teātra kritiķi Ati Rozentālu, literatūras kritiķi Arvi Vigulu, kino kritiķi Elīnu Reiteri un operas kritiķi Laumu Mellēnu-Bartkeviču. Ceremonijas paplašinātais nosaukums šogad ir "Kritikas jēgas pierādīšana visu mākslu mīļotājam". Par apbalvošanas ceremonijas režiju atbildīgs Mārtiņš Grauds, par scenāriju – Kārlis Vērdiņš un Ivars Šteinbergs, kurš arī uzņēmies vakara vadītāja lomu.  Atis Rozentāls balvai nominēts par recenzijām "Stirnas gaitā" un "Revolveris pie deniņiem", kā arī par izvērstākiem rakstiem "Šekspīrs ar granātu" un "Tik ļoti intīmi un tomēr publiski". Arvis Viguls nominēts par dzejas krājumu recenzijām "Arkādijas arhitektūra", "Fejas balss" un "Freimaņa klucīši". Elīna Reitere nominēta par recenzijām "Lotus. Drosme izfantazēt vēsturi", "Dieva suns. Kino ekscess un nerātnās dainas", "Testaments. Daži jautājumi par Anatolu Imermani, vīriešiem un žurnālistēm", kā arī nozīmīgu pētniecisko rakstu "Anna LOL un kinoprofesionāļu atbildība". Lauma Mellēna-Bartkeviča izvirzīta par recenzijām "Baroka komikss operā", "Hermaņa metaforas liek raudāt pie mūra" un "Ekofeministiska kameropera bez laimīgām beigām".  Jaunā kritiķa balvai izvirzīti pieci kandidāti: Arno Titovs, kas raksta par mūziku, Līva Marta Roze un Valters Liberts, kas raksta par literatūru, kā arī Rēzija Krieviņa un Signija Joce, kuras pievērsušās teātra kritikai. Balvas žūrijā darbojas Edīte Tišheizere, Anda Baklāne, Kārlis Vērdiņš, Aivars Madris, Andris Dzenītis, Santa Hirša un Ilmārs Šlāpins.

In our final episode for the year we are joined by Official IndyCast correspondent Mitch Hallock, Ron Phelps has a lost Delta update and chats with Willie Scott, Chris A is back with IJ in the UK looking at the Temple of Peril and lots more!

In this episode we discuss the "Supergirl" Teaser Trailer, Tom King's vision for "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow", stunning ILM concept art from James Gunn's "Superman", your favorite Superman version of the red trunks, and much more.

In this episode of The Filmumentaries Podcast, I'm joined by Laurent Hopman and Renaud Roche, the writer and artist behind the acclaimed graphic novel Lucas Wars, which tells the behind-the-scenes story of the making of Star Wars from a deeply personal, human perspective. Laurent shares his background as an entertainment journalist and how years of research, interviews, books and documentaries fed into the script. Renaud talks about coming from a traditional animation and storyboarding background, studying at Gobelins in Paris, and how cinematic visual language shaped the way he approached the book's artwork. We discuss:Why the emotional journey of George Lucas became the heart of the storyHow the pair condensed vast amounts of historical research into a tightly structured graphic novelThe challenge of visually dramatising meetings, offices and creative conflictThe relationship between Lucas and Spielberg, and how it shapes both volume one and the upcoming sequelThe meaning behind the iconic twin suns coverVisiting Skywalker Ranch and Lucasfilm after the book's releaseBalancing historical accuracy with storytellingWhy Lucas Wars connected with readers beyond the core Star Wars fandomWe also talk about the upcoming second volume, which covers The Empire Strikes Back and Raiders of the Lost Ark, and how expanding into Spielberg's world adds a new layer to the story. As always, if you enjoy the podcast and would like to support what I do, you can find me on Patreon, and the show is also available on YouTube if you prefer to watch the interviews. BUY IT HEREThis podcast is completely independent and made possible by listener support. If you'd like to help me keep making these episodes, you can join my Patreon community here: https://patreon.com/jamiebenning Watch more on YouTube:Check out the Filmumentaries YouTube channel for behind-the-scenes clips and extra content: https://youtube.com/filmumentariesAll my links

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What happens when a BAFTA winning VFX veteran walks away from the studio system to help reinvent the film pipeline with AI? In this episode, Alex is joined by Ben Lock, a producer with over 20 years in animation, VFX and virtual production, with credits including Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Rogue One and Ready Player One. After decades at Aardman, Lucasfilm and ILM, Ben is now Director of Production Strategy at Asteria Film and Moon Valley, where he is working on a new generation of ethical, AI driven workflows for film and animation. Ben shares why he believes the future of filmmaking lies in visual intelligence rather than prompt driven tools, and how rapid visualisation can transform pre production, VFX and animation. He explains how AI can reduce friction, keep artists closer to performance and story, and even help make high quality animated features in under a year. The conversation explores: - How AI is reshaping the production pipeline without replacing artists - Why Moon Valley is built around visual intelligence, not just language models - What a faster, more iterative animation and VFX workflow looks like in practice - How generative tools can support virtual production and independent visions - What the VFX industry needs to do now to adapt and thrive Sharing insights from across his career working on tentpole studio projects as well as independent filmmaking, Ben conveys his vision for how AI might just help the film industry become more creative, more sustainable and more responsive to new stories and audiences. About Ben Lock Ben Lock - A BAFTA-winning producer with over 20 years of experience in animation, VFX, and virtual production. He has produced award-winning content for studios in Europe, Asia and the US including Aardman, Lucasfilm, and ILM, with credits on global franchises such as Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Rogue One, and Ready Player One. As Director of Production Strategy at Asteria Film, he helps develop scalable, ethical AI workflows for film and animation. Ben is the Chair of the VES Education Committee, member of BAFTA, PGA, ATAS and a UK National Film and Television School alumni.

(0:00) Intro (0:02) Khutba, Surah Ma'arij – Ilm & Amal: Insan ko Ashraf-ul-Makhlooqat banany ka Asal Mayar(2:02) Roti aur Gandum ki Misal – Ilm ka Haqeeqi Maqsad: Bhook mitana(6:09) Aaj ki Technology, Internet & Output Optimization(7:41) Zira'at, Hikmat & Tibb – Kam Mehnat, Zyada Output(9:32) NASA Report: Larrki ka “Mars Mission” Waqia(10:49) Mufti Rasheed Ahmed sb ra ka “Faqeer” Naam ka Waqia(11:51) Pakistani Khush-Mizaji vs Western Culture(14:56) Western Gender Ideology vs Islam ka Nizam (17:49) Aurat ka Matehet Hona – Hadis ki Roshni mn (18:28) Baita Bap ka Ghulam Nahi / Bandi Bivi Nahi – Fiqhi Usool (20:11) Feminism ka Asar – Aaj ki Aurat ko Kharab Krny Waly (23:25) Be-Saliqa Aurat ka Hal: Meem ka Asal Use (24:32) Hamare Mohsin & Deeni Istighna (26:34) Istighna vs Takabbur – Sar Utha Kar Jeena (28:01) Beghairati ki Aala Soorat – Jahaiz Culture (30:43) Istighna Kaisy Naseeb Hota Hai? (31:49) Doctor's Prescription vs Natural Diet – Poor Friendly Health Model (35:04) Modern Diet Plans: Kin logon ko follow karna chahiye? (36:28) Mufti Rasheed sb ra ki Ehlia ka Waqia (38:14) Balochistan ke Buzurgon ki Sehat ka Raaz (39:21) Mothers ka Maqam & Mufti sb ka Bachpan (42:20) Asmani Kitabon mn Waldain ka Qanoon (45:25) Shohr ki Sarbrahi – Misal ke Sath Wazahat (49:04) Bivi ko Sarbrah banane ka Nuqsan (53:02) Talaq ke Baad Bachon ko Bhoolna & Divorce Ratio (56:03) Dunyawi Uloom ka Haqeeqi Rutba – NASA Reality (59:25) Qur'an ka Superior Topic (1:02:40) Science Theories vs Qur'ani Daleel (1:11:25) Qur'an ka Ilm: Insan ko Insan banana (1:12:37) Khulasa: Islam Ayyaashi ka Nizam Nahi (1:15:55) Allah ki Nazar mn Best Knowledge (1:16:26) Fazilat Insan ki: Sahih Ilm + Sahih Amal (1:17:30) Dua(1:17:48) Bachay ko Doodh Pilanay ki Muddat: 2 saal vs 2.5 saal (1:25:42) Raf'ul-Yadain Debate – Ehl-e-Hadith Aalim ka Claim (1:31:50) Sunnat ka Asal Mafhoom – Koi Makhsos Sawari/Libas/Zuban Sunnat Nahi (1:39:22) Masjid ke Brabr Waly Ghar mn Khawateen ki Namaz & Bayan (1:40:47) Doodh mn Pani Milana – Dhoka ka Hukm (1:41:53) Qasam ka Kaffara (1:43:20) 5k ki Chiz Ko Mehnga Kar ke Bechna (1:44:40) Shaleema (Shadi + Waleema Same Day) Trend (1:45:46) Facebook Pr Mufti sb ke Zariyay Business Promotion ka Haqiqat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to a very special episode of Making Tracks as Mark Newbold travels to the Cumberland Hotel, near Marble Arch in London for an up-close look at Boba Fett's Hero Screen, Photo, and Serial Number-Matched EE-3 Carbine Rifle from The Empire Strikes Back, which heads to the Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction - London Winter 2025 on 5th - 7th December in London. A small fan audience (along with the worlds media) were invited to see this unique prop for ourselves, along with other amazing items including an original Ralph McQuarrie painting, C-3PO's hand, a stormtrooper rifle, Obi-Wan Kenobi's lightsaber from The Phantom Menace, a 12" Luke Skywalker model from 'Empire' and an Rebel pilots helmet. Mark spoke with Propstore owners Brandon Alinger and Stephen Lane, as well as fellow attendee and ILM and Skywalker Sound writer Jamie Benning from the Filmumentaries podcast on this special episode of Making Tracks. Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Eastern and 1.00pm Pacific on Facebook, YouTube, X, Instagram and Twitch and check out our Fantha Tracks Radio Friday Night Rotation every Friday at 7.00pm UK for new episodes of The Fantha From Down Under, Planet Leia, Desert Planet Discs, Start Your Engines, Collecting Tracks, Canon Fodder and special episodes of Making Tracks, and every Tuesday at 7.00pm UK time for your weekly episode of Making Tracks. Thanks to James Semple for the Fantha Tracks intro, Blues Harvest for our Making Tracks opening music and Mark Daniel and Vanessa Marshall for our voiceovers. Subscribe and tune in to all of our shows at https://radio.fanthatracks.com And of course for all your Lucasfilm and Star Wars news 24/7, 365 days a year head on over to https://www.fanthatracks.com You can contact our shows and send in your listeners questions by emailing radio@fanthatracks.com or by leaving a comment on our social media feeds: https://www.instagram.com/fanthatracks https://www.facebook.com/FanthaTracks https://www.x.com/FanthaTracks https://www.threads.net/@FanthaTracks https://www.reddit.com/r/fanthatracks/ https://mastodon.social/@fanthatracks https://bsky.app/profile/fanthatracks.com https://www.pinterest.co.uk/fanthatracks/ https://fanthatracks.tumblr.com/ And be sure to check out our live streams and video content at: https://www.youtube.com/@FanthaTracksTV/ https://www.tiktok.com/@fanthatracks https://www.twitch.com/fanthatrackstv All of our links can be found at https://links.fanthatracks.com/

In this special 18th anniversary episode of the IndyCast I speak with ILM legend Stuart Ziff, the IndyCast team catch up for our birthday roundtable and Chris A and Keith Voss talk Indiana Jones Steelbooks in IJ in the UK. 

In this special 18th anniversary episode of the IndyCast I speak with ILM legend Stuart Ziff, the IndyCast team catch up for our birthday roundtable and Chris A and Keith Voss talk Indiana Jones Steelbooks in IJ in the UK. 

In this episode we discuss James Gunn's new "Man of Tomorrow" storyboard photo, Superman's Critics Choice shortlist nominations, ILM's VFX secrets revealed, the new "Art and Making of the Film" book, HMV's exclusive 4K Steelbook, Black Friday deals on "Beyond The Cape," Zack Snyder's rare Henry Cavill photo, "Saving Superman" documentary award win, the most expensive comic ever sold discovery, vintage Atari pinball restoration, your favorite Superman toy vehicles, and much more.

¡Hola, Foseros! Hoy abrimos las puertas de un dojo muy especial. Un dojo que no está ni en Coruscant, ni en Jedha, ni en el Borde Exterior. Está en ese territorio mítico donde la tinta japonesa se funde con la Fuerza, donde el sable de luz recupera su esencia de katana espiritual y donde un autor español ha logrado lo que durante años parecía un mito imposible: entrar en la tradición del manga de Star Wars… y empujarla un paso más allá. Hoy caminamos por el Fosa no Michi, el Camino del Sable de Luz. El camino de Kenny Ruiz. Porque este episodio no es solo una entrevista. No es solo una charla. Es un viaje. Un recorrido por décadas de historia, estilos, influencias, disciplina, constancia, obsesiones, tinta, sudor y sables heredados. Un mapa que muestra cómo Japón reinterpretó Star Wars… y cómo Star Wars regresó a Japón, esta vez de la mano de un autor que creció soñando con espadachines. ⭐ BLOQUE 1 — Mangamania: los mangas de Star Wars. En este primer bloque emprendemos un viaje por el Star Wars que nació mirando al chanbara. Un repaso a todas las adaptaciones manga que han moldeado la visión japonesa de nuestra saga favorita. Los planos de Kurosawa, el héroe errante, la espada como extensión del alma, el duelo como ritual… Todo eso estaba en George Lucas antes de que existiera un solo droide. Por eso, cuando el manga tocó la saga, no fue una adaptación: fue un retorno al origen. Recordamos el terremoto artístico que supuso Hisao Tamaki, convirtiendo la Trilogía Original en puro shōnen: duelos que estallan fuera del panel, una Leia de intensidad eléctrica, un Vader emergiendo de la sombra como un demonio samurái. Luego llegó Kia Asamiya, y el duelo de Maul se volvió incluso más brutal en papel que en pantalla. Exploramos rarezas como Black & Silver, y joyas como Estrellas Perdidas, Leyendas de Luke Skywalker, The Mandalorian o los cómics del Ronin de Visions, donde el Japón feudal se fusiona de forma orgánica con la mitología galáctica. Todo ello analizado junto a una expedición fosera de lujo, enriquecido por la mirada técnica, honesta y apasionada de Kenny Ruiz, que nos ayuda a entender por qué el manga es una de las formas más poderosas de reinterpretar la Fuerza. ⭐ BLOQUE 2 — A Path of Lightsaber: El Camino del Sable de Luz, junto a su autor. Y entonces el viaje deja de ser estudio… para convertirse en destino. Porque todo ese legado del manga japonés desemboca en un autor español formado en la Escola Joso, curtido en obras como Dos Espadas, Team Phoenix, Telémaco y El misterio del Capitán Nemo. Un artista que pasó por el mercado europeo, publicó en Japón con Tezuka Productions y acabó recibiendo la llamada más inesperada: Lucasfilm quería que él creara un manga original de Star Wars. Así nació Path of the Lightsaber. Sin spoilers —porque aún no ha llegado a España— podemos adelantar que la historia sigue a Nioka, una reparadora que encuentra un sable de luz perdido. Un hallazgo que no actúa como arma… sino como un rito, un símbolo que la empuja hacia un camino que nunca imaginó recorrer. Frente a ella está Itai, un “prospecto” de los Caballeros de Ren: un ronin oscuro, un reflejo distorsionado de lo que Nioka podría convertirse si la sombra la sedujera. El manga está lleno de detalles que los fans apreciarán: una nueva especie, los Arcaidos; una nave diseñada con técnicas de kitbashing al estilo ILM; y un mundo espiritual donde la Fuerza se manifiesta como nunca se ha visto en manga… pero encajando perfectamente en el canon. Kenny no vino a adaptar nada. Vino a crear. Y Path of the Lightsaber es el resultado de ese salto al vacío, ese sueño convertido en tinta. Para reservar el libro de Kenny, pincha en el siguiente enlace de Amazon, las entregas se realizarán a partir del 18 de diciembre: https://www.amazon.es/-/en/Star-Wars-Path-Lightsaber-Vol/dp/1974752860/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3E6ADLX8NFUQ4&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.jtIP4wwZ6EQNpCUDYUPWFj0IFWGEU70bOk3at9mr30o.rtc8iJd7CJbdz-jKgXcq4NZyogImWty6wxxHzkP72Wk&dib_tag=se&keywords=path+of+the+lightsaber&qid=1763910535&sprefix=path+of+the+%2Caps%2C80&sr=8-1 ⭐ Han intervenido en este episodio: Ángel de Jorge — La rica salsa canaria Rosa Campoy — La elegida por la Fuerza Chema Mansilla — La melodía de seducción Mansilla, desde 3DJuegos. Con Kenny Ruiz, autor de Path of the lightsaber como invitado especial. Presentado por Josemi, la voz del Rancor Dirigido y editado por Paco Villa, con su sello de calidad fosero Un podcast hecho por fans para fans. No dejéis de soñar con galaxias lejanas. Timeline: 00:00:00 Presentaciones. 00:09:26 Bloque I. El manga en Star Wars. 02:21:30 Bloque II. Path of the Lightsaber por Kenny Ruiz.  ¡Únete al canal de La Fosa del Rancor en WhatsApp! Sigue todas nuestras novedades, programas y noticias galácticas en nuestro canal oficial:  https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vag3ESzFCCoSb2h9PI1K  Síguenos en redes sociales  Twitter: @lafosadelrancor  Facebook: Fosa del Rancor  Instagram: @lafosadelrancor  Twitch: LaFosaDelRancor  YouTube: La Fosa del Rancor TV  Web oficial: www.lafosadelrancor.com  ¡Consigue nuestro merchandising oficial! Si quieres llevar un pedacito de la fosa contigo, tenemos camisetas, sudaderas y otros productos pensados para fans como tú. Descúbrelos en LaTostadora.com:  https://www.latostadora.com/shop/lafosadelrancor/

In his heartfelt Urdu address to the students of Madrassa Jamia Noor Chittagong, Dr. Mufti Abdur-Rahman shared timeless advice drawn from his own journey of learning and spiritual refinement. Mufti Abdur-Rahman centered his message on service—urging students to use their ‘Ilm to uplift their communities after graduation. He encouraged them not only to join existing efforts but to seek out the overlooked areas and the gaps where meaningful work is needed. It is easy, he reminded them, to follow what everyone else is already doing, but true benefit comes from identifying unmet needs and making sincere effort where others have not yet stepped forward. Through humility, awareness, and service, students can become a source of real guidance and positive change. Link to donate - https://www.whitethread.org/whitethread-centre/ Whatsapp Channel: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaDV1iu5a249gftHif0D

Auto-generated transcript: In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise belongs to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. And peace and blessings be upon the honorable prophets and messengers. Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, and upon his family and companions. Many thanks and… Continue reading Adab before Ilm

As Star Wars was being developed back in the mid-70s, the maverick special effects crew at ILM were pioneering new filmmaking technologies in often unconventional ways. In the early days, machinist Stuart Ziff found himself thrust into the action on day one. In the years that followed, Stuart used his skills in a variety of ways at ILM including working on Return of the Jedi creature costumes like Admiral Ackbar, Nein Nunb and Ree Yees, and on many projects from Dragonslayer to Ghostbusters to Jurassic Park. This week on RFR, Stuart joins us In The Cantina to share fascinating stories about working on the Star Wars Original Trilogy and beyond. Plus, our review of Star Wars Visions season 3 and Jimmy Mac had the opportunity to see a Star Wars Holiday Special legend perform live in Chicago. Listen to find out who it was!

What was it like to be inside Softimage during the Microsoft acquisition? How did Bill Gates' "big pivot" to the internet change everything overnight? Industry veteran David Morin joins Chris to share his fascinating origin story, from programming with punch cards and an 8-year art detour to working with ILM on Jurassic Park and navigating the seismic shifts at Softimage, Microsoft, Avid, and Autodesk. Today, David leads the Academy Software Foundation (ASWF), and he details its crucial mission: providing a permanent, secure home for the industry's most vital open-source software. He discusses the importance of the foundation's "stamp of approval," the massive recent addition of ACES, and how open source works with commercial tools to democratize filmmaking, enabling independent, Oscar-winning animated films like Float to be created with tools like Blender. Academy Software Foundation > Join the ASWF > David Morin on LinkedIn > History of Softimage >   This episode is sponsored by: Center Grid Virtual Studio

Have you ever wondered how people manage to train as a coach while juggling a full-time job, family, and everything else life throws their way? In this episode, we explore one of the most common questions we hear: How can I train as a coach when I already work full time? We know from experience that most people who come to train with us are balancing busy lives, full-time jobs, caring responsibilities, and personal commitments. And yet, many find that their coaching qualification becomes the highlight of their week, a time to step into a space that's entirely for them. We talk about the practicalities, mindset, and support systems that make this possible. From flexible formats and payment options to honest conversations with employers, we share the approaches that have helped hundreds of learners succeed in training while working full time. We discuss the range of formats available, including evening, morning, weekend, and self-guided options, and how learners find creative ways to integrate their studies into their lives. Whether it's fitting in lessons during lunch breaks, listening to content while walking the dog, or negotiating time off work, there are countless routes to make it work. Beyond logistics, we explore the mindset that makes the biggest difference. Training to be a coach isn't only a professional investment, it's a personal one. The moment you shift from asking "Am I ready?" to "How can I make this work?", everything changes. We share personal stories from our own coaching journeys, from completing qualifications with young children to navigating demanding roles, and the lessons that shaped how we now support others through this process. We also talk about the value of employer sponsorship and how organisations increasingly recognise coaching as a way to develop culture, leadership and connection within teams. Many of our learners find that their organisations not only support them financially but also benefit from the ripple effects of their growth. By the end of this episode, you'll come away with practical tools, encouragement and the reassurance that training to be a coach while working full time isn't only possible, it could be one of the most transformative decisions you ever make.   Timestamps: 00:01 – Why most trainee coaches balance learning with full-time work 00:57 – How life commitments coexist with coaching study 02:21 – Flexible learning formats that fit around your schedule 03:51 – Managing missed sessions and staying on track 04:17 – Payment options and accessibility 05:17 – Choosing the format that fits your energy and lifestyle 06:34 – Employer support and building a business case for funding 09:24 – The mindset shift that helps you commit and thrive 10:52 – Making coaching a personal priority 12:20 – Understanding the true time commitment 13:15 – Practising through triads and structured peer learning 14:44 – Why investing in coaching changes everything 15:37 – Finding time by changing perspective and routine 16:30 – Adapting your learning style for flexibility 17:00 – How to make your environment support your goal 18:51 – Role modelling lifelong learning for others 19:17 – Turning intention into reality and taking the next step   Key Lessons Learned: It's entirely possible to train as a coach while working full time with the right mindset and structure. Flexibility in format and timing means coaching qualifications can fit around real life. Shifting your question from "Is it the right time?" to "How can I make it work?" changes everything. Employer sponsorship can create win–win outcome, for your growth and your organisation's culture. Treating your coaching training as an act of self-investment fuels motivation and resilience. Clear time planning and communication at home and work are essential for success. Every learner's journey is unique, there's no single "perfect" way to do it. Training as a coach while working builds powerful habits of reflection and self-leadership. The return on investment goes far beyond career progression, it transforms how you think, feel and connect. Starting now often becomes the most impactful decision for your future self.   Keywords: train as a coach while working full time, coaching qualification, coaching career development, flexible coaching training, online coaching courses UK, emotional coaching, mindset for success, accredited coaching programmes, coaching while employed, professional coach training,   Links & Resources: Take our Coaching Course Quiz – mycoachingcourse.com Explore Accredited Coaching Qualifications – igcompany.com Book a call – igcompany.com/ILM-call

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!Due to some unforeseen emergencies, hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders are sidelined, yes they are fine. Filling in for them this week are two people who are not strangers to podcasting or SWR. From the Rebel Base Card podcast Greg McLaughlin and from Force Ghost Conversations, Anthony King, sit down and discuss one of the latest projects tackled by Industrial Light & Magic, Tron: Ares! Then Greg fills in for Aaron with an all new Star Wars Dad Joke of the Week!Show Outline:Episode IntroDiscussionFinal ReactionsClosingStar Wars Dad Joke of the WeekStar Wars Reactions: Elegant discussions for a more civilized age!Follow The Rebel Base Card Podcast on Facebook!Follow The Rebel Base Card Podcast on X!Follow The Rebel Base Card Podcast on Instagram!Listen to The Rebel Base Card Podcast here!Check out Anthony King and Force Ghost Conversations on FacebookCheck out Anthony King and Force Ghost Conversations on InstagramCheck out Anthony King and Force Ghost Conversations on XCheck out Anthony King and Force Ghost Conversations on TikTokCheck out Anthony King and Force Ghost Conversations on YouTubeListen to Force Ghost Conversations hereClick here to leave us a voicemail via SpeakPipe!Email us here!Follow us on X!Follow us on Facebook!Follow us on Instagram!Follow us on TikTok!Follow us on Threads!Follow us on Bluesky!Follow us on Pinterest!Subscribe on YouTube!Follow Aaron and David on X!Follow Aaron and David on Instagram!

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In this episode we replay our interview with Drew Struzan in honor of the legendary artist's passing, we have more trivia, an epic review of Young Indiana Jones and the Hollywood Follies plus a look back at the inaugural Crusader Con and lots more!

Chris has gone big with his next pick, Van Helsing, Universal's flashy attempt to revive their classic monsters for a modern blockbuster audience. Directed by Stephen Sommers, hot off the success of The Mummy films, the project was designed as both a gothic action spectacle and a potential launchpad for a wider franchise. With a hefty budget of around $160 million, the film spared no expense on lavish sets, elaborate costumes, and state-of-the-art visual effects to bring together Dracula, Frankenstein's monster, werewolves, and more in a single monster-mash universe. Universal saw Van Helsing as a tentpole production that could recapture the energy of their golden age monsters.The production itself was an enormous undertaking, with filming spanning locations such as Prague, Paris, and a host of detailed soundstages built to recreate grand gothic landscapes. ILM and other VFX houses were tasked with delivering cutting-edge digital effects, while Hugh Jackman, in the title role, underwent intense training to perform many of his own stunts. Despite all the ambition and money thrown at it, Van Helsing was met with mixed reviews upon release — critics praised the spectacle but criticised its overstuffed narrative and heavy reliance on CGI. Still, it's a fascinating example of early-2000s Hollywood excess, where studios swung for the fences trying to build franchises before “shared universes” became the norm.If you enjoy the show, we have a Patreon, so become a supporter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.Referral links also help out the show if you were going to sign up:⁠⁠NordVPN⁠⁠⁠⁠NordPass⁠⁠Trailer Guy Plot SummaryIn a time when monsters walk the earth… one man hunts them all. Hugh Jackman is Van Helsing — the ultimate warrior against evil. Armed with gadgets, grit, and a grim sense of duty, he'll face Dracula, werewolves, Frankenstein's monster, and a horde of nightmares that refuse to stay dead. With danger around every corner and darkness closing in, the battle between man and monster is about to erupt in a gothic showdown like no other. This summer… evil has met its match.Fun FactsThe enormous set for Dracula's castle was one of the largest ever constructed at Prague's Barrandov Studios, showcasing Universal's investment in the film's gothic style.Director Stephen Sommers insisted on practical stunts wherever possible, leading to Hugh Jackman doing many of his own wirework sequences.The vampire brides' flying scenes were achieved with a mix of motion capture and practical harness work, which was notoriously difficult for the actresses to perform.The film's werewolf transformations were a blend of prosthetics and CGI, considered cutting-edge at the time, but often criticised for looking dated only a few years later.Dracula's three brides were modelled after classic vampire lore, but with a modern twist — Sommers wanted them to feel like “supermodels crossed with banshees.”The production team used more than 1,500 visual effects shots, making it one of the most VFX-heavy films of 2004.Kevin J. O'Connor, who played Igor, was a longtime collaborator with Sommers, having appeared in both The Mummy and The Mummy Returns.The iconic horse-drawn carriage chase scene was filmed on massive outdoor sets in the Czech Republic, with many practical explosions added to heighten the chaos.Universal Pictures released a tie-in video game for Van Helsing on PlayStation 2 and Xbox, voiced by Hugh Jackman.The film's attempt to revive Universal's monster legacy would later inspire the failed “Dark Universe” reboot attempt with The Mummy (2017).⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Howdy!In Cinema there was before Industrial Light & Magic and after Industrial Light & Magic. The George Lucas created special effects company changed the way movies and visual effects were made forever and we are joined by Jamie, from The Jamie And Steven Show Podcast' to countdown our greatest ILM movie moments.You can check out all of Jamies stuff on the links below!Youtube: https://youtube.com/@thejamieandstevenshow?feature=sharedApple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-jamie-and-steven-show-lets-talk-movies-music-and-magic/id1715287752Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/68o6kovMmbupBgDn6o0vm1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejamieandstevenshow?igsh=MXM3aGF4bzFvZmM4eg%3D%3D&utm_source=qrThreads: https://www.threads.com/@thejamieandstevenshow?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/17R9xwHq6y/?mibextid=wwXIfrSeason 4 is coming November 2nd and we are now entering The Experimental era of Disney animated classics!Here's all our Gubbins - SOCIAL MEDIAwww.twitter.com/toptenpodswww.instagram.com/toptenpodswww.facebook.com/toptenpodsEMAILGet in touch with us right here:toptenpods@hotmail.comPATREONCome and support the podcast at Patreon for some great rewards including -BE A GUEST ON YOUR OWN EPISODES VIDEO PLAYLISTS FOR EVERY EPISODEEXCLUSIVE TTTOAP BADGEEPISODES 5 DAYS EARLY AND AD FREE!www.patreon.com/toptenpodsEPISODE LINKSApple: apple.co/3ica0FySpotify: spoti.fi/3BRhkypYouTube: https://bit.ly/3jQETisMERCH https://www.podcastmerch.co.uk/170026-top-10-of-anythingLINKTREEhttps://linktr.ee/toptenpodsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-top-ten-of-anything-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"There is no going back". Our stuff! bio.link/thesidebarcantina Special shout out to those who participate in our live chat! The chat is most definitely where it's at! And all of our Patreon supporters! YOU are the reason why we do this!  Support our Sidebar Family: ATSW The Escape Pod: Wednesdays live on YouTube at 1905 EST. https://bio.link/atswtheescapepod Support the official Sidebar Cantina band, TILTHEEND! https://tiltheendofficial.com Layman's Terms! On YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@laymansterms3150 The Orange and Fett Show! On Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3XJdyJWBtAtM4dy1a5V4So?si=08dd3e9e7b5e400c  

This episode we have details on how to get Elsa Schneider's autograph, Official IndyCast correspondent Mitch Hallock reviews most of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, we have more Indy trivia and we have sneak peeks at IJ in the UK and Indiana Mic has a quick Indy Outfit shout out!

Hello, Void! We're back with another peek into the bad movie vault, and this time we've been blinded by Gods of Egypt. This is a movie set in Egypt (Atlantis style?), played by white people (cause it's y2k, wait, wait, wait, it's actually 2016!), and filled to the brim with terrible CGI (no ILM for you!). We discuss how Hollywood needs more one-eyed hot guys, Hathor's VIP star-encrusted rave bracelet, and how much fun Gerard Butler is having. Genuinely, Gerard's portrayal of Set is the only thing that keeps this film afloat, and he does it with sassy/snarky comments, being evil, and threatening people (but make it sexy). It's wild to see such a stellar cast be just so miserable. But worry not, Void! For your hosts, Erin and Brennan, do what they do best: get REAL nerdy about ancient Egyptian history and mythology!!

And we're back! Two weeks in a row! Its a miracle! We're talking Light and Magic Season 2! Our stuff! bio.link/thesidebarcantina Special shout out to those who participate in our live chat! The chat is most definitely where it's at! And all of our Patreon supporters! YOU are the reason why we do this! Support our Sidebar Family:  ATSW The Escape Pod: Wednesdays live on YouTube at 1905 EST. https://bio.link/atswtheescapepod Support the official Sidebar Cantina band, TILTHEEND! https://tiltheendofficial.bio.link Layman's Terms! On YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@laymansterms3150 The Orange and Fett Show! On Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3XJdyJWBtAtM4dy1a5V4So?si=08dd3e9e7b5e400c  

We're back with more Light and Magic! Our stuff! bio.link/thesidebarcantina Special shout out to those who participate in our live chat! The chat is most definitely where it's at! And all of our Patreon supporters! YOU are the reason why we do this! Support our Sidebar Family:  ATSW The Escape Pod: Wednesdays live on YouTube at 1905 EST. https://bio.link/atswtheescapepod Support the official Sidebar Cantina band, TILTHEEND! https://tiltheendofficial.bio.link Layman's Terms! On YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@laymansterms3150 The Orange and Fett Show! On Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3XJdyJWBtAtM4dy1a5V4So?si=08dd3e9e7b5e400c

In this conversation, Harvey Whitney and David Palumbo from ILM discuss their upcoming game, Beyond Victory, which is set in the Star Wars universe during the reign of the Empire. They delve into the game's story, character development, and the various game modes available. The discussion also covers the inspirations behind the game's design, the challenges of integrating new characters into the Star Wars lore, and the innovative use of mixed reality to enhance player experience. The conversation concludes with reflections on the collaborative process of game development and the excitement of creating a game that caters to diverse player preferences.

This episode we have Karen Allen direct from Official indyCast correspondent Mitch Hallock's Terrificon in a fascinating hour long panel, Indyfans magazine creator Junior Jones is interviewed in IJ in the UK, Indiana Mic has a quick Indy Outfit shout out and we have an Indy  update from Disneyland Paris!

Sci-Fi July wraps up with Return of the Jedi (1983), the final installment of the original Star Wars trilogy—directed by Richard Marquand, guided by George Lucas, and packed with new creatures, recycled plot beats, and merchandising gold. Joining Mike to explore the film's legacy and limitations are Jamie Benning (Filmumentaries) and Stephen Scarlata (Best Movies Never Made), along with special guest Jim Bloom, associate producer on Empire and Jedi.From Jabba's palace to yet another Death Star, Jedi tries to close the saga with spectacle and sentiment—but not without creative compromises. We dig into the behind-the-scenes drama, the tonal whiplash between Ewoks and existential stakes, and how Jedi served as both a climax and a commercial pivot point for the franchise. Was it a fitting finale or just a soft landing pad for action figures? Strap into your speeder bike, it's going to be a bumpy ride.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.