I wouldn't hold your breath for more seasons. Apparently this rumour was nixed quite a while ago - most of the cast has already moved on to other projects. More seasons are not planned because of this, However, scheduling a movie shoot is a lot easier for all involved so movies are the way the cast and crew are going. I read somewhere (don't remember where) that Alan Tudyk revealed "Serenity" is the first of a planned 3 movie series. Hopefully the first movie will make enough money to keep the studio interested for the next two films.
As someone who appreciates anime, I can say from first hand experience that it's probably not the Fansubbers fault that the fan base is growing but sales are flat - especially in the mid-quality series.
After finding the fansub community, I can say that it's a GREAT resource for several things: checking out the latest and greatest coming out of Japan, finding obscure series that will probably *NEVER* see the light of day in the U.S.. An added bonus is that when a series comes out in the U.S that I've already seen, I can either purchase them on DVD if I think they're worth my hard-earned dollar, or pass if I think it's garbage. Additionally I ALWAYS make it a point to recommend lesser-known but well-done series to my other anime fan friends.
I think that the flat sales that the companies are concerned with is a sign that their consumer base is getting smarter with their purchases. I know I hate buying something on DVD that looks really cool to find out that it's a single 30 minute episode - especially after shelling out $20-$30. As the medium becomes more commonplace, I expect that this trend will continue.
The shop I currently work for is migrating over to WSAD. While I agree that speed is the biggest problem with the product, my boss was telling me today that the next version coming out is specifically addressing the speed issue. (READ: IBM is very aware how friggin' slow the thing is).
Hopefully the performance enhancements will be noticable. I'm getting tired of getting my morning coffee while I wait for it to load.
On the other hand, it's a great development environment once it's loaded and you're actually working on your projects.
"Imagine, if you will, a personalized avatar or something that can interact with you and perhaps assist you in your daily endevours (with a touch of attitude?).."
How did you manage to remove your crack pipe long enough to read the book?
I thought it was a great book (it's about the journey, not the ending!).
Besides, there are a lot of "classics" that end just as quick and just as flat (for an example, read "War & Peace" or just about any other book by Tolstoy. It's a typical scenerio: great story - flat ending.
The Spaceballs character Prince Valium was a double reference to that character - he was as boring as Valium and he also had the look of Prince Valiant (a medieval-set comic strip that originated in 1937 by Harold R. Forster).
Kevin Smith was probably referencing this to make fun of the character in the van - both to rip on his really bad and really outdated haircut, and his "Heroic" animal rights ideals.
plus referencing the source of a pop culture nod is totally in line with Smiths attitudes.
I pay for my cable modem. I do not pay for cable TV. (I don't need it and I don't want it, so I don't get it). The odd thing is that I have to pay the cable company and extra fee on my cable modem because I do not have cable television service. I am ok with this.
I am not the person that television tells me I should be.
Trigun. You need to watch Trigun. It starts out as a cheezy/silly sci-fi spaghetti western, but each disc (there are 8) gets progressively more intense. You'll laugh, you'll cry (maybe). It's well worth watching.
Cowboy Bebop is also an EXCELLENT choice (you can't really go wrong here, but the first disc and a half move a little on the slow side).
For some reason, I don't remember the Robotech cartoon being so campy/cheezy. It's probably a combination of 1) my age at the time of first viewing and 2) I have more vivid memories of the book series. Still, as far as children's television programming goes, they just don't make 'em like this anymore.
Also, it may just be me, but this series seems REALLY violent for a "suitable for all ages" series. After watching the first disc, I was amazed that my parents actually let me and my younger brother watch this when we were kids! (bless them for not overprotecting us from quality programming!)
Anyway, I'll be anxiously waiting the release of discs 3 and 4 in early August! (I've already got them pre-ordered!)
I Don't think there were any bad ones on their first disc (In the Garage and Holiday are two of my faves on that one).
I thought the whole of the second one was (arguably) the best 35 minutes of recorded music in 1996 (a surf/punk rock retelling of madam butterfly? totally inspired!).
I haven't picked up the latest one yet, but I expect it will live up to the legacy.
In response to the troll about having a windoze cd around, IMHO the weezer video is not a bad reason to keep it. Personally I have a windows partation for gaming and a couple of other M$ apps that I havn't given up yet (mostly for work related reasons). I'd expect I'm not the only one in this situation either. Instead of filling up landfills with near useless windows CDs, I'm glad people are finding SOME redeemable usage for them. Renew, Reuse, Recycle!
A few years ago I read an article (probably in Wired or another similar mag) that discussed this type of technology and some examples of use.
How weird will it be when there is a big Coke logo in the center of the World Cup championship match field? It won't be on the actual field, but it'll be there on the 'ole TV screen. Will we find it odd that your favorite friend on Must See TV is drinking whatever soda the syndication advertisers dictate? Coke on one channel, Pepsi on another? (personally I'd love to see someone drinking Shasta Orange!)
I guess I view televsion advertisments similar to a computer virus. They come up with new and effective ways to infect our thoughts and we come up with ways to avoid those new methods.
Just like not downloading something from the internet is a sure-fire way to avoid a virus, so is not watching TV or reading any magazines/newspapers (or leaving your house or looking outside) a sure-fire way to avoid advertisments. Unfortunately this method tends to leave you isolated and alone.
Personally, I like analyzing ads and attempting to figure out how they are trying to infect my thoughts. It's a fun hobby. ("And knowing is half the battle!")
The day will probably come when the Futurama inspired "Dream Advertisment" will come to pass. I just hope that they use cool colors when they do.
Most telcos seem to have their collective head where the sun don't exactly shine, doubly so when it comes to relatively new technology. Meanwhile, the cable companies are jumping on some really cool technology lately (cable modem, HDTV, etc.).
As of the latest release of OS/400, the AS/400 already has the capibility of running Posix compliant binaries. Why spend the time and money porting Linux to a hardware platform that ALREADY runs most of the applications? (Geek bragging rights aside).
I think that this is Karma biting Amazon on the ass...go Intouch! I usually disagree totally with internet based patents such as this, but this seems like one monster attempting to eat another - seems fitting to me.
I have always been under the assumption that Emacs was just a really powerful (and complicated) text editor like vi or pico. In thinking about it now, I see the destinction.
Guess I'm just a poser neophyte that talks bigger than I should *Sigh* (at least I'm no Script Kiddie!).
1) I didn't read anywhere in the article (yes, I did read it all...) that the program was deemed Illegal. They used it like a crowbar to steal data (in this case customer Information). I don't care if it's data, or someone physically breaking in and making photocopies - it's still WRONG.
2) For the record, Hopkins is a suburb of Minneapolis. It's a FAR cry from being some hodunk trailerpark community. It's a small suburb (2nd or 3rd ring) with a several large national and international companies claiming it as home.
3) Using the comparison between physical theft and informational theft is not a perfect one, but it does get the intended point across. And unless I'm mistaken, a customer database and similar data could almost be considered intellectual property which is VERY protected by the US legal system.
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What about the old "In Search Of..." series? I used to love that show when I was a young and impressionable kid. My vote would be to bring that back.
What if I jogged?
I wouldn't hold your breath for more seasons. Apparently this rumour was nixed quite a while ago - most of the cast has already moved on to other projects. More seasons are not planned because of this, However, scheduling a movie shoot is a lot easier for all involved so movies are the way the cast and crew are going. I read somewhere (don't remember where) that Alan Tudyk revealed "Serenity" is the first of a planned 3 movie series. Hopefully the first movie will make enough money to keep the studio interested for the next two films.
As someone who appreciates anime, I can say from first hand experience that it's probably not the Fansubbers fault that the fan base is growing but sales are flat - especially in the mid-quality series.
After finding the fansub community, I can say that it's a GREAT resource for several things: checking out the latest and greatest coming out of Japan, finding obscure series that will probably *NEVER* see the light of day in the U.S.. An added bonus is that when a series comes out in the U.S that I've already seen, I can either purchase them on DVD if I think they're worth my hard-earned dollar, or pass if I think it's garbage. Additionally I ALWAYS make it a point to recommend lesser-known but well-done series to my other anime fan friends.
I think that the flat sales that the companies are concerned with is a sign that their consumer base is getting smarter with their purchases. I know I hate buying something on DVD that looks really cool to find out that it's a single 30 minute episode - especially after shelling out $20-$30. As the medium becomes more commonplace, I expect that this trend will continue.
Hey, if Ashcroft wants to read all my spam before I can purge it, can I get an ammendment to the act to allow them to delete it for me?
The shop I currently work for is migrating over to WSAD. While I agree that speed is the biggest problem with the product, my boss was telling me today that the next version coming out is specifically addressing the speed issue. (READ: IBM is very aware how friggin' slow the thing is).
Hopefully the performance enhancements will be noticable. I'm getting tired of getting my morning coffee while I wait for it to load.
On the other hand, it's a great development environment once it's loaded and you're actually working on your projects.
"Imagine, if you will, a personalized avatar or something that can interact with you and perhaps assist you in your daily endevours (with a touch of attitude?).."
Great. Clippy for my cell phone. Wonderful idea.
'nuff said.
How did you manage to remove your crack pipe long enough to read the book?
I thought it was a great book (it's about the journey, not the ending!).
Besides, there are a lot of "classics" that end just as quick and just as flat (for an example, read "War & Peace" or just about any other book by Tolstoy. It's a typical scenerio: great story - flat ending.
Quit whining and go back to your X-men comics.
I dont' think that was a Spaceballs reference.
The Spaceballs character Prince Valium was a double reference to that character - he was as boring as Valium and he also had the look of Prince Valiant (a medieval-set comic strip that originated in 1937 by Harold R. Forster).
Kevin Smith was probably referencing this to make fun of the character in the van - both to rip on his really bad and really outdated haircut, and his "Heroic" animal rights ideals.
plus referencing the source of a pop culture nod is totally in line with Smiths attitudes.
Is it good enough for me to shell out for cable television?
If it is, could someone tell me what channel it's on?
I pay for my cable modem. I do not pay for cable TV. (I don't need it and I don't want it, so I don't get it). The odd thing is that I have to pay the cable company and extra fee on my cable modem because I do not have cable television service. I am ok with this.
I am not the person that television tells me I should be.
"...stuff related to their fantasies about young japanese women. "
I don't think so....my fantasies all involve large robots....
"Before Judging someone, walk a mile in their shoes. That way you'll be a mile away and you'll have their shoes!"
Trigun. You need to watch Trigun. It starts out as a cheezy/silly sci-fi spaghetti western, but each disc (there are 8) gets progressively more intense. You'll laugh, you'll cry (maybe). It's well worth watching.
Cowboy Bebop is also an EXCELLENT choice (you can't really go wrong here, but the first disc and a half move a little on the slow side).
Anyone else have some recommendations?
For some reason, I don't remember the Robotech cartoon being so campy/cheezy. It's probably a combination of 1) my age at the time of first viewing and 2) I have more vivid memories of the book series. Still, as far as children's television programming goes, they just don't make 'em like this anymore.
Also, it may just be me, but this series seems REALLY violent for a "suitable for all ages" series. After watching the first disc, I was amazed that my parents actually let me and my younger brother watch this when we were kids! (bless them for not overprotecting us from quality programming!)
Anyway, I'll be anxiously waiting the release of discs 3 and 4 in early August! (I've already got them pre-ordered!)
Which album would you like?
I Don't think there were any bad ones on their first disc (In the Garage and Holiday are two of my faves on that one).
I thought the whole of the second one was (arguably) the best 35 minutes of recorded music in 1996 (a surf/punk rock retelling of madam butterfly? totally inspired!).
I haven't picked up the latest one yet, but I expect it will live up to the legacy.
In response to the troll about having a windoze cd around, IMHO the weezer video is not a bad reason to keep it. Personally I have a windows partation for gaming and a couple of other M$ apps that I havn't given up yet (mostly for work related reasons). I'd expect I'm not the only one in this situation either. Instead of filling up landfills with near useless windows CDs, I'm glad people are finding SOME redeemable usage for them. Renew, Reuse, Recycle!
A few years ago I read an article (probably in Wired or another similar mag) that discussed this type of technology and some examples of use.
How weird will it be when there is a big Coke logo in the center of the World Cup championship match field? It won't be on the actual field, but it'll be there on the 'ole TV screen. Will we find it odd that your favorite friend on Must See TV is drinking whatever soda the syndication advertisers dictate? Coke on one channel, Pepsi on another? (personally I'd love to see someone drinking Shasta Orange!)
I guess I view televsion advertisments similar to a computer virus. They come up with new and effective ways to infect our thoughts and we come up with ways to avoid those new methods.
Just like not downloading something from the internet is a sure-fire way to avoid a virus, so is not watching TV or reading any magazines/newspapers (or leaving your house or looking outside) a sure-fire way to avoid advertisments. Unfortunately this method tends to leave you isolated and alone.
Personally, I like analyzing ads and attempting to figure out how they are trying to infect my thoughts. It's a fun hobby. ("And knowing is half the battle!")
The day will probably come when the Futurama inspired "Dream Advertisment" will come to pass. I just hope that they use cool colors when they do.
So where do I send my resume?
"Time is relative. Lunchtime Doubly so." - DNA
Most telcos seem to have their collective head where the sun don't exactly shine, doubly so when it comes to relatively new technology. Meanwhile, the cable companies are jumping on some really cool technology lately (cable modem, HDTV, etc.).
Technology is cool.
For more on this, check out this article on the IBM AS/400 site:
http://www.as400.ibm.com/conslt/f197o.htm
Has anyone set a 400 up to be an X server yet? IBM says it's possible, I'd like to hear about performance issues.
As of the latest release of OS/400, the AS/400 already has the capibility of running Posix compliant binaries. Why spend the time and money porting Linux to a hardware platform that ALREADY runs most of the applications? (Geek bragging rights aside).
I think that this is Karma biting Amazon on the ass...go Intouch!
I usually disagree totally with internet based patents such as this, but this seems like one monster attempting to eat another - seems fitting to me.
Thanks for the clarification! :)
I have always been under the assumption that Emacs was just a really powerful (and complicated) text editor like vi or pico. In thinking about it now, I see the destinction.
Guess I'm just a poser neophyte that talks bigger than I should *Sigh* (at least I'm no Script Kiddie!).
1) I didn't read anywhere in the article (yes, I did read it all...) that the program was deemed Illegal. They used it like a crowbar to steal data (in this case customer Information). I don't care if it's data, or someone physically breaking in and making photocopies - it's still WRONG.
2) For the record, Hopkins is a suburb of Minneapolis. It's a FAR cry from being some hodunk trailerpark community. It's a small suburb (2nd or 3rd ring) with a several large national and international companies claiming it as home.
3) Using the comparison between physical theft and informational theft is not a perfect one, but it does get the intended point across. And unless I'm mistaken, a customer database and similar data could almost be considered intellectual property which is VERY protected by the US legal system.
I didn't realize that Emacs was it's own operating system.