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I think I've found a new third space in the @lucasmuseum.bsky.social library.

The Library in the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art.

Another vibrant Founder's Day, filled with hitchin' traditions, book clubs, time capsules, secrets revealed, and a visit from the Governor declaring, "Calico belongs to the people!" Ghost Town Alive remains a shining beacon of boundless communal play in an increasingly passive theme park landscape.

If you could use a laugh, and also feel suffocated by corporate malfeasance, please go see COYOTE VS ACME in a theater this weekend.

The Fox Theater in Pomona, the marquee reads:

"JOLENE
THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER
DOLLY"

In happier theme park gameplay news, Knott's / Six Flags has released the fourth iteration of their interactive lantern for the 2026 haunt season. This improved version features a new "color collector" experience in addition to previous modes, and, for the first time, a speaker for sound effects!

The lantern. Notice the added symbols on the base.

Mike Celestino@whosthebossk.bsky.social · 2mo ago

I know how heartbreaking it is to lose a third space. We're all entering an era that will test our boundaries. Tragic to watch a company founded by artists discard what remains of its legacy in order to repeatedly chase silicon valley snake oil down the drain. Mike renders his pain beautifully.

Canary in the Coal Mine medium.com/@mike_30405/...

Pouring one out for a dream too big to survive. RIP, PDP. I loved you very much.

Instead of tuning in to the big announcement stream, consider watching this panel about Imagineering's collaboration with Adobe. It just might cure you from ever wanting to spend another dime in a Disney Park.

"Accelerating World-Building & Theme Park Design with New Creative Tools" - D23 2026

YouTube video by Laughing Place

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thisisstar@thisisstar.bsky.social · 2mo ago

It's nearly slime time.

I've been working on something cool and it has a kickstarter coming up soon, so you may want to hit the notify button. There is also a free demo if you haven't already checked it out. Cats! Demons! Slime! Texas! www.kickstarter.com/projects/aco...

I completely understand why folks want to interview Kane Parsons about Backrooms, but it saddens me that I can't find a single interview with the movie's screenwriter.

I love Blade Runner.

Blade Runner 2099 - Official Teaser | Prime Video

YouTube video by Prime Video

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David Daut @davidmdaut.com · 3mo ago

A selection of episodes from STAR WARS DETOURS, George Lucas's final, unreleased Star Wars project, will screen at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. THIS IS NOT A DRILL.

“The Cinerama Dome to reopen as an Alamo Drafthouse”

The Simpsons Monkey Paw Wish

ALT: The Simpsons Monkey Paw Wish

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Seinfeld 2026: George rents a wheelchair to attend an otherwise sold-out screening of The Odyssey in IMAX 70mm.

If you still have a local comic shop, I heartily suggest picking up Darrow's latest Shaolin Cowboy offering, "Stayin' A.I. Live". I think it might be his best work yet.

Hal Hickel@halhickel.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Happy 20th, Dead Man's Chest. Here's one of my favorite deleted exchanges, from Ted & Terry's screenplay:

"ELIZABETH
The Church came to the island, and brought salvation ... and disease, and death. They say the priest had to bury every body, one after the other. It drove him mad, and he hung himself.

NORRINGTON
Better mad with the rest of the world than sane alone."

http://www.wordplayer.com/archives/PIRATES2.intro.html

Hard to believe, but it's 20 years today that Pirates of The Caribbean 2: Dead Man's Chest was released into the world. Lightning in a bottle, as they say. #VFX #Film #Animation #PiratesofTheCaribbean

Ghostbusters News@ghostbustersnews.bsky.social · 4mo ago

I love Ghostbusters.

Following today's reveal of Ghostbusters: Night Shift, Netflix has shared higher-resolution images from the upcoming animated series, offering fans a closer look at the show's gritty 1994 setting and supernatural threats. 👻🚫 MORE ON GHOSTBUSTERS: NIGHT SHIFT: ghostbustersnews.com/2026/06/24/n...

Toy Story 5 rocks, so allow me to recount my favorite Toy Story memory: The Comic-Con panel for Toy Story That Time Forgot was moderated by Michael Giacchino. While introducing Kristen Schaal, he mistakenly referred to Don Knotts instead of Don Rickles ...

I was charmed by the wholesome chaos of Six Flags' DC Heroes & Villains Fest. It's a testament to the power of live entertainment to transform the feeling of a space, even when there isn't an explicitly interactive experiential scaffolding.

TribLive@triblive.bsky.social · 4mo ago

We lost Joe Negri yesterday. I've been thinking a lot about the neighborhood recently. I had made myself his hat just a few weeks ago. Makes me feel good, wearing it around. Rest in peace, neighbor.

Handyman Negri and the Trolley, a screenshot from Mister Rogers Neighborhood.

Joe Negri, jazz guitar virtuoso and Mr. Rogers' 'Handyman,' dies at nearly 100

Shoulder Song

YouTube video by Victor Jones - Topic

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Thrilled to see THE ANIMATRIX on the big screen this morning, thanks to @secretmovieclub.bsky.social! Also, the hallway to the subterranean restrooms at the Million Dollar Theater felt thematically appropriate.

The opulent interior of the Million Dollar Theater in downtown Los Angeles.

Tile-lined hallways leading to the men's restroom.

The cover of Serial Pictorial #4, featuring the Spy Smasher.