Action figures, Movies, Games, TV shows, things I like, Things I hate, weird news old or recent... they're fair game for my rants. DISCLAIMER: OPINIONS POSTED ARE EXAGGERATED FOR COMEDIC EFFECT!! Got it?
James Tolkan, who played Principal Strickland in BTTF and Detective Lubic in MOTU has passed away. He was 94.
There isn't that much info. He was acting until he was in his 80s.
Well, it wasn't a reunion... well if we count Selena Gomez having a cameo appearance. It was pretty much a Miley Cyrus Midlife Crisis special. Special guests: a couple of fan interviewers, her Mom, Selena Gomez. No Emily Osment, No Mitchell Musso, No Jason Earles, no Moises Arias... But they managed to bring Billy Ray Cyrus... weren't they feuding because he went full MAGA and Miley went full liberal
The only thing I found out is that she dated Zack... as in Zack and Cody. Miley Fully accepted Hannah and is now Both Hannah and Miley.
Kinda wished it was an actual reunion instead of Miley flicking her ego. But seriously, Little by Little Hannah has been taking over Miley.
Ginger Cashgrab...
The Rock couldn't wear a wig reminiscent of his attitude era hairstyle for Black Adam, but is wearing a Party City wig for this... you're welcome!
It looks meh... as in not even gonna bother watching it on Disney+ meh.
It really looks bad... why Disney?
It was brought to my attention that The Rock is wearong a Padded suit to "look like Maui"
Chuck Norris... Is currently in the hospital. Chuck Norris was hospitalized. Chuck Norris had a Medical Emergency. Chuck Norris is 86 years old. Chuck Norris, star of Chuck Norris Karate Kommandos had a medical emergency in Hawaii. Chuck Norris...
All jokes aside, this is worrisome... Chuck Norris might leave us one day and it kinda scares me knowing that I may live in a world without Chuck Norris.
As AI slop. Due to his throat cancer, his voice was AI in Top Gun Maverick... well now, Batman Forever will be AI.
As Deep as the Grave is the movie that will have a Clankerized Kilmer. Sure they have his estate's approval, but still how long until we get James Dean, Clark Gable, Shirley Temple, and other long gone folks brought back by clankers?
Whee is Crispin Glover when you need him.
Bloodsport is getting a remake.
Yeah... I dunno how I feel about this other than Nope!!Masako Ikeda, Original voice for Saotome Nodoka, has passed away. She was also Gillian Hewley (Angeal's mom) in Crisis Core Reunion and OG Crisos Core, Cloud of Darkness in the Dissidia games, Kairi's grandma in Kingdom Hearts, Maetel in pretty mich every project related to Captain Harlock.
Cerebral hemorrhage was her CoD. My condolences to her friends and family. Originally, I confused her with Massko Nozawa... who is 89 and the real voice of Goku... (fuck you Sean Cringe Schemmell) but realizing who Ikeda was hit me harder than the idea that Goku had truly died.
May she rest in peace.
Sorry for the Maury/MuTeens reference, but after calling the Zuru mini babies creepy, I needed to find a way to segue into this rant.
Will I pursue thes? No. But fir those of you who want a baby doll for Barbie's kid sister... not Skipper... the other one.
A part of me would like to see something like Classics or Super7 Ultimates by Mattel, but another part of me would like then to take the Playmates figures and do their own take. Especially with those who didn't have a TV Appearance.
I mean let's use Batman as an example. I'm talking about taking a bunch of the NES and SNES era games (inculding SEGA consoles like Master System, Genesis, and SEGA CD.) And porting them into a collection. This stems out of my desire to wanting to play Batman forever again. Yes, I know the game sucks ass, but I want to play It again. It was a guilty pleasure in the SNES era. This theme live rent free in my head:
A second or third game could include the PS1/Saturn era games up to the Ps2/XBox Gamecube era. Basically, every batman game before the arkham trilogy.
Those things are creepy as fuck! TPE babies with no inner skeleton, preposed...
Look at it!! See how creepy it is! I may get one... hoping for the crib or stroller... but they are a cheaper alternative than Baby Cable.
Babies are a nice addition to action figures but, I don't feel the gummy babies. Personally I'd prefer something along the lines of a 5 poa baby.
After I get a baby, I'll stick to food stuff... maybe some of the appliances.
The Storm Arena SFA line is getting Killer Bee and Rainbow Mika.
The normal storm lines are getting SF6 Bison with Horse, Sagat... Holy shit...
I am Talking about an adult collector line... WWE Scaled. I mentioned this before.
I want a MOTUC Approach, but not necessarily tied to a storyline. I want versions INSPIRED by each era... in addition to the hodgepodge new era.
I want my humans mostly in realistic proportions. That means Hun won't be a Juggernaut, but more like Brock Lesnar sized.
The idea is to have a somewhat vanilla turtles, but they have a bit of their personality flowing through.
I will keep insisting on this, because FTC has something good that needs to be nurtured. They could become the Go-To company for background characters...
Hi everyone,I wanted to share a meaningful progress update on Faking Filmation, including where the film currently stands, an upcoming potential screening milestone, and an important clarification about one aspect of the original campaign.The short version:• The rough cut of the documentary is complete and the film is moving through final refinement and legal review.• We are currently aiming for a screening at Power-Con 2026 in Cincinnati (https://thepower-con.com).• Due to legal restrictions, we cannot distribute or facilitate access to The Return of Faker as part of this campaign.• We are evaluating whether there are responsible ways to acknowledge that change for backers while the documentary itself moves toward completion.Below is a more detailed update on where everything stands and what happens next.Some encouraging news firstWe are currently working toward a potential screening of Faking Filmation at Power-Con 2026 (September 12–13 in Cincinnati). https://thepower-con.comWhile final details are still being worked out, the goal is to premiere the film for the community there if the project is in the right state to do so.Whether that screening is a finished film or a work-in-progress preview will depend on where the legal and finishing process lands over the coming months — but it’s an exciting milestone we’re actively aiming toward.Where the film standsThe rough cut of Faking Filmation is complete, and the film was very close to picture lock when my previous update was drafted.However, since that time Andy Mangels has come on board as a producer, and his involvement has opened up access to additional archival materials and resources that significantly elevate the film. In several cases we now have the opportunity to replace temporary or lower-quality materials with better source elements and higher-quality archival assets.Because of that, portions of the film are currently being refined and upgraded, which has required temporarily stepping back from the near-picture-lock state the film was approaching.At the same time, we’ve begun a clearance process where we are attempting to license as much of the material used in the film as possible, rather than relying solely on fair-use doctrine. While fair use remains an important legal framework for documentary storytelling, licensing material where feasible helps strengthen the long-term release path for the film.Once we determine which elements can be licensed and which must rely on fair use, the film will go through a formal legal pass to ensure everything sits on solid ground before final picture lock.This step is standard for documentaries working with archival footage, commentary, and case-study material — but it does mean the finishing process takes a little longer in order to do it correctly.Creatively, the film is where it needs to be — and I’m really proud of how clearly its core themes are coming through.Unfortunately, there is some difficult news to shareSince this campaign first launched, the landscape around fan films has become more aggressive and significantly less forgiving. Enforcement actions have increased, tolerance has narrowed, and the environment has grown more cut-throat overall. In that context, even within a documentary, it’s essential that any use of fan-created material is clearly grounded in commentary, criticism, and transformation — not distribution.There’s also an undeniable irony here. Faking Filmation documents a period when fan creativity was institutionally supported and licensed, even as the modern space for similar work has tightened while we were making the film. As we explored that history, the present-day reality became clearer: the very forces the film examines are still shaping what can and can’t exist now.While early legal discussions explored potential ways the fan film might be handled within a documentary context, following subsequent legal review and in light of how the project now exists in the world, where we have landed is a clear and final boundary.I can’t explain or elaborate on this further — but it’s important that I state it plainly and explicitly so there’s no gray area:After subsequent legal review, and because Faking Filmation examines the legal gray area around fan films, at this time we cannot distribute or facilitate access to The Return of Faker. Any potential future release would require a separate license and rests solely with its creator, James Eatock.That distinction matters, and it reflects the reality the film itself explores — the tension between fan creativity, intellectual property, and permission.Why your support still matteredIt’s also important to say this clearly: even though we cannot distribute or facilitate access to The Return of Faker, the documentary did succeed in doing something meaningful.By examining James’s story and the broader fan-film ecosystem, Faking Filmation helped raise awareness around this specific project and fan films more generally — contributing to a legitimate and significant outcome for The Return of Faker that exists entirely outside this campaign.Many of you supported this project because the original cease-and-desist felt unjust. Your backing helped shine a light on that story, give it context, and ultimately change how it was understood. That impact is real, even if the form it takes isn’t what was originally imagined.What Faking Filmation does includeWhile I cannot distribute the fan film itself, Faking Filmation is being delivered as a feature-length documentary, along with a substantial set of Additional Documentary Materials designed to deepen and expand the story.These materials are framed as case studies and contextual analysis, and may include things like:• Expanded examination of The Return of Faker as a creative and legal case study• Spotlight segments on other fan filmmakers featured in the documentary, including their experiences navigating similar challenges• Extended interviews and discussions that didn’t fit into the main cut• Deeper exploration of Saturday-morning cartoons, Filmation, and the creative environment that gave rise to shows like He-Man• Comparative analysis of licensed vs. unlicensed continuation, and why some projects move forward while others remain unresolvedAll materials are presented as documentary exploration and commentary, not as standalone releases of fan films.Backer likeness participation (clarification)I also want to clarify something for backers who selected the reward tier that included having their likeness appear in the 40-minute iteration of The Return of Faker.While I cannot distribute or facilitate access to the fan film itself, I can still facilitate the inclusion of backer likenesses as part of the ongoing production of that version of the film, in coordination with James as the creator.This participation relates only to inclusion in the creative process — it does not involve access to, previews of, or distribution of the finished film, which remains solely at the creator’s discretion.A note about refunds and rewardsI also want to address something I know some people may be wondering about.This campaign was funded and produced several years ago, and the funds raised at the time were used to support the production, travel, research, and post-production work required to complete the documentary.Like all Kickstarter campaigns, this project was ultimately about supporting the creation of a film — and that film is being completed and delivered.At the same time, I recognize that many backers originally supported the campaign with the expectation that The Return of Faker would be part of the overall package. As explained above, subsequent legal review has made it clear that we cannot distribute or facilitate access to that film.While the documentary itself and the additional documentary materials remain the core deliverables of the campaign, I also understand that the absence of the fan film changes how some backers may view their original support.Because of that, we are currently evaluating whether there are responsible ways to acknowledge that change, and I’m discussing potential options with our legal team. That process takes time, and I want to make sure anything we consider is done thoughtfully and within the legal realities surrounding the project.For now, I ask for patience while we explore what may or may not be possible. When there is clarity, I will share more in a future update.Regarding delivery and backer copiesMany people have asked whether backers will receive their copies of the documentary — and the associated rewards — before the potential Power-Con screening.The honest answer is that it depends on the state of the film.If the film reaches final picture lock and clears the legal pass in time, we will move as quickly as possible to manufacture the discs and produce the remaining physical rewards so they can be delivered to backers.If the Power-Con screening happens while the film is still finishing its legal and post-production process, the screening there may instead be a work-in-progress presentation.Either way, the priority remains the same: finishing the film properly and ensuring it can exist cleanly and professionally in the world.Perspective on the timelineI also want to acknowledge the time this project has taken.This film wasn’t put on pause and forgotten — it continued, often quietly, through years of research, production, legal review, and a shifting creative and industry landscape.The work changed as the world around it changed, and the responsibility was always to finish the story honestly — not quickly or recklessly. I know that doesn’t erase frustration, but it’s the truth of how this project arrived here.Why this mattersFaking Filmation has always been about more than a single project.It’s about how a generation of creators was shaped, how fandom evolves, and why the rules around creativity and ownership matter — especially when passion collides with legacy IP.In that sense, the current status of The Return of Faker isn’t separate from the film’s thesis — it’s central to it.Thank you for your patience and continued support. I’m excited to share the finished film and its additional materials with you soon, and I appreciate your understanding as I make sure this project can live cleanly and professionally in the world.— Rob
Howdy,By now you will have received an in-depth message from Faking Filmation director Rob McCallum revealing that, whilst the documentary is nearly complete, "The Return of Faker" will NOT be a part of the Blu-ray set due to legal hurdles that are very much one obstacle too many for this production to overcome.HOWEVER, and this is key (so please read carefully): any and ALL things you paid for in the Kickstarter/Indiegogo campaign (prints, minicomic, likenesses, etc.), you WILL receive. For example: if you paid for a 40 minute version of "The Return of Faker", then you shall receive a 40 minute version of "The Return of Faker". Simple as that.All of this will very much take place before Power-Con's MOTUFest in September!Finally, THANK YOU for your support and patience for both Rob's documentary (which I've yet to see due to him wanting to surprise me in person) and "The Return of Faker". Trust me; the wait will have been worth it!James Eatock.
Without The Return of Faker, some folks may feel ripped off... but unfortunately, copyright laws can be a bitch and with an upcoming MOTU movie, NBC Universal may not want a fan project eclipsing their IP... among other things. C'est la vie and all that. I won't pretend that I'm accepting this in the most mature way, but I won't be all
LeCaillou... about it.
