Dragon Tattoo Opening Sequence

I am shamelessly using whatever chance I can to post this video.  Fantastic cover of Led Zeppelin’s “Immigrant Song” from Karen O and Trent Reznor/Atticus Ross.  Love the ultra stylish opening sequence too. Very James Bond-ish don’t you think?

Immigrant Song - Karen O with Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross

One Episode Impression – Senki Zesshō Symphogear

So here we are at a brand new season. I have even less time and patience nowadays, so I’m probably giving each series just one episode each. My judgement isn’t the best so I might be really off on some of these, but… meh. There’ll be some spoilers, obviously. Will be posting as I watch them.

Two years ago, a pair of idols, Tsubasa Kazanari and Kanade Amō, collectively known as ZweiWing, fought against an alien race known as Noise using armor known as Symphogear. To protect a girl named Hibiki Tachibana, who got severely wounded by the Noise, Kanade sacrificed herself. Two years later, as Tsubasa has fought the Noise alone, Hibiki ends up gaining the same power as Kanade.

A dash of Puella Magic Madoka Magica (it’s got a Meduka and a Homerun), something from Macross Frontier (only the songstresses are also the hotshots), a transformation sequence that vaguely reminds me of Mawaru Penguindrum (only low budget) and battle costumes from Infinite Stratos. Can’t say I’m too impressed with this first episode.

Verdict: unlikely to continue

Synopsis from Anime News Network.

Goodbye Jaws (The Ride)

A little confession.  For the longest time, I have been dreaming of going on Jaws the ride at Universal Studios (Florida) but going to the States requires a lotta money.  I was also disappointed when Singapore’s USS did not include this ride.

The ultimate heartbreak though, came when I learned last month that Jaws :The Ride, will be taken down and replaced by… *sigh* yet another Harry Potter thingy.

I just came across this posting from /film which, I guess is the next best thing to actually be on the actual ride itself.

Jaws Ride: The Movie - An ultimate tribute to the Universal Studios Orlando attraction

To the younger crowd, the ride may look pretty lame.  But personally I thought it looked pretty awesome.  The performance by the staff, the ‘story’ of the cruise, all these seems really enjoyable. (another confession, I really enjoyed the Jurassic Park ride which is quite similar to this)

Alas, gone are the days where performance and gimmicks are replaced by 3D simulators ala Transformers Rides, which I feel just feels less personal.

Rest in Peace, Jaws. Though we never met. I already miss you.

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Live Action Akira Shut Down

I quote:

The project, which has been through several incarnations, is being shut down in the face of casting, script and budget issues. The production offices in Vancouver are being closed, with below-the-line talent and crew told to stop working. “Everybody is being sent home,” according to an insider.

Hardly a surprise. The whole idea is just harebrained.

A full length American Akira would probably be more entertaining.

The American Akira

Source.

Edit: looks like the project is still alive.