Hitchens Watch (Free subscription) | 11/22/2009
Angrysoba shares his thoughts on one of the most readable of Britain's new generation of old fogies — Theodore Darlymple — together with a few reading recommendations. By the way, the photo is not of Dalrymple nor Soba nor Me, but Victor Meldrew, the sort of character I think Dalrymple (real name: Anthony Daniels ) has molded his persona upon. — Greywolf A few weeks ago someone posted...
Joanne Jacobs (Free subscription) | 11/22/2009
Better science education wouldn’t fix Star Trek’s bad science, argues John Scalzi. But it doesn’t matter. . . . even movies with bad science can still inspire the science-minded. Aside from James Kirk, the main characters in Star Trek are a science officer, a linguist, a mathematical whiz kid, a doctor, an engineer and a starship [...]
atHome Top Story (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009
Anthony Daniels, the voice and body of golden-boy robot C-3PO, is the only actor to have had a part in all six film instalments of the Star Wars saga. He is also the most ardent advocate of the rich music American composer John Williams created for the soundtracks.
Nerd World (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009
So the good people over at “Star Wars: In Concert” have thrown some serious love our way.The force is strong with these few. A couple days ago, I posted some initial thoughts about this traveling “Star Wars” production, and thanks to your feedback – and their rapid outreach – we’ll be sitting down to talk with [...]
Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
Actor Daniels to narrate 'Star Wars in Concert' Wednesday
Nerd World (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
We just caught wind of a fascinating arena show that’s now touring the country – a major multimedia spectacle wrapped around the universe of “Star Wars.” It’s called “Star Wars: In Concert,” and tonight it sets up shop in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, before moving on to Baltimore, New Jersey and New York City. At first blush, it’s a [...]
Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
Anthony Daniels admits that being a pop icon can get old. But the man who played the gleaming gold robot C-3PO in all six "Star Wars" movies is by no means complaining. "Yes, there were times when it felt old, and almost - I'm going to use the word 'embarrassing,' without meaning to be unkind," says the 63-year-old British actor, who will be at 1st Mariner Arena Wednesday night...
Incentives Matter (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009
Anthony Daniels explains the puzzling phenomenon in this article from a special edition of the "The New Criterion" on the fall of the Berlin wall (HT Selva Brasilis ). The sin of intellectuals, according to him, is that they frequently favor utopianism in detriment of reality, and political idealism in detriment of human existence . In his words: One of the most extraordinary episodes in...
Club Jade (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
Star Wars: In Concert has continued to wind its way through the country, leaving lots of local press coverage in its wake: Salt Lake City , Oklahoma City . Dallas , Tulsa , Houston , Tampa , Philadelphia , and Charlotte . ( Anthony Daniels was no slouch either .) And don’t forget Paula’s review! The show will be in New Haven on Tuesday, and Toledo got an early jump on things by profiling...
The Daily Record (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
ANTHONY DANIELS winced as the hot metal suit closed around him again and the blazing Sahara sun started to cook him alive.
Club Jade (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
November 3rd was the Atlanta showing of Star Wars: In Concert. If you’re still waiting your turn (or trying to decide if you want to spend the money on an upcoming show), it is SO worth going! I won’t spoil it. (Although really, can you spoil it') But the multimedia is mind-blowing. The montages really make [...]
oboeinsight (Free subscription) | 10/30/2009
“It’s utterly magical,” says the former stage actor. “And John’s music is so complex and wonderful. You really see the workings of all the instruments — the French oboe, the violin, the horn.” -Anthony Daniels Hmmm. Do you think he meant French horn? English horn? I mean … “French oboe”?! Oboes aren’t exclusively made in France. Maybe...
Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 10/30/2009
Just in time for Halloween, Anthony Daniels is taking off the costume.<p/> You may have a hard time recognizing the actor, but then you hear that unmistakable voice . . . It's C-3PO.
TheForce.Net (Free subscription) | 10/30/2009
Thinking about attending Star Wars Fan Days? Then check out our review of the recent Star Wars Fan Days III in Plano, Texas. Learn more about the show that's quickly becoming a fan favorite!
Firstcoastnews.com Local News (Free subscription) | 10/28/2009
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Anthony Daniels says it feels good to be able to walk around in a normal suit. Daniels is hosting Star Wars in Concert at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena.
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