When it comes to the golden age of action figures, one name stands out with a legacy as colorful and dynamic as the characters they created: Mego Corporation. From the 1970s through the mid-1980s, Mego was synonymous with innovation and…
The decision to expand J.R.R. Tolkien’s enchanting (and short – pun unintended) “The Hobbit” into a sprawling trilogy was met with skepticism from fans. The overall sentiment was… Why? The answer, of course, was money. Peter Jackson originally wanted it…
This past week we celebrated the birthday of William Shatner, Star Trek’s the legendary captain, so it’s fitting to talk about moving at warp speed—not in space, but in the realm of product design. Just as Captain Kirk explored the…
Crossposted on Linkedin. Effective product management is akin to conducting an orchestra; it’s about creating harmony between strategy, execution, and leadership. As a product manager, you are the maestro, ensuring every section – from engineering to marketing – plays its…
A while back (almost 14 years ago, to be precise) I brainstormed about Disney potentially adding Star Trek as an IP in their Walt Disney World parks. This was obviously before Disney bought both Star Wars, Marvel, and 20th Century…
The Micronauts toy line was a series of science fiction-themed action figures, vehicles, and playsets produced by Mego Corporation from 1976 to 1980. The toys were based on the Japanese “Microman” toy line, which was created by Takara Co., Ltd…
Adapt Timothy Zahn’s “Heir to the Empire” trilogy. That was easy.
When Spider-Man 3 swung into theaters in 2007, it carried the weight of sky-high expectations. Following the critical and commercial success of the first two films, fans and critics alike were eager to see how Sam Raimi would conclude his…
In classic TV, few shows blend mystery with medical investigation quite like Quincy M.E. Airing from the late 70s through the early 80s, the series introduced us to Dr. Quincy, played by Jack Klugman (his follow-up from The Odd Couple).…
This one wasn’t that hard to figure out. The original film had lots of problems, primarily killing off Newt and Hicks in the first act. Let’s change that… Alien 3: Resurgence is a revised version of the original Alien 3…
G.I. Joe is a line of action figures popular with children and collectors since first introduced by the Hasbro toy company in 1964. The toy line was created as a response to the success of Mattel’s Barbie doll and was…
The last two Indiana Jones movies were… Well, not very well received. While Crystal Skull was… OK, the followup The Dial of Destiny was roundly panned by critics and audience members alike. It didn’t have to be that way. So,…
The 1970s was a defining decade for American cinema, marked by a mix of groundbreaking blockbuster films and auteur-driven masterpieces. Recently, Rolling Stone posted an article listing the top 100 movies of the decade. It is here. It is also,…
The Last Picture Show, directed by Peter Bogdanovich and adapted from Larry McMurtry’s novel, is a film that captures the essence of a fading era in a small Texas town. Set in the early 1950s, it portrays the lives of…
We were SO excited. We watched the first trailer (which took three hours to download over pre-high speed intenet), ten times. I went to the Toys R Us midnight toy sale where they released the tie-in toys. And She Who…
Auto Focus, a film that delves into the complex and often turbulent life of TV star Bob Crane, is a cinematic journey that is both intriguing and unsettling. The movie’s portrayal of Crane’s descent from a beloved television personality into…