An early childhood fascination with media production began when my parents took me to see Star Wars in 1977. Shortly afterwards I was bought an Hitachi portable tape recorder as a Christmas gift. I started recording off television, my favourite television shows, and listening to the sounds back without the picture (mentally envisaging a different version). I would narrate stories and record conversations and sounds. It became a form of education via entertainment… Read Generation Star Wars: A blog about Star Wars, Mac evangelism and consumer culture!John HoodTumblr (3.0; @johnhood)http://johnhood.tumblr.com/Twitter made watching Point Break even more enjoyable! Thanks to everyone who tweeted.<p>Twitter made watching Point Break even more enjoyable! Thanks to everyone who tweeted.</p>http://johnhood.tumblr.com/post/199444782http://johnhood.tumblr.com/post/199444782Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:33:47 +0100Orange has confirmed that it’ll be selling the iPhone by the end of the year! #iphone<p>Orange has confirmed that it’ll be selling the iPhone by the end of the year! #iphone</p>http://johnhood.tumblr.com/post/199444756http://johnhood.tumblr.com/post/199444756Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:33:45 +0100“I’m not a number…” The Prisoner - Complete Series (Blu-ray disc):...<p>“I’m not a number…” The Prisoner - Complete Series (Blu-ray disc): <a href="http://tinyurl.com/y9mulrz" target="_blank">http://tinyurl.com/y9mulrz</a> #LiHD</p>http://johnhood.tumblr.com/post/199444741http://johnhood.tumblr.com/post/199444741Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:33:44 +0100Noted several FlashForward billboards in town! Looks like Five is betting on this being a big hit.<p>Noted several FlashForward billboards in town! Looks like Five is betting on this being a big hit.</p>http://johnhood.tumblr.com/post/199444743http://johnhood.tumblr.com/post/199444743Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:33:44 +0100Glad I waited for this; Image of the Fendahl (DVD) is now only £6.18: http://tinyurl.com/ycrh9o6<p>Glad I waited for this; Image of the Fendahl (DVD) is now only £6.18: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/ycrh9o6" target="_blank">http://tinyurl.com/ycrh9o6</a></p>http://johnhood.tumblr.com/post/199444732http://johnhood.tumblr.com/post/199444732Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:33:43 +0100Checkout the amazing free wallpapers @ballisticmedia: http://tinyurl.com/y9km3w9<p>Checkout the amazing free wallpapers @<a href="http://twitter.com/ballisticmedia" target="_blank">ballisticmedia</a>: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/y9km3w9" target="_blank">http://tinyurl.com/y9km3w9</a></p>http://johnhood.tumblr.com/post/199444724http://johnhood.tumblr.com/post/199444724Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:33:42 +0100Like @SteveIsaacs, I’m impressed with @Brizzly! I’ll post another invite link ASAP.<p>Like @<a href="http://twitter.com/SteveIsaacs" target="_blank">SteveIsaacs</a>, I’m impressed with @<a href="http://twitter.com/Brizzly" target="_blank">Brizzly</a>! I’ll post another invite link ASAP.</p>http://johnhood.tumblr.com/post/199444707http://johnhood.tumblr.com/post/199444707Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:33:42 +0100Did you know @John_Lithgow voiced Yoda in the NPR adaptation of The Empire Strikes Back! It’s...<p>Did you know @<a href="http://twitter.com/John_Lithgow" target="_blank">John_Lithgow</a> voiced Yoda in the NPR adaptation of The Empire Strikes Back! It’s hilarious! #starwars</p>http://johnhood.tumblr.com/post/199444713http://johnhood.tumblr.com/post/199444713Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:33:42 +0100Playing MAG Beta before tonight’s edition of The Gadget Show. #tgs<p>Playing MAG Beta before tonight’s edition of The Gadget Show. #tgs</p>http://johnhood.tumblr.com/post/199444697http://johnhood.tumblr.com/post/199444697Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:33:41 +0100RT @LenKendall Preview of @tweetie 2. Looks pretty awesome. http://bit.ly/5fqSi #iphone<p>RT @<a href="http://twitter.com/LenKendall" target="_blank">LenKendall</a> Preview of @<a href="http://twitter.com/tweetie" target="_blank">tweetie</a> 2. Looks pretty awesome. <a href="http://bit.ly/5fqSi" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/5fqSi</a> #iphone</p>http://johnhood.tumblr.com/post/199444687http://johnhood.tumblr.com/post/199444687Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:33:40 +0100RT @DKPublishing Sweeeet teasers for LEGO Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary...<p>RT @<a href="http://twitter.com/DKPublishing" target="_blank">DKPublishing</a> Sweeeet teasers for LEGO Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary <a href="http://tinyurl.com/y89fr6u" target="_blank">http://tinyurl.com/y89fr6u</a> <— Lovin’ it. #starwars</p>http://johnhood.tumblr.com/post/199444692http://johnhood.tumblr.com/post/199444692Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:33:40 +0100About to watch FlashForward.<p>About to watch FlashForward.</p>http://johnhood.tumblr.com/post/199444677http://johnhood.tumblr.com/post/199444677Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:33:40 +0100Is it too late for a chip supper?<p>Is it too late for a chip supper?</p>http://johnhood.tumblr.com/post/198053639http://johnhood.tumblr.com/post/198053639Sun, 27 Sep 2009 06:33:45 +0100About to watch Ghost @Channel4film.<p>About to watch Ghost @<a href="http://twitter.com/Channel4film" target="_blank">Channel4film</a>.</p>http://johnhood.tumblr.com/post/198053632http://johnhood.tumblr.com/post/198053632Sun, 27 Sep 2009 06:33:45 +0100Watching a superstar in the making @TheXFactor.<p>Watching a superstar in the making @<a href="http://twitter.com/TheXFactor" target="_blank">TheXFactor</a>.</p>http://johnhood.tumblr.com/post/198053637http://johnhood.tumblr.com/post/198053637Sun, 27 Sep 2009 06:33:45 +0100Rare Star Wars photos @facebook: http://bit.ly/XxUNd #starwars (via @tk8541)<p>Rare Star Wars photos @<a href="http://twitter.com/facebook" target="_blank">facebook</a>: <a href="http://bit.ly/XxUNd" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/XxUNd</a> #starwars (via @<a href="http://twitter.com/tk8541" target="_blank">tk8541</a>)</p>http://johnhood.tumblr.com/post/198053617http://johnhood.tumblr.com/post/198053617Sun, 27 Sep 2009 06:33:44 +0100About to start watching The War Games! A DVD marathon…<p>About to start watching The War Games! A DVD marathon…</p>http://johnhood.tumblr.com/post/198053620http://johnhood.tumblr.com/post/198053620Sun, 27 Sep 2009 06:33:44 +0100Adding Time Bandits and The Fisher King @LOVEFiLM (inspired by @nickydenovan’s...<p>Adding Time Bandits and The Fisher King @<a href="http://twitter.com/LOVEFiLM" target="_blank">LOVEFiLM</a> (inspired by @<a href="http://twitter.com/nickydenovan" target="_blank">nickydenovan</a>’s ‘Gilliam’ tweet)!</p>http://johnhood.tumblr.com/post/198053626http://johnhood.tumblr.com/post/198053626Sun, 27 Sep 2009 06:33:44 +0100About to watch District 13 @channel4film. District 9 will have to be a future rental.<p>About to watch District 13 @<a href="http://twitter.com/channel4film" target="_blank">channel4film</a>. District 9 will have to be a future rental.</p>http://johnhood.tumblr.com/post/197057185http://johnhood.tumblr.com/post/197057185Sat, 26 Sep 2009 02:52:50 +0100Shame Dennis Quaid repeatedly looks at the camera in The Right Stuff! Precludes suspension of...<p>Shame Dennis Quaid repeatedly looks at the camera in The Right Stuff! Precludes suspension of disbelief…</p>http://johnhood.tumblr.com/post/197057188http://johnhood.tumblr.com/post/197057188Sat, 26 Sep 2009 02:52:50 +0100