I Favor Intensity Oct 23, 2008
In the same token if you aint putting on your inspector gadget coat and putting in some work I aint coming back. That was me back then sometimes you only have 1 time to make a good impression lol. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Max Payne Review Oct 21, 2008
With his Inspector Gadget hat and trench coat, Ludacris seems like the hip-hop version of Karl Malden in The Streets of San Francisco but he at least seems to have something to do. And it was rather shocking to see Chris O'Donnell -- who once headlined major films in the 1990s and was, for better or worse, Robin -- reduced to playing such a minor supporting role in a forgettable genre flick. (IGN FilmForce)
Hooray for movie locations outside Hollywood Sep 22, 2008
Downtown Pittsburgh was the backdrop for 1999's Inspector Gadget, and Keezer points out that it showed $97 million worth of American moviegoers clean aerial views of the city that were far removed from the gritty steel mills of Flashdance back in 1983. Wilmington, N.C., has found a gold mine in Dawson's Creek and One Tree Hill, two TV shows that shot there. (USA Today -- Life)
Jim Morris Named General Manager for Pixar Animation Studios; Andrew Millstein Named General Manager for Disney Animation Studios Sep 11, 2008
He was soon promoted to general manager of Dreamquest Images and The Secret Lab, a division of Walt Disney Feature Animation that produced the digital effects for such live-action films as "101 Dalmatians," "Reign of Fire," "Armageddon," "Mighty Joe Young," "Inspector Gadget," among others. In 2001, he was named senior vice president/general manager of production for Walt Disney Animation Florida, where he oversaw all operations and production on "Brother Bear." This was followed by a role as... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
'Enthiram' shooting in Peru Sep 8, 2008
Mary E. Vogt the expert who designed the futuristic suits and gadgets in 'Men in Blac'k, 'Bat Man Returns' and 'Inspector Gadget' will design the robotsas well as the futuristic suits that will be donned by the artists. Manish Malhotra will design the 'normal costumes. (MSN India)
Milloy interception may have been game-saver Sep 8, 2008
Offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey earned the nickname Inspector Gadget in Pittsburgh for his penchant for calling effective gadget plays. He s clearly going to have some fun with Jerious Norwood this year. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
DIC Entertainment Signs GoFish as Exclusive Advertising Representative for DIC's Network of Youth Websites Jun 26, 2008
DIC has distinguished itself by building one of the largest libraries of animation worldwide with approximately 3,000 half-hours of programming, including Inspector Gadget, Dino Squad, Strawberry Shortcake, Horseland, Sabrina, Madeline, Libertys Kids, Sonic The Hedgehog andCare Bears. In 2007, DIC and CBS launched a new educational and informational Saturday morning programming block, KEWLopolis on CBS. As a pre-eminent supplier of kids programming worldwide,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Cookie Jar deal with DIC held up Jun 21, 2008
In addition to producing children's programming, DIC owns the rights to Inspector Gadget, and acts as an agent, merchandiser and producer of cartoons for Strawberry Shortcake and the Care Bears. Shortly after the deal was announced though, American Greetings Corp., which owns various rights to the Strawberry Shortcake and Care Bears brands, moved to block the deal. (Globe and Mail)
Oscar winner Stan Winston dies Jun 18, 2008
Past Films & Videos -- Iron Man - Special Effects (2008)-- The Deaths of Ian Stone - Producer (2007) -- Big Fish - Special Effects Director (2003)-- Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines - Special Makeup Effects Artist, Animatronic Effects (2003)-- Jurassic Park III - Live Action Dinosaurs (2001)-- Pearl Harbor - Special Makeup Effects Artist (2001)-- Galaxy Quest - Animatronic And Creature Effects (1999)-- End of Days - Creature Effects Supervisor, Creature Designer (1999)-- Inspector Gadget -... (Hollywood Reporter)
What dad really wants Jun 11, 2008
For anyone who really, really wanted to be James Bond or Inspector Gadget, here's your phone. Maybe it's a bit inconvenient to use, given that PDAs and smartphones also tell time. (Globe and Mail)
$187 Billion Global Licensing Industry Comes to Life at Licensing International Expo 2008 Jun 7, 2008
In addition to the various characters making their debuts at this years show, countless classics celebrate milestone anniversaries this year and next, including Smurfs (50th anniversary), Inspector Gadget (25), Angelina Ballerina (25), Veggie Tales (15), Wheres Waldo. (21), Cabbage Patch Kids (25), Casper the Friendly Ghost (turning 60 in 2009), Barbie (50 in 2009) and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (25 in 2009). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
McKenney today faces the music May 16, 2008
Channeling Inspector Gadget, with a jet pack and wings strapped to his back, a Swiss Rocket Man has set new records, soaring through the sky at 300km/h. YOUR SAY. (LIVENEWS.com.au)
'Speed Racer' Stars Emile Hirsch, Matthew Fox, Christina Ricci Compare Their Real Cars To The Mach 5 May 8, 2008
Perhaps "Speed Racer" could finally reverse the trend established by "The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle," "Inspector Gadget" and "Underdog" and get people once again hungering for cartoon-to-movie adaptations. "I want to make 'Ren & Stimpy' and play Ren," Hirsch laughed, doing his best impression of the neurotic Chihuahua. (VHI.com -- Music News)
ITV may be worth staying tuned into Apr 22, 2008
He began as a performer in a popular Israeli Beatles tribute band, and went on to compose the Inspector Gadget theme tune, before becoming a television producer. Later he ran TV channels with Rupert Murdoch. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Computer artists to speak at ECAROcon symposium Apr 18, 2008
Barlog's career has included work on Disney movies Mighty Joe Young, Flubber and Inspector Gadget as well as work in the video game world on God of War and God of War II.. Barlog plans to tell students about his experience entering the world of computer art and working with a team to create the God of War series, Blackmore said. (Daily Orange, NY)
Scholarship in Action is easy to find, if you're looking in the right place Apr 11, 2008
Speakers include past and current employees of big-time companies such as Dream Quest Images, Inc., which has worked on movies such as "Flubber" and "Inspector Gadget.". "I wish we had something like this two years ago when I went to SU," Andrew Lewitin, one of the speakers of the conference and 2006 SU alumnus, said in a telephone interview. (Daily Orange, NY)
This Week's Best Bets Apr 3, 2008
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Knee-Brace Generator Offers Portable "Power Plant" Feb 8, 2008
Inspector Gadget, take note: Researchers have created a knee brace that converts the energy from a walker's stride into electricity. Results from the device show that if the clumsy cartoon character wore a brace on each leg as he stumbled after his nemesis Dr. Claw, he'd easily generate five watts of electricity. (National Geographic)
Walter Mossberg: Inspector gadget Nov 25, 2007
from The Independent & The Independent on Sunday. When Walter Mossberg speaks, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and the entire consumer electronics industry pay attention. (Independent, UK)
Starz Entertainment's Weekly Hot Items List November 19 - 25 Nov 9, 2007
Thursday, Nov. 22 5:50 a.m. - Chicken Little 7:20 a.m. - Home Alone 3 9:05 a.m. - Beethoven's 2nd 10:35 a.m. - Angels in the Outfield 12:20 p.m. - Uncle Buck 2:05 p.m. - Honey, I Shrunk the Kids 3:40 p.m. - Honey, I Blew Up the Kid 5:15 p.m. - Chicken Little 6:40 p.m. - Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas 8 p.m. - The Shaggy Dog 9:45 p.m. - Jumanji 11:35 p.m. - Stick It Friday, Nov. 23 1:20 a.m. - Three Men and a Little Lady 3:05 a.m. - The Shaggy Dog 4:45 a.m. - Camp Nowhere 6:30 a.m. -... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Age ain't nothing but a number Oct 6, 2007
I wouldn t dare want to be in a relationship where i had to play inspector gadget for every little thing he said. Chick: Hey babe what are you up to. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Walden pacts with Jordan Kerner Sep 18, 2007
Kerner's produced such family films as "Snow Dogs," "George of the Jungle," "Inspector Gadget," "The Three Musketeers" and the "Mighty Ducks" trilogy. He also teamed with Jon Avnet to produce "Fried Green Tomatoes," "When a Man Loves a Woman," "Up Close and Personal" and "Red Corner.". (Variety)
PlayStation 2 Sep 17, 2007
James Bond, Indiana Jones, Inspector Gadget; these are the people who bravely upheld the overcrowded status quo of action films and said there's still room for another fella in here. But the action film genre is experiencing a crisis, one brought about by the fairer (and may we add weaker) ex, and it is nothing short of a travesty. (IGN PS2)
Television movies for the week of Sept. 9 Sep 9, 2007
TV Movies: Sept. 9-15. G = General audiences PG = Parental Guidance PG-13 = Not recommended for preteens R = Restricted audience. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Pennsylvania movies -- the sequel Aug 30, 2007
"Sudden Death," "Bloodsucking Pharaohs of Pittsburgh," "Passed Away" "Inspector Gadget" and "Kingpin" also got votes. Votes for best movies went to "Mrs. Soffel," "Gung Ho," "Dawn of the Dead," "Cemetery Club," "The Young Philadelphians," "Flashdance," "Three Rivers," "Allegheny Uprising," "Martin," "The Blob," "Screwed" and "Dogma," though the last wasn't set in Pennsylvania, just filmed here. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Nick Hogan in Serious Car Accident Aug 28, 2007
Posted at on Aug 26th 2007 by inspector gadget. 13. (TMZ.com)
Tooning Into Hollywood Aug 10, 2007
Remember Dudley Do-Right, Mr. Magoo, George of the Jungle, Casper and Inspector Gadget. Did you want to. (IGN FilmForce)
Funny business Aug 8, 2007
The Age Blogs: Screen Play. Welcome to The Age Online. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
A charming prince again May 18, 2007
Everett is no stranger to Pittsburgh, having made "Inspector Gadget" here alongside Matthew Broderick and Joely Fisher in fall 1998. "I was there for a month, I think, or three weeks or something. I enjoyed making 'Inspector Gadget'; it just went on forever.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Rewind: Will Big-Screen 'Aqua Teen' Be Next 'South Park' — Or 'Scooby-Doo'? Apr 10, 2007
Faring less well was 1999's live-action "Inspector Gadget." Matthew Broderick stars as the "Robocop" for kiddies, a security guard who gets refitted with cybernetic, uh, gadgets and does battle with the evil Dr. Claw, played by Rupert Everett. The film ill-advisedly attempts to be logical and create a somewhat darker tone than the cartoon, resulting in a movie that appealed neither to fans of the original nor their parents. (VHI.com -- Music News)
DIC spearheads kids' channel Apr 4, 2007
This includes "Babar," "Inspector Gadget" and "The Adventures of Tintin.". More content deals are expected to be announced at the Mip TV mart later this month. (Variety)
Corus to take TV shows global Apr 4, 2007
Sparrowhawk Media is the owner of the Hallmark Channel, which is broadcast via satellite to 152 countries, while DIC Entertainment holds an extensive library of well-known independent children's shows such as Care Bears, Dennis the Menace and Inspector Gadget ... "I'm curious to hear what Inspector Gadget sounds like in Czech.". (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Sparrowhawk Media, DIC Entertainment and Corus Entertainment Partner to Launch KidsCo, A Branded Global Channel for Children Apr 3, 2007
DIC's programming library features over 3,000 half-hours of top quality series, including Inspector Gadget, Strawberry Shortcake, Madeline, Dennis the Menace, Care Bears and more. With more than 3,000 half-hours of kids' programming, Nelvana Enterprises' catalog features international favourites such as Babar, Franklin, The Adventures of Tintin and Rolie Polie Olie. (Canada Newswire)
Reno 911!: Miami Mar 9, 2007
Wild Wild West, Inspector Gadget and The Honeymooners are prime examples. It may have been something in the water in the mid to late '90s in Hollywood that led some to believe they could be successful at churning out film versions of classic shows. (Daily Collegian, PA)
The spying game: The latest gadgets for spooks Feb 10, 2007
from The Independent & The Independent on Sunday. From night vision to tiny cameras, many everyday gadgets were originally developed for spies. (Independent)
Schultz: Time to cut him loose Jan 19, 2007
Maybe the AJC can track down Miami-Dade s Inspector Gadget of the trashcans and get some real reporting done. Spleen. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Show time in Las Vegas Jan 17, 2007
Probably more Inspector Gadget than James Bond (who wears Omega), the $US399 ($512) stainless-steel Bluetooth Watch (below) is, nevertheless, cool. Once paired with your Bluetooth-capable mobile phone, the watch tells who's calling by displaying the caller ID on its small LCD screen. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
PBC film agency panned over projects Jan 8, 2007
Take the Pittsburgh Film Office, which has wooed the producers of everything from the Matthew Broderick picture Inspector Gadget to the TV drama The West Wing. Office Director Dawn Keezer said her organization, run with a staff of three on a budget of $400,000 to $450,000, not only follows every lead but follows up with every producer who's previously shot in Pittsburgh. (The Palm Beach Post)
