Just as the Greeks were folded into the growing Roman Empire, Lucasfilm has recently been folded into Disney’s empire. As this new owner of an entire galactic universe, Disney has announced that they are Marvelizing Star Wars. In other words, they are using the uber-lucrative and successful business model set up for the Marvel universe:…
Los Angeles. Land of bacon wrapped hot dogs, the glamor of Hollywood, Latino markets, , Rodeo Drive and Beverly Hills, ocean, smog, traffic, palm trees, commerce, and sunshine. Living within 1-3 hours of Los Angeles (depending on traffic and where in the city I’m going), I’ve spent many day trips in the Los Angeles area. …
San Francisco. Land of the Golden Gate Bridge, hippies, hipsters, a multiplicity of cultures and cultural centers, Victorian architecture, adobe buildings, sleek skyscrapers, sourdough bread, seafood, tech start-ups, tourists, redwood trees, and fog. And though I’ve lived in Southern California my whole life, I have only traveled the six hours up the coast to visit…
The L. Palmer Chronicles 