東京ディズニー The fusion of Disney & Japan aeronmelon • 1 hour ago • 100%

Above: The classic Starjets ride at Tokyo Disneyland as it stood in mid-2017 just prior to its closure. Tokyo Disneyland was the last park to feature the space shuttle variation of the ride. Back in 2017, when construction on the Beauty & the Beast area began, Starjets was one of Tomorrowland's attractions that had to be removed to make way for it. That and the one churro stand that served the "blue"-flavored churros. I still haven't forgiven OLC for that. That year, Tokyo Disneyland held a "sayonara" campaign for Starjets so guests could say farewell and ride one last time. These are the pictures I took a couple of months before it was closed:    Pretty sure I only waited for about 15 minutes.  Standing on the platform, and even more so when you raised your car to the highest setting, you were given a great view of the initial construction of Beast's Castle (As well as the rest of the park).  The snack stand that was built into the base of Starjets served a special sundae that commemorated the end of the ride. Hilariously, the land that Starjets occupied was used for a building that houses the FastPass ticket machines for the Beauty & the Beast ride... ticket machines that were never used because COVID ended FastPass throughout the resort just before that area was suppose to open to the public. Now express ticketing is done exclusively through the TDR app, so those machines have been abandoned in place for half a decade now. The building is designed to look like Maurice's workshop from the animated movie, which is nice... I guess. It has a moving watermill.

Parenting aeronmelon • 1 day ago • 99%

Social media post on Mastodon by Dan Moren. It reads, “ My son just got me out of talking to a door-to-door cable salesman so I guess parenthood was all worth it.”

東京ディズニー The fusion of Disney & Japan aeronmelon • 3 days ago • 100%

> Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea are home to such incredible rides as Journey to the Center of the Earth, Indiana Jones Adventure and Tower of Terror, as well as some classics such as Big Thunder Mountain, Splash Mountain and Haunted Mansion, but now with Fantasy Springs opening with Anna & Elsa's Frozen Journey, Peter Pan's Neverland Adventure, Rapunzel's Lantern Festival and CHEESE it's harder than ever to know which rides are the best and which ones you should skip. Video by [8 Bit Theme Park Japan](https://www.youtube.com/@8bitthemepark) on YouTube.

Japanese Trains aeronmelon • 3 days ago • 100%

Above: OM-N02, one of two 253-1000 series train sets, parked on standby at Shin-Tochigi Station on the Tobu Nikko Line in 2024. The JR East 253 series of express trains were constructed in 1991, and are best known for their service as the Narita Express between 1991 and 2010. From 2009, all 253s were gradually replaced with E259s. Two of the retired 253s were refurbished as the 253-1000 series, repainted, and moved to the Tobu Nikko and Kinugawa lines to serve as Limited Express liners from 2011 to the present day.  OM-N02 speeding towards Tokyo, just outside of Shin-Tochigi Station. The two trains are a rare sight to see in motion. They run from Shinjuku Station to Tobu-Nikko Station and Kinugawa-Onsen Station, respectively. They were refurbished to have more passenger seating and more windows per car. The Green Cars, which served as business class seating on the Narita Express, were converted to regular seating. While the trains used to have a bright red and white livery, they now have a moodier color scheme with darker reds and other colors that represent the shrines and flora along those two lines. The trains still retain the unique air horn siren that is ubiquitous on the Narita Express (sound on):  A 253-1000 passing through Kassemba Station on its way to Tochigi Station. The 253-1000s replaced the older 189 series & 485 series trains that had been running the Limited Express service on those lines (more about those bad boys another time). The Tobu 100 series "Spacia" trains are now the only other model on those lines. Although the 253-1000s began service in June 2011, they were suppose to start running earlier in the year. Their inaugural runs were postponed due to power outages caused by the Tohoku Earthquake. The 485s continued to operate on a reduced schedule until full power could be restored to the lines.

東京ディズニー The fusion of Disney & Japan aeronmelon • 5 days ago • 60%

A new Castle Projection is coming to Tokyo Disneyland later this month. Press release: 「Reach for the Stars」はシンデレラ城を舞台に\ さまざまなキャラクターたちが\ 夢を追い求めて空を翔ける姿を描く\ キャッスルプロジェクション。 ディズニーの名曲とともに、\ シンデレラ城に映し出されるあざやかな映像や\ パイロの効果など、夜空いっぱいに\ 光の演出が広がります。 まるでキャラクターたちといっしょに\ 空を翔けているかのような臨場感と躍動感で\ あふれる時間をお楽しみください。 Translation:\ "Reach for the Stars" is a castle projection set at Cinderella Castle, depicting various characters soaring through the sky in pursuit of their dreams. Along with famous Disney songs, the night sky is filled with light effects, including vivid images projected onto Cinderella Castle and pyro effects Enjoy a time filled with realism and dynamism, as if you were soaring through the sky with the characters. Start date: September 20th, 2024 Location: Tokyo Disneyland, Cinderella's Castle Courtyard Duration: ~20 minutes Frequency: One or twice daily

東京ディズニー The fusion of Disney & Japan aeronmelon • 1 week ago • 83%

A look at the current landscape of Tokyo Disney Parks and U.S. Disney Parks. Which park do you think is better? Video by [Cinepark Rangers](https://www.youtube.com/@CineparkRangers) on YouTube.

東京ディズニー The fusion of Disney & Japan aeronmelon • 2 weeks ago • 100%

A pair of black & white Mickey & Minnie dolls in the window of a bridal shop in Ginza, Tokyo. I doubt they were for sale, but they look very well done for something made especially for that shop. Picture taken by me in 2014.

Japanese Trains aeronmelon • 2 weeks ago • 100%

Above: The Izukyu 2100 series R-4 "The Black Ship Train" or "Kurofune", in a rare public appearance at Tokyo Station in 2015. The Izukyu 2100 series, also known as the "Resort 21" resort liners, were purpose built to reinvigorate tourism in Shizuoka. All 2100 series sets run on the Izu Kyoku Line. Each train features a different theme, some which feature elaborate interiors.  The Black Ship Train was first introduced in 2004, on the 150th anniversary of the opening of Shimoda port in Shimoda City, Shizuoka. The train was themed around the Japanese perception of Western sailing ships of that time. The first 2100 series to be themed as The Black Ship Train was the R-1. In 2006, R-1 was retired from service and R-4 was rethemed The Black Ship Train as its successor. R-4 is in active service to this day.

Japanese Trains aeronmelon • 3 weeks ago • 100%

Toei 6000 series streetcar No. 6152, nicknamed Ichikyu-san (193 or One-eye), being displayed in a preserved state at Arakawa Amusement Park in 2015. This is not a random car that was chosen to be displayed instead of scrapped, 6152 is something of a celebrity in Tokyo. The 6000 series was built between 1947 and 1952. These streetcars were among the first new trains built by Japan after World War II. They were used on tram lines throughout Tokyo, primarily replacing pre-war 3000 series streetcars that were either lost to bombings or overworked until they literally fell apart. The few remaining 3000 series streetcars that still ran were refurbished to resemble the 6000 series and kept in service until repairs became impractical. Almost 300 of the 6000 series were produced and, by 1970, they represented the bulk of Tokyo's commercial streetcars in operation. However, it was in the 1970s that tram lines across the entire city were suddenly abolished. All tram lines were shutdown except for the Arakawa Line in northern Tokyo. Shortly after the shift away from streetcars, the entire 6000 series fleet was pulled from service and scrapped. ...With the exception of 13 cars. These cars were sent to the Arakawa City Depot for storage. One car (6152) was kept in service as a temporary vehicle that could be put on the line when needed. This is how "Ichikyu-san" started its journey. Ichikyu-san was immediately refurbished with newer parts cannibalized from more-recent 6000 series cars that had been dismantled in anticipation of being put back into limited service. However, Ichikyu-san remained in depot. It became a glorified tool shed for the workers there. But in 1986 it was refurbished again with new safety and electronic equipment and put back into full-time service on the Arakawa Line. In 1988 its power system and doors were updated and it was repainted in the original deep green and pale yellow livery it began life with (as seen in the photo) and was used for special events. In 1993, Ichikyu-san was removed from service. Its condition had deteriorated and was given an emergency inspection, repainted in a lighter shade of green, refurbished once again, and sent back into service. In 1994, additional upgrades were made to the car, including giving it a radio with the callsign "ninety-three". This is when car 6152 got its nickname "Ichikyu-san". Kyu-san for its callsign and Ichi for its singular headlight. Literally, it translated to 193, but also means One-eye (Cyclops). The train became a favorite among those that frequented the Arakawa Line. In December 2000 and just six months later in June 2001, Ichikyu-san was involved in two separate collisions with trains on neighboring lines. Both accidents could be traced to the fact that the aging 6000 series streetcar had only one brake and no redundancy system when it could not slow the car fast enough. Additional refurbishments which would now require a new braking system became financially impractical. In December 2001, 6152 was formally retired from service. Due to the unusual popularity that particular car had with the people of Tokyo, public calls for the preservation of Ichikyu-san were answered. Instead of being dismantled, 6152 was scheduled for preservation to the tune of 50 million yen, 20 million yen more than it would have cost to refurbish it so it could continue operating. Because of this, 6152 sat untouched for years as it was put towards the bottom of a list of other trains scheduled for preservation. A public call for support was placed on the internet, and in 2003, Ichikyu-san was put on display at Arakawa Amusement Park. In 2007, the train received extensive repair as it had been rotting in place with no real work done to it since the 1990s. This repair work included restoring the original dark green and pale yellow livery that it was given back in the 1950s. It continued to sit exposed to the elements until 2022. After the entire park has been temporarily closed for remodeling, Ichikyu-san was completely renovated and reintroduced as a restaurant called Cafe 193. It now sits under a canopy and its interior is open to the public for the first time in over 20 years. Today, only six other 6000 series streetcars remain, most are on public display in different areas around Tokyo, and with different liveries. But none of them are as long-served or as loved as Ichikyu-san.

東京ディズニー The fusion of Disney & Japan aeronmelon • 3 weeks ago • 66%

Video by Chris @ [TDR Explorer](https://www.youtube.com/@tdrexplorer) on YouTube.

東京ディズニー The fusion of Disney & Japan aeronmelon • 3 weeks ago • 100%

The theme song written for the 5th anniversary of Tokyo DisneySea in 2006, performed by Japanese pop star Misia.

東京ディズニー The fusion of Disney & Japan aeronmelon • 4 weeks ago • 83%

(From time to time, I’ll post a round table question for everyone, feel free to comment even if you’re not a member of this community.) **Have you ever been to Tokyo Disney Resort?** Have you been to either of the parks (Tokyo Disneyland & Tokyo DisneySea)? What about the hotels or the Ikspiri shopping center? What was it like? How did it compare to other Disney parks or experiences you’ve had? Got any cool pictures to show us?

“WHO IS IN HERE??”

Japanese Trains aeronmelon • 4 weeks ago • 100%

Parent image: East iE parked at Nishi-Funabashi Station in 2017, at the terminal of the Musashino & Keiyo Lines. The JR East E491 series, nicknamed the East iE, is a non-revenue train specially designed to inspect the tracks and electrical connections to the trains. Only one set was made in 2002 to replace multiple older trains built for the same task. It services electrified lines under the authority of JR East (hence the nickname) and is housed in Ibaraki. Floodlights built into a special window on the side of the one of the cars:  Other cars built for inspection purposes can be coupled with the East iE. For example, cars designed to test tunnel clearances or to carry additional testing equipment. East iE with its lights on:  East iE has two sister trains. The East i, which is an inspector train built for the high-speed JR East Shinkansen lines, and the East iD, which is an inspector train built for the non-electrified JR East lines. The D stands for its diesel engine. All three trains are different models built at different times, but have the same white with red band livery. The East iE logo painted on the side of the train: 

東京ディズニー The fusion of Disney & Japan aeronmelon • 4 weeks ago • 75%

The delightful entrance to the Disney Store in Shibuya. Inside, it's quite small and multi-leveled. It feels more like a gift shop than a full Disney Store, which just makes it very cozy, IMO. Picture taken by me in 2014.

Japanese Photos & Photography in Japan aeronmelon • 4 weeks ago • 95%

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/18821978 > This is probably going to be the best picture I ever take of Cinderella's Castle. That morning was cold and wet, then the clouds disappeared and the sun lit everything up in a way you don't often see. > > Taken by me in 2017, before the castle got repainted in 2020.

New Communities aeronmelon • 4 weeks ago • 87%

[!tokyodisney@lemmy.world](https://lemmy.world/c/tokyodisney) c/tokyodisney is all about the unique theme parks in Japan, but it’s also about Disney in Japan in general. Anything from discussion about Disney’s cultural impact on Japan (and visa versa) to videos and photos and whatever else. Ask questions about vacationing at the resort or talk about the weird history of Disney breaking into the Japanese market. I created this community because I missed the Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea subreddits, so I thought why not bundle them together and expand the scope to include all of Disney as it relates to Japan and Japanese culture? I hope to see others contribute, or at least pay a visit.

東京ディズニー The fusion of Disney & Japan aeronmelon • 4 weeks ago • 100%

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/18317484 > (Sorry, maxso216, but this is truly the shortest functional train line in Japan.) > > The DisneySea Electric Railway is a 2-station line coming in at less than half a kilometer in total length (0.48km). Even at the relaxed 15kph speed of the trains, it only takes two and a half minutes to traverse the entire line. The line runs between the American Waterfront and Port Discovery areas of Tokyo DisneySea. It also has what must be the smallest fleet of rolling stock of any line in Japan; Four two-car sets, of which only two or three sets are in operation at any given time. (Fewer sets than even the Tokyo Disney Resort Line monorail.) > > A trivial oddity about the trains is their numbering system. Which initially appears to not be a system at all. All eight cars of the four train sets have a unique (yet random) car number, and the set pairs are never separated from each other. The only discernible pattern with the car numbers is that the final digit in each number seems to represent in which order the sets were commissioned: > > Set #1) 5591 & 1111 > Set #2) 1022 & 2842 > Set #3) 1783 & 5593 > Set #4) 0214 & 4824 > > Set #1 traversing the elevated tracks over American Waterfront: >  > > The origin of the train sets are a bit of mystery. Their manufacturer is not known. Since the beginning of operation in 2001, the DisneySea Electric Railway has been sponsored by Takara Tomy - A Japanese toy company that makes functioning toy train sets, including replicas of the trains on the DisneySea Electric Railway. > > Sign over the American Waterfront Station entrance: >  > > It is possible that the train sets were designed and built by WED themselves as simply another park attraction, or possibly by Kyosan Kogyo Co. Ltd. which manufactured the sets used on the Western River Railroad in Tokyo Disneyland. The DisneySea Electric Railway sets are modeled to resemble some of the elevated streetcars used in what became the New York City subway system at the turn of the 20th century. > >  > Preserved Brooklyn Union streetcar at the New York City Transit Museum, [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Vintage_Fleet_BRT_Brooklyn_Union_Elevated_Car_1407.jpg) > > All four sets have been in service since Tokyo DisneySea opened on September 4th, 2001. Apart from having air conditioners installed in 2015, there have been no notable improvements to the trains themselves. > > Is the DisneySea Electric Railway an actual train line? Yes. In addition to having two stops which allows the line to be used by park guests to easily get from one side of the park to the other, the line falls under the jurisdiction of Japan's transit authority. Despite being on private land and requiring admission to the park to use, DisneySea Electric Railway must adhere to the same standards as any other public train line. > > Set #2 arriving at Port Discovery Station: >  > > When Tokyo Disneyland was built and opened in 1983, the Western River Railroad was purposefully designed to have only one stop and run in a loop that sent riders back to where they started to avoid a law that required charging a train fare and that a departure schedule be posted and followed by the line's operators. This decision made it another attraction, rather than a functional line like the Disneyland Railroad in Anaheim. This particular law was abolished in 1987, allowing DisneySea Electric Railway to function as an actual line with destinations without needing to follow those rules. > > (This is my first attempt at a long form post here, let me know how I did. All pictures are by me unless noted.)

東京ディズニー The fusion of Disney & Japan aeronmelon • 4 weeks ago • 100%

Now that Space Mountain @ Tokyo Disneyland is finally being upgraded from the original ride and design that has stood since the park opened in 1983, have a look at an alternate reality where Tokyo DisneySea was never built (or built at a much smaller scale) and all of Tomorrowland was completely overhauled instead. Video by [ReviewTyme](https://www.youtube.com/@ReviewTyme) on YouTube.

東京ディズニー The fusion of Disney & Japan aeronmelon • 1 month ago • 100%

This is probably going to be the best picture I ever take of Cinderella's Castle. That morning was cold and wet, then the clouds disappeared and the sun lit everything up in a way you don't often see. Taken by me in 2017, before the castle got repainted in 2020.

東京ディズニー The fusion of Disney & Japan aeronmelon • 1 month ago • 100%

For people who are fans of Disney and Japan, welcome to 東京ディズニー Tokyo Disney! It is no secret that the Japanese have a very passionate and long-standing relationship with all things Disney. It may seem odd at first that the normally wild and whimsical world of Disney and the normally reserved and traditional Japanese would have such a strong connection, but they do. Some say the Japanese love Disney more than any other people. If you want to share your personal experiences, or just learn more about this unique connection, you are in the right place. Obviously, the first thing people think about when they hear Tokyo Disney is the Tokyo Disney Resort which contains two indigenous (and arguably the best) Disney theme parks, several official Disney hotels and a huge shopping center which, of course, has a Disney Store (two, actually). But Disney's history with Japan is even deeper than that. It is my hopes that this community will help showcase that relationship and history and allow you and others to learn more about both in the process. Take care!

Japanese Trains aeronmelon • 1 month ago • 97%

Another of my favorite jet liner-style trains. They were developed to allow the cars to tilt side-to-side while in transit, so that they could lean into corners and take them at higher speeds. The E351 was effectively built to fly on the ground. These trains went into service in 1993 on the Oito Line as the Azusa and on the Chuo Main Line as the Chuo Liner. One year later, they became the Super Azusa on the Oito Line when the tilting feature first went into use. Every set had the same purple band on a white body livery. Two types of sets were built. Four-car sets and eight-car sets. Each set had one conductor cab with a lit plaque on the nose that displayed the service that train was running, and another conductor cab with a retractable gangway that allowed coupling with other E351s.  All E351s were retired in 2018 and replaced with E353s. Sadly, none of the E351s were preserved.

Star Trek aeronmelon • 1 month ago • 98%

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/20901439 > > Paramount’s latest round of layoffs is here and brutal.

Japanese Trains aeronmelon • 1 month ago • 100%

A 10-car Odoriko 185-0 Series limited express liner, sitting out of service at Tokyo Station in 2017. The 185 Series looks like a regular liner train, but has the trademark flair of a late 20th century Japanese express train with the distinctive triangular "hood ornament" and the backlit name plaque at both ends of the train. These particular sets were built in 1980 and originally designed to replace the 153 Series on the Izu express service between Tokyo and Shizuoka. In 1981, the Izu express was converted to the Odoriko limited express. These longer A-series sets included Green Car seats - business-class seating with food cart service which require a second ticket to use. Over the years, the sets were refurbished multiple times, The 185-0 Series sets were repainted in a "Shonan" green and yellow color scheme. In 2011, the A-series sets were refurbished one last time and their livery restored to the original diagonal green lines they began service with. As of 2022, all 185 Series trains have been retired from service, with the exception of two refurbished sets which are still in use for special events as touring trains.

Voyager aeronmelon • 1 month ago • 100%

When viewing a conversation in the latest iOS app, you are automatically returned to the current end of it every several seconds, which makes reading old posts difficult. As if it’s refreshing or checking for new messages and forgetting where you were in conversation. I don’t remember this being a problem in the past. Also, a graphical bug. When composing a long message the text can overlap the send button. The button still works, but it’s hard to see what you’re typing. Add: I just checked, both of these bugs occur on the web version of Voyager as well.

Japanese Trains aeronmelon • 1 month ago • 100%

(Sorry, maxso216, but this is truly the shortest functional train line in Japan.) The DisneySea Electric Railway is a 2-station line coming in at less than half a kilometer in total length (0.48km). Even at the relaxed 15kph speed of the trains, it only takes two and a half minutes to traverse the entire line. The line runs between the American Waterfront and Port Discovery areas of Tokyo DisneySea. It also has what must be the smallest fleet of rolling stock of any line in Japan; Four two-car sets, of which only two or three sets are in operation at any given time. (Fewer sets than even the Tokyo Disney Resort Line monorail.) Sign over the American Waterfront Station entrance:  A trivial oddity about the trains is their numbering system. Which initially appears to not be a system at all. All eight cars of the four train sets have a unique (yet random) car number, and the set pairs are never separated from each other. The only discernible pattern with the car numbers is that the final digit in each number seems to represent in which order the sets were commissioned: Set #1) 5591 & 1111 Set #2) 1022 & 2842 Set #3) 1783 & 5593 Set #4) 0214 & 4824 Set #1 traversing the elevated tracks over American Waterfront:  The origin of the train sets are a bit of mystery. Their manufacturer is not known. Since the beginning of operation in 2001, the DisneySea Electric Railway has been sponsored by Takara Tomy - A Japanese toy company that makes functioning toy train sets, including replicas of the trains on the DisneySea Electric Railway. Set #3 passing another train bound for Port Discovery Station.  It is possible that the train sets were designed and built by WED themselves as simply another park attraction, or possibly by Kyosan Kogyo Co. Ltd. which manufactured the sets used on the Western River Railroad in Tokyo Disneyland. The DisneySea Electric Railway sets are modeled to resemble some of the elevated streetcars used in what became the New York City subway system at the turn of the 20th century.  Preserved Brooklyn Union streetcar at the New York City Transit Museum, [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Vintage_Fleet_BRT_Brooklyn_Union_Elevated_Car_1407.jpg) All four sets have been in service since Tokyo DisneySea opened on September 4th, 2001. Apart from having air conditioners installed in 2015, there have been no notable improvements to the trains themselves. Set #3 leaving American Waterfront Station:  Is the DisneySea Electric Railway an actual train line? Yes. In addition to having two stops which allows the line to be used by park guests to easily get from one side of the park to the other, the line falls under the jurisdiction of Japan's transit authority. Despite being on private land and requiring admission to the park to use, DisneySea Electric Railway must adhere to the same standards as any other public train line. Set #2 arriving at Port Discovery Station:  When Tokyo Disneyland was built and opened in 1983, the Western River Railroad was purposefully designed to have only one stop and run in a loop that sent riders back to where they started to avoid a law that required charging a train fare and that a departure schedule be posted and followed by the line's operators. This decision made it another attraction, rather than a functional line like the Disneyland Railroad in Anaheim. This particular law was abolished in 1987, allowing DisneySea Electric Railway to function as an actual line with destinations without needing to follow those rules. (This is my first attempt at a long form post here, let me know how I did. All pictures are by me unless noted.)

Japanese Trains aeronmelon • 2 months ago • 100%

A brand new Sotetsu 20000 Series train set undergoing trial runs at Shinagawa Station in late 2019. This is the 10-car variant that was first introduced in 2018, so this would be one of the later sets built. The distinctive paint color is called "Yokohama Navy Blue", which is featured on other Sotetsu trains. Rear of train:  Platform signboard during the train's layover: 

Japanese Trains aeronmelon • 2 months ago • 100%

A preserved JNR (JGR) Class 9600 steam locomotive parked outside of Saitama City Hall (engine 39685, built in Japan in 1920). Unfortunately, it was scrapped in 2016 due to maintenance costs.

Japanese Trains aeronmelon • 2 months ago • 100%

A Tobu 100 Series Limited Express "Spacia" train stopped at Tochigi Station on the Nikko Line with the unique strawberry pink livery (and custom interior with strawberry patterns on special seats) to celebrate Tochigi's strawberry industry.

Japanese Trains aeronmelon • 2 months ago • 100%

Two sets of E217s on the JR Sobu Rapid Line during a rare two-way layover at Tsudanuma Station in May 2020. This picture was taken shortly before JR began phasing the E217s out with E235s.

Japanese Trains aeronmelon • 2 months ago • 100%

The newly-christened Light Line in Utsunomiya City, Tochigi. Picture by me.

Parenting aeronmelon • 3 months ago • 95%

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/17261680

Star Trek aeronmelon • 3 months ago • 93%

I made a joke post about watching all of Star Trek again and some people asked me about my viewing order,so I decided to make a more formal post about it. (Save this post, I will be updating it as time goes on) Let me ~~explain~~ sum up; I ascribe to the idea of three distinct timelines. One involving all of the original set of series and movies, one for the alternate timeline movies ,and one for the current set of series. This isn't a post to argue about what order is more accurate, this is just my collection of lists for others to enjoy if they so desire. I have my rationales for organizing everything this way. RODDENBERRY TIMELINE: https://pastebin.com/wiPG3KEu (temporary link) (I'm really distracted by important things right now, so I will have to add the others later. I also already know that there are a number of errors with the first list, I will update it in the future. Until then, enjoy.) Star Trek: Continues can be watched for free on [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@StarTrekContinues) & [here](https://www.startrekcontinues.com). Collage by [Revo-Collage @ DeviantArt](https://www.deviantart.com/revo-collage/gallery).

Lemmy Shitpost aeronmelon • 4 months ago • 98%

JP = Japan Post

V a p o r w a v e aeronmelon • 4 months ago • 100%

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/16025167 > I'm optimistic

Lemmy Shitpost aeronmelon • 4 months ago • 94%

I swear this was funny when I thought of it at three in the morning.

Tip Of My Tongue aeronmelon • 4 months ago • 96%

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/15234200 > [request] Help finding a war movie > > I'm having trouble finding a movie I caught the ending of on cable TV once upon a time, and never saw again. Does anyone here recognize it? > > Modern (~1990s) soldiers (the heroes) are pinned down. They rig explosives for some reason and use the radio to remote detonate them. Something goes wrong, and one of the soldiers takes a walkie talkie and walks towards the explosives, without any cover, to use it to force them to go off. He has to get very close to them. He gets shot repeatedly, and just before being fatally wounded, he yells "Blow!" And the explosives go off. > > Additional information: > - On US cable in the mid to late 1990s > - Modern war film, with then-current tech (Desert Storm-era) > - Soldiers are outside in rocky/deserted terrain during the daytime in above the described scene > - walkie-talkie is a military-grade CB brick > - Soldier is a short, young guy who I've seen in a few other movies typecast as a low-ranking soldier or officer of some kind

Movies aeronmelon • 4 months ago • 85%

I'm having trouble finding a movie I caught the ending of on cable TV once upon a time, and never saw again. Does anyone here recognize it? Modern (~1990s) soldiers (the heroes) are pinned down. They rig explosives for some reason and use the radio to remote detonate them. Something goes wrong, and one of the soldiers takes a walkie talkie and walks towards the explosives, without any cover, to use it to force them to go off. He has to get very close to them. He gets shot repeatedly, and just before being fatally wounded, he yells "Blow!" And the explosives go off. Additional information: - On US cable in the mid to late 1990s - Modern war film, with then-current tech (Desert Storm-era) - Soldiers are outside in rocky/deserted terrain during the daytime in above the described scene - walkie-talkie is a military-grade CB brick - Soldier is a short, young guy who I've seen in a few other movies typecast as a low-ranking soldier or officer of some kind

Star Trek aeronmelon • 5 months ago • 100%

This just popped up on YouTube, and I thought everyone here would like to see it. It's meaningful to me because I had no idea that Frakes was personally engaged in the fight against pancreatic cancer (because of his late brother). The highlights are: - Science Fiction is not Frakes' "genre" - How Frakes' wife (Genie Francis) almost got attacked by a lion when she was a child - The Riker Maneuver (Frakes is still a little embarrassed) - Why Riker played the trombone - How Daniel Frakes died - PanCAN's Purple Stride Walk (It happened on April 27th. Sorry, this video is a week old. They do have weblinks at the end of the video if you're interested in helping)

memes aeronmelon • 5 months ago • 94%

...and so are artificial fruit flavors. In response to [@intensely_human@lemm.ee](https://lemm.ee/u/intensely_human) (https\://lemm.ee/comment/11361184)