Space Camp gets a nod on this week’s episode of the show Covert Affairs on USA. The synopsis of the NASA-themed episode is: Annie gets orders to infiltrate a NASA satellite maintenance team that may have a staff member giving intelligence to Colombian FARC rebels. Annie meets Will and his… Continue reading
Years ago, I posted that I had just seen the movie Beyond the Stars, which featured the Space & Rocket Center / Space Camp in the film: So I’m watching this cheesy movie from 1989 called “Beyond the Stars.” It’s a movie where Christian Slater wants to be an astronaut,… Continue reading
While I plan to do a write-up of my Adult Alumni Space Academy (mis)adventure, I wanted to share with you the best story I’ve heard in some time! My teammate Sarah recants the tale of how she got Kelly Preston to sign her SpaceCamp poster! And pics of the poster:
That campy Camp classic from the 80s that we all know and love is going for the really low price of $5.89 including shipping right now at DeepDiscount.com If you’ve never ordered from DeepDiscount.com, fear not! I have. They’re good people with good prices and free shipping on everything. If… Continue reading
After years of being a possibility, the book that Jerry Bruckheimer’s production company optioned looks like it’s finally going to be made into a major motion picture! Details are scant for now, other than a working title of “Einstein’s Children.” I very much hope that it’s still going to be… Continue reading
The Huntsville Times published a short retrospective on SpaceCamp and what it meant to the actual Space Camp. And, of course, young people have never stopped watching “SpaceCamp.” “I don’t think I’ve ever met a kid who hasn’t seen that movie,” Buckbee said.
So I’m watching this cheesy movie from 1989 called “Beyond the Stars.” It’s a movie where Christian Slater wants to be an astronaut, and throughout the movie they keep talking about NASA and what not, but they keep mentioning Huntsville. Later in the film, they go to MSFC and The… Continue reading
On March 2, 2004, MGM Home Entertainment is going to rerelease SpaceCamp (now listed as “Space Camp”) on DVD. Unfortunately, it still looks as if there aren’t going to be any decent special features, and I’m reasonably sure it won’t be in Anamorphic widescreen. Also, it appears as if the… Continue reading
Some users in the HabForum mention that they were having some troubles with their copies of AnchorBay’s now discontinued SpaceCamp DVD. They are aware of the problems and you can send back the disc to get it replaced if you’d like. Visit http://www.anchorbayentertainment.com/about/faq.asp#Contact for more information including how and where… Continue reading
I’ve been notified by Anchor Bay Entertainment (the distributors of the recent SpaceCamp DVD) that their rights to publish the title have expired. My advice is to either go search high-and-low for a copy at your favorite DVD retailer or win the contest currently on here (see further down the… Continue reading
