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Frank H. Woodward @fhw.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Sorry Bluesky friends. I haven't posted here in a while. Here's 4 random photos of what I've been up to.

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Frank H. Woodward @fhw.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

For those outside of Southern CA... you can watch "Bob Gurr: Living By Design" via the PBS app from July 17th till the end of the month. www.pbs.org/show/bob-gur...

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Bob Gurr: Living by Design

A celebration of the life and legacy of Disney Legend and theme park designer Bob Gurr.

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Frank H. Woodward @fhw.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

J. Phillip Wilkins, the composer for “Bob Gurr: LBD”, gave our documentary a wonderful score with whimsical names like “Viva El Gurr!”, “A Is For Autopia”, “Holly Jolly Gurrmas” and “Jolly Rogurr”. Jon is also a member of the band The Postmarks and a filmmaker friend from middle school.

Frank H. Woodward @fhw.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Farewell to the legendary Don Iwerks seen here with his friend and colleague Bob Gurr and the Circlevision 360 rig they enhanced together.

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Frank H. Woodward @fhw.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

If you recognize that logo, your inner sci-fi nerd just went into hyperdrive. Starlog is back, baby! As a podcast for now, but a publication in the near future.

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STARLOG is Back! With Annalee Newitz

YouTube video by Starlog

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Frank H. Woodward @fhw.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

And for those of you outside Southern California... our Bob doc will be on the PBS app as well. Only 10 more days... www.pbs.org/show/bob-gur...

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Bob Gurr: Living by Design

A celebration of the life and legacy of Disney Legend and theme park designer Bob Gurr.

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Frank H. Woodward @fhw.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

DesigningThe Magic was kind enough to invite me on their podcast to discuss filmmaking, “Bob Gurr: Living By Design” and its coming broadcast premiere on PBS SoCal. I apparently had lots to say.

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Designers of the Magic | Documentary Filmmaker Frank H. Woodward

YouTube video by Designing The Magic

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Frank H. Woodward @fhw.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Blue Bayou for lunch. Yep, this is a good day.

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Frank H. Woodward @fhw.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Getting my Gurr on! You can too with the documentary "Bob Gurr: Living By Design" starting July 17th at 9pm on PBS SoCal or the free PBS app. How about that for a promo?!

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Frank H. Woodward @fhw.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Saturday Jul 25, 12:00 AM PDT on PBS SoCal Encore Sunday Jul 26, 8:00 AM PDT on PBS SoCal Encore Our film will also be available on the free PBS app until the end of July. Please check us out and tell a friend or Disney adult.

Frank H. Woodward @fhw.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Tuesday Jul 21, 3:00 AM PDT on PBS SoCal Encore Tuesday Jul 21, 9:00 AM PDT on PBS SoCal Encore Tuesday Jul 21, 3:00 PM PDT on PBS SoCal Encore Tuesday Jul 21, 8:00 PM PDT on PBS SoCal Plus Wednesday Jul 22, 12:00 AM PDT on PBS SoCal Plus Wednesday Jul 22, 12:00 PM PDT on PBS SoCal Plus

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Frank H. Woodward @fhw.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

PBS SoCal has just shared all the air dates you can see “Bob Gurr: Living By Design” starting Friday, July 17 at 9pm. Friday Jul 17, 9:00 PM PDT on PBS SoCal Saturday Jul 18, 3:00 AM PDT on PBS SoCal Sunday Jul 19, 5:00 PM PDT on PBS SoCal Plus Sunday Jul 19, 9:00 PM PDT on PBS SoCal Encore

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Bob Gurr: Living by Design

A celebration of the life and legacy of Disney Legend and theme park designer Bob Gurr.

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Frank H. Woodward @fhw.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

It was a wonderful lunchtime lecture by author/animator Ken Bruce about Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room. Disney Legend Bob Gurr was there along with other luminaries like Tania McKnight Norris, Howard Green and Floyd Norman.

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HUZ can only be seen via broadcast on PBS SoCal. Bob Gurr can be seen via broadcast and streamed on the free PBS app through the end of July."

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9pm Bob Gurr: Living by Design A celebration of the life and legacy of Disney Legend and theme park designer Bob Gurr. 0:30pm HUZ: Drawn to Life An intimate portrait of artist Ron Husband, who broke barriers as the first Black animator at Walt Disney Animation Studios. Directed by Don Hahn.

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It all starts at 8pm with... LOST LA "Fantasyland" explores how Southern California became a capital of themed environments. 8:30pm LOST LA "Animation" Uncover Disney's roots and Walt Disney's first home exploring how Los Angeles became the birthplace of modern animation.

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Bob Gurr: Living by Design (Preview)

On July 17th, our doc "Bob Gurr: Living By Design" will make its broadcast premiere. Thanks to PBS SoCal. "To celebrate the 71st anniversary of the opening of Disneyland, PBS SoCal has put together a night of Disney magic, profiling Disney legends and lore.

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A celebration of the life and legacy of Disney Legend and theme park designer Bob Gurr.

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Frank H. Woodward @fhw.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Starting my day with a matinee...

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Frank H. Woodward @fhw.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Turns out there's a Woodwardia Canyon in Angeles Crest National Forest.

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Frank H. Woodward @fhw.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Why are so many AI advocates (not all, just a lot) so desperate to get me on their side?

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Frank H. Woodward @fhw.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

“Bob Gurr: Living By Design” will have its broadcast premiere Friday, July 17th 2026 at 9pm on PBS SoCal !

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Frank H. Woodward @fhw.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

I'm mostly okay with progress, but I will miss the nostalgia.

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Frank H. Woodward @fhw.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

I can't lie. Seeing Original Trilogy characters in Galaxy's Edge made me smile.

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Frank H. Woodward @fhw.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Yesterday, we made a quick jaunt to Palm Springs and The Shag Store where Shag's latest work "Mary Blair, Beyond Compare" was made available to the public. We also did some light filming for the Mary Blair documentary currently in production.

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Frank H. Woodward @fhw.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

There are over 3,000 Andean tubers and Peruvian roots. Who wants to do a Peru Potato Taster?

Frank H. Woodward @fhw.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

I love the projections on Hyperspace Mountain!

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Frank H. Woodward @fhw.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Grabbing a bite before Star Wars Nite...

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Frank H. Woodward @fhw.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Four more random images from my all too short visit to the Magic Kingdom...

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Okay, it's time we talk about the sculpts for Hall of Presidents at WDW. It's not so much the sculpts that don't look like the real men. It's the wigs. Look at Clinton. Look at Carter. And the modern presidents... these sculptures are pretty much nightmare fuel. What do you think we should do?

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Made a quick jaunt to the Magic Kingdom to see how the new/old colors are looking on the castle...

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Just a little bit of synchronicity. Make of it what you will. I just know that it makes me feel good about my journey as a filmmaker so far.

Ask me about VISTOW sometime. Here’s the icing on that Sara Lee cake… there was another article in that 2015 issue about films inspired by H.P. Lovecraft. I was tickled to see that my name was mentioned thanks to my first documentary.

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As many of you know, I idolize Orson, so when Michael told me he wrote an article about his experiences working with the man for Cineaste magazine, I couldn’t wait to read it. Michael was kind enough to send me one of his few remaining copies. The article was delightful and inspiring.

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Frank H. Woodward @fhw.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

A few months back, I had the honor of meeting cinematographer Michael Ferris. Michael has an iconic filmography having worked with the likes of John Cassavetes and so many other big names in cinema. Most important to me… he worked with Orson Welles on “The Other Side Of The Wind” and more.

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I can make that happen. For all your toting needs.

Frank H. Woodward @fhw.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Why is this filmmaker smiling? Because his documentary "Bob Gurr: Living By Design" will have its broadcast premiere on PBS SoCal. Watch this space for an official air date (sometime this Summer) and more details soon.

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Frank H. Woodward @fhw.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Also, on the side of the Haunted Mansion, you will find a comically oversized doorknob...

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Frank H. Woodward @fhw.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Is it me or is Ezra trying to signal Batman?

Frank H. Woodward @fhw.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

We had a great audience last night at ArtCenter College of Design! As a legendary alumni, Bob Gurr was welcomed with open arms and our documentary played to a packed house. Just the encouragement I needed to dive into a new edit of the film for its broadcast premiere. Details on that coming soon!

Frank H. Woodward @fhw.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

With all the stupidity on planet Earth, I haven't properly championed the Artemis II mission and how it simultaneously celebrates humanity and while reminding us how tiny we really are.

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Frank H. Woodward @fhw.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

I love the smell of vinegar on a Sunday...