WoW Moviewatch: Yesterday's News
by Michael Gray 
Oct 1st 2010 at 12:00PM
I've covered Yesterday's News by Slashdance before, but as I sit here wondering what the future will be like, I am reminded of the sad story of the dwarf who makes the summoning stones. The summoning stone was once hailed as an innovation that saved immense time and trouble. Now? They're barely used. This is a fantastic story, and it all sums up how I feel looking forward to Cataclysm. The ability to capture that kind of complex emotion is part of the brilliance of Yesterday's News, and I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I did.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Chivvy Oct 1st 2010 12:07PM
Absolutely beautiful. One of the few pieces of machinima which almost makes me cry...
Tomatketchup Oct 1st 2010 12:09PM
This. So much this.
THANK YOU MOVIE, NOW I HAVE TO USE THE MEETING STONES TO NOT FEEL GUILTY.
Chivvy Oct 1st 2010 1:16PM
The sequel: The two Dwarves move to Dalaran, where they create a series of portals to major cities...
Snuzzle Oct 1st 2010 1:28PM
One Dwarf doesn't deserve that much heartbreak in his life :(
Nikkiezorz Oct 1st 2010 1:46PM
I agree! life should not be so cruel to a poor little dwarf!
I don't even like dwarves...i hate dwarves, this is how much sway this movie has over me. Poor dwarf *more tears*
Mahkah Oct 1st 2010 5:11PM
@Chivvy
Don't tell them the bad news about Cataclysm...
Nikkiezorz Oct 1st 2010 12:08PM
This video always brings a tear to my eye. dammit! much love.
Sicadastra Oct 1st 2010 12:09PM
I've always loved this one... reminds me of something Pixar would do.
(cutaia) Oct 1st 2010 12:10PM
What a beautiful piece of work. Thanks for reposting this so folks like me could have a chance to see it.
The Dewd Oct 1st 2010 12:20PM
I hadn't seen it before, either.
It's a really nice piece of work and I'm glad you (re?)posted it. I'd like to think that the dwarves pooled their savings and settled down somewhere nice but, hey, they're dwarves. They're probably off adventuring somewhere. :)
StClair Oct 1st 2010 12:49PM
Seconded (thirded?). Wiping away tears now.
Aaron Oct 1st 2010 12:10PM
That was beautiful. T_T
Donny J. Canup Oct 1st 2010 12:17PM
One of the best. Makes my eyes water everytime. *Fighting back tears* Beautiful work indeed.
Unhunted Oct 1st 2010 12:20PM
Buh-dorable!
Matt Oct 1st 2010 12:22PM
Loved it just as much as the first time it was posted.
jealouspirate Oct 1st 2010 12:35PM
Always happy to see this again, it really is beautiful. I don't actually like much machinima, but this is a real joy.
It's beautiful visually, musically, and it communicates a touching and important message using almost no words.
Roboticus Oct 1st 2010 12:35PM
And a good point it makes too. Maybe just nostalgia, but somehow running laps around Dalaran waiting for my magical queue isn't as immersive as being actively summoned, usually by people I knew, or having to actually travel out to the dungeon.
Joker Oct 1st 2010 12:41PM
I see you guys always reshowing old movies but i have yet to see this classic on here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fb5LIo6HE6Y
It may not have all that fancy cutscene looking footage but it is still the best.
Or maybe you guys are just Forsaken racists!
StClair Oct 1st 2010 12:50PM
And here I thought you were going to link to "Re: Your Brains."
Snuzzle Oct 1st 2010 1:29PM
I'm pretty sure that was featured, but damned if I can find the link. I know I've seen it before and it's not the type of thing I go looking for on my own.