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Bristol Seafood Grill - Leawood
- Address:
5400 West 119th Street
Town Center Plaza
Leawood, KS 66209Neighborhood:
- Cuisine:
SeafoodPrice: $30 and under
Bristol Seafood Grill - Leawood
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.bristolseafoodgrill.com/home.aspx?location_id=109
- Phone: 9136635777
- Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 4:30pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 4:30pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 4:30pm - 11:00pm, Sunday: 4:30pm - 9:00pm; Sunday Brunch: 10:00am – 2:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Carte Blanche,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Steak, Seafood, American
- Executive Chef: Dan Uche
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Fireplace, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Area, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Smoking Area (bar only), Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Private Party Facilities: Bristol Seafood Grill is the perfect setting for your banquet, wedding rehearsal dinner, private party, business lunch or any other special occasion that demands an excellent meal and elegant setting. We offer versatile accommodations and a wide selection of menu choices for any size gathering.
- Private Party Contact: Kathy Kovach 9136635777
- Entertainment: Live jazz on Sundays from 4:30pm - 8:00pm.
- Special Events: Happy hour food and drink specials: Monday - Friday | 4:00pm - 6:30pm | Sunday | 4:00pm - 8:00pm | Available at the bar & patio.
A word from Bristol Seafood Grill - Leawood
With an indulgent menu focused on superior quality seafood, Bristol Seafood Grill crafts its dishes with exacting standards & pampers its guests in a comfortable atmosphere. Featuring a generous cellar selection, an oyster bar & creative cuisine, Bristol delivers culinary excellence at a surprising value. Open for weekday lunch, dinner & Sunday Brunch.Continued
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- Diners' Choice WinnerBest Overall
- Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
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Bristol Seafood Grill - Leawood reviews from OpenTable diners
336 reviews since May 25, 2014
- Food4.5Service4.6
- Ambiance4.3Noise LevelModerate
special occasion (234)fit for foodies (146)great for brunch (123)great for lunch (118)romantic (112)neighborhood gem (109)good for groups (94)notable wine list (73)vibrant bar scene (51)great for outdoor dining (50)hot spot (33)kid-friendly (17)late-night find (16)scenic view (2)Show More
- ExcellentOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/20/2014Bristols has always been our first choice in dining out when in Kansas City.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- wonderful night to dineOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/20/2014My wife and I enjoyed spending our anniversary with the great staff, and enjoyed the fantastic food, thank you Bristol for making our silver anniversary so wonderful.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Wonderful NigjtOpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 9/20/2014Great food and atmosphere. We were treated very special for our anniversary.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great serviceOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/19/2014Both Laui and Dave were awesome as always. We have dined here many times and enjoy it very much. This last visit was to celebrate a birthday and they had the table decorated and provided a complimentary birthday box of cookies.Special Features:
- India Visits for DinnerOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/16/2014We had two individuals from India in town for business and had an occasion to spend some social time with them over dinner. Our CEO and two Vice Presidents attended. We were fortunate to have a private table in the front room which was set up and ready upon our arrival. One of the India customers was a vegetarian and the waitress quickly brought a separate menu for his requirements which was unexpected but quite nice. I plan on dining there again in the future.Special Features:
- Loved it!MommaDined on 9/15/2014We went as a group celebrating a birthday occasion and they had a card made out as well as birthday confetti on the table. Customer service was fantastic!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Looking for OysterssandymacDined on 9/13/2014We wanted fresh oysters so we picked the Bristol. They were OK. It got noisy. Service was a little uneven, but we eventually got everything.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great fishConcertVIPDined on 9/11/2014We love the Bristol. Service and food always good. The one negative is I think prices have risen.Special Features:
- DisappointedbeachbumsinOtownDined on 9/10/2014We picked the Bristol for our 26th wedding anniversary dinner. For our appetizer we ordered calamari which was greasy. My husband ordered the mixed grill plate for both of us which apparently the waitress was unable to hear because the restaurant was loud. I seemed to detect an attitude until she understood that we both wanted a mixed grill plate and would not be sharing. The potatoes were cold and the shrimp were over cooked. Everything else on the plate was fine except I prefer my crab cake without the shell. We also shared a side of lobster mac and cheese and that was one of the best I have ever had. I have heard such rave reviews from friends and coworkers however I was not impressed by the experience.
- Wonderful food and experienceluvshrimpDined on 9/8/2014We went here to celebrate our birthday's and the food was amazing and the service was great. My husband ordered the Grand Slam, which was tuna and asian orzo. I had the Chipotle Grilled Shrimp Enchiladas, and they are my favorite. Then we got a complimentary dessert, so we tried the Chocolate Lava Cake and the hazelnut ice cream was delicious!Special Features:
- Seared tuna a must haveMeggiefishDined on 9/7/2014We went here for our 13 wedding anniversary and love, love this restaurant. I had the seared tuna and it was cooked to perfection. I had plenty left over for another meal. The wine was also discounted on Sunday evening, another bonus. An added bonus was the free glass of champagne we received for our anniversary!Special Features:
- Great as UsualOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/7/2014Always have a good experience at the Bristol. The dome ceiling in this particular location is always entertaining, as you can hear other patrons conversations from across the room. Crab cakes are the best I've had.Special Features:
- Great BrunchOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/7/2014My vote for best brunch in KC area. Pricey but well worth it.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Perfect DatenightNbrownDined on 9/5/2014We chose Bristol for our 3-yr wedding anniversary dinner. We got to our table and there was confetti, a candle and a special note congratulating us on our anniversary! Very sweet. We also had great service from a knowledgeable server and the food was delicious. We will continue to come here for our date nights!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Food TimingsomeonefourDined on 9/4/2014The scallops were served to one of our guests before the other three guests. Not wanting them to get cold, we urged the served guest to start eating, thinking the remaining three of us would be served momentarily. Not so. It was some time later, longer by far, that what was expected.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- nice night outbeatsE10athomeDined on 9/3/2014We particularly enjoy Bristol's selection of fresh fish. Their prices tend to be high, but food quality is very good. Appreciate that it is easy to make changes to the designated side dishes. Nice way to celebrate a special night.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- BirthdayJackDined on 9/1/2014Great seafood as always. I had scallops and my partner had crab cakes. Different, but flavorful summer drinks - a cucumber martini and strawberry monitor.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DeedanDined on 9/1/2014Always love the Bristol ambiance, food and servers!!!Special Features:
- YummyJuliMcGVIPDined on 8/31/2014Yummy way to celebrate two special birthdays. The Bristol took amazing care of us down to the Happy Birthday's on the table to comp'ed desserts for the birthday goers. Everything was spot on as usual. Must try the heirloom tomato salad as the basil ice cream was to die for! Can't wait to go back!Special Features:
- The Best!1KittyDined on 8/31/2014Some of the BEST seafood that I have had anywhere! ALL different types of seafood were cooked to perfection!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Bristol Seafood Grillkcvisitor1Dined on 8/31/2014Excellent dining experience! The food was wonderful. Our server was one of the best I've ever had. She provided just the right balance of suggestions, humor, efficiency of serving food and beverage, monitoring progress throughout the meal, and appropriate timing when presenting the check.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Incredible Brunch.HudmanDined on 8/31/2014We brunch on Sun a lot, and Bristol continues to have the best menu, ambiance, and class. And if you enjoy seafood, it's a no-brainer.Special Features:
- Fabulous!Vino6FoodieDined on 8/30/2014I've been dining at Bristlol from when they were on the Plaza & i've never been disappointed! The seafood is fresh and expertly prepared. The best seafood restaurant in KC! Love, love, love Sunday Happy Hour & music!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Celebrate!happygreenDined on 8/30/2014We love to celebrate special occasions at the Bristol as well as just a lunch or dinner on a whim.Special Features:
- First experience, not the lastMaestro777Dined on 8/30/2014Flavorful, generous portions, cooked just right. Surf and Turf with Jumbo Lump Crab Cake with two sides plenty for a smaller appetite. Seafood Mixed Grill satisfies the larger appetite. Zucchini, corn, tomato, basil ragout a tasty treat. Attentive service. Nice choice for a special occasion.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent as usualPokergirlDined on 8/28/2014Love everything about this restaurant!!!! From the selection of fish on the menu, to the delicious food, to impeccable service, the Bristol is always outstanding!Special Features:
- very knowledgeable waitermidlifemomDined on 8/23/2014Food was good; waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu. Fresh fish is flown in daily; therefore, the menu changes daily. We had the lobster bisque, crab cakes, and swordfish. All were excellent.Special Features:
- RichDined on 8/22/2014I have not been to Bristol in 10 years because I now live in Denver and was just in KC to visit. I was very impressed it was still a great seafood experience. Out waiter was outstanding and the food was perfectly prepared.Special Features:
- Birthday LunchOpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 8/22/2014Great table décor and card, the Bristol being a tradition with my friend and me. It was VERY noisy, however, which I had never noticed before. I was very disappointed in my toasted sandwich w/bacon and avocado, not sure what the meat was but it was not good, but worse, the toasted bread was burnt and still tasted it when I warmed up the other 1/2 for supper. Fries were awesome - hot out of the fryer, and of course carrot cake is to die for. Overall it was a decent experience, but the noise level and then the burnt toast (and mystery meat)... I was not going to complain, but since you asked..... next time will be better........Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Too NoisyOpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 8/18/2014Business dinner. So noisy that no one at the table could hear anyone else speak. Would not recommend for a business meeting.
- Anniversary DinnerOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 8/15/2014We had a great experience celebrating our wedding anniversary. The food and service was outstanding. Our server Luke, went out of his way to make a very memorable evening! We had a great time.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Bristol Sunday BrunchOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 8/10/2014Purpose of my visit was Sunday Brunch, arrived 10 mins. prior to reservation, although there were people waiting, we were seated within 5 mins of arriving. The variety of foods available for Brunch were numerous. Service was excellent. The hot food buffet, food could have been warmer, other than that food tasted great.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 8/10/2014On this occasion celebrated my daughter's 40th birthday and 14 y/o grandson accompanied us. This was his first time at the Bristol and first time experiencing brunch. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed the food as well as atmosphere. My daughter and I are BIG fans of the Bristol and have dined there for lunch as well as dinner and special occasions. Our server was very attentive as well.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great BrunchCathyoDined on 8/10/2014Lots of choices and very tasty items! Fabulous deal on Bloody Marys and MimosasSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Bristol FansIndepTemptationDined on 8/9/2014For many years now, whenever we need a place to celebrate a special occasion and satisfy our seafood cravings, we think of The Bristol in Leawood. Although the prices and the noise level seem to have increased through the years, the food, service and ambiance have remained constant. We live in the eastern part of the metro, but never hesitate to drive across town to dine here. The noise level is a deterrent for a romantic dinner or a dinner meeting, but a couple of private rooms are available that provide a more intimate setting. We always enjoy the Happy Hour specials and entertainment. We appreciate having a choice on the complimentary birthday dessert, and they're all wonderful! Be sure to sign up for online specials/ promotions.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Lobster Mac and CheesetoptrailhorseDined on 8/9/2014I am on a quest for the best Lobster Mac and Cheese in KC. I got the lunch-size plate for dinner and paired it with grilled asparagus. I enjoyed it! Very good. Now on to the next...Special Features:
- Dinner at BristolPattiMDined on 8/9/2014As always we thoroughly enjoyed our evening and dinner at the Bristol. Food is great, service was fantastic. We'll be backSpecial Features:
- Outstanding.KCGuyDined on 8/9/2014Terrific Alaskan Halibut on our Anniversary dinner. The Strawberry Shortcake also delectable. A bit noisy in the Leawood Room.Special Features:
- Very Good SeafoodfoodguruDined on 8/8/2014Recently took my wife here for her birthday. Food was very good. Pricey but tasty. Portions could be a bit larger. Service was great, with the exception of the dinner roll lady. She frowned and didn't acknowledge anything we said. Our "thank yous" were not answered at all. Perhaps she didn't speak English and has yet to learn the phrase "you're welcome". Our Server Chad was very good and seemed to knowledgeable. Food was cooked excellenty, although I found the mussels sauce to be a bit loose. Perhaps that is the way they choose to prepare it.I would definatelty return.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Bristol by the seaClintonODined on 8/7/2014With such fresh seafood offerings you would think this restaurant was parked on the end of a pier. Well, guess what? It's located in Overland Park, KS. I frequently visit both east and west coasts and don't think I have found a restaurant with as large seafood offering and so exquisitely prepared. From the minute you walk in you are treated like royalty and if you leave hungry its your own damn fault! We celebrated a significant birthday milestone lunch for my wife and it just set the tone for the balance of this wonderful day. I consider the New England Clam Chowder that I make from the clams that I harves in CT to be the best. I always get humbled when I eat their chowder! One of my favorite places.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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PAX East 2013: Secret Ponchos dev on combining elements of LoL and Street Fighter into a Spaghetti Western shooter
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GZ: Why do you refer to them as archetypes rather than characters?
Caley Smyth: Everyone will be able to build their own outlaw. So what happens at the beginning of the game is you go in, you select your archetype, customize the colors, and that's all you'll be able to do at the beginning. But then we have a reputation point system. You get points for kills, assists, damage, stuff like that. We're also working on the idea of being able to wager. You'll be able to wager your reputation points against someone.
There's character investment in the sense that you can customize them, you can upgrade them as you get reputation points, but we also want you to be able to lose points. It's something we liked about a lot of the games we grew up playing, and it's kind of disappearing.
GZ: A lot of games now are all about progression and getting more and more and it starts to feel like a grind.
Caley Smyth: Yeah, you see that with a lot of big companies and big titles, because they want to keep people happy, they don't want to disappoint them. Luckily, we're in a situation where a lot of us doing this game, we did it because it was our chance to do something creative. So we can take that risk because we're a small indie company. It's not a big deal if we only sell 200,000 units, we don't have to sell 4 million to break even.
GZ: So you can afford to go for a niche audience.
Caley Smyth: Yeah, I mean, it's all right here. It's a spaghetti western, it isn't just the typical military shooter. It's highly stylized, which is one more removal from the normal stream. Then we made it multiplayer only. We really wanted to tool it toward skill too.
GZ: Where can we expect to see this game?
Caley Smyth: We really want to get it on PC, on Steam, there's a lot of demand for that. Right now, we're an indie developer and so this is all console. Right now we're in talks with some publishers like Microsoft and some others and we don't know what's going to come out of it. We are for sure going to be on the Xbox or the Playstation, but hopefully both.
GZ: Did you consider anything like the Vita? It seems to be a hot spot for indie games at the moment.
Caley Smyth: It wasn't something we considered, because really, we're so small that we need a big audience. One thing we really want to do is push content out after it releases. We love the Team Fortress model, they just keep people involved and keep them in there. That's what we want. We want people to keep playing.
GZ: That kind of support seems trickier to do on something like the Xbox, no?
Caley Smyth: Yeah, exactly. I don't want to tell people that this is how it's going to be, that we're going to have free content, because we don't know. That stuff is still to be determined, but that's what we want to do. Even if we end up with Microsoft only, we're still going to do our best. If we're going to do content then we're going to do big packs then, for very little money.
GZ: So what's the release date you're aiming for?
Caley Smyth: We really want to get it out before Summer. 2013 for sure. It's close, we're really just fine tuning stuff right now. It'll definitely be out on a console, but we want a PC version too.
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PoP released for IMAX and iPhone
I woke up this morning thinking "Today's the day!" One that's been emblazoned in my mind for weeks now, thanks to subtle reminders like this one:
But it wasn't until I picked up my iPhone and blearily checked email and Twitter while making breakfast (compulsive habit, I know; I'm trying to break it) that I received the surprising news that today is ALSO the release date of the original Prince of Persia for iPhone/iPad.
You'd think such perfect timing would have to have been coordinated months in advance, but it wasn't. If there was a mastermind, it could only have been some unsung Apple employee with a sense of irony.
This weekend might be just the occasion for me to try playing through the game for the first time in 20 years. I already have my fallback strategy: If I can't get past level three, I'll blame the touchscreen controls. It couldn't be aging reflexes. No way.
And I promise not to play my iPhone during the movie after the lights have gone down.
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Contests on the double release.
Any chance that Karateka will get ported to the iPhone/ipad?
When I was in second grade, my sister and I both game down with chicken pox. I basically had to spend a week at home with nothing to do. My dad brought me home a copy of Karateka for my 8088. I played the heck out of that game.
I was so shocked when I met the princess in a fighting stance, lol.
I think that was 21 or so years ago, and I'd love to play it again, and have it in my pocket!
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Ugh, iPhone contests=congrats
Hi, I stumbled upon your site almost completely by accident. Even so, and as funny as it is, I practically spent the last 3 hours reading up on your account of the history of PoP.
I just want to say, even though you were down in the pits after release of the original PoP, there was one kid that was just dying to get a few extra hours in of game time. Also love the personality you provided in your journal entries.
How did your screenwriting career pan out in the end? I would like to assume you're doing well for yourself now
Hello. I am a fan from the Philippines, and has played the first PoP back in 1989 when I was still in premed. It's still the best video game for me and was way ahead of its time.
Congratulations on the film, which did not disappoint like other video games played onscreen. It was fast-paced and lively. The story and historical facts provided were also a perk.
Thank you, Jordan. 'Hoping to see a sequel in the future.
Hey Jordan,
I just have to say: the movie is brilliant. I loved every second of it. You and the crew and cast did an excellent job.
And I could never pass level 3 in the original game. I think I did it a few times when I was 10 years old – I even managed to get to level 5. But that was it. I eventually finished the game by cheating (terrible, I know, but it's a hard game).
Saw POP at the cinema tonight, had a blast. I was very concerned when I heard there was to be a film conversion of one of my favourite games, as most 'movie games' tend to… well suck. I was delighted to hear that you were working closely on the project though, and it shows. Can we expect to see a Warrior Within or Two Thrones ?
Will be buying to iphone game tonight. Could never finish the original as a kid, maybe Ill have better luck now.
Mr Mechner you can refer to my guide if you're stuck
Just kidding… By the way that was a great movie. Turned out just as expected, caught it on the release day! I think it's epic…!
Hi Jordan,
I stayed up late one night last week, procrastinating instead of writing a game design / pitch document, reading your POP journal. It was the best procrastinating I could have done, as I woke up the next morning raring to go, realising that even yourself who created two of my favorite games (POP and Sands Of Time) goes through all the self-doubt, trial and error etc that we all do! Thanks for being so brave and sharing your old diaries 'warts and all' for all us aspiring games designers to feel better about ourselves with
Also loved that you were honest about the fact that the origin of some of the elements of Prince Of Persia came from friends and family (e.g. the mouse!) – that was another reassurance for me when I was writing that doc. I think sometimes designers, as movie directors, really are at their best when they are acting as a 'filter' for all the creative people around them, so it's almost like the game/movie is making itself. But the designer/director is letting the stuff through that supports his/her vision. I have to remind myself that I'm still 'doing something' in these moments, and not get hung up on the 'but I didn't think of it' bit of jealousy that is usually the first reaction
Anyway enough rambling. I saw the movie last night with my 71 year old Dad. He's played and finished Sands Of Time a few years ago, and loved it as well. We both loved the film. It was especially emotional for me after reading your diaries and knowing what you went through back then, how you wanted to be a screenwriter but kept being dragged back into finishing POP, and now after all these years it's paid off! Also as I've just started on this games designer path, it was emotional to see your dreams up there on the big screen, now for a much bigger audience.
Loved the many visual and plot references to the many POP incarnations, just overall really has proved that the reason video games movies' stories have sucked until now is because they weren't based on video games with fantastic stories!
I'm sure it's just the tip of the iceberg for you. Congratulations!!
Heath from Melbourne, Australia
Hi Jordan,
Watched the PoP movie yesterday in Toronto – CONGRATULATIONS! Was a lot of fun. Ostrich racing is hilarious! And the racing track manager – we all recognized John Rhys-Davis character from Indiana Jones series, this time to be played by Alfred Molina, great (I loved the line about 'only one ostrich!'). And talk between Prince and Tamina brings up a lot of memories of Leia and Han – and it's great again. Just the right amount of pathos and kissing (Peter Jackson really should take lessons), just the right amount of time-turning. The plot idea about two older bros and three younger is good, watcher is kept guessing. The moment and the idea I especially enjoyed is when Dastan shows his brother how the dagger works That's ingenious. And casting is good (did I mention I loved Alfred Molina? :-)). So – the movie just so cool and is as much fun as the games are. Congratulations! (and we all hope, if the rumors about filming of 'Last Express' turn out to be true, that that one will be great too, although it would be, of course, a very different task to this one). Thanks for giving all this to us!
Hope you enjoyed my erstwhile hometown of Moscow – there are a lot of PoP fans there!
Went to see PoP on Friday night and it's excellent. Perfect action movie, entertaining, funny and spectacular, pretty much in the spirit of the games!
And it's cool to see your name for the screenplay after reading your PoP game days journal :o) There you go héhé!
Firstime I played PoP was on GameBoy ! ( 1991-1992 ).
"Game by Jordan Mechner" ( at this time you were like the creator of Tetris for me, like a myth !!
With internet now, we can see your picture, finally you are an human ?!
Congratultions for this game, it's one of the best game ever. One question if I may ? How long took you from brainstorming, first ideas and the developpement of this game ? And How long was the developpement ?
Thanks a lot for the good time, i'm going to play with my ipod touch and like you I'll blame the touchscreen controls if I die too soon ;o
( Paris – France )
Just saw prince of persia. It has my vote for the worst movie of the year thus far.
Stick to video games mr. Mechner.
Just read Kevin's comment. It has my vote for the worst comment of the blog thus far.
Stick to lurking mr. Kevin.
I second that nomination
Glad to see the film bombing at the box office, just a shame that it will end up surpassing the budget through international ticket sales. Films like this are bad for the industry the worse it does the better.
Sure, if your favorite movie is Teltubbies.
Dear Mr Merchner
Thaank you for releasing PoP Retrò for iPad, which I bought, but it works with one only landscape position, the wrong one if you use the Apple-case for iPad.
Please, do an upgrade to allow rotation.
I noticed that there was a dedication to Tomi Pierce in the end credits. That made me smile. Was that your idea or Mike Newell's?
Hey Jordan
Just saw the movie last night here in Melbourne, Australia. Thought it was great, I grew up playing PoP and have always loved it. The film does well to capture all the moves in the game and the Persian style. Really well done mate.
This movie rocked.
keeping it short and sweet. B)
Now that the original Prince of Persia has been released for the iPhone, is there any chance we'll see Prince of Persia 2: Shadow and the Flame released in a similar way? While PoP1 sits atop my list of best games of all time (tied with 'Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis' and followed by 'Riven'), I thoroughly enjoyed the side-scrolling sequel and would love to see it on the iPhone/iPad or other platforms (i.e. Steam, Mac OS X, Windows). Any chances of this? I've always preferred the Mac versions (versus DOS) of the first two PoP games, as they were less blocky and in what seems to me to be a higher resolution (especially true for PoP1, but also true for PoP2). It would be great if these Mac versions could be re-released for Mac OS X or Windows. I use DOSBox, but miss playing the games the way they appeared on my Mac LC. I'm extremely pleased to see that the iPhone version of the game is the 1992 edition of PoP1.
Thanks for everything, Jordan. I consider Prince of Persia to be a bit of a personal obsession. It's probably not healthy, but I simply can't get enough. I don't consider PoP 3D to be the bastard child as others do and was really impressed by its over all atmosphere and feel. My family always owned Macs and it took me five years before I was able to finally play it. Until then, I had to simply re-watch the making-of video that was bundled with the 1999 Prince of Persia Collection. Exciting times.
Hi Jordan,
I'm not sure if this has been asked before, but is there any chance that we'll see a sequel or perhaps a Last Express movie? I rarely play computer games but this was the first I've finished and loved and I want more.
best wishes,
Hey Jordan,
I just wanted to drop you a message (as I've been wanting to for 19 years now) being a huge fan of the PoP series. Congratulations on all of your achievements and the release of the PoP movie! You're an inspiration I've looked to over the years, to follow my goals and pursue success.
Hope you are well,
there any chance that we'll see a sequel or perhaps a Last Express movie? I rarely play computer games but this was the first I've finished and loved and I want more.


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Negotiation -- not confrontation.
Dow Constantine today, who sharply criticized the style and substance of Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker's assault on public employee unions.
Constantine condemned a vote by Wisconsin Republicans to remove collective bargaining rights for workers as an attack on their fundamental rights.
And he pointed to the give-and-take of working with public employees' unions -- and rolling back some scheduled pay increases -- as an example of collaboration, not confrontation.
"We insist on doing reform the right way here in King County," said Constantine in a release sent to news organizations. "The vote by Wisconsin Republicans is an attack not only on the fundamental rights of public workers, but an attack on the beleaguered American middle class as a whole."
This morning, Wisconsin's Assembly passed an amended version of a controversial bill to curb the collective bargaining rights that most state workers have.
The measure was approved 53-to-42.
Today, Constantine praised King County employees for their "innovation and collaboration" which helped the county avoid the kind of mess Wisconsin finds itself in.
The county executive says it's dishonest to suggest public workers are somehow to blame for our current budget deficits.
"Voiding the right to fairly bargain, independent of any action to cut their budget, only proves that these actions are strictly political, deeply partisan, and rooted in the lie that teachers, nurses, police officers and other working people are somehow to blame for the excesses of mortgage bankers and Wall Street.
Protesters in Wisconsin have been protesting the bill in and around the state capitol in Madison over the past few weeks.
Some Democrats even fled the state as a way to stall a vote.
Wednesday night, Wisconsin Republicans made adjustments to the bill, which allowed the Senate to approve it without having a quorum.
The bill now goes to Governor Scott Walker, who is expected to sign it into law.
King County's Constantine says the bill's passage undercuts the confidence in government needed by its public employees.
"Actions like those taken by the Wisconsin legislature fundamentally undermine the trust that is necessary for people to work together and provide the efficient and quality public services our communities need and expect."
"In King County we have proudly taken a different, smarter, honest approach -- making our employees full partners in addressing the underlying fiscal realities, with an emphasis on increasing efficiency, preserving service to the public, saving money, and respecting the rights and dignity of workers."


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Since the trade deadline is fast approaching, this week's Backchecking will get straight to the latest rumours.
Who's on the block?
- While reports out of Colorado seem to refute Ryan Smyth trade rumours, the Ottawa Sun says that the Canadiens are investigating the possibility of acquiring Smyth.
- Other Avs players getting a lot of play in the rumour mill include D Jordan Leopold and RW Ian Laperriere.
- As it seems with every deadline day, Coyotes C Olli Jokinen is again rumoured to be on the move, with the Calgary Sun noting that, naturally, Mike Keenan's Flames are a potential destination, while the Globe and Mail questions whether the Flames would be able to handle Jokinen's contract ($5.25-million) for next season.
- The Buffalo News indicates that the Sabres may have to seriously consider a Tim Connolly trade and figures that the Columbus Blue Jackets should be interested in pairing Connolly with star winger Rick Nash and sending Rostislav Klesla to Buffalo.
- Even if a deal seems less likely with Florida in playoff position, the Panthers reportedly will consider offers for D Jay Bouwmeester, but would require more than just prospects and picks to make such a deal. The Buffalo News says that the asking price is a top-four defenceman and a veteran forward that can be sold to the Florida fan base (and help the Panthers make the playoffs this season).
- The Orange County Register discusses some possible Ducks deals, noting that the Capitals, Blackhawks, Bruins and Flyers could be interested in Chris Pronger, but that each suitor would likely have to swallow hard before including some of their top young talent in return. TSN's Bob McKenzie has the Devils, Bruins, Flames and Sharks monitoring the Pronger situation closely.
- Reports out of Philadelphia indicate that the Flyers may be willing to swap top prospect James van Riemsdyk for Thrashers G Kari Lehtonen. If the deal was actually on the table, the Thrashers would surely have to jump on it.
- The Ottawa Citizen expects the Senators to have a market to deal D Filip Kuba and RW Chris Neil.
- The Calgary Sun wonders if the Flames would be interested in Predators RW Steve Sullivan. Now that's back to scoring goals, Sullivan could provide a nice boost to second-line scoring.
- According to the Ottawa Sun, the Thrashers are shopping both Niclas Havelid and Ron Hainsey.
- The Globe and Mail says that the Maple Leafs' asking price for Nik Antropov is a first-round pick.
- According to the Delaware County Times, Flyers RW Joffrey Lupul continues to be mentioned in trade rumours, particularly as the Flyers try to create enough cap room in order to fit Daniel Briere back into the lineup.
- Some of the more interesting and different names included by the Ottawa Sun as "available" before the deadline include: Stars winger Jere Lehtinen, Kings LW Alexander Frolov, Thrashers RW Colby Armstrong, Thrashers G Kari Lehtonen, Flames C Matthew Lombardi, Bruins RW Michael Ryder (really?), Hurricanes D Joe Corvo, Penguins RW Miroslav Satan, Canucks D Kevin Bieksa and Capitals D Shaone Morrisonn.
- The Arlington Heights Daily Herald Times notes that the Blackhawks are likely just looking for a solid checking centre at the deadline and there are several who could be available, including Jeff Halpern, Dominic Moore and Samuel Pahlsson.
- According to the Columbus Dispatch, the Oilers aren't going to move RW Erik Cole at the trade deadline. A curious decision, if it's true.
- The Globe and Mail notes that Canadiens RW Alex Kovalev interests the Oilers and Blue Jackets.
- According to the New York Daily News, the Islanders are listening to offers for RW Bill Guerin, D Radek Martinek and D Brendan Witt.
- The Ottawa Sun notes that Christoph Schubert is likely to be moved and names the Oilers and Lightning as potential destinations.
- The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review suggests that Penguins C Jordan Staal could be the next core player to be moved from Pittsburgh, if not by the trade deadline then in the summer, if the on-ice results don't improve.
- According to the Vancouver Province, the Canucks won't make a major move before the deadline unless they suffer an injury in the meantime.
- Red Wings GM Ken Holland tells the Detroit News that he won't be making a move for a goaltender before the deadline.
- The Columbus Dispatch reports that there is some interest in Blue Jackets G Pascal Leclaire, even as he's recovering from ankle surgery, listing Ottawa, Colorado, St. Louis and Atlanta as potentially interested parties.
Recent Notable Healthy ScratchesT.J. Hensick, C, Colorado; Mark Recchi, RW, Tampa Bay; Kristopher Letang, D, Pittsburgh; Marek Svatos, RW, Colorado; Michael Nylander, C, Washington.
HOTJaroslav Halak, G, Montreal (3-1, 2.34 GAA, .941 SVPCT in last 4 GP)Anton Babchuk, D, Carolina (3-2-5, plus-4 in last 5 GP)Cory Sarich, D, Calgary (1-4-5, plus-2 in last 5 GP)Tomas Plekanec, C, Montreal (5-4-9, plus-3 in last 5 GP)Vyacheslav Kozlov, LW, Atlanta (0-6-6, plus-1 in last 6 GP)Alexandre Burrows, LW, Vancouver (2-5-7, plus-5 in last 5 GP)
NOTJean-Sebastien Giguere, G, Anaheim (2-3, 4.42 GAA, .870 SVPCT in last 5 GP)Marc Staal, D, N.Y. Rangers (0-1-1, minus-10 in last 13 GP)Matt Niskanen, D, Dallas (0-0-0, minus-6 in last 6 GP)James Neal, LW, Dallas (0-0-0, minus-2 in last 5 GP)Nikolai Zherdev, RW, N.Y. Rangers (0-1-1, even in last 6 GP)Milan Lucic, LW, Boston (0-3-3, minus-2 in last 7 GP)
CHIRPING"I wasn't as smooth as he is." - Coyotes coach Wayne Gretzky, on Oilers RW Ales Hemsky.
"I'll always have a great feeling for Toronto and the Toronto Maple Leafs and Maple Leaf fans. I spent 13 years there and there are so many great memories from playoff runs and great games and great atmosphere at the Air Canada Centre. That's always going to be with me, and nothing's going to be able to change that." - Canucks C Mats Sundin.
"The ovation from the fans was very special. I'll remember that the rest of my life." - More Sundin, on his reception in Toronto.
"It's highly unlikely Tomas is going anywhere. I've said that a number of times." - Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke, on Tomas Kaberle.
"We're not going to trade Vinny Lecavalier. I'm going to say, 'never,' so I don't have to deal with it." - Lightning GM Brian Lawton.
"I'm going to have to buy some shorts." - D Ryan Whitney, after being traded to Anaheim.
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