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Running With James Jarvis

Friday, April 24, 2009

Famous character artist James Jarvis paired with animator/director Richard Kenworthy to create this non-linear tale of the long distance runner with support from Nike. “I had become interested in the idea of characters that were less referential and more iconic and abstract. I particularly wanted to do something with a potato-headed stick-man that I had [...]

From the Hoop

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

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Supinfocom students (Arnoux Anthony, Dessinges Rémi and Fesquet Guillaume) continue the recent legacy of exceptional students films with ‘From the Hoop’. You can watch Making Of here (see making of)

Psyop’s Cardboard Corporate Warrior

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

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Psyop pushes CG corrugation to the extreme for UPS in this spot that broke last night. Agency: Doner, director: Eben Mears, Production: Psyop, live-action: Tool of North America,music/sound design: Elias Arts. Watch UPS “Gladiator”

Blue-Zoo’s “Stitch-Up Showdown”

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

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London’s blue-zoo productions produced this absolutely mad series of 1-minute interstitials for Nick International featuring all manner of cuddly creatures enduring a cavalcade of atrocities. Excellent fun. Animation directors: Adam Shaw and Oli Hyatt. Watch the rockin’ show open here. Watch an episode here.

Ikso Studio “Zapping”

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

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Nothing like discovering new work from a young studio especially when it’s a well-crafted short done for the love of the medium (and to show off what they can do outside the confines of commissioned work). Such is the case with Ikso Studio, formed by four young men in Spain in summer 2007, and their [...]

More Max Music Summer Fun

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

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From Australian director Ben West, comes this new ident for Max Music Channel released on Australia Day 2009. With character animation by Geoff Valent and lighting by Ben Malter, the work takes the cute and cuddly Max characters to new heights in the heart of Summer at Bondi Beach. Watch Max2.

Cloudy With A Chance of 3D

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

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Trailer for Sony’s new 3D feature “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs” based on the kid’s book – written and directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller. Voice talent highlights: Anna Faris, Bruce Campbell, Tracy Morgan and Mr. T. Watch the trailer

The Characters of Crew 972

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

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Tel Aviv character animation house Crew 972 is headed by ex-Pixar talent Alex Orrelle who contributed to “Finding Nemo” and “The Incredibles”. Here’s two recent in-house pet projects well worth a peek. Watch “Adrenalin Lemmings” Watch “Pocketbot”

Tom & Mark Make Big Hot Monster Love

Monday, February 9, 2009

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London-based director siblings Tom & Mark mash-up Manga and Marvel for Coke via Nexus thru Wieden + Kennedy, Portland. Tom & Mark: “It was important to us that the spot felt as tangible and real as possible so there’s a lot of work that goes into just making stuff not perfect. We wanted the style [...]

PandaPanther’s Zodiac Race for Asics

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

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Frenetic and fun new PandaPanther clip for Ontisuka Tiger site combines miniatures, CG and cell animation to celebrate the company’s 60th anniversary by re-telling of the Zodiac Race Legend. Jonathan Garin at PP: “We were approached by Amsterdam Worldwide (previously known as Strawberry Frog) to produce a short film, along with an in-store display of [...]

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Running With James Jarvis

From the Hoop

Psyop’s Cardboard Corporate Warrior

Blue-Zoo’s “Stitch-Up Showdown”

Ikso Studio “Zapping”

More Max Music Summer Fun

Cloudy With A Chance of 3D

The Characters of Crew 972

Tom & Mark Make Big Hot Monster Love

PandaPanther’s Zodiac Race for Asics

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