Anaconda? No. Sharknado? No. This is the Leviathan. Check out this animation short by Ruairi Robinson which will now be made into a full-length movie. It was picked up by Simon Kinberg (X-Men) and Neill Blomkamp (District 9).
Funko Despicable Me Mystery Minis
March 25, 2015 by Leave a Comment
I stopped by my local comic shop and saw some Funko Mystery Minis Despicable Me blind boxes still on the rack, and I decided to buy a couple. This Despicable Me set of vinyl figures came out awhile back, but if you’re a fan of the animation, this is a great pickup for your collection.
Viral Video Friday: Growth Factor by Ryosuke Oshiro
March 20, 2015 by Leave a Comment
A junior high school kid daydreams and doodles in this animated short “Growth Factor” by Ryosuke Oshiro.
Elsa Deluxe Singing Doll Set
March 18, 2015 by 2 Comments
I’m still not tired of hearing “Let It Go.” I get into karaoke-mode every time I hear the song somewhere! This Disney Elsa Deluxe Singing Doll Set will now add to my “Frozen” addiction.
Baymax USB LED Lamp
February 17, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Need a light in your dreary dorm room or work desk? If you’re Disney’s Big Hero 6 fan, then you might want to pick-up this InfoThink Baymax USB LED nightlight.
AMC DeLorean Goes Tron-Mode
February 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment
I’m flashing back to the 1980s. This animated short “Retrowave” feels like a mix of TRON, Knight Rider and Miami Vice in one. Animator Florian Renner took the iconic ’80s car AMC DeLorean DMC-12 and made it a star of his animation short.
The Simpsons Intro in Pixel Animation
February 5, 2015 by 1 Comment
Like many of you who watch the The Simpsons, we are very familiar with opening credits, now here’s a different take by illustrators Paul Robertson and Ivan Dixon with music by Jeremy Dower. An old school tribute with pixel animation. It’s really well done!
Viral Video Friday: Followers
January 23, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The “Followers” animated short tells the tale of man escaping prison meeting a boy running away from school. What happens next? Just watch.
The NES Power Glove Re-invented for Animation
January 22, 2015 by Leave a Comment
If you’re an 1980’s kid, then you probably remember the 8-bit video game system – the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). The NES was selling like hot cakes and had many peripherals, like the NES Power Glove. The long but forgotten device gets a new use by animator Dillon Markey.
Viral Video Friday: Haring
January 9, 2015 by 3 Comments
Have you ever been on date and that somebody had bad breath? Well, this short animated flick Haring by KLOMP! Animation tells the story Diederik who eats something fishy on his way to his date.
Frozen’s Olaf Action Figure
January 7, 2015 by Leave a Comment
If you don’t know anything about Disney’s animated hit “Frozen”, then you must have been hibernating these past 2 years. The comedy relief snowman Olaf will into action figure poses thanks to HK company Herocross.
A Large Evil Corporation Team-up with Funko
November 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The UK-based animation house A Large Evil Corporation not only makes cool animations for clients around the way, but also has a knack of making neat vinyl figures.
The Big Hero 6 Japan Promo
November 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
I’ve seen Big Hero 6 twice already at the multiplexes, so yeah, you can say I’m a huge fan of this animation. In Japan, Big Hero 6 will get a December 20, 2014 release date, but Disney Japan’s marketing department instead of a usual trailer cut promoting the flick, it has outdone itself with this simple black & white hand drawn animation to promote the film.
Viral Video Friday: Le Tour Utrecht – BON VOYAGE!
October 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
A sweet loving animated music video for Friday! With the backdrop of a bicycle race, two lovers are divided by event obstacles. The boyfriend finds a way to contact her through love. I’m spoiling it, ain’t I? Just watch:
The Art of Greg Spalenka
October 9, 2014 by Leave a Comment
If you ever watch the animated movies like The Ant Bully (2006) or Escape From Planet Earth (2013), one of the concept artist behind it was Greg Spalenka. The Art of Greg Spalenka: Visions From The Mind’s Eye by Titan Books showcases Spalenka’s artistic career over the years in the many art mediums he uses, from paintings, drawings, sketches and photography.
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“Here was art with a purpose – communicating issues about humanity, from gun violence and racism to social welfare. These images were speaking to thousands, and in some cases, millions of people. I learned that the publishing world could be a powerful platform as well as an industry to work in.” – Greg Spalenka
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ILLEST x Voltron
September 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment
As a kid growing up in the 1980s and watching lots of cartoons on the tube after school, the animated cartoon Voltron has a special place in my heart. Just dropped is the coolest of cool collabs – Illest x Voltron. This mini-capsule collection features kids tees, adult tees, keychains, stickers. and 1 lanyard.
GODAIZER: Animated Film (19 Minutes)
August 26, 2014 by Leave a Comment
If you like giant robots and kaijus, this animated 19 minute Godaizer is just for you. This may have been released 2011, this independent animated flick caught me my attention again. Directed and produced by Hillary Yeo and the Media Development Authority of Singapore.
Sailor Moon Crystal Teaser Trailer
June 5, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Here’s the first trailer for the much anticipated anime Sailor Moon Crystal. Look for July 2014 release in Japan. The trailer maybe only in Japanese, but I’m already very excited.
Dragons: Dragon Down
June 4, 2014 by 1 Comment
Dragons, like vampires, werewolves and zombies are all the rage in movies, TV shows, books, comics and video games these days. Besides the dragons in HBO’s Games of Thrones, Dreamworks animated How to Train Your Dragon (2010) is also very popular. I was pleasantly surprised how good the first one was and now I’m just excited for the sequel – How to Train Your Dragon 2 being released on June 13, 2014. Titan Comics will be releasing graphic novels of all-new adventures based on the How to Train Your Dragon franchise.
Future Flicks: The Book of Life 2014
June 2, 2014 by Leave a Comment
This trailer – The Book of Life caught my eye, and I will likely buy a movie ticket after watching this. FOX/Reel FX along with Guillermo del Toro and Jorge Gutierrez bring the Mexican holiday Day of the Dead to animation.
Viral Video Friday: A Corgi Dog in a Zombie Apocalypse
May 9, 2014 by Leave a Comment
This story of a young boy and a dog separated in a zombie apocalypse will leave some tears at the end of this animated short. “Steadfast Stanley” is animated by CalArts film student John Cody Kim.
Batman Beyond celebrates Batman 75th
April 21, 2014 by Leave a Comment
DC Entertainment celebrates Batman’s 75th anniversary this year and has kick the party off with various animated shorts. This Batman Beyond animated short is by artist/writer Darwyn Cooke.
The Art of Rio 1 & 2
March 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
A long time ago, I remember watching Pixar’s Toy Story in the theater and I was blown away by the CG animation and storytelling. Over the years, many animation houses were looking to do the same and one is Blue Sky Studios (Epic, Ice Age). The CG animated film Rio was a 2011 hit and surpassed the $400 million mark in box-office receipts, so obviously there is a sequel with Rio 2 arriving into US multiplexes on April 11, 2014. Along the way, Titan Books has just released: The Art of Rio – Featuring a Carnival of Art from Rio and Rio 2.
Viral Video Friday: Animated Games of Thrones Opening
February 28, 2014 by Leave a Comment
A tribute to HBO’s Games of Thrones, animation students at Atelier de Sevres do a great job with an animated credit opening. A big thumbs to Mathilde Loubes, Jory Bertrand, Alison Dulou and Ramin Djawadi.
For more info, go to: Vimeo – Games of Thrones Opening.
Viral Video Friday: LEGO Microfighters Animation!
January 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
LEGO presents their Star Wars Microfighters line-up with this Microfighters Animation. I want them all!
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