Archive for December, 2006

StripFight Continues On…

Friday, December 29th, 2006

- If you haven’t checked out Stripfight ever, now’s your chance. Over the last 99 competitions, some of the coolest artists have entered some rather interest ideas and concepts. Here’s a list for you, just in case this place is news to you… Dean Trippe, Brian Fukushima, Mike Stevens, Ive Sorocuk, Robin Bougie, and Weatherwise… There may be only two days left to put a comic together, but I say get it done and join in on the fun!! See ya next year…

Blond or Brunette?

Thursday, December 28th, 2006

Archie Redesign 2007-With desperate times, comes desperate changes. For over 50 years, Archie and the gang have maintained iconic status, mainly because they have not changed one iota, unlike so many other comics that have existed. But with a dramatic slump in sales, the company has decided to stylize the comic’s look to today. Now, Archie looks like he could have a real chance with either Betty or Veronica, but with Veronica looking a little butch(pictured left), and Betty’s new “Spears-esque” look, I think it maybe a no brainer… And the debate continues on…

Kaneda Has Gained the Power of the Noodle!!

Wednesday, December 27th, 2006

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- What do you get when you take Akira creator Katsuhiro Otomo, and throw in a product placement for Nissin’s CupNoodle?? Project Freedom is mildly hard to decipher without knowing Japanese, yet Nissin has taken a bold move in commissioning Otomo to throw in the well known product for advertisment and animation beauty. After watching Akira bonus features and footage, I have to say that Otomo is crazy… but in that Type A personality kind of way…

Thank you NotCot.org!!

Animation Worth Crying Over…

Tuesday, December 26th, 2006

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- Actually I located this animation as I was nosing through the worst place, MySpace. There are too many things that agitate me, but I will forgive when I find little gems of visual wonder. Then, as I continue down the rabbithole for its origin, I discover it placed on YouTube, Atom Films, Google Video, and so on…. How old is this work?!?

- Well, unlike most, I actually search for the origin of art, especially when I am rehashing it for you guys. The animator’s name is Bernard Derriman. As I found the original site, I was happy and angry… Happy that my search ended in success, but angry at those who have compressed it over and over for the masses without giving credit to the orginator. All I can say is… Bernard, top notch work. For the rest of you artists, follow the trail of your own work sometimes… It’s not being full of yourself, it’s just smart…

Happy Holidays…

Friday, December 22nd, 2006

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- In the last few days, more holiday information and videos has been surfacing. Rather than trying to catch them all and respond to them, I decide to stick to something cooler and simplier…

- Pascal has not been overexposed and should not be underappreiciated. While creating visually stunning imagery, with sorts of various characters in tow… He also has a knack for create all kinds of flash animation, simple to complex…

- To kick off into the long weekend, here is alittle holiday Pascal with Feliz Navidad & Merry Christmas.

Number One & Two… in Plush?!?

Thursday, December 21st, 2006

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- It was only a matter of time before someone would literally take an idea out of the toilet and place into the consumer’s hand. Over in Europe, the cute rage going on is Pee & Poo… escappees from the bathroom, on a journey filled with new adventures. Currently these characters are being offered on shirts and in plush, but site also offers wallpaper and little mini games. I guess one could ask… Is their villian Mr. Fiber??