Alarm Clock

This has been floating around the net. Enjoy!

ALARM CLOCK -- MESAI GROUP from Rohan on Vimeo.

Darksiders game trailer

Check out the trailer for the game, Darksiders.

Watch Here

Despicable Me trailer

Check out the trailer from Universal, Despicable Me. Comes out July 9, 2010.

Despicable Me trailer

Jeff Gabor Ice Age3 Walkthrough videos

Check these videos by Blue Sky animator, Jeff Gabor on Ice Age 3. The comparison reel and a day by day shot process. I really like seeing the process and work flow an animator goes through to animate a shot.

Comparison Reel

Shot by Shot reel

2012:It's a Disaster!!

Pete Doc & Bob Peterson on SplineCast

Head over to Spline Doctors for a SplineCast with Pete Doter and Bob Peterson of Pixar and creators of UP.

Spline Docotors

Behind the scenes for the Princess and the Frog

Rest In Peace Michael

I really don't talk about celebrities at this blog but I as kid, I grew up listening to Michael Jackson's music, so his influence was everywhere. I learned how to do the moonwalk watching him perform on tv. What kid didn't want to dance like him in the 80's when his Thriller album came out. I even wanted a red jacket with zippers just like in the 'Beat It' video. He wasn't a god to me but an idol, a man who had highs and lows in his career and life. As any man, they are mortal and yesterday it was brought to the attention to the world, Michael Jackson was one. He has influenced a generation and will to those to come with his music and dancing as he has influenced my childhood. Rest in Peace, Michael.


People gathered in SF at the Ferry Building to remember Michael Jackson and to dance to his music well into the night.

Shawn Kelly interview on Alice@97.3 Secret Show

Found @Spungella

Local radio morning show, Sarah & Vinnie interview ILM lead animator and co-founder of Animation Mentor, Shawn Kelly. Very insightful interview from school, movies, work experience to job advice. Have a listen.

LISTEN HERE

The real Fenton's Creamery in UP!

I was so excited in the theater when I heard Fenton's mentioned in the movie I almost jumped. Sadly, I live in another state now so I had to keep my excitement within myself so I didn't look crazy. Click on the link below and read the article about Fenton's business booming from the movie.



Business soaring at Oakland's Fenton's, thanks to Pixar hit 'Up!'

AWNtv :: The Princess and the Frog Featurette

AWNtv :: The Princess and the Frog Featurette

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It's nice to see Disney back doing 2D animation again. I'm looking forward to seeing the Princess and the Frog.

Cinefex does digital now

If you're interested in the visual effect side of movies, Cinefex is a must read to understand how they did those special effects. Now Cinefex is available for the first time in digital format. It's an exact version of the printed edition but only available online and not downloadable. Issue 118 has articles about Star Trek, Terminator Salvation, X-Men Origins:Wolverine and a couple other movies. Each issue cost $12.50 each.

Cinefex #118

Iron Man 2 teaser poster

Yeah, it's not much.

US Ponyo trailer now available online

Check out the trailer to the US release of Hayao Miyazaki's latest movie, Ponyo. Personally, I prefer to watch the original undubbed Japanese version but the US release has some interesting voice actors like Cate Blanchett and Liam Neeson. I just hope when I do see it, their voices fit the characters. Ponyo is coming out this summer, August 14.

Ponyo Trailer

Apple site

Alice in Wonderland ... Burtonized!

USAToday has a little article of Tim Burton's next project, Alice In Wonderland. From the photo above of Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter, this movie is going to be freaking creepy. Tim Burton's version almost suits how I would imagine Alice's trip down the rabbit hole. I confess, I've never watched the Disney version of Alice In Wonderland completely, only snippets but what little parts I did see as a child seemed weird to me. A talking caterpillar smoking a hookah on top of a mushroom and smiling teeth remaining as a cat vanishes..... a little nightmarish for child to understand. Which is most likely why I haven't sat down and watch the animated version. So will TIm Burton's movie be scary for children to watch? Probably. Will I go see it? Probably. Comes out March, 5 2010.

You can zoom in & out on some concept art in the article.

USAToday article

Gobelins - Annecy 2009 intros

Here is a montage of the daily Gobelin student's introductions for the 2009 Annecy festival. Below are the names of the students involved for each animation intro. Enjoy!

Monstera Deliciosa
Jérémy Macedo, Julien Perron, Ornélie Prioul, Rémi Salmon
Le Lac Gele (The Frozen Lake)
Jean-David Fabre, Fabien Guillaume, Sébastien Hary, Paul Nivet, Vincent Verniers
Fenrir
Nuno Alves Rodrigues, Oussama Bouacheria, Alice Dieudonné, Aymeric Kevin, Ulysse Malassagne
Dodudindon
Lucrèce Andreae, Julien Chheng, Tracy Nowocien, Rémy Schaepman
Jelly Sunday
Ugo Bienvenu, Julien Daubas, Clément Desnos, Florian Parrot, Arthur Peltzer

Oceansize

Check out this 8 minute student short from the French school, Supinfocom. Four students did this in ten months. Amazing stuff. Enjoy!

Oceansize from Oceansize Team on Vimeo.

Oceansize is a short 3D movie made by 4 students of Supinfocom Arles in 2008, Romain Jouandeau, Adrien Chartie, Gilles Mazières and Fabien Thareau.
You can check the official site for more stuffs and informations: www.oceansize-lefilm.com

new 2012 trailer

Okay this trailer for 2012 looks amazing if not scary. I have to admit some of the images left me in awe just because I couldn't imagine it happening in real life. Watch it and tell me what you think.

Trailer (480p)

Yahoo Movies (flash and varying QTHD formats)

A nice tribute - StopMo The Movie

Those amazing students at Supinfocom has a great short called, StopMo The Movie. Credits to Adel Benabdallah, Brice Boisset, Vincent Secher, Romain Hua, Anouk Eyraud for the great work. Check it out below.

StopMo The Movie from AdelBen on Vimeo.

Pixar Story Supervisor -Ronnie del Carmen's UP presentation

These series of Youtube videos are recording of Ronnie del Carmen's presentation at the Nucleus Gallery in the Los Angeles area.

Taken from Upcoming Pixar

2 days ago, I attended Ronnie del Carmen’s Up presentation at Gallery Nucleus in Alhambra, CA. I’ve been sick as a dog, but I managed to record and upload it for your viewing pleasure!

I created a YouTube account to be able to share my adventures. You can check out PixarVixenpresents to view my 10-part video of the recent event. Please note that part 10 overlaps part 9 by 1 minute. My video editing skills are a bit amateur.

Oh, and my battery died near the end of Ronnie’s Q&A. The only missing question I recall was about Pixar expanding to Canada, which Ronnie deemed a good move. Embedded below you’ll find the first part of the series:


Part 1 of 10 (5 minutes each)


Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Part 7
Part 8
Part 9
Part 10

Star Wars: The Old Republic game trailer.

Check out the latest cinematic created by Blur Studios. Check out some bad-ass lightasber fighting.

Jedi Vs Sith

Pixar's UP in 120 frames -Spoilers

If you haven't seen the latest Pixar movie and if you don't mind being spoiled about the plot. Then click on the image below and get a quick glimpse of the movie in 120 frames.

Toy Story 3 teaser trailer

Not much on plot but it's a teaser. It's nice to see all the toys back together again. Comes out June 18, 2010. Enjoy.

TOY STORY 3 Teaser UPDATED (Apple site)

Sorry I'm Late... stop motion

Click on the link for some amazing stop-motion animation and stay through the credits to watch a little behind the scene stuff. I'm just amazed at how much work goes into stop-motion and at this scale, I just don't have the patience for it.


Sorry I'm Late

some crazy Parkour (roof jumping/flipping)