May 27, 2008

Comic Tools

MK Reed has launched a new blog called Comic Tools, where comic artists such as Hope Larson and Jim Rugg share their weapons of choice when they’re working on their own comics. It’s definitely worth checking out.

Visit Comic Tools here.

Upcoming Disney / Pixar Film Revealed

Bolt - November 26, 2008 - The story of a dog of the same name who thinks he has superhero powers



Up - May 29, 2009 - The story of an unlikely 78-year-old adventurer and his 8-year-old sidekick


The Princess and the Frog - Christmas 2009 - Based upon the classic fairy tale "The Frog Prince". It will be the first traditionally animated (2-D) feature film in Disney's animated features canon since 2004's Home on the Range. When finished, it will take its place as the 48th animated film by Walt Disney Animation Studios. It is being directed by John Musker and Ron Clements, directors of The Little Mermaid and Aladdin, with songs and score composed by Randy Newman. Anika Noni Rose is providing the lead character, Tiana. The film, which began production under the working title The Frog Princess, will be an American fairy tale musical set in New Orleans during the 1920s Jazz Age, and Tiana will be the first Black American Disney Princess.




Toy Story 3 - June 18, 2010 - The toys get donated to a day care center(?)



Rapunzel - Christmas 2010 - A girl trapped in a tower with long golden hair which is the only way for anyone to climb up to her




Newt - Summer 2011 - A story of the last two blue-footed newts on the planet that aims to show that love is not a science



The Bear and the Bow - Christmas 2011 - An action-adventure about a royal family in rugged and mythic Scotland


Cars 2 - Summer 2012 - Lightning McQueen and his best friend Mater bid to take on the world’s fastest cars

King of the Elves - Christmas 2012 - Based on a 1953 short story by Phillip K. Dick about a band of elves living in the modern-day Mississippi Delta who name a local man their king after he helps save them from an evil troll



Via
Serve with Chips

Top Grossing Animated Films

RankTitle (click to view)StudioLifetime Gross / TheatersOpening / TheatersDate
1 Shrek 2
(CG)
DW $441,226,247 4,223 $108,037,878 4,163 5/19/04
2 Finding Nemo
(CG)
BV $339,714,978 3,425 $70,251,710 3,374 5/30/03
3 The Lion King BV $328,541,776 2,624 $1,586,753 2 6/15/94
4 Shrek the Third
(CG)
P/DW $322,719,944 4,172 $121,629,270 4,122 5/18/07
5 Shrek
(CG)
DW $267,665,011 3,715 $42,347,760 3,587 5/16/01
6 The Incredibles
(CG)
BV $261,441,092 3,933 $70,467,623 3,933 11/5/04
7 Monsters, Inc.
(CG)
BV $255,873,250 3,649 $62,577,067 3,237 11/2/01
8 Toy Story 2
(CG)
BV $245,852,179 3,257 $300,163 1 11/19/99
9 Cars
(CG)
BV $244,082,982 3,988 $60,119,509 3,985 6/9/06
10 Aladdin BV $217,350,219 2,331 $196,664 2 11/13/92
11 Ratatouille
(CG)
BV $206,445,654 3,940 $47,027,395 3,940 6/29/07
12 Happy Feet
(CG)
WB $198,000,317 3,804 $41,533,432 3,804 11/17/06
13 Ice Age: The Meltdown
(CG)
Fox $195,330,621 3,969 $68,033,544 3,964 3/31/06
14 Madagascar
(CG)
DW $193,595,521 4,142 $47,224,594 4,131 5/27/05
15 Toy Story
(CG)
BV $191,796,233 2,574 $29,140,617 2,457 11/22/95
16 The Simpsons Movie Fox $183,135,014 3,926 $74,036,787 3,922 7/27/07
17 The Polar Express
(CG)
WB $179,100,434 3,650 $23,323,463 3,650 11/10/04
18 Ice Age
(CG)
Fox $176,387,405 3,345 $46,312,454 3,316 3/15/02
19 Beauty and the Beast BV $171,350,553 1,960 $162,146 2 11/15/91
20 Tarzan BV $171,091,819 3,131 $34,221,968 3,005 6/16/99
21 A Bug's Life
(CG)
BV $162,798,565 2,773 $291,121 1 11/20/98
22 Shark Tale
(CG)
DW $160,861,908 4,070 $47,604,606 4,016 10/1/04
23 Who Framed Roger Rabbit
(Part live action)
BV $156,452,370 1,598 $11,226,239 1,045 6/24/88
24 Over the Hedge
(CG)
P/DW $155,019,340 4,093 $38,457,003 4,059 5/19/06
25 Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who!
(CG)
Fox $151,451,618 3,961 $45,012,998 3,954 3/14/08

More Hand Artistry

Picture of the Day

Ink, Thunder and an Iron Will - a great blog

Funky Fables Art

Twisted Tales Art is a now-finished but still comprehensive blog from Jam Media of the BBC-commissioned animated series Twisted Tales (due for release in mid-2008). Right now it’s loaded with conceptual art and production design, including some pretty sweet backgrounds like this one.

Slimer Puppet!


Watch this rare footage of behind the scenes animatronics testing for Ghostbusters 2.
Via puppeteersunite.com

Also, see a Terror Dog Sculpture & Slimer Screen Test from the original Ghostbusters here:


May 26, 2008

To-Do List Temporary Tatts



To-Do Tattoos are skin-safe to-do-list temporary tatts that come with a skin-safe felt-tip marker. I just draw on myself with a sharpie. Link

May 25, 2008

Mathias Verhasselt

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Fans of fantasy and sci-fi concept art may want to take a peek at the work of Mathias Verhasselt. Those with slow Internet connections may want to go make a cup of tea, however, as the link is a single page that is very image-heavy.
Via Drawn.ca

The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

Last week marked the anniversary of Jim's passing When Henson died on May 16, 1990, his sudden death resulted in an outpouring of public and professional affection. There have since been numerous tributes and dedications in his memory. Henson’s companies, which are now run by his children, continue to produce films and television shows.

Here's a nice Henson biography wrapped into some of the very best clips from the Muppet Show, Sesame Street, and the Muppet movies. Worth watching.

All five parts of the television special:










Frank Oz talks about his friend at Jim Henson's Memorial:


See a nice summary of his legacy here, listen to Steve Swanson's tribute here, and see a comprehensive on-going tribute to the man and his imagination here.

Picture of the Day

Kurt Russel!

Weezer - Pork & Beans