The PIXELS trailer was the most popular conversation topic on the RubberOnion facebook page this week, so we lead with that. At the end we discuss the internet as a creative spawning ground and how traditional media fits in AS WELL AS addressing a question to me (Stephen) about being a freelance animator. We also talk about the ATTACK ON TITAN live-action teaser, INCREDIBLES 2 plot, and the announcements of a California Raisins movie as well as Joseph Gordon-Levitt starring in and producing a Fraggle Rock film. Also Rob went to an underwear party in Williamsburg (which, as a sentence, isn’t that weird because it ends with “in Williamsburg”). So enjoy the discussion and feel free to join in below in the comments section!

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PIXELS trailer

 
FROZEN/THE THING mashup claymation short by Lee Hardcastle

 
ATTACK ON TITAN clips (from Japanese talk-show, complete with distracting overlays)

 
ASTROBOY Reboot teaser

 
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When I heard that there was going to be a Peanuts movie, I was happy… until later in that sentence where the acronyms “CGI” and “3D” were used — then my heart sank. How could a studio hope to capture the uniqueness of Charles Schulz’s character designs or the dry playfulness of Bill Melendez’s animation in CG?

Well, they did it. The animation is done mostly on 2s (better known as 12fps, a traditional animation favorite framerate, as opposed to the full 24) so it has that semi-choppy feel, reminiscent of our favorite holiday specials. The textures are not perfectly smooth, as I had originally feared because it would belie the tone of the strip; they are more like an action figure model before it’s been sanded down… rough and unrefined. The color palette is dead on. The facial animation feels like it was drawn on with graphite and is a real hidden gem in this clip’s animation showing the skill it took to make it happen.

Color this animator impressed and excited! I’ve always liked what Blue Sky has done (especially with their lighting), and I should’ve had more faith in their execution — but nostalgia makes critics of us all, at some point, usually sight unseen. Here’s hoping the story can live up to the excellence of this clip.

Written by Stephen Brooks

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The Madness of Art – Season 1, Episode 5: Yoko (Oh No) from The Madness of Art on Vimeo.

EPISODE 005: “YOKO (OH NO)”:

Artiholics is proud to present The Madness of Art. An online show, which the Huff Post calls “hilarious,” follows the chaotic life of a New York City gallery owner who can never seem to catch a break. With its slogan, “What’s so funny about the art world?”

You have just watched the fifth episode of The Madness of Art as Chelsea art dealer Jim Kempner and his gallery staff interact with New York’s eccentric art world. New episodes will post every Tuesday at 3pm on Artiholics.

Posted March 18, 2014 by Cojo “Art Juggernaut”

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EPISODE 002: “THE WEDDING GIFT”: The rent is due and Chelsea art dealer Jim Kempner helps a client find a fresh and original wedding gift. One Balloon Dog by neo-pop artist Jeff Koons remains in Jim’s possession. Could this be the perfect gift? Or will the client’s dreams of attaining the perfect wedding gift be shattered? Watch now to find out!

Artiholics is proud to present The Madness of Art. An online show, which the Huff Post calls “hilarious,” follows the chaotic life of a New York City gallery owner who can never seem to catch a break. With its slogan, “What’s so funny about the art world?”

You have just watched the second episode of The Madness of Art as Chelsea art dealer Jim Kempner and his gallery staff interact with New York’s eccentric art world. New episodes will post every Tuesday at 3pm on Artiholics.

Posted February 18, 2014 by Cojo “Art Juggernaut”

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New York, NY – Monday, May 20, 2013

For anyone who isn’t a Parks & Rec fan, last month Comedian Patton Oswalt made an appearance as a concerned Pawnee citizen who was intent on filibustering the court so something he didn’t want passed couldn’t get put up for a vote.

The brilliance of this scene was that producers just told Patton to improvise a filibuster by ramble about any subject he was passionate about and could nerd out on.  Patton then gave an seven-minute pitch for the next Star Wars sequel.

Before the show aired NBC released the full 7+ minute one-take babble shot to the web (only a portion of it made the show) as it was too good not to let people see.

Here is the uncut video NBC released.

And if you want to see how this would look in roughly blocked out animatic form- here is Patton’s rant visually produced by Isaac Moores aka  iZacLess.

Written by Cojo “Art Juggernaut”

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