We have a lot of great stories this week about new animation based on existing properties like the “Dredd” fanimation, a stop-mo “Elf” holiday special & Todd McFarlane making a new “Spawn” animated series… and new stuff like the “Over the Garden Wall” miniseries! We LOVED doing the special episodes but it’s great to talk about animation news stories again and we want to know what YOU think about them too! Leave a comment below and share your thoughts on what we talked about

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Andrew Kaiko’s fan art

 
Chris McEwan’s fan art

 
Ronald Chaparro’s fan art

 
“The Tale of The Princess Kaguya” US dub trailer

 
“Judge Dredd: Superfiend” fanimation

 
“Over the Garden Wall” first look trailer

 
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Speed round! Pat and Stephen had to get to trivia night because who else’s going to know what year Space Jam was released (ahem 1996)? We all watched the Simpsons/Family Guy crossover episode and have some words. Don Hertzfeldt’s Simpsons couch gag made people confused and intrigued. Also, the CW cancelled its Saturday morning cartoon lineup, the last of its kind on network TV, and you might be surprised what we think about that. And finally, we have clips and trailers to talk about!

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“Big Hero 6” trailer 2

 
“The Simpsons” season 24 premiere (on Hulu)

 
Don Hertzfeldt Simpsons couch gag

 
“The Simpsons Guy” (on Hulu)

 
“Asterix & Obelix” clip (in French)

 
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Macaulay Culkin dead center with the blonde pony tail and beard.

On Wednesday, February 5th, Two Boots celebrated the opening of a new location in Williamsburg, Brooklyn (look out Roberta’s). Community leader and owner of the space Phil Hartman (no, not the late comedian) honored the legacy of Driggs Pizza with a star studded celebration in Brooklyn.

Anchovy Warhol.

Pizza Underground entertained the crowd with their beatnik, too cool for school performance ensemble. Alongside with the band, Anchovy Warhol, their patron saint, a parody and homage to Andy Warhol, displayed his video art.

Why yes, that was  Jimmy Fallon, the soon to be host of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (Starting Feb 17,2014 on NBC), who happened to be bartending for Macaulay Culkin. Why wouldn’t it be? This is New York. Fallon sincerely entertained the crowd with his infectious high-spirited energy. After a hundred dollar bill tip, he cheered the patrons and lifted his fellow bartender friend into the air.

Fallon tending bar and holding court.

Jimmy Fallon hanging with Macaulay Culkin.

Maybe the Welders hanging with Jimmy Fallon

Questlove from The Roots,
DJ Max WoWch and DJ Jaclyn spun sets as party goers rubbed elbows with ?uest Love and former soap opera vixen Jordan Lane Price, among other celebrities hidden throughout the show. Brooklyn-based act, Maybe The Welders, a rock and roll band with an old timey hop sound, danced throughout the crowded back room. Dancer Zuzu Mrozek did a burlesque inspired piece during their set.

Maybe The Welders

A Nicolina Art mural on the walls of the newest Two Boots.

Phil Hartman has long been a supporter of the arts, and a fan of the history of New York. Showing his love for cinema, Two Boots is known for their gourmet pies named after pop culture icons, such as Mr. Pink, Steve Buscemi’s character in the film Reservoir Dogs. For some time Hartman owned the now defunct Pioneer Theater, an underground venue screening art flicks and indie work. They hosted cult following screenings, such as Donnie Darko, along with a talk back with writer and director Richard Kelly. It was a great day to celebrate the arts and what makes New York so special.

Two Boots Williamsburg is now open at 588 Driggs Avenue, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Written and Photographed by Betty T. Kao

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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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