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“Bear And Bird” by Hornet

By Mike March 31, 2016 March 31, 2016 Artists Interviews

A really nicely animated piece byÂ Brookyln basedÂ Hornet

Bear & Bird is about two best friends, a laid back brown bear who just wants to take it easy and an overly excited cardinal whoâ€™s one cup of coffee away from a nervous breakdown. When a long-awaited video game finally arrives in the mail, the duo settles in for a marathon gaming session. They trade wins and losses until Bird is quickly overcome by a foul odor emanating from his pal. When Bird can’t take it anymore he demands that Bear take a much-needed bath. Never one for baths, Bear makes a run for it with Bird in hot pursuit. When the situation gets out of control, Bear is forced to decide between saving his friend or saving himself.

Hornet Directors: Dan & Jason

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Charles X – Can You Do it

By Mike March 31, 2016 March 31, 2016 Great Animation Clips!

Music video directed for the charismatic LA-born musician Charles X for his eagerly anticipated new single entitled Can You Do It in mixed 3D/2D animation produced by Eddy and animated at Brunch Studio.

From the animator:

This collaboration is intended to act as a social commentary which aims to cast light on perceived societal expectations and social norms by integrating elements and people from different walks of life.

I sought to merge the typically highbrow sport of horse racing with the commonly misrepresented â€œmean streetsâ€ of Pacoima, the proud birthplace of Charles X, to challenge any stereotypes or preconceptions of race and social class which may exist in modern day society.

I wanted to communicate Charlesâ€™ intended message via the lens of an artificial world in my own style of animation.

“Can You Do It” is now available on Charles X’s new album, “Sounds of the Yesteryear”:

â™± Spotify play.spotify.com/album/44kOuu…
â™± Deezer deezer.com/album/12461860
â™± Youtube youtube.com/playlist?list…
â™± iTunes itunes.apple.com/fr/album/sou…
â™± Physical store Cd / Lp alterk.bigcartel.com

See more about Charles X on Facebook: facebook.com/charlesxfanpage/

Credits:
Label: Alter-K
Lyrics: Charles X
Music: Redrum

Director: Quentin Baillieux
Production : Eddy.tv
Co-producers : Les Androids AssociÃ©s (previz)
Executive Producer : Corry Van Rhijn
Producer : Julie Bellemare
Animation studio : Brunch
Post Production : Nightshift

Storyboard : NoÃ© Lecombre
Character design : Wandrille Maunoury
Typography : Pierre-Alban Kientz
Modeling : David Arnould, Clement Lauricella, Valentin Samuel, ThÃ©o Dusapin
Set up : Adrien Gentil, Maxime Cozick
Animation 2D : Michael Bataille, Tristan Poulain, AmÃ©lie Maurice
Motion Design : Almir NagoAnimation 3D : Axel Digois, Aline Hananel, Johann Le Pouder,Rendering : Candice Theuillon, Remi Julien, Mathieu Maurel, Jean-Charles Kerninon
Previs Artists : Les Androids AssociÃ©s – Volcy Gallois-Montbrun, Tristan Laville, Guillaume Robert, Henri Zaitoun
Editor : Benjamin Massoubre
Color grading : Gabriel PorierColor grading consultant : Luis Arteaga

Stagiaires dÃ©veloppement : Arthur Chaumay, LeÃ¯la Courtillon

Thanks to: Nicolas de Rosanbo, Jean-FranÃ§ois Bourrel, Mathieu Hue, Julien Desplanques, Nolwenn Hajo, Franck Duchene, Charles-Philippe Bowles, Celine Vanlint, Moses Yohannes, Raphaelle Tinland, Olivier Rigout, Laura Rouvellat, Nicolas Guibert.

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Mike Nguyen

By Laura March 30, 2016 March 27, 2016 Artists Interviews

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What is your name and your current occupation?

My name is Mike Nguyen. My main focus (have been for quite some time now) is directing an indie hand-drawn feature entitle- â€˜My Little WORLDâ€™. I also recently became a faculty member at Kaywon School of Art and Design in Korea, sharing thoughts in animated filmmaking for 1 year.

What are some of the crazier jobs you had before getting into animation?
Tough oneâ€¦ the crazier jobs had been dishwashing, restaurant part time jobs during high school daysâ€¦, (not too exciting here).

What are some of your favorite projects you’re proud to have been a part of?
Iâ€™ve been through many films including Disneyâ€™s â€˜Beauty and the Beastâ€™â€¦ but the only one Iâ€™m truly proud to be part of is- Brad Birdâ€™s â€˜The Iron Giantâ€™ (where I was supervising animator).

How did you become interested in animation?
Iâ€™ve always been fascinated with the cinema and have desires to make things move ever since I was little. In 8th grade I was first introduced to Continue reading

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‘The Iron Giant’ gets a collector edition Blu-ray this Fall

By Mike March 29, 2016 March 29, 2016 Events, Trailers

Engadget is reporting details on the soon to be released Iron Giant collector edition Blu-ray slated for this Fall!

From the site:

Last September, the animated classic The Iron Giant returned to US theaters as a “Signature Edition” with high definition visuals and two additional scenes. Warner Bros. has now confirmed a Blu-ray release for this fall, as well as an “Ultimate Collectors Edition” that includes a few extra goodies. For $74.99, you’ll get the “Signature” cut and the original theatrical release, both in high and standard definition. There’s also a documentary on the disc called The Giants Dream, which gives a “definitive” look at how the 1999 classic was put together.