…[E]ntry for the Explain IA Contest. Shot and directed by Nate Bolt and Kate Nartker at Bolt | Peters. Starring Audrey as “daughter” and Frances James as “mother.” Together, nate & kate make these weird videos for fun as Beep Show.
If a stop-motion animated dinosaur family can’t explain what information architecture is, then I don’t know who can.
(via boltron- @Flickr)
I must see this documentary.
From 1984 to 1994, a perfect storm of people and circumstances changed the face of animation forever.
Waking Sleeping Beauty is no fairytale. It is a story of clashing egos, out of control budgets, escalating tensions… and one of the most extraordinary creative periods in animation history.
Director Don Hahn and producer Peter Schneider, key players at Walt Disney Studios Feature Animation department during the mid1980s, offer a behind-the-magic glimpse of the turbulent times the Animation Studio was going through and the staggering output of hits that followed over the next ten years. Artists polarized between the hungry young innovators and the old guard who refused to relinquish control, mounting tensions due to a string of box office flops, and warring studio heads create the backdrop for this fascinating story told with a unique and candid perspective from those that were there. Through interviews, internal memos, home movies, and a cast of characters featuring Michael Eisner, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and Roy Disney, alongside an amazing array of talented artists that includes Don Bluth, John Lasseter, and Tim Burton, Waking Sleeping Beauty shines a light on Disney Animations darkest hours, greatest joys and its improbable renaissance.
An Official Selection at the 2009 Telluride Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival and winner of the Audience Award at the Hamptons International Film Festival, Waking Sleeping Beauty is directed by Don Hahn, and produced by Peter Schneider and Don Hahn.
The movie’s official release is March 26, 2010. As someone who grew up during this period (84-94), I fondly recall the Disney films that came out in those ten years. I’m so excited to relive those moments and see the magic behind so many of my childhood memories.
This is straight-up awesome. What do you get when you mix a Japanese Ukelele Duo (!) with a crocheted bear (Kumano 900) and bunny (Usagino U)? U900’s adorable stop-motion animated music videos.
Be sure to also check out U900’s Myspace page to see more of their videos. So. F’ing. Cute.
(via Boing Boing)
Here’s a brilliant video done by Coy! to launch the new identity of the Creative Circle awards in the UK.
This short stop-motion film references countless classic advertisements from the past. I think I was able to recall five out of possibly over a hundred ads referenced in the video?
Very entertaining 3 minutes.
(via Adverblog)
I’m enjoying this teaser for A.D., an upcoming CG animated zombie film.
A.D. – a CG animated Horror-Adventure written by Haylar Garcia. The movie teaser was directed by Ben Hibon (Codehunters) and produced by Bernie Goldmann (300), Tarik Heitmann and Renee Tab.
Produced by the same guy behind 300? I’m sure it’ll be as crazy action-packed as that, at least. I have a soft spot for zombie movies, and this one looks like it will be a lot of fun.
Also, check out this interview with the creators of A.D. I’m excited for the movie.
(via Boing Boing)