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Wreck It Ralph teaser poster

2012-04-16T07:00:00.000-07:00

The new teaser poster for Wreck It Ralph was unveiled today (thanks to MSN). You gotta love the retro 8-bit styling. For more on look of the actual movie, check out the stills below. Wreck It Ralph is in theaters November 2, 2012. Can't wait!

3D Animated Iron Man

2012-03-27T09:07:00.001-07:00

The extremely talented Victor Hugo has imagined Iron Man in the vein of Pixar style 3D. The detail is amazing. Be sure to check out all his other work as well... you won't be disappointed.

Miyazaki Re-Invented

2012-03-08T20:30:00.000-08:00

Movielicious! has a great collection of reinterpretations of Miyazaki film posters. Definitely check them all out.

Minimalist Super Heroes

2012-01-25T11:31:00.000-08:00

Artist blo0p has created an awesome new set of minimalist super hero posters, including some well known animation heroes. Check them out here.

Steamboat Mario

2012-01-21T15:44:00.000-08:00

Deviantart artist, belldandie, has created a wonderful piece entitled, "Super M". The happy background elements and pie eyes are dead-on. The style is a throwback, yet very refreshing. Who doesn't love Mario?

Spotlight on Heroes: Tuskegee Airmen

2012-01-17T13:51:00.000-08:00

Hollywood is revisiting an often-overlooked group of heroes with the release of Red Tails, the story of the Tuskegee Airmen. While you're at it, check out an interview with one of the airmen, Bob Friend. And then check out the awesome trailer below. That is all!

Guerra de las Galaxias

2012-01-15T10:28:00.000-08:00

I recently stumbled across John Karpinsky's amazing series titled, "Guerra de las Galaxias" which combines two of my all time favorites: Star Wars and Dia de los Muertos. The style incorporates an amazing palette with intricate detail work. I may need to add some to my collection. Check them all out here.

Blade Runner Sketchbook

2011-12-29T11:57:00.000-08:00

Check out the out-of-print sketchbook for Ridley Scott's Blade Runner. This movie defined post-apocalyptic mega-cities for years to come. The designs are jaw-droppingly amazing.

Open publication - Free publishing - More blade runner

Frozen

2011-12-22T18:09:00.000-08:00

SlashFilm is reporting that Walt Disney Animation Studios has announced their Fall 2013 release is "Frozen". If the early buzz on Wreck It Ralph is any indication, this will be another must-see.

Holy Halfling, Batman!!

2011-12-21T10:00:00.000-08:00

Two movies worth the wait are now right around the corner. First, The Dark Knight Rises shows all that bat-goodness in this the final chapter to the Dark Knight trilogy.

Then Peter Jackson is back to helm the pre-quel to The Lord of the Rings movies with The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, the first of two parts of Bilbo Baggin's jouney. I spent countless summers reading J.R.R Tolkien and was very happy with the LOTR adaptation. Now, it's time for closure with Bilbo's story.

The Men in Black Are Back!

2011-12-12T15:57:00.000-08:00

After a 10 year absence, the boys from MIB are back. So grab your shades, lock 'n load your Noisy Cricket, and check out the new trailer for Men In Black 3. And then head on over to the The Men In Black Suits Are Real for more info.

Cello Wars

2011-12-09T22:50:00.000-08:00

A supremely well done video by The Piano Guys with an awesome cameo by the Dark Lord.

Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice

2011-12-09T22:43:00.000-08:00

Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice premiered on December 5 and was amazing and thoroughly enjoyable, as expected. The follow-up to 2009's Prep & Landing featured a more in depth view of the coal elves (briefly spotted in the original). The Character Design blog has a great overview of the amazing character designs. Check them out here.

Winter Blues

2011-12-05T11:14:00.000-08:00

The USN Blue Angels have completed their 2010 show season, but you can still get your Blue's fix by checking out this amazing gallery by Carra Renee Photography. The photos were shot this past year at the Blue Angels' winter training facility at El Centro, CA. Don't forget to follow the Blue Angels on Facebook for all the latest info and photos.

If you're still hankering for more Blues, check out NOPAL's photos from the 2011 MCAS Miramar airshow.

Can't wait til next season!

San Diego Comic Con 2011

2011-07-25T11:14:00.000-07:00

This year's Comic Con was a blast. There was plenty to see, as usual, but this year's highlight was the premiere of Kick Buttowski's hero, Rock Callahan's movie, El Jaywalker. The great folks at Disney Television Animation produced this custom short and it was a privilege to collaborate with them on it.

Dwight Howard as Rock Callahan

Dwight Howard (voice of Rock Callahan) made an appearance at the Con with show creator, Sandro Corsaro, Charlie Schlatter and Matt Jones (the voices of Kick and Gunther). It was great to see them all together and they definitely entertained the crowd.

Charlie Schlatter, Sandro Corsaro, and Dwight Howard

Also in attendance was Uber Illustrator, Tracy Tubera, signing his Comic Con Exclusive, Radiclaw. Tracy had a few other pieces at the Con as well. It was great to see Tracy getting the exposure he deserves.

All in all, it was a great Con and meeting Dwight was awesome. Check out all the photos here.

** UPDATE: Watch El Jaywalker himself enter the Comic Con panel here.

Storytelling through Macro Photography

2011-07-19T11:38:00.000-07:00

Christopher Boffoli's series, Disparity, is an amazing example of creating stories in the everyday world - with found objects. His photos are not only fascinating, but some are very powerful as well. Enjoy them all here.

Brave

2011-06-27T11:02:00.000-07:00

Disney and Pixar have just released their new trailer for Brave. It's a bold new direction for Pixar. Their first period piece and their first "princess" fairy tale. All in all, it looks gorgeous.

Stunning Silhouettes

2011-05-30T18:42:00.000-07:00

Check out these Olly Moss created cameo-style silhouettes based on pop culture characters that range from film, TV, and everywhere in between. Don't miss them all here.

The pencil still RULES!

2011-05-18T18:48:00.000-07:00

If you think all art has gone digital, you have to look no further than Joe Fenton's amazing work in graphite. The photos of his work in progress are astounding. Check them all out here.

Tintin posters (sorta)

2011-05-07T21:16:00.000-07:00

Check out these great illustrations by Dan Hipp. My favorite is the Star Wars "I Shot First" poster.

Minimalist Lord of the Rings posters

2011-04-30T08:18:00.000-07:00

Designer Jamesy has created a set of very nice minimalist posters for the Lord of the Rings titles, including The Hobbit. Check them all out here.

The Iron Giant

2011-02-25T09:59:00.000-08:00

The Iron Giant is one of my all time favorite animated movies. So, if you're a fan, you'll definitely appreciate the Ultimate Iron Giant web site. It's a pretty complete collection of everything Iron Giant related. You'll find great behind the scenes items as well as product and posters.

Star Wars Travel Posters

2011-02-25T09:24:00.000-08:00

Steve Thomas has created some very cool retro-looking Star Wars universe travel posters. They are reminiscent of the travel posters found outside of Star Tours. Check 'em for yourself.

Dia de los Muertos prints

2011-02-15T21:43:00.000-08:00

I love these Day of the Dead inspired prints by Jonathan Koshi. Pick them up for your very own.

Hat tip to Boing Boing.

Captain America action figures

2011-02-13T22:10:00.000-08:00

MTV Geek has a sneak peek at the new Captain America action figures. Not all of them impress me, but the retro Cap looks awesome.