Transformers

Spork Enlargement

Monday, June 18th, 2007

Found this last night while reading an article about the making of the new Transformers movie:

The image of Bonecrusher®, a Buffalo® MPCV™, was something the art department pulled off the web. “It’s actually a funny story,” recounts Mann. “We found this image of a mine-sweeping vehicle that had a huge arm with what appeared to [...]

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We Got Him

Wednesday, May 16th, 2007

Bonecrusher arrived at our offices yesterday. I was pretty excited… these toys aren’t supposed to be available to the public until June 2. Last night, as I was marvelling at how well connected I am, I hop online and find this press release. Seems they’re caving to pressure and releasing the figures early. Oh well.
He [...]

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Can I get a taste?

Friday, April 20th, 2007

Having any role in a big-budget movie is exciting, no matter how small. I imagine it must feel a lot like one of the ushers at the Masters that holds up the “Quiet Please” signs. Sure, he’s on the green and gets a t-shirt for his hard work, but at the end of the tourney [...]

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Mean Animation

Sunday, April 8th, 2007

Final stop in San Fran was a visit to the Letterman Digital Arts Center in the Presidio. Many of Lucasfilm’s (George Lucas’ digital entertainment empire) divisions are located here within the former army base. It’s an incredible place…the facilities are top shelf, hundreds of talented people running around, and halls packed with movie memorabilia and [...]

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