Half Italian, half Japanese & fluent in English .... Retro music 'Chick' who also performs Elvis classics! ....12.31.09

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Although 'Stop Motion' seems to be alive & well on the Internet, I have to be direct here, the majority of it online is of the all puppet, cartoon, caricature style or other variations of Stop Motion .... Those of us who have a passion for the Uncle Ray form of the realistic-surreal fantasy otherworldly Dynamation style, we thirst for modern 21st Century Turbo-charged Stop Motion ....12.31.09

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A long time idiocyncrasy of mine. 'Christmas' and other holidays are a 'specific day' but ONE generic greeting for an entire frigg'n year?.... If you are in touch with current events, you likely already know that many national polls/surveys confirm the undercurrents of people's general pessimism .... much of it fueled by what is happening in Washington DC .... brothers & sisters, no matter what your political affiliation or ideology, consider what is morally, ethically Right & Wrong .... do something, be informed, get involved ....12.31.09

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Also to irritate the 'politically correct whiners' ....12.21.09

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I received some information about this very interesting new service based in the UK ....."Welcome to StopMotion LAB, a unique and affordable professional standard mini studio, for the production of Stop Motion Animation and is ideal for schools, colleges, stop motion enthusiasts, and professionals on a budget" ....12.21.09

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These are similar in to the classic Stikfas and Bionicles .... The thing, that fries my pinto beans is .... Skeleflex has a slick website, but NO mention at ALL that their products can be easily adaptable to Stop Motion ....12.21.09

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This is followup to previous SMW News posting .... I did get some reader feedback about news media in general regarding them ....12.13.09

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The 2nd teaser not as frenetic as first CG Clash trailer but still somewhat very quickly paced in attempts to get your heart pumping .... this trailer includes a micro-quick glimpse of the Medusa and Kraken ..... of course, CGI faked synthesized .... Warners Bros. yanking the leaked new trailer ..... 12.13.09

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Looks like my Puppet Pusher comprade Henry .... In the post Laika era, he's got a few things on the 'Project' burner .... this originally from early November and a little late but just in case you have not seen it yet, but more importantly, you'll get MY piercing & cogent micro-comments (that only I can do) ....12.10.09

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This is a sub-category of Stop Motion & should be called Pixilation .... Just got nominated as a Grammy Award contender .... 12.07.09

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Many of you STILL Judge & Gauge Stop Motion's success by the Mainstream Movie Biz standards. How many frigg'n times have I stated here and at messageboard, DO NOT DO THAT! ..... from today's 'Suits' POV, the few Stop Motion MAINSTREAM flicks are always scrutinized more harshly, constantly being subject to rigid LITMUS TEST if Stop Motion is a success or failure ....12.07.09

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"Right On" Brother Bob! ..... I am guessing, that the STUDIOS are the one's who are pushing 'Motion Capture' as 'Animation' because the OSCAR people offer no other Awards category ..... root of problem lies with Motion Picture Academy for being so SLOW with not changing or not keeping pace with technological advancements .... There are a few micro-blog write-ups that are unnecessarily 'bashing & dissing' my friend, Robert Zemeckis about his 'new Oscar category statement' .... those authors are Myopic Idiotics .... give the Academy your feedback .....12.07.09

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I posted about this Stop Motion project in the past .... an independent Stop Motion feature project that has been stuck in 'Limbo' with regards to getting a production budget .... since the quirky & funky Fantastic Mr. Fox has received positive critical acclaim, surely some SUITS or STUDIOS can see the possibilities of Furry Freak Brothers 'Grass Roots' as Retro and appealing to Baby Boomer demographic audiences? .... 12.07.09

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Tim Ollive's '1884' test pitch/demo: How about Stop Motion? | 'Suits' Shameless: Mo-Cap 'A Christmas Carol' in Oscar ANIMATION category | 'Clash of Titans' (2010) remake trailer CGI (No Stop Mo) | Robert Rodriguez 10 Minute Film School | "We're not in F*****g Harryhausen mode any more" | Henry Selick departure from Laika | Robot Chicken' & 'Titan' laid off staff at beginning of Summer | November SMW Random Cinema: Peter Montogomery mixture of classic special effects - Any Stop Motion herds, flocks, crowds?

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Forced Perspective Effects Orgasma-Rama | Alternative to Wall painting Animation | Stratacut Animation revealed | Dragon Stop Motion 2 Software | "We're not in F*****g Harryhausen mode any more" | Henry Selick departure from Laika | Robot Chicken' & 'Titan' laid off staff at beginning of Summer | October SMW Random Cinema: 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' (1993) -- 'The Necktie' (2008) short from Canada

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The Yoda Factor: CG or Puppet? | Excessive CGI and 'No Plot' becoming a trend in Movies? | Laika Studio does second round of lay offs | 'Pursuit': Stop Motion combined with Live Action | 'Clash of Titans' (remake), 'Fantastic Mr. Fox', and 'Avatar' | 'The Golden Child' (1986): Butchered Finale Stop Motion Scenes | September SMW Random Cinema: Making of 'The Thing' (1982) -- Making of ORIGINAL 'Empire Strikes Back' (1980)

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'House 2' (1987), a Haunted House Comedy | Chiodo Bros. Studio do Stop Mo 'Uncle Creepy' Intro | Full length 'Jesus the Miracle Maker' on YouTube | Premiere of 'John Ikuma's STOP MOTION MAGAZINE' | Where is Misha Klein? | August SMW Random Cinema: Mark Sullivan .... HiGH-RiSE (1980) Ol' School special effects (no computers) -- Jurgen Kling .... ASP 'Me' Music Video & Making of / 'Minimalism' Viral Ad & Making of

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Tim Burton's 'Alice in Wonderland' (2010) | 'Sinbad: The 5th Voyage' Stop Motion Buzz | 'Ghostbusters 3' Buzz going around | 'Fantastic Mr. Fox': Clearer New Photos | DRAGON STOP MOTION for Windows | 'Fantastic Mr. Fox' Photo: Stop Motion Puppets | Ethan Marak aka Angry Puppet Films | At Subconscious level I believe very little of what I see now in movies | Stop Motion Magazine coming out in August '09 | Supplies, materials, cams, equipment & general living costs may Skyrocket | May SMW Random Cinema: Robocop 20 year Aniversary (2007) making of -- The Gate (1987) The entire frigg'n movie online

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Fox-Aniboom Holiday Animation Challenge | Mike Brent commentates on Harryhausen-esque Style Stop Mo | '$9.99' Director Tatia Rosentahal Speaks | $100 Million plus to make 'Land of the Lost': Bombed at Box Office | Searching, researching, info sponging, etc.: www.bing.com | Stop-Mo-O-Rama Wannabee Mainstream Projects | June SMW Random Cinema: 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge' (1962) Example of movie storytelling

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$200 million to make 'Terminator Salvation': Mediocre Box Office | 'Mega Shark vs Giant Octopus' | 'Mythic Journeys' | Aniboom followup | What is Aniboom? | Cuppa Coffee Signs with Gotham Group | Jiri Barta's all Stop Motion 2009 'Na Pude' (aka 'In the Attic') | Turbo-charged Classic Special Effects: 'Bunraku' puppetry style | Only for Harryhausen'ers: Digital SLR combo Hi-Def Video | May SMW Random Cinema: Uncle Ray rapping - Rich Svennson

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