The glamour of Sundance transportation

January 25th, 2008

The Sundance math goes like this: 75% of your time is spent watching movies. 10% is spent going from one movie to the next on a shuttle bus that looks like this:

The other 5% is spent sleeping. We eat during screenings.

L’Oreal: Happy Hair Day (Thanks, Seth!)

January 25th, 2008

L’Oreal: Happy Hair Day (Thanks, Seth!)

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Mainframe: Wallpaper* Awards

January 25th, 2008

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With only a few days to turn the project around, Mainframe cranked out a series of cute animations for Wallpaper*’s design awards.

A team of five animators created one animation per animator per day. What’s surprising is that given such a demanding deadline (and shoestring budget), Mainframe still took the opportunity to experiment and have a little fun.

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HEMA Products Page

January 25th, 2008

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This Flash viral for discount Netherlands merchant HEMA is a load of fun. It’s like an IKEA catalog was sliced up and fed to a Rube Goldberg machine. The magnifying glass bit is brilliant.

UPDATE: Thanks to Jurriaan in the comments, we have a little more info on the production of this project. The 3D was done by Addikt. The 2D animation and Flash were handled by Satama, and the concept came from agency CCCP.

Thanks to my friend Matt Ross for the tip!

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Upswing

January 25th, 2008

chartIMDbPro’s MOVIEmeter charts how often people are looking for a specific film. This week, The Nines climbed from 1539 to 11 on the charts. Since we’re not the only DVD coming out this week, I have to assume that means a lot of people saw the torrent and wondered what the hell the movie was.

Link.

(Note that IMDbPro is subscription-based, unlike the free version.)

JD’s view

January 25th, 2008

We love the man, his energy and talent. This week we love how he expresses perfectly what many people are thinking about the media circus surrounding the sad passing of Heath Ledger. Check his blog at jdvisiontheblog.com.

JD backstage in a rare moment of stillness

Charlie on ABC

January 25th, 2008

In the U.S., ABC will be “network television premiering” Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on Saturday, Feb. 9th. Theatrical movies aren’t showing up on free television much anymore, but Charlie should work well. It falls into TV act breaks fairly naturally.

Britney Spears’ photo deals questioned

January 25th, 2008

Sam Lufti gave his deposition yesterday to Kevin Federline’s lawyer Mark Vincent Kaplan. The line of questioning involved finding out if Britney brokered deals with X17 through Sam. It’s been speculated that Sam is on the X17 payroll and Britney was receiving payouts for photos of her day-to-day life including time with the children which violates her custody agreement. Photographer Alison Silva was quoted this week saying Britney calls the paparazzi in advance, according to E! Online:
"Britney is in on it. [She] calls the paparazzi before she goes out. We know 15 minutes before she leaves the house. It's all staged," Silva said.
To drive that point home here’s a staged photo of Britney pretending to use a pay phone last night. Conveniently left out are shots of her swallowing two quarters before chewing on the Yellow Pages. Numbers make Britney hungry! NOTE: Hey, guys, sorry the comments aren't weren't working today. We've got some people looking into it and should hopefully have this baby back to normal. I'm pretty sure I know what the problem is but Tech Support doesn't know how to troubleshoot "Criss Angel's douche magic."
Photos: INFdaily.com

Jamie Lynn Spears turning into Britney

January 25th, 2008
0125_jamie_spears_coffee_00.JPG This story got buried in the midst of the Heath Ledger craziness, but apparently mom-to-be Jamie Lynn Spears has a partying past. And she’s only 16. Friends say her mom caught Jamie Lynn drinking at age 14 and she’s a smoker, according to Life & Style:
And even after seeing her older sister shuttle in and out of rehab and have her children taken from her, Jamie Lynn's risky behavior didn't stop. "She's been known to smoke and drink," says a pal, though her rep says Jamie Lynn currently does neither. "She's starting to remind friends of Britney," adds the pal.
If Jamie Lynn starts speaking in an English accent, we’re past the point of no return, people. You might as well fit her for a pink wig and torn fishnets. I’ll notify Starbucks. My God, how do you tell someone there’s two Britneys? I’d rather tell someone their dog died and I was the driver. Of course, I’ll deny it in court. Although I’m the only guy in the neighborhood who drives a monster truck with Milk Bone wheels…
Photos: Splash News

Tony Romo didn’t fumble Jessica Simpson

January 25th, 2008
0125_jessica_simpson_cowgirl_00.JPG Jessica Simpson’s attorneys are going after OK! Magazine. The latest issue claims Tony Romo kicked Jessica to the curb after losing the playoffs. The article also says Ashlee Simpson is trying to distance herself from Jessica. Both of these claims are false, according to TMZ:
Simpson's lawyers have sent a letter to OK!'s Editor-in-Chief, Sarah Ivens, claiming OK!'s article is bogus, adding that Jess and Tony are still together and that Ashlee and Jessica remain close. The attorneys say the article reflects a "smear campaign" and has subjected Simpson to "public contempt, ridicule, aversion or disgrace."
The lawyers want OK! to "immediately publish a prominent and unambiguous" retraction.
I’m suing OK! Magazine too. I thought Jessica Simpson was single and mine for the taking. I even bought a bunch of Mexican Viagra and the always romantic box of wine. Of course, I kind of drank all the wine last night then took the Viagra. I’ve been knocking stuff off my co-workers’ desks all morning. Hey, Larry, you filing those papers? *swings around* Ha ha, not anymore! I should get a raise for this.
Photo: Splash News