Search Results for: LAIKA

New ParaNorman Videos and Website – #WeirdWins

Oregon Film Animation/VFX, Featured Videos, Movies, Talent , , Leave a Comment on New ParaNorman Videos and Website – #WeirdWins

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WS0o5oPwvdo[/youtube]

As the August premiere of LAIKA’s ParaNorman is approaching, a new website for the film has launched. WeirdWins.com will present a new video showcasing some of the talented people behind the scenes for each of the five weeks leading up to the premiere.  You can view the introductory video above.  Below is a little more information about the site:

WEIRDWINS is about the artists, animators, craftspeople, and filmmakers behind ParaNorman—former weird kids from all over the world who joined forces to make the biggest stop-motion animated film of all time.

Continue reading... “New ParaNorman Videos and Website – #WeirdWins”

Northwest Animation Festival, May 18-19 @ the Hollywood Theatre

Oregon Film Blog, Events, Oregon Animation History, Oregon Animation Industry , , , , , Leave a Comment on Northwest Animation Festival, May 18-19 @ the Hollywood Theatre

The biggest animation festival that Oregon has seen in years is just around the corner. From Beaverton to Beijing, filmmakers have responded to our call, sending in their best work. Even the most seasoned animators on our jury agree: this is going to be something special.

NW Animation Fest 2012
amazing shorts from around the world

SHOWTIMES
7-11pm
Friday, May 18
Saturday, May 19
different program each night

TICKETS
in advance: $12 for one night / $20 for both
at the door: $15 for one night / $25 for both
CLICK HERE to buy tickets

VENUE
Hollywood Theatre – main auditorium
4122 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, Oregon 97212

HIGHLIGHTS
The 2012 Northwest Animation Festival showcases nearly 60 short films from 15 countries, representing the very best of contemporary animation.

Continue reading... “Northwest Animation Festival, May 18-19 @ the Hollywood Theatre”

“VFX Revolution” May 17th – Presented by WebVisions

Oregon Film Blog, Events, Oregon Animation Industry , , , , , , , , , , Leave a Comment on “VFX Revolution” May 17th – Presented by WebVisions


VFX Revolution: How the Internet and Digital Devices are Reshaping Visual Effects and Film

Thursday, May 17, 2012 from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM (PT)
Location: Bagdad Theatre, Portland, OR

Anyone with an interest in VFX will not want to miss this opportunity to see and hear first hand what is currently going on directly from some current experts in the field.  In less than 40 years, computer graphics and digital devices have transformed film experience with techniques such as digital compositing, motion control, computer-generated characters and photo-realistic images incorporated into live-action footage. Continue reading... ““VFX Revolution” May 17th – Presented by WebVisions”

Great Film Festival Programming in Ashland and Eugene Coming in April

Oregon Film Events, Film Festivals, Uncategorized , , 1 Comment on Great Film Festival Programming in Ashland and Eugene Coming in April

Once again in April Oregon is home to a series of great film festivals in consecutive weeks.  The eleventh annual Ashland Independent Film Festival is happening April 12-16. This year the festival is honoring acclaimed director Julie Taymor.  With Ms. Taymor’s experience in both live theater and film, it makes perfect sense that Oregon Shakespeare Festival Artistic Director Bill Rauch will join Ms. Taymor on stage for a certain lively and engaging discussion.  Other filmmakers expected to be in attendance include documentarian Ondi Timor and director Lynn Shelton.  Continue reading... “Great Film Festival Programming in Ashland and Eugene Coming in April”

New “ParaNorman” Trailer

Oregon Film Blog, Oregon Animation Industry , , , , , , Leave a Comment on New “ParaNorman” Trailer

We are anxiously awaiting the theatrical release of LAIKA’s “ParaNorman” this August, and were excited to see that they have released a new trailer for the film.  View the trailer below, or visit the official site: http://paranorman.com for more.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gzjhej9pVuY[/youtube] Continue reading... “New “ParaNorman” Trailer”

Superbowl Ads Once Again Have an Oregon Connection

Oregon Film Animation/VFX, Commercial, Oregon Film, Portland, Talent, Television, Uncategorized , , 1 Comment on Superbowl Ads Once Again Have an Oregon Connection

Last year Portland’s powerhouse ad agency Weiden + Kennedy made waves with their Chrysler commercial featuring Eminem.  This year it was Clint Eastwood.  (I can’t embed the clip so here’s the link) http://www.youtube.com/chrysler?sid=1037056&KWNM=chrysler+commercial&KWID=3179744957SB_2012&channel=paidsearch The spot which aired at halftime of the Superbowl was almost as much of a pep rally as it was a commercial.  It’s already received a lot of buzz and sure to continue through the week.  W+K also scored with several Coca Cola commercials featuring their animated Polar Bears.  Continue reading... “Superbowl Ads Once Again Have an Oregon Connection”

Elemental Technologies receives award for Innovation in Media Arts

Oregon Film Award, Economic Impact, Events, Film and Media Industry, Jobs, Portland, Technology 1 Comment on Elemental Technologies receives award for Innovation in Media Arts

It sounds like a cliché but it’s very true.  Innovation is a key ingredient to future economic growth.  This is as true in the media industry as it is any other.   Over the past few years Oregon has seen several promising media technology companies start up.  One such company is Elemental Technologies, which is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.  Founded in 2006 by CEO Sam Blackman, Chief Technology Officer Jesse Rosenzweig, and Chief Architect Brian Lewis, Elemental has raised over $16 million in financing, which has directly resulted in Elemental’s rapid ascension to become one of the world’s leaders in software designed for video content creation.  Continue reading... “Elemental Technologies receives award for Innovation in Media Arts”

Hinge Digital: Un-Hinged!

Oregon Film Blog, Events, Oregon Animation Industry , , Leave a Comment on Hinge Digital: Un-Hinged!

 


Come out for our December 10th event and see what the team at Hinge Digital has been up to recently! From sports cars, footwear and rampaging robots to cheeky space captains, this band of ex-Sony/Disney/Laika/D-Neg stand-outs bring a combination of technical know how and creative imagination that only few companies can claim in their leadership.

Come hear industry stories from  Michael, Roland,Alex & Ramiro as they breakdowns projects while you network with Portland’s finest talent in 3d animation and VFX! Continue reading... “Hinge Digital: Un-Hinged!”

First Tidbits of “ParaNorman” Marketing Start to Roll Out

Oregon Film Blog, Oregon Animation Industry , Leave a Comment on First Tidbits of “ParaNorman” Marketing Start to Roll Out

It looks like Halloween is the season for LAIKA to kick off their marketing campaign for “ParaNorman”.  We found this blog post with the first poster artwork.  And yesterday they set up the “ParaNorman” twitter account.  We’ve also heard rumors that a trailer of “ParaNorman” might be showing in front of some films this weekend but we haven’t been able to confirm.  The film doesn’t debut until August of next year but it’s great to see that LAIKA is already out there drumming up an audience for this film. Continue reading... “First Tidbits of “ParaNorman” Marketing Start to Roll Out”

The Impassable Wilderness is Real!

Oregon Film Animation/VFX, Oregon Film, Portland , , 1 Comment on The Impassable Wilderness is Real!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QthS99qZwM&feature=player_embedded#![/youtube]

You must watch this video!  It brings to life one of Portland’s greatest mysteries.  Thanks Harold Phillips for digging up this very important video.

 

And if you don’t get it – go here.

Let’s hope they make a movie out of this phenomenon! Continue reading... “The Impassable Wilderness is Real!”