Recent Reviews

Dr. Toon: The Avengers Dis-assembled

Posted In | Magazines: VFXWorld | Columns: Dr. Toon | Site Categories: 3D, CG, Films, Technology, Visual Effects
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Dr. Toon looks at the megahit "Avengers" movie and offers a few thoughts.

The Real Story on The Avengers - Is It Super?

Posted In | Blog Categories: War, Superhero, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Action-Adventure | Site Categories: Films, Visual Effects
Marvel has been building to this movie ever since the comics company started bringing their heroes to the big screen on their own. Nothing like this has ever really been attempted before. The build up to this mash up includes IRON MAN, IRON MAN 2, THE INCREDIBLE HULK, THOR and CAPTAIN AMERICA. Besides the great original IRON MAN, this accumulation is the best of the lot and the best multiple superhero film ever made. For those kinds of films, it has set the new bar much higher.

"DRAGON AGE: DAWN OF THE SEEKER" NOW AVAILABLE ON BLU-RAY/DVD (REVIEW)

DRAGON AGE: DAWN OF THE SEEKER, with a screenplay by award-winner, Jeffrey Scott, is now available on Blu-Ray-DVD combo. Read the review.

Book Review: The Art of Madagascar 3

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: Fred Patten's Book Reviews | Site Categories: 2D, Art, Books, CG, Films
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This “making of” book takes an in-depth look at the concept and production art of DreamWorks’ upcoming animated feature, Madagascar 3.

Review: The Avengers

Posted In | Blog Categories: Reviews, Feature Films | Site Categories: 3D, CG, Films, Visual Effects
The Avengers is as good a reason as any to go to the movies, filling the big screen with enough action, humor and good acting to make it worthy of your time and attention. Plus, the Hulk kicks ass, finally.

The Wacom 24HD Drawing Tablet Review

Posted In | Magazines: VFXWorld | Site Categories: 2D, 3D, CG, Illustration, Technology
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Evan Goncalo tests the new Wacom 24HD to see if it may indeed be the end-all-be-all of graphic tablets.

Review: The Pirates! Band of Misfits

Posted In | Site Categories: CG, Films, Stop-Motion, Visual Effects
The Pirates is a fantastic laugh-out-loud action-adventure film for the whole family to enjoy!

Book Review - Anime’s Media Mix: Franchising Toys and Characters in Japan

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: Fred Patten's Book Reviews | Site Categories: Anime, Books, Business
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Marc Steinberg’s book discusses the importance of character merchandising on the popularity and cultural influence of anime.

The Friday Five - Can't Stop the Motion (Week of 4/20/12)

Posted In | Blog Categories: The Friday Five | Site Categories: Commercials, Music and Sound, Short Films, Stop-Motion
Week of 4/20/12 - The Rifle's Spiral (Jamie Caliri), Seven Legs (Mikey Please), Bermuda (Calvin Frederick), BIG BANG BOOM (BLU), LUMINARIS (Juan Pablo Zaramella)

Review: Supernatural Con Burbank

Posted In | Blog Categories: Supernatural-Con Burbank | Site Categories: Events, People, Television
Mika Kennedy breaks down the recent Supernatural Con in Burbank and what a fan event means to the followers of such a show.