Giant Sloth Talks

I've been honored to be on two different podcasts on Boing Boing recently, discussing Giant Sloth (now in the last day of its campaign!), animation, and translating work for (and from) one medium to another.

First, take a listen to RiYL, hosted by Brian Heater. Recording in New York at MoCCA, Brian and I had a great discussion about film, comics and the communication between the two.



Then listen to Tell Me Something I Don't Know, hosted by Jim Rugg and Jasen Lex. We get pretty deep into discussing social media and how it impacts the way I make and consume art. Heavy duty, kids.

Kickstarter Love: Giant Sloth, Day 2

I really can't thank everyone enough for their support during day 1 of Giant Sloth's kickstarter campaign. We're at 40% of our goal heading into day 2. Wow. Just... wow!

And I was beyond flattered to learn the film was featured on Kickstarter's "Projects We Love" newsletter. (Right under Reading Rainbow, a show whose theme song I still hum on a weekly basis... I backed that campaign without a second thought).

Let's keep going! As we move forward, new rewards and goals will be announced, so keep spreading the word and keep voting for independent, weird animation!

Giant Sloth Animation Kickstarter

This has been in the works for some time, so I'm ecstatic to finally announce Giant Sloth the animated film I'm making with Paul Giamatti and an amazing cast and crew. Check out the campaign, back it, and spread the word.

And if you need the short code, it's: http://kck.st/1ovGWrC

Anything you do goes a long way to making this film happen. So please accept this, my preemptive mental high five.

A Fitting Cheese for a Man Like You

If you missed it yesterday: Forlorn TV ep. 12 is live! Enjoy one last casserole.

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Spaces and Steeds

Episodes 10 and 11 of Forlorn TV took us to outer space and the island nation of Kua. This week we'll venture into... the exotic world of mass transit.

Sexual Entrepreneur

If you missed it earlier in the week, be sure to take a drive with the latest episode of Forlorn TV, featuring guest storyteller Joe McAdam.

Everyone who survived the 70s did it their own way. Some did it with cocaine, others with smooth jams. And others rented out their mangina to the highest bidder.

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Crucifix Coasters

Forlorn TV episode 8 is live! Sometimes you'll do just about anything for a free trip to an amusement park... including lying to God's face.

Many thanks to guest storyteller C.J. Toledano.

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Masturbate in the Half Bath with Dave and Clara

Episode 7 of Forlorn TV is live! Meet the world's loveliest couple, Dave and Clara. Listen to their inner thoughts. Than wish you maybe hadn't listened.

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Modern Shakes

In case you missed last night's posting: Forlorn TV ep. 5 is live. Join decapitated-floating-robot-body Shakespeare as he gets some things off his metallic chest. Please maintain eye contact.

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Night Life of Crime

If you missed last night's late night posting: Episode 4 of Forlorn TV is live. This one's got it all: Batman, Winnie-the-Pooh, theft, thwarted abductions (sort of), pajamas, and unrequited love. Subscribe for a new episode every Monday!

Getting Hairy

If you missed it on Monday: this week's Forlorn TV takes us into the future's past, examining one of the greatest inventions we never knew we needed. Many thanks to special guest storyteller (and all around great comedian) Joe McAdam.

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Forlorn TV Ep. 2: Expectations

Walking around like you own the goddamn place.

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Forlorn TV

As was announced on yesterday's episode of Comedy Bang! Bang!, I've launch a YouTube channel, Forlorn TV. This will be an ongoing series of animated monologues, shorts, and occasional bumbling buddy cops. In other words, it'll be a mix of things. But probably a little sad, and a little weird. Seems a safe bet.

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Go Retro

I stumbled across Go Retro via this Rankin/Bass post and was hooked. Pam has great taste and can wax curmudgeon with the Rooneyest of Andys. Get thee to the retro!

I'll Be Mad For A Good While Now

Should you be watching Tom Hunter's animations (like the above, for example)? Yes. Should you be looking at his drawings on tumblr? Also yes.

You have been advised.

"Cutting Open Your Little Bodies"

Terry Gilliam discusses his animations and techniques, giving a step-by-step how-to using the old man pushing the people-eating pram. Amazing. (Thanks to Emily for passing this along.)

The Flaming C

Not having cable, I'm usually a bit behind on Conan, which is a shame because I think he consistently does great things with late night television. This foray into his own superhero-dom is just one of many examples. Beware the mighty force of the oven mitt.

Your Fishing Skills Are Excellent

Brighten up your Wednesday with a bit of floundering mess, wonderfully captured by animator Matthew Walker for Arthur Cox (via Mej's blog).

Mutton Chops and Bunny Ukes

Two videos (featuring those never fail characters: crocheted rabbit and Steve Buscemi) that have nothing to do with one another but also nothing to do with the Superbowl, exploding power plants, politicians behaving poorly, or other things you might be burned out on right about now.

Psychedelic Air

I'm infinitely far behind in posting things of interest that I've come across over the past couple months (I feel a series of batch posts coming in the near future...), but having just seen this yesterday, I thought I'd start here.

I love this... somewhere between The Yellow Submarine and The Dot and The Line.