Amazing....

Interview with Max Fuchs, the cantor in the first Jewish religious service that was broadcast from occupied German territory in 1944.



New York Times Article on Max Fuchs

My name in lights!!

Cloudy was number one at the box office this weekend. Whew!! Maybe they'll make more cartoony movies now??

86 % so far! Go see Cloudy!

Rottentomatoes.com

Cloudy comes out tomorrow!!! Go see it! It's Wonderful!

I animated on this film so be sure to go see it! It's grrrreat!

Check out these promos!









Artwork by Pete Oswald

First review is out!! Hooray!

The Little Amazing Spiderman

Disney buys Marvel !

Dee..don..don..don..duh.duh...dee..doh..doh..duhhhn....I THINK I WANNA ROCK!!!!!

I found these voice training sessions on youtube and I'm fascinated by them. It's Michael rehearsing with his world famous vocal coach, Seth Riggs . It's so cool to hear him practicing even in 1994. Wow...what a voice!








Here's what Seth Riggs had to say on his website regarding MJ's death. It's quite touching.

"On Thursday of last week, the world wept as we all came to grips with the fact that, Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, had passed away. Anyone who has ever loved his music knows what an effect he had on our lives, our culture and our souls. He was truly a creative genius and gave his life to the perfection of his art.

I have worked closely with Michael for over 32 years, as his vocal coach and his friend. We have been through countless concerts, performances, rehearsals and tours… but nothing quite like his “This is it Tour”. We worked tirelessly, everyday, as Michael is indeed a true perfectionist. He took every measure to make sure he was prepared for the grueling tour, vocally and in all other aspects as well. It truly would have been a legendary tour.

The death of Michael Jackson had indeed come to me as a dramatic shock and I was overwhelmed with a deep sense of sadness. Not only for the late star, but also for all fans and friends, but most importantly, for his family. I not only lost an extraordinary pupil, I lost a great friend. He will be truly missed as one of the most inspirational, kind, and dedicated people to have graced us with his enormous talents.

At this time there are millions of press releases flooding us with “reports” and accusations. I stand strong that Michael Jackson was well before his tragic death and eager to begin his world-wind tour. I believe he was devoted to making the best tour for his fans that was humanly possibly, and beyond! Any other misquotes or assumptions posed to be my words are false, as this is my first and possibly only public statement regarding this matter. I believe that unless it is proven otherwise, his cause of death was accidental.

I do hope that in this time of mourning, we as a people, can focus on the immense greatness that Michael shared with the world, and not diminish his name with any negative accusations. He was a beacon of light and harmonious genius, and he should be remembered for all the treasures he left us. We are blessed to have lived in the time of, Michael Jackson.

Sincerely,

Seth Riggs "

spidey flies high.......

Spidey enjoys some classic jazz...

You are always on my mind.....

These student films just seem to entertain me every time I watch them. And they are ALWAYS in the back of my mind! So I thought I'd post them and share. They all meet my criteria for satisfaction....they are weird, silly, different, entertaining, funny, caricatured, and just satisfying.

Enjoy!


"Story from North America" by Garrett Davis and Kirsten Lepore





"Interview with Dali" by Alex Butera

Jib Jab is awesome.

I love this video....the animation is fantastic! Love these pushed poses!! Congrats to Evan and the team that made this! Check out the making of blog too! It's incredible!! Cick: Jib Jab!!

Try JibJab Sendables® eCards today!

Flynn's Arcade reveals Tron 2 bike!

Tron 2 bike unveiled at a secret location on July 25th, two blocks from Comic con. I took video of the whole thing too! It's posted at the bottom.






I meet a girl who buys my book "And it Began" at comic con. The book is about a kid who meets Daft Punk for lunch and experiences an adventure after trying on their helmet. Here's the cover and two illustrations from the book. I still have a few available if anyone is interested! $20 dollars plus $ 5 shipping and handling. Email me: captainyolk@hotmail.com









She asks me if I've heard about the underground secret promotion Disney's putting on for Tron 2. I say no. She explains what happens and tells me you can hear some of Daft Punk's score for the new movie. My jaw drops.

Here's how it went down. 9:45 p.m.

You wait in line for 45 minutes. You are then handed a gold token with "Home of Tron" on one side and " Flynn's Arcade" on the other. You enter Flynn's arcade. All the old school games and air hockey are free. 80's music is playing. For 15 minutes you think this is it. Then the lights start flickering, buzzing and static noises are heard. Then the sound of new Daft Punk music!! The Tron game on the back brick wall moves to the side to reveal an entrance way. Everyone gathers to enter into the blackened corridor. You walk down a dark hallway with architectural drawings of the Tron bike on the right wall. They are lit from behind with fluorescent light. You turn a left at the end of the corridor and there it is. New Daft Punk music continues to play as the bike slowly spins around. Two men in suits stand guard on either side of the bike. Everyone is going nuts, filming and shouting and clapping. Probably the coolest promotion I've ever seen for a movie.

Books are for SALE and AVAILABLE now!

Jeremy Bernstein and J.J. Villard at Comic Con 2009



A page from the new book. " Neon Lights in the Golden Hour. "
Acrylic, ink, and marker on brown paper.


56 pages! 28 Illustrations! 28 Original Poems! Full color! Owls galore! 6 x 9.

Limited Edition! Only 200 copies printed. All owl illustrations and poems. Funny poems, dark and twisted poems, sentimental poems, sad poems , and happy poems. Good for your kids too!

An original drawing and signature with every purchase! AND, ANDDDDD.... TWO 3 x 4 OWL STICKERS! FULL COLOR!
Get em' before they're gone!

You can mail me a personal check....just email me here first!

captainyolk@hotmail.com

I'm also selling my previous books. Check out the links below!

"Say Havarti" - a collection of sketchbook doodles, characters, and drawings.

" And it Began " - a boy meets the band Daft Punk for lunch, tries on their robot helmet, and goes on a crazy visual journey.

If you want to purchase any of my books and are interested in prices, send me an email!

captainyolk@hotmail.com

We Conquered Comic Con!!!

A drawing from the new book ~ "Neon Lights in the Golden Hour. "
Prisma color pencils and marker on brown paper.




Jeremy Bernstein and J.J. Villard at Comic Con 2009

My new book is for sale! " Neon Lights in the Golden Hour! " I was inspired by Shel Silverstein, author of "Where the Sidewalk Ends."

All owl Illustrations, silly poems, funny poems, dark and twisted poems, sentimental poems, sad poems , and happy poems! Good for your kids too!

The book includes two owl stickers and an original drawing inside! Email me if you want one!

captainyolk@hotmail.com

And a big THANKS to Jerry Beck and Amid Amidi for giving me a great plug on CARTOONBREW.COM

Comic Con is over!! Sales were excellent! Whew...I'm exhausted.

I take my work seriously. Here I am at the San Diego Comic Con with world famous CG animator Chris Bancroft . We used to work together at Dreamworks animating on some big films. His girlfriend Heather Houghton took the photo of us.

Another page from the new book!

Once again! I must shout out to the world! My new book is done!

56 pages! 28 Illustrations! 28 Original Poems! Full color! Owls galore! 6 x 9!
Limited Edition! Only 200 copies printed!

An original drawing and signature with every purchase! AND, ANDDDDD....A STICKER! FULL COLOR!

Get em' before they're gone!

I'll be selling the new books at comic con starting TODAY! I'll be there with the famous J.J. Villard, who is also selling his books. Come say hello to both of us and buy books for your granny and kids! Booth C05. I'll also be selling two of my previous books.

"Say Havarti" - a collection of sketchbook doodles, characters, and drawings.

" And it Began " - a boy meets the band Daft Punk for lunch, tries on their robot helmet, and goes on a crazy visual journey.


If you want to purchase any of my books and are interested in prices, send me an email!

captainyolk@hotmail.com

A page out of the new book!!!

All systems goooo!!!



My new book is done! I know! I can't believe it either!

56 pages! 28 Illustrations! 28 Original Poems! Full color! Owls galore! 6 x 9!
Limited Edition! Only 200 copies printed!
An original drawing and signature with every purchase! Get em' before they're gone!

I'll be selling the new books at comic con starting this Wednesday! Come say hello! Booth C05. I'll also be selling two of my previous books.

"Say Havarti" - a collection of sketchbook doodles, characters, and drawings.

" And it Began " - a boy meets the band Daft Punk for lunch, tries on their robot helmet, and goes on a crazy visual journey.


If you want to purchase any of my books and are interested in prices, send me an email!

captainyolk@hotmail.com !!

I also share a table at the con with J.J. Villard! He'll be selling his new book too! More details to come about it soon. Check out the cover!

New Book......and a tease. More to come.

"Stained glass crystals catch my eye..."





Prisma color, pen and marker on Brown paper.

NEW BOOK! Here's the cover...

COMIC CON 2009! HERE WE COME!!





BOOTH C05

Yesssss!! I could use one of these...

Ping Pong Door