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- Chad VanGaalen has some new films premiering at Toronto's OVER THE TOP film fest(via quietearth) : EBAY (Canada) - World Premiere BALD STATIC (Canada) - World Premiere Trying to summarize the latest animated shorts by Sub Pop recording artist, Chad VanGaalen is pointless, but expect a skateboarder jumping over a crucified Jesus’ massive erection in Ebay, and a sprawling abstract sci-fi story told with various types of animation (hand-drawn, stop motion, etc.) in Bald Static. Both films feature new music composed and performed by VanGaalen. I'll look around and see if I can find them online.
- Cookie Jar is getting into the live-action game. With the success of Canadian cop-drama "Flashpoint", American networks are looking north for their next cheap hit. Traditioanlly a family-oriented toon-shop, Cookie Jar has launched a new imprint,
"the Jar" and hired former Columbia TriStar and Paramount TV division boss Tom Mazza. But they're still making cartoons too. This really shows th scale that companies like Cookie Jar and Nelvana(Corus) are playing on. While what most of us would consider successful companies: Fatkat Animation, Atomic Cartoons, and the like, are struggling, these guys are diversifying, spending money to make money and really stepping up to what might be considered the "big leagues". Is this a broadening gap between the classes? It does show how well-positioned companies can capitalize on an economic downturn to increase their position. - Elan Awards. Congrats to Mercury Filmworks, Bardel Entertainment, Shane Plante, Algonquin College, and anyone else I might have missed.
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2 comments:
In this shifting world....Media ain't what it used to be and several delivery mechanisms are now out there. Makes senses for them to diversify...otherwise..they'll do a CANWEST and crumble. The world is changing and companies got to change with the times. Remember 10 years ago when all Music artists were upset because everyone was downloading for free? I even forget that particular sites name now.....
Same deal....they just need to learn how to make their bread and butter in different ways while using the available resources. Imagine...They don't need to pay for distribution. Maybe no more cable? One can only dream....Broadcasting is going through a deep and fundamental shift. I'm glad I was here for the ride. It';s not always easy.....but its fun to be part of it.
As an Aside.....you think there'll even be libraries in 10 years? Gotta move with the times.
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