Rise of the Planet of the Apes | Official Movie Website | In Theaters August 5th, 2011

Rise of the Planet of the Apes | Official Movie Website | In Theaters August 5th, 2011

Concept art world - Paul Gerrard

http://conceptartworld.com/?p=6172 this website is a Pandora's box of concept art for both the video game industry and film world. I discovered this site when looking for the artist responsible for the alien designs in Battle :Los Angeles. Paul Gerrard is the artisit responsible, he's british and this web site has some great examples of his style. The Doctor Who concept designs are particularly eye catching. Have a look around as this is just a taster of the artists whose work can be found there. There are some examples of Greg Broadmore of Doctor Grordborts"s fame. But if you like what you see and want to find out more about Mr Gerrard's work then take a look at his blog http://pgerrard.blogspot.com/ There is an almost Gigeresque quality to his work but its a hint Gerrard is deffinately his own visual stylist.

Sinbad will return.

Now as a Harryhausen Sinbad fan, this had me excited. This promo image just grabbed me when I first saw it on Aint it Cool. I just hope it all comes together and puts the Sailor back on the map.
Love the image of the Ship in the desert. If you want to learn more then go to Aint It Cool for the whole story.

Purchases from Amazon

Well here's the list of recent films I have added to my Bu ray collection. No doubt my reviews will appear in between my cinema reviews.
Sherlock BBC TV series.
Alien anthology blu ray.
Serenity Blu Ray and Zulu Blu ray.
The Three and Four Musketeer's DVD.
Minority report
So watch this space.

A White Rabbit and a Tug boat

Believe it or not these were produced after attending an exhibition at a friends gallery. Every now and then I come accross a piece of art or photograph that makes me want to grab a pencil and practice. Usually cartoonish in style, nearly always fantastical or movie related. I've lost count at how many times I've drawn predators, aliens etc. But these were purely from the imagination and I guess for my little boy.

A little taster of my art work

Well this week has been all quiet on the cinema front. However this weekend promises so much more and with Scream 4 and Thor due out by the end of the month, I should have a lot more to write about. But this weekend weather permitting I hope to take a look at Wellington's Newest cinema the Roxy and failing that I hope to take my nearly 3 year old boy to see his first movie. A big event in my household and his first movie will be Rio. Fingers crossed we will make it through the whole presentation.
I have also been viewing my recent purchases from Amazon, a mix of Brit TV, classic action movie s and one or two special box sets. So I will be adding to my reviews.

I have also been catching up with the concept art scene, made a few interesting discoveries worth viewing so I will be posting their links. But to tide you over I have posted some of my art. Non film related but a taster of what I like to do in my spare time when not entertaining my boy or hiding in some darkened cinema.
I love the creative process that is part of modern movie making. Since moving to New Zealand I have had the opportunity to attend a couple of Weta exhibitions at both Tepapa and The Dowse, and also at the Weta cave. Its amazing to see some of their craftsmanship up close and personal.
But there is also the likes of Brian Froud, Doug Chang, Stan Winston, Rick Baker all specialists in their field and masters who have created some memorable works of art, and creatures that even now have yet to be bettered.
So I will highlight some of the books I am fortunate to own, and maybe direct you to some nice little gems awaiting discovery.

Thor - Trailer 2 (OFFICIAL)