* Just Your Imagination *

Thanks to Nick Agneta for the link!

* My life as a teenage Robot *

Recently I've been watching every single episode of this great show. The original pilot aired on Cartoon Network, under "My neighbor is a Teenage Robot" and you can view it here:


Online Videos by Veoh.com

As you can see the character design, voices, and style are a bit different from the current series on Nickelodeon.



My life as a teenage robot was created by Rob Renzetti and produced by Frederator Studios. The series is influenced by Art Deco / Polly and her Pals / 1920's Russian Movie Posters.

P.S. Check out this awesome homage to the series called "Suzuki Tsunami" by Flower Girl Productions.

* Swat Kats *

I want share with you the intro to one of the greatest Hanna Barbera series in the early 90's. You can still catch the awesome adventures of these jet flying, monster fighting felines on Cartoon Network's "Boomarang."


Online Videos by Veoh.com

* Groovy Billy & Mandy Intro *

Here's the awesome intro to Maxwell Atoms' "Billy & Mandy Big Boogey Adventure" with music by Voltaire!

* Bravestarr sees the light of day!!! *

For those Bravestarr / Filmation fans out there rejoice! For one of Filmation's finest and lost gems is now out on DVD!!!! Featuring the full length movie "The Legend Of Bravestarr," five of the best episodes from the series' two seasons, and many many special features that will leave your western boots and scifi pistols satisfied!





Online Videos by Veoh.com

^_^

* Chogrin *

E=mc2 (2001) - A Film by Alina Chau

Please check this thesis film materpiece from Alina Chau, who recieved a Student Emmy Award in 2001 for it.



You can check out Alina's blogs & other works here:

alinanimation.blogspot.com

alinacinema.blogspot.com

* Be Kind Rewind *

Here's the first trailer to Michel Gondry's "Be kInd Rewind" with Jack Black and Mos Def! It's gonna be one of the best movies this year!!! Not just because it spoofs Ghostbusters. ^_^

* Naruto Funnies *

If you love Naruto, you'll love these dubs done with some of the funniest Comedians today.

Pablo Francisco




Rusell Peters

* Modest Mouse's Awesome new MV *

Modest Mouse's new song "missed the boat" has a great MV to go with it. If you love robots, you'll dig this.

* Joann Sfar brings Killer / Sweet Animated MVs *

Joann Sfar, a french cartoonist, known for "The Rabbi's Cat" has helped create some amazing pieces of animation. Take a look!



This one is for the song “Tes lacets sont des fées” by french band Dionysos. Enjoy!




Thanks Eamon for the tip!

* The Wizard of Krudd *

The Wizard of Krudd, is a pilot by Greg Miller (creator of "Whatever Happened to Robot Jones" ) and Mike Stern.

* Korgoth of Barbaria! *

Check this awesome pilot of a new show by Aaron Springer and Genndy Tartakovsky coming to adult Swim this year.

Part 1



Part 2



Part 3

* Miyasaki's Next *

actually this one is by his son, Goro Miyasaki, but still looks magical like all Miyazaki films!




~ Tales from Earthsea (Terramar) ~

* Persepolis *

by Marjane Satrapi



based on Marjane's books.





www.persepolismovie.com

* A very entertaining CalArts Film *

Porky in Wackyland

Hi everyone Makinita here i just wanted to share whith you folks one of my favorite Porky Pig cartoons " Porky in Wackyland " Directed by the great Bob Clampett , I think it was done in 1938... not sure well here it is enjoy and see ya later

Its my first Day !!!

Hi Guys Andres Silva here ...im not much of a Blogger myself hehe so at the moment dont have much to say hehe but here is a Jim Dandy of a drawing i made last night i think im gonna make it into a sticker for my car , its one of my Character Monkey boy as Raul Duke in one of my favorite movies " Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas " yep hehe enjoy more crappy ass post later bye for now

* Mama DOn't Like *

SPankin nEw Animation from the world of Andres Silva, aka Makinita. Enjoy!

* Cartoon Dump ! *

Jerry Beck, Frank Conniff, and the folks over at Cartoon Brew have started a weekly web-series called "Cartoon Dump," which showcases a collection of really really really bad cartoons. It's funny and definetly worth a look. If you're a creative person or an animator, this will hopefully make you feel better about your stuff.

Episode 1



For episode 2 and more go to: www.cartoonbrewfilms.com

* Wizard Honor : Oscar Grillo *

This is one of my favorite Oscar Grillo masterpieces. It was first shown to me by my mentor Bob McKnight last summer. Awesomely enough Bob worked with Oscar during his time in Europe. This specific gem was used for a song called "Sea Side Woman" by Wings. Cheers to Oscar for the amazing animation he's shared and given to the world, and cheers to Dr. Bob for enlightning me with it.

* Les Enquêtes de Dick Spader *

Found this on Youtube. Pretty well done, funny short with a classy / Noir feel to it. Go check out Episode 2 while you're at it!



www.sukiland.com

* Johnny Quest & PF Flyers *

Found this short lil gem surfing through Veoh.


Online Videos by Veoh.com

* AKIRA RAP ? *

Recently Kanye West and Daft Punk have joined forces to create a remix of Daft Punk's "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger," retitled simply "Stronger." If you watch the video you will notice many recreated scenes of the neo-tokyian classic "AKIRA" by Katsuhiro Otomo. Below is the offical video and a remix that shows how the scenes of "AKIRA" are used. Now all we need if for Kanye to scream TETSUO at the end.

* Los Mono - Promesas *

Cool lil MV with some nice metamorphic Animation for the Argentinian band (Los Mono). The video was made in the Santigo, Chile, based motion graphic house "Smog." The Animators on the video were Moises Arancibia, Pablo Gonzalez, Andres Rodriguez and Luis Suarez. Thanks to Amid and Cartoon Brew for the info.

CHALADRA!!!

Hola! and welcome to this spankin new blog "CHALADRA!" What does Chaladra mean? We don't necessarily know yet, but it sounds funny and cool! Just try saying it, it's like gum, it sticks to ya. Anywho, my name is Joseph Game, a.k.a El Chogrin and what this blog really will deal with are topics on Animation...Illustration, and many other wacky things that are inspiring and fascinating. My friend Andres Silva, will also be part of this crazy world, so we hope you will visit us everyone once and awhile. You never know, you might find something inspiring or that won't stop making you giggle. Stay Tuned!

Sincerely,

* CHOGRIN *