Need a last minute visual pick me up to end the week on a high note? Well then we propose gazing at this cute, very clever artwork from Amy Beth Christenson, Senior Concept Designer at Lucasfilm Animation (thanks to Live for Films for the heads up!) If you recall a little sci-fi property from 1980 called The Empire Strikes Back, Lando Calrissian is the sole proprietor of Cloud City and friend of Han Solo who…you know what, everyone knows who Lando is, so let’s just get to the good stuff. Enjoy this sweet looking theme park devoted to that snazzy spacey guy in a cape from a galaxy far, far away. Enjoy! Click on the…
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Ohhh, Look…Awesome Super Hero Silhouette Artwork
This week we see the Blu-Ray release of the final chapter in Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy. 2012 has been a really great year for comics/super hero films. While The Avengers, The Dark Knight Rises won over fans worldwide and joined the billionaire’s club, that Marvel reboot of questionable necessity (aka The Amazing Spider-Man) was no slouch either. So now that the box office battle is over, we fans can return to waiting for the next installment of our favorite franchises (sorry Nolan Batman fans, doesn’t look like we’ll see Bale take up the cowl again) and, if it suits your fancy, dressing up like your favorite heroes. Well even if you don’t do the latter, the kid…
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Ohhh, Look…Glimpse At The World Of The Cancelled 'Oblivion' Graphic Novel – UPDATED
For his follow up to the visually stunning TRON: Legacy, director Joseph Kosinski is really swinging for the fences. The post-apocalyptic sci-fi thriller Oblivion has all the makings of a Hollywood blockbuster. For those of you who haven’t heard much about the project, and before you scroll down to the eye candy, check out the official synopsis below: Jack Harper (Cruise) is one of the last few drone repairmen stationed on Earth. Part of a massive operation to extract vital resources after decades of war with a terrifying threat known as the Scavs, Jack’s mission is nearly complete. Living and patrolling the breathtaking skies from thousands of feet above, his soaring existence is…
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Ohhh, Look…Nintendo Characters Reimagined In Stunning Japanese Woodblock Artwork
A few months back our friends at Geekologie featured some stellar artwork from artist Jed Henry and printmaker David Ball (of Ukiyo-e Heroes). The duo’s work in Japanese woodblock should more than delight art enthusiasts and those from the 8-bit generation. Below are some signature pieces from the collection which show their take on the more famous Nintendo properties. Among them are some stunning renditions of The Legend of Zelda, Donkey Kong and Castlevania to name a few. Have a look and be amazed. Also, at the bottom, are two videos that show the intricate and painstaking color process for the Mario Kart piece. The Japanese word for Wow is Sugoi, but what’s the translation for effen amazing?!…