Ravenous Bugblatter Beast of Tacoma
As one wag put it, I keep posting images on this production blog of what the finished product won’t look like. And this is no different. Actually, I’m still casting about for the “look” of this short. I’m trying to avoid the usual pitfalls of the genre both visual and narrative. Sasquatch movies are usually cloying family fare or SciFi Channel “Killer Bigfoot” fodder or just deeply hurtful. Though, I’ll admit, Lithgow was almost as good a Bigfoot as John C. Reilly.
Meanwhile, under the guidance of the casting director Meredith Layne, we’ve begun the search for the right voices for Sam. Personally, I’m hoping to get the voice of Chunk from the Goonies, untouched by time. But that’s my challenge. Later this week, Chad Coyle will be onboard to design all the props and effects. I feel kind of bad, seeing as there aren’t many cute girls for him to draw in Samsquatch. Possibly none.
I should have a real post soon. Honest.
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On June 13th, 2006 at 12:00 am
Cool sketch anyway! I love this character design.. any plans on how your animating it yet? I forgot if you answered it or now. sorry. -Steve
On June 13th, 2006 at 12:00 am
Stephen. You’ve gone and made me link myself:
http://newtoons.frederator.com/post/1623#comments
On June 14th, 2006 at 12:00 am
Thanks. HAHA thats pretty funny man! Cant wait to see how you show your comedy in this show! -Steve
On June 13th, 2006 at 12:00 am
If you cover the eyes of the Tacoma version with your handy towel, will you convince it you don’t exist?
On June 16th, 2006 at 12:00 am
No, but if I wrap the towel around my own head the allusion is more artfully incorporated.
On June 13th, 2006 at 12:00 am
Hey Adam, have you ever seen the Mystery Science Theater version of BOGGY CREEK? It really polishes their turd.
On June 13th, 2006 at 12:00 am
I enjoyed Tim’s ongoing struggle to keep his folded t-shirt balanced on his shoulder through the whole of the movie. I have seen the MST3K version and, save for Manos: The Hands of Fate, it’s the most ineptly-filmed nigh-unwatchable piece of trash they ever skewered.
On June 14th, 2006 at 12:00 am
great sketch Adam!
keep em coming yo!
-JX
On June 15th, 2006 at 12:00 am
Your show intrigues me. Did you study the actual, by which i mean supposed, anatomy of sasquatch in order to design your characters? Your sketches make me feel like a giddy school child. Good job.
On June 16th, 2006 at 12:00 am
It’s an interesting point, M. Wait. M? Hmm, as in James Bond’s boss or as in Miss Rogers? Frankly, I don’t know from anatomy. Surprisingly, though, much of Sam’s appearance is consistent with the literature. Or lore. Whatever the proper term is. Most of those instances were by chance but a few were deliberate choices. In reported sightings sasquatch appear to have no necks, being so heavily muscled about the shoulders. Similarly, when Sam turns his head he uses his whole body. His arms usually hang by his knees when he’s not emoting. Sam’s big ol’ low-arched feet with metatarsal hinges were intentional. The hunched posture, bent-leg walk, pug nose, large night vision peepers, prominent brow ridge and receding forehead were likely just a projection of my physical attributes. Sam’s lack of a sagittal crest could be plausible given that he’s a juvenile . . . dang, I should’ve just made a new post.
On June 16th, 2006 at 12:00 am
Real nice. Look and what you made me do, Maria. I feel like an idiot. Vendetta.
On June 17th, 2006 at 12:00 am
Hey! It was a valid question. Did Matt squeal on me?! I love you bro, I just couldn’t resist.
On July 11th, 2006 at 12:00 am
I think you M’should privatize your squabbles.
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