JibJab Year in Review 2012: The End is Here!

These excellent Year in Reviews from JibJab is becoming an annual institution, for anyone that wants a humourous look at the last 12 months. Worth a watch.

Animation Magazine: British Animation Icon John Coates Dies at 85

Animation Magazine – British Animation Icon John Coates Dies at 85

British animated films may not have the constant exposure of its American counterpart, but John Coates' filmography includes some of the most famous animated films Britain has ever produced, including Yellow Submarine, The Snowman, to name but a few of the many beloved productions he has been involved. I should definitely revisit some of the other productions he was involved in, including Heavy Metal, and When the Wind Blows.

Oxford Torch Relay- July 9th 2012

Here are a selection of photographs taken during the Torch Relay in Oxford. A lot of the festivities were happening in South Park within the city, which was only for city residents- so luckily some 'local' friends had some spare tickets to let me in.

Abingdon Torch Rally- July 10th 2012

As I have been getting into the Olympics spirit, I decided to upload a few photographs of the event. This was the event that happened in Abingdon. I will be getting around to uploading the images from yesterday's event at South Park in Oxford soon.

Adam Yauch, Beastie Boys' MCA, Dead at 47 | Billboard.com

Adam Yauch, Beastie Boys' MCA, Dead at 47 | Billboard.com

As a fan of the Beastie Boys' in-your-face brand of pop music, I was shocked to hear the sudden loss of Adam Yauch, best known as MCA. 

Little Boots - Every Night I Say A Prayer (Official Video)

Felix the Cat in "A Cat and a Kit" - ca. 1925

As a fan of silent cinema, as well as a lifelong affection for the iconic character Felix the Cat, this epic 'advert' has all the qualities that made the Otto-Messmer-animated Felix shorts so entertaining to this day. Don't expect a piano accompaniment thou, but that's not a problem as the animation aesthetics are THAT good.