OG's BLOG

Jetpack!!!

Og — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:01:25 +0000

It has become common among sci-fi fans to express disappointment that the shiny future we were promised once upon a childhood – flying cars, jetpacks, videophones, robot assistants – hasn’t completely come to pass. Not sure about the flying cars or robot assistants, although I’m sure they’re not far off at this point.

As for the videophones, they exist, though maybe not exactly in the form you’d expect. Video conferencing and Skype seem to be filling that role at the moment, but can actual video-transmitting phones be far behind?

But as far as the jetpack goes, we can officially stop whining: for a mere $86,000, you can soon purchase your very own Martin jet pack. Let the people say Amen.

Brian Marshall’s Found Object Robots

Og — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:56:10 +0000

Part robot, part muppet, part character from some incredible animated film that hasn’t been done yet, Brian Marshall’s found object robots are just fantastic!

One Letter Away from Moron Town

Og — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:04:57 +0000

Another day, another review of Moon Town. This one’s at Coyote Trax’s webcomic critique, and is not quite as stellar as the others the strip has received to this point. Not sure about the pedigree of the reviewer, or what he looks for in webcomics, but he takes issue with several features of Moon Town. Makes for interesting reading.

French Roast

Og — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:51:28 +0000

Filmmaker Fabrice O. Jouberts directs “French Roast”, an animated short which explores the many layers of human nature. It’s well designed, well written, well animated. You can watch it repeatedly. Just really great stuff!

Moon Town review at TTF

Og — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:36:05 +0000

There’s a very positive review of Moon Town at Tall Tale Features. If you’re not familiar with TTF, it’s a collective of extremely talented big time cartoonists. Their positive take on my little comic is very humbling! Thanks, guys!

Eddie Pittman joins WishTales

Og — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:17:32 +0000

I am very excited to inform you that ex-Disney animator Eddie Pittman is joining our little team over at WishTales! Eddie’s graphic novel Red’s Planet, full of gorgeous art, fantastic storytelling and a color sense that just won’t quit, is the perfect addition to our stable of books. More info at WishTales.

It’s the Plumber…

Og — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:32:55 +0000

OK. This is the kind of stuff we used to watch as kids. Granted, it’s odd, and it may explain a great many things about my generation.

But… Yep. Still funny.

heh heh…

Croaker’s Gorge #2 is up

Og — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:21:04 +0000

Croaker’s Gorge #2 is online, and the guys are feeling stuck in a rut!

Steampunk Control room panorama

Og — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 03:16:27 +0000

There’s a couple of really great hi-res QT panoramas over at Boing Boing. One of them reminds me very much of the sorts of control rooms that were in Myst. (Don’t forget to go into full screen mode, and you will be pleasantly surprised at the amazing resolution…)

Thanks to Brit Steiner for the link!

Rag the Viking – Now Available!

Og — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 05:30:17 +0000

I’m pleased to announce that the first mini-comic from WishTales Publishing Studio is Rag the Viking, co-created by my business partner Tom Dell’Aringa and me.

The cost, including shipping is $2.50 to the US, $2.75 to Canada and $3 anywhere else.

You can buy it now at the Marooned store page.