Month: March 2007

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    Another Project That Didn’t Happen

    About a year ago, we were introuduced to popular Indian TV series – SHAKTIMAAN - and asked us to create some character designs towards development of an animated show based on this superhero. Shaaktiman’s powers come from the elements: Fire, Earth, Water, Wind, Ether; he can fly, he has superhuman strength, speed…not unlike an Indian versian of Superman. He also has a Clark Kent-ish identity when not fighting demons disguised as corporate executives. (Links – About Shaktiman and Youtube clip)

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    [reference pics via Google Images]
    Seems like such a long time ago, but upon finding these old drawings, we still kinda like the idea because it’s culturally something different and exciting in a quirky cornball sort of way. In the proposed animated project, the 5 kids, who each represent one of the 5 elements are the main heroes who call themselves Shaktimaan 5. Shaktimaan, the big guy, is their mentor/guide who empowers them to save the day.
    Rough character sketches:

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    Cleaned up:
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    Los Campeones: Main Characters
    Some poses

    Random stuff



    [Sighted at Vasquez Rocks on the weekend]

    How to pack a suitcase (in the 1950s)

    Videojug.com: “Life Explained on Film”. (This works! –> How to fold a tshirt in 2 seconds)

    WFMU Beware of the Blog: 79 versions of Popcorn

    www.wallhogs.com – possibly cool idea

    Counter Couture – check out Linda’s wonderful creations on Etsy – cool customized hadnmade ‘cigar box’ purses and more.

  • Another LOS CAMPEONES animatic clip
    (by Eddie Mort)

    MUCHA LUCHA on Cartoon Network

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    If you missed our show the first time round on Kids WB and Cartoon Network, you can now check out or re-visit the silliness that is ¡Mucha Lucha! - world’s first masked-wrestling cartoon. We believe that CN is showing the entire series (52 episodes) starting now from Season One, at 4pm weekdays. Here is the TV schedule.