I was reading in the current issue, number 69, of "3D World" said that the London division closed this past July. A Henson company press release began: "UK prouction enviroment leads to closure."
i think the weakening dollar had a big part in it. also i think the tax structures or something along those lines. but i think it wasnt wise to open something like that in London anyway .
well, it's the end of an era... to be honest I'm not totally surprised because, they where meant to release a co-production with Silver Fox called "Water Warriors", and there hasn't been any news about it. It is such a shame... I grew up watching the storyteller and loving puppets because of them.
It used to be state of the art, but nowadays digital is the new wave. Animatronics is obsolete.
That just sucks. And it was Jim's Birthday on the 24th. Not a very good birthday present if you ask me. :mad:
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It used to be state of the art, but nowadays digital is the new wave. Animatronics is obsolete.
Henson had a digital department, and did cg for several features. Besides, animatronics aren't any more obsolete than 2d or stop-motion. It may not be in favour at the moment, but it is still a valid technique with a proven track record.
What a drag. I wasn't really a fan of Jim's later darker stuff (and really didn't like what his son kept coming up with), but it truly is ashame that they're closing.
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i think the weakening dollar had a big part in it. also i think the tax structures or something along those lines. but i think it wasnt wise to open something like that in London anyway .
well, it's the end of an era... to be honest I'm not totally surprised because, they where meant to release a co-production with Silver Fox called "Water Warriors", and there hasn't been any news about it. It is such a shame... I grew up watching the storyteller and loving puppets because of them.
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It used to be state of the art, but nowadays digital is the new wave. Animatronics is obsolete.
That just sucks. And it was Jim's Birthday on the 24th. Not a very good birthday present if you ask me. :mad:
the sad Ape
...we must all face a choice, between what is right... and what is easy."
Henson had a digital department, and did cg for several features. Besides, animatronics aren't any more obsolete than 2d or stop-motion. It may not be in favour at the moment, but it is still a valid technique with a proven track record.
What a drag. I wasn't really a fan of Jim's later darker stuff (and really didn't like what his son kept coming up with), but it truly is ashame that they're closing.
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They did cool work on the Vogons in Hitchhiker's Guide. I loved those guys!
True. The Shop itself did fantastic work for others. It even looked good in the stuff that originated from them.
The SFX industry is a tough one. Most companies barely bring in enough to cover operational expenses, let alone profits.
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The Vogons rocked beyond words! Ah well, I've got The Storyteller on DVD and there'll always be the Muppets. And Elmo. Oh my god, what am I saying???
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Man that's some sad news indeed... anyone catch the Beeker gag in the last Family Guy... so rad
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