'Pinky Dinky Doo': Keyframe Digital Does the Second Season
You can't keep a good Pinky down, so Keyframe Digital stepped in to handle the second season of Pinky Dinky Doo, and Joe Strike has the scoop.
Joe Strike's Recent Posts
'Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa' -- What Next?
When it comes to the Madagascar sequel, Directors Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath and Effects Supervisor Scott Peterson "move it, move it."
Your Father's Batman
Producer James Tucker talks about the new animated series Batman: The Brave and the Bold, which features a Caped Crusader from the Silver Age of comics.
A Boy and His Whale: The Marvelous Making of 'Flapjack'
Thurop Van Orman talks about the creation of the hit animated series that started with a dream.
Wandering Amnesiac Sponge Wreaks Havoc, Saves Day
The creators of the latest SpongeBob special "WhoBob WhatPants?" talk about the many sides of everyone's favorite animated invertebrate.
'Sid the Science Kid': Henson Uses Mocap Smartly
Joe Strike dons his lab coat to discover the secrets behind the new PBS Kids series.
'Fly Me to the Moon': One Giant Leap for Insectkind
Director and nWave Pictures co-founder Ben Stassen talks about the creation of the first CG feature conceived exclusively for 3-D.
Animating the Hopes and Angst of the 'American Teen'
Joe Strike talks to the creators of the new documentary American Teen about turning teenage fantasies into animated vignettes.
The Rise of the Primates: 'Space Chimps' Takes Off
Writer/director Kirk De Micco and Producer John H. Williams talk about the making of the sci-fi spoof with the right stuff.
'Car Talk's' Redoubtable Tappet Brothers Get Animated in 'As The Wrench Turns'
Joe Strike goes behind the scenes of the new PBS series based on the much-loved NPR radio show.
The iBot and the Rust Bucket: An Interview with 'WALL•E' Designer Jay Shuster
Joe Strike talks to the Pixar artist about cars, Cars and the creation of the robotic couple of the year.
The Way of the Panda
Joe Strike talks with vfx supervisor Markus Manninen and production designer Raymond Zibach about the realization of DreamWorks' "most ambitious project ever."
The Smell of Success: 'Skunk Fu!' Conquers the World
Joe Strike talks to executive producer Paul Young about Cartoon Saloon's international hit series.
Jonesin' for a fix...
Hey kids! Play the Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Drinking Game!
It’s easy! It’s fun! You’ll get boozed out of your mind! Here’s how to play…
1) Every time someone refers to how old Indy looks, have a drink;
This alone will get you off to a smashing – and smashed – start. Shia LaBeouf delivers the best line here: “what are you, 80 or something?” Interestingly, Ford looks in pretty good shape in the action sequences, but noticeably older – wrinkled and white-haired – when he’s teaching his classes.
2) Every time Spielberg references a movie, have a drink;
Shia as Marlon Brando in The Wild Ones is a total gimme, The Atomic Café a bit harder to pick up on, but the bad guys’ car not quite outracing an A-bomb blast comes from an obscure favorite of mine: 1953’s Split Second, directed by Dick Powell.
3) Every time Spielberg references one of his own movies, have two drinks;
Jonesin’ for a fix…
Hey kids! Play the Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Drinking Game! It’s easy! It’s fun! You’ll get boozed out of your mind! Here’s how to play…
Adamson Gets Animated About 'Narnia' and VFX
With today's release of The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, director Andrew Adamson reflects on his cinematic journey through C.S. Lewis' mythical realm.
Festival on the Mississippi: The Shape and Color of Red Stick
Joe Strike visits the fourth annual Red Stick International Animation Festival in Baton Rouge and likes what he sees.
Engendering Delight with the Whimsical Characters of 'Mr. Men'
Joe Strike talks to executive producer Eryk Casemiro about the latest incarnation of the much-loved British franchise.
'Ni Hao, Kai-lan': Tigers and Dragons and Mandarin Lessons
Joe Strike interviews the principals behind Nick Jr.'s new bicultural preschool series.
'Ricky Sprocket, Showbiz Boy': Just Another World-Famous Child Star
Joe Strike gets the lowdown on the new series from Bob & Margarets Snowden & Fine.
