What can the creator of ‘Spirited Away’ and ‘My Neighbor Totoro’ have in common with the author of ‘Watchmen’ and ‘From Hell?’ A great deal, argues Andrew Osmond.
The award-winning director’s 5th animated short is inspired by famed Argentine Formula One racing legend Juan Manuel Fangio, who at the time of his retirement in 1958, had won 5 championship titles and held records for most wins, pole positions, podium finishes, and fastest laps.
The director’s vibrant, compelling short, ‘The Very Pulse of the Machine,’ channels Mobius’ psychedelia within an ambitious, toon shaded 3D/2D hybrid animation style to tell the story of an astronaut reeling from a deadly accident, trying to get back to her ship while using mind-warping drugs to counter her injuries.
To celebrate the special free upcoming online presentation VFX Rio launched an original video created by director Matteo Moriconi and XCave Studios founder Rodrigo Hurtado.
Director Gerald Potterton answers questions about his animated classic at the Montreal International Film Festival.
Jean Giraud, one of France's leading comics artists, has died in Paris at the age of 73.
