Another Lazy Day at the San Diego Zoo (July 31, 2011)

These photos were taken using an old Canon FD 35mm-70mm zoom lense on my Lumix GH-1.

Baby Hippo Adhama with Mama

Baby Hippo Adhama with Mama

Sleeping: Panda's Favorite Activity!

Sleeping: Panda's Favorite Activity!

Baby Takin Ready to Play

Baby Takin Ready to Play

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Thanks to All Who Checked Out My Artwork at Comic-Con!

What a busy four months! It took a lot of work to prepare for Comic-Con and I would like to thank everyone for their feedback.  It was a very successful debut show for me.  I’d like to especially thank those who purchased my artwork.

Signing of KAIJU SUMMER in preparation of Comic-Con 2011:

Kaiju Summer Signing

Kaiju Summer Signing by Dragan - 7/11

Look for my new batch of artwork coming in September.  Please contact me for any special requests.

Cheers!

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Robotech: The Complete Series (Coming October 2011)

Comic-con is over.  So much to report!  Thanks to the folks at robotechx.com, I learned that A&E will be releasing a remastered limited edition Robotech DVD collection in October 2011.  I’m not sure how much better it could be than the Protocultute Collection, but count me in.

Robotech Complete Series

Details of Content:

  • 85 Episodes, plus:
  • The Making of Robotech Documentary – NEW to DVD
  • Robotech Music Videos – NEW to DVD
  • Robotech Overview – NEW to DVD
  • Alternate versions of select Robotech episodes – NEW to DVD
  • Robotech: The Movie supplementals (including several sequences NEW to DVD)
  • Macross Original Pilot – 70 minute extended version – NEW to DVD
  • Promotional reel of Robotech Launch in China – NEW to DVD
  • Over an hour of deleted scenes
  • Robotech: The Sentinels (with optional audio commentary)
  • Robotech: The Sentinels promotional video
  • Macross Original Pilot – Parts 1, 2 and 3
  • Mospeada Original Pilot – Part 1
  • Original opening and closing animations
  • Galaxy of the Stars – Harmony Gold promotional reel
  • Toy Commercial and Videogame presentation reels
  • International clips for all three Robotech Wars
  • A vast stills appendix containing character bios, model sheets, pre-production art, comic book covers, and merchandise galleries
  • And much, much more!

    ROBOTECH PANEL – COMIC-CON 2011:

    Part 1:

    Part 2:

    Part 3:

    Part 4:

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    Comic-Con or Bust! (July 21-24, 2011)

    I know it’s officially summer when Comic-Con arrives in sunny San Diego. Perfect weather here! There’s been no time for posts this month. I’ve been busy with a variety of projects at home and at the office.

    I’ll be exhibiting four pieces at the art show.

    Vitruvian Maria

    Kaiju Summer

    Extinction Theory #2001

    Incident at Kitty Hawk

    Gotta run!  See you at the Con.

     

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    Movie Recommendations vs. Movie Reviews

    I use to write movie reviews until I realized they actually ruined my movie watching experience no matter how good or bad the movie was.

    While I was watching a movie, I would analyze the plot, critique the dialog and curse the CGI.  Also coupled with the burden of trying to find something funny or witty to spice up my reviews while I was watching a movie, I could no longer enjoy a movie as a film buff.  My suspension of disbelief was circumvented by too much my thought, so I decided “movie recommendations” were the way to go.

    Quite simply, a yay or nay with some added commentary, but without over analyzing my movie watching experience.  If you share my taste in movies, my recommendations are for you!  Check back often to discover some screen gems worth watching.

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