ILM's new film, "Rango"... with a little hint of GONZO

I am really excited about this film, for so many reasons. First, it's ILM's first full-length animated, feature film (and what a film it will be). Second, it stars Johnny Depp (we all love Mr. Depp), and third, it gives a nod to the late, but very great, Hunter S. Thompson (i.e., Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Gonzo Journalist, author)... This still from the film's trailer proves it - That is Hunter driving the famous Caddy convertible, with his infamous big yellow tinted Ray-Bans, the hat and the Hawaiian shirt (AWESOME)!! Thank you ILM for creating this film; I am a HUGE fan of the beloved Mr. Thompson as well as a HUGE fan of ILM !! This is a killer combo and I will be anxiously awaiting for this film to hit theaters!

(here's the link to the trailer - enjoy)
http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/paramount/rango/

Animation Demo Reel 2010

(high res. version can be found with the link on the right side of the blog)

.....WOW, time flies when you're learning animation :)
18 months has come and gone in a flash and I can't even begin to express how much I've learned throughout this program... Bobby, Shawn, Carlos and the Animation Mentor crew have done a masterful job creating this unbelievable school. All the contributing professional animators and mentors go above and beyond expectations in teaching their craft. I can honestly say, it is one of the most solid educational experiences I have had and will ever have in my life!!!
I have to give a personal Thank You to "the god fathers", Bobby, Shawn, and Carlos for fulfilling a need and creating Animation Mentor - THANK YOU SO MUCH... I am forever grateful!!! I also want to give a BIG Thank You to my incredible mentors: Elliott Roberts, Jim Brown, Morgan Kelly, Nicole Herr, Randy Haycock and Mark Oftedal - you all have left an everlasting impression on my work and confidence as an animator... THANK YOU SO MUCH for your expertise, time and generosity!!! And last, but certainly not least, my fellow AMers, friends and family for all their support, feedback, and generosity!!! I really wouldn't have been able to do this without you all - THANK YOU SO MUCH for helping me chase down my dream of becoming a professional animator!!
Now, without further ado, I give you..... MY ANIMATION DEMO REEL!! I hope you all enjoy!