Crazybridge News

The buzz around Becoming Chaz is building and the reviews are great.  The documentary airs tomorrow on OWN at 9/8c.  There’s an in-depth article in the New York Times, and this one in the LA Times.

Crazybridge created the main title, as well as several motion graphics and medical diagrams.  We also designed the film’s poster.

OWN recently sent out promotional copies of their shows for Emmy consideration, and it was gratifying to see our poster adapted for the DVD sleeve.

“Bird Island: The Story of Isla Rasa” has won the Best Non-Broadcast Program award at the 34th Annual International Wildlife Film Festival, with an additional Merit Award for Animation.

Crazybridge created the animated main title sequence, as well as other animations for the short film.

The tiny island of Isla Rasa in the Gulf of California off the coast of Mexico is much smaller than Central Park, but is home to millions of migratory birds each spring.  In fact, nearly the entire world population of Heermann’s Gulls and Elegant Terns lives on the island between April and July.  Beautifully photographed and written, the film traces Isla Rasa’s history, from guano mining to current conservation efforts.

The 2011 International Wildlife Film Festival runs May 7-14 in Missoula, Montana.  “Bird Island” screens Saturday May 7 at 10am at the Missouri Theater and again on Tuesday May 10 at 9:30am at the Wilma Theater.

Congratulations to producers Sara Poisson and Alberto Montaudon!

You can find more info at the film’s official site.

Years in the making, Earth: The Operators’ Manual premieres on PBS this weekend as part of Earth Month 2011. Scientist Richard Alley takes us to diverse places around the globe to explain the effects of climate change and present real-world solutions for how we all can help solve our energy problems.  Watch for Crazybridge’s motion graphics throughout the show.

You can view the trailer on the PBS site.  Check your local PBS listings or the E-TOM site for air times.

The National Geographic Channel’s “Expedition Week” kicks into full gear on April 7 with the world premiere of Into Iceland’s Volcano:

“In spring 2010, the nearly unpronounceable volcano Eyjafjallajkull spewed ash clouds across Europe, bringing international air traffic to a standstill. Now, for the first time ever, a team of explorers descend into the nearby Thrinukagigur volcano crater – the only place on earth where it is possible to enter an old magma chamber. Inside the crater, the team finds crucial evidence revealing the inner workings of Icelandic volcanoes.”

Our new 2011 General Reel is now online for your viewing pleasure.  It includes clips of some of the studio’s latest work, from the gritty “Hogs Gone Wild” show package to the lyrical “Bird Island” for which we used 3D animation to create the look of traditional hand animation.

Filmmakers Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato (“The Eyes of Tammy Faye,” “Party Monster”) tell the fascinating and touching story of Chaz Bono and his transition under the glare of the media’s lights and in the shadow of his famous mother.  The documentary was a hit at Sundance and will be aired on Oprah’s OWN network later this year.  We were excited to do the graphics and title treatment, and privileged to also design the poster.

Crazybridge created and designed the look for Discovery’s new action-packed series Hogs Gone Wild which premiered this month.  The show follows three teams of professionals who trap these destructive and menacing beasts.  Believe me, this show is no boar.  See a sample on Discovery’s site.

The acclaimed HISTORY series Patton 360 is now available on Blu-Ray.  Experience all the intense combat action and our cutting edge CGI in HD!

Order Patton 360: The Complete Season 1 [Blu-ray] from Amazon.com.

TLC is rolling out a pilot for a new reality show about the wild world of the female demolition derby circuit.  Crazybridge produced the graphics package as well as the graphics that explain the events: the appliance race, the boat race, and the skid race.  The show has a great mix of fuel, fun, feelings and fist-fights, and we hope it’s one of their next big series.  Watch The Ladies of Demolition Derby Thursday at 10:00pm Eastern on TLC!

Airborne Toxic Event has just released a new song entitled “Neda” to commemorate the  shooting death of Neda Agha-Soltan during election protests in Iran nearly one year ago.  Crazybridge designed and animated the video.  The  illustrations were done by one of LA’s preeminant courtroom artists.  All song proceeds go to Amnesty International.

In just its first few hours online, the video is garnering significant attention.  Sting posted a link on his Facebook page.