We fans of Gerry Anderson can't get enough of his Brit puppet shows. Even in a time of AI art, deep fake videos, and CGI technology breakthroughs, we still love his "Supermarination" (super + marionette + animation): old school puppets on strings combined with wacky practical effects. "Fireball XL5," "Stingray" and "Thunderbirds" were huge TV hits in the UK and USA in the 60s. More recently they were featured in an episode of "Endeavour." Puppeteers who were locked down in the London apartment during COVID improvised household items to create all new puppet episodes of "Nebula-75." (go check those out on YouTube!) And now the 2014 documentary "Filmed in Supermarionation" has been issued on Blu-Ray with a companion book. Trailer here:
Thunderbirds are Go…again!
Profile of Wendy Froud, the Mother of Yoda
Wendy Froud is a legend in the world of practical effects, crafting the prototype for Yoda and characters in The Dark Crystal and other Jim Henson productions. She's often not credited properly in online databases, though, having "seemingly vanished" from Hollywood and the public eye 30 years ago, writes Falene Nurse for Inverse. Why? "People… READ THE REST
See the strange first appearances of Cookie Monster in a junk food commercial and IBM training video
In 1966, Jim Henson created this commercial for General Foods' Wheels, Crowns, and Flutes snacks. It never aired but is still notable as it featured the first appearances of several Muppets including the Wheel Stealer who would eventually become our beloved Cookie Monster. Later, he appeared in an IBM training film, seen below. From Wikipedia:… READ THE REST
The incredible performances of Bread and Puppet Theater
If I ever travel to Vermont, my first stop will definitely be the Bread and Puppet Theater. Watching live puppet shows has been something I've loved since I was a kid, and although I've only seen videos of their performances, it seems like nothing comes close to the magic of Bread and Puppet shows. Bread… READ THE REST
Customize your room's vibes depending on your mood with this unique lamp
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This espresso maker and milk frother set is on sale for under $50
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Unlock the freedom to play in a new way
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