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Monsters University: Creating Dean Hardscrabble and a Monstrous Art Book Giveaway

Monsters University, in theaters Friday, is all about change and growing up (and laughs and scaring). In the film, we get a chance to see the birth of the ultimate monster bromance, as Mike and Sully must get over their differences and work together to prove themselves to one of the most visually magnificent animated characters committed to screen, Dean Hardscrabble. Originally envisioned as a an overweight male monster that… more
 
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Posted by on 6/18/13

Make Good Art: Neil Gaiman’s Advice To Graduates

It’s that time of year, many people of all ages participating in the pomp and circumstance that is graduation.  Congratulations to all who have managed to complete another one of… more
 
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Posted by on 5/24/12

Anthony Hemingway On Directing “Red Tails” for George Lucas

Though Anthony Hemingway has had a substantial career in TV, when it comes to features, he’s one of the luckiest guys in the business. What other filmmaker – and fan… more
 
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Posted by on 5/22/12

Course of the Force Episode 2: The Wrath of Han

The search for the lightsaber continues, as Kyle Kinane joins the cause in Episode II of the Course of the Force webseries. As we saw in Episode I, Matt Mira… more
 
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Posted by Brian Walton on 6/11/13

 

Interview: Planetary Resources’ Chris Lewicki Wants to Mine Some Asteroids

Sorry, Michael Bay fans: When it comes to giant rocks in space, Bruce Willis-types probably won’t be our go-to guys for drilling into asteroids. Chris Lewicki, president & chief engineer… more
 
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Posted by on 5/8/12

Interview: The Creator of “Caine’s Arcade” Has His Perfect Moment

The movie Be Kind, Rewind coined the concept of “Sweding” – recreating famous movies using costumes of cardboard and other found objects. But in the YouTube sensation Caine’s Arcade (as… more
 
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Posted by on 4/20/12

The Awesome Story Of Caine’s Arcade

If you haven’t seen this yet, watch this short film about an ingenious little boy who built himself a cardboard arcade in his dad’s East L.A. used auto parts… more
 
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Posted by on 4/10/12

 

Make Cool Stuff: Magic Numbers

Handmade Zombie Plushie made by Emily Greenhause for Jonah I had the pleasure of attending the Nerdist Podcast Live Show in DC last Friday, and I was thrilled to see… more
 
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Posted by on 1/13/12

The Joy of Books!

This is just amazing! A husband and wife (and a whole lot of others) took over Type bookstore in Toronto after dark. What do your books do when you leave… more
 
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Posted by on 1/12/12

A Place To Start Something

Nerdist readers know that, at heart, this site, and everything about the Nerdist empire, is a celebration of the creative process. Part of that has been the Nerdist Theater at… more
 
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Posted by on 10/20/11

 
 
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