tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19949517.post6219532957250497904..comments2023-10-26T05:21:31.542-07:00Comments on TuesdayArtGroup: Sony for Sale: Bad News for MeJeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07985132183438922332noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19949517.post-19208063412614949652007-11-05T11:00:00.000-08:002007-11-05T11:00:00.000-08:00UGH!--I meant to start with the complaint that the...UGH!--I meant to start with the complaint that they didn't even mention "SURF'S UP!!" Not "Open Season"<BR/><BR/>Maybe things were better here while I wasn't posting....<BR/><BR/>Sorry, man!Davis Chinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16168954208679712542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19949517.post-88155778851895530622007-11-05T10:58:00.000-08:002007-11-05T10:58:00.000-08:00I'm most hurt by the fact that they didn't even me...I'm most hurt by the fact that they didn't even mention Open Season.<BR/><BR/>Jeff, my proselytizing at work has led to multiple purchases of the DVD and everyone has spoken very, very highly of the film. Hard-line animation guru Mike Dietz even judged it superior to Ratatouille (as did almost everyone I know who saw both, including Dear Wife--<I>this despite her bias toward Rat's Parisian locale!</I>). I know it's cold consolation, but yr flick continues to gain fans. I ain't never heard anybody say the same about Happy Feet....<BR/><BR/>DVD sales may still float yr studio to unheard-of profitability. Bonuses for everyone!Davis Chinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16168954208679712542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19949517.post-86620399233108495912007-11-01T18:23:00.000-07:002007-11-01T18:23:00.000-07:00DAMN YOU SCOTTY BUNCAKE!!! You've cut me to the qu...DAMN YOU SCOTTY BUNCAKE!!! You've cut me to the quick again!!! Arrrgh!<BR/><BR/>But seriously I'm okay.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07985132183438922332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19949517.post-5582048521280620982007-11-01T13:41:00.000-07:002007-11-01T13:41:00.000-07:00And maybe you can check in with Ellis so he can he...And maybe you can check in with Ellis so he can help you brush up on your Claymation skillz (well, whatever he might remember from his Neverhood days) ... old school to be sure, but those guys at Aardman seem to keep getting gigs for new pics. Practice facial animation by saying, "Gor-GONE-zohl-lah!" <BR/><BR/>;-)Tom Carrollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05765899174118074957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19949517.post-56586754821825146892007-11-01T11:06:00.000-07:002007-11-01T11:06:00.000-07:00Just remember, Pizza Hut is always on the lookout ...Just remember, Pizza Hut is always on the lookout for hard-working ethnic-types like yourself. They have no benefits to speak of, but ohhhhhh the free cheesy sticks.Scotty Buncakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05926316003722644372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19949517.post-14550583952320757912007-11-01T10:29:00.000-07:002007-11-01T10:29:00.000-07:00Thanks guys for the words of encouragement. The p...Thanks guys for the words of encouragement. The problem was that we got this e-mail the first thing yesterday morning without explanation. Then the management dismissed it as a "blip" and said this stuff happens all the time. So I just posted the NY Times article for you to see. I'm still on the fence about the whole thing. Mary Claire cautioned me to not talk about the details or what I know because that would be considered inside trading information. So I'll just sit back and wait it out. Not panicking yet, just concerned. Let's just say my Spidey sense is tingling.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07985132183438922332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19949517.post-38867233680700102912007-10-31T22:22:00.000-07:002007-10-31T22:22:00.000-07:00Hear hear, Dok! I second your sentiments.Jeff, if...Hear hear, Dok! I second your sentiments.<BR/><BR/>Jeff, if you think it's time to move on... you know there is a nice studio up here in Emeryville that I hear makes some decent films... perhaps it's time to join us up in the Bay Area! :)Rickarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05730754739317666560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19949517.post-53048129099066966082007-10-31T18:55:00.000-07:002007-10-31T18:55:00.000-07:00Ugh. Most of us, as commercial artists, have sat ...Ugh. Most of us, as commercial artists, have sat in this "maybe bad news for me" seat, haven’t we? And it sucks. Most of all for the uncertainty. <BR/><BR/>But to add another couple pennies, I think this press release is just as read, and not something more ominous regards Imageworks. <BR/><BR/>It’s true that Sony has been deeply embarrassed by all the widely reported weaknesses in their global position. They're not at all accustomed to that kind of exposure, and they sure don't like it. But the recent profits from the hard-electronics side of Sony has (finally) let them exhale a little bit. TVs, audio equipment and gadgets in general are so integral to their corporate self-perception. My feeling is that no matter what happens in the future, that's the side of Sony that they will never, ever give up. <BR/><BR/>The rest of their endeavors will rank under that priority. And I think that this press release is another part of them making sure that they avoid being caught with only bad choices again. Never have to give up something that they don’t want to. So.. they’ll continue to gather resources, raise capital and forge more partnerships to share risks and grow into new financial models outside of hard-electronics.<BR/><BR/>Obviously we all pray, given our knowledge of Jeff’s extreme skills, that any project he’s for will flourish. Here’s hoping that getting more security will help that along! <BR/><BR/>-the long winded oneDok as a Doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14069175219228786416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19949517.post-39863756453128119712007-10-31T18:21:00.000-07:002007-10-31T18:21:00.000-07:00I hope it's not Disney all overI hope it's not Disney all overMr Goodsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11990879366082004882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19949517.post-63369037368083912842007-10-31T14:03:00.000-07:002007-10-31T14:03:00.000-07:00Corporate suits STRIKE AGAIN!!!!Jeff's probably wo...Corporate suits STRIKE AGAIN!!!!<BR/><BR/>Jeff's probably worried cuz they are in down mode and he's off working in conjunction with a live action/animated film. Plus his idea for the short he pitched could be in trouble due to these changes. My 2 cents speculation until we hear from da man.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19949517.post-21968295105660610322007-10-31T13:43:00.000-07:002007-10-31T13:43:00.000-07:00I have the same question.I have the same question.Tom Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11624247648988106639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19949517.post-14091334787172846322007-10-31T13:09:00.000-07:002007-10-31T13:09:00.000-07:00Why do you think this is bad news?Why do you think this is bad news?Rickarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05730754739317666560noreply@blogger.com