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Regular visitors may notice a few changes to the site. Well, it’s about a year since I started making brickfilms, so I thought this would be as good a time as any to have a bit of a spring clean.

I’ve tried to structure everything a bit more logically and I’ve added some stuff behind the scenes that should make it easier for me to make updates when I’ve got a new film to add.

Another new film. This one was actually finished before “Where’d the Cheese Go?” but I had to keep it super secret until the closing date of the Brickfilms Words of Wisdom competition. It features Mike, Geoff and Rod from “Out of Time” in a calmer, more measured film.

Words of Wisdom

After months of false starts and dashed hopes, I’ve finally managed to finish a film. For more info, head on over to the Wasted Journey page.

I seem to be on a bit of a roll at the moment. After finishing A Wasted Journey, I’ve gone on to complete my entry for the Brickfilms Words of Wisdom competition (held back from public release until Sept 15) and this little chap: Cheese.

Oh, and while I’m doing an update, the Alpha Team film I was talking about somewhere down the page is cancelled due to me realising that it was a really stupid idea. The thing with the guy in the construction hat is still in the pipeline, but a really long way back.

Wow, it’s been a while since I updated this page. I don’t have anything exciting to share with you right now, but rest assured that things are happening behind the scenes. I’m currently working on what I hope will be my entry in the BrickFest 2003 animation competition. It all depends on whether I can get the thing finished on time. Here’s a tantalising sneak peek at a mock up of a test shot of a scene from the film…

OK, this is nothing at all do do with LEGO or stop-motion animation, but it’s something I believe deserves some publicity. See the banner up there? Here’s what it’s about…

For those who don’t remember it, “Sledge Hammer!” was an acclaimed eighties comedy show that spoofed the Dirty Harry/Hunter renegade cop style of show. If you’ve never seen it, you really don’t know what you’re missing.

Due to international demand, an official website has launched at www.sledgehammeronline.com

Additionally, series creator Alan Spencer confirms that not only is there interest in putting his series out on DVD, but he’s also in talks about turning “Sledge” into a feature film ala “Austin Powers,” “The Pink Panther” and “The Naked Gun.”

The official site now has a message board for fans of the show to reminisce, talk about the proposed new movie and offer suggestions as to what they’d like to see on any future DVD release. Mr Spencer is currently trying to gauge the level of interest in a DVD release. The best way to make your interest known is to post on the message board. This is your chance to have a say in shaping what could be the DVD release of the year (whichever year it gets released in).

There’s also the first part of a brand new Sledge story (text only, unfortunately) written by Alan Spencer.

Long time no update. I haven’t had much animating time lately, and that trend looks set to continue
for a while longer. I did manage to find time a couple of weeks ago to squeeze out a quick entry for the Brickfilms Informal Chicken Dance competition. It’s not my first choice of music, but it was an interesting challenge.

I’ve also put what little spare time I have to good use by fiddling about with my camera and taking a few pictures. The results are now available in the brand new downloads section.

I’ve started a new job, so I don’t have as much time for animation as I’d like at the moment. However, I’ve found time to update the Out of Time Special Features page with a couple of new things: a behind the scenes photo gallery and an outtake. Enjoy.