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A Look at Pop Culture: Phil Tippett

BTS of Phil Tippet

The man behind the Monsters of Pop Culture

In this post we look to shed some light on those who have helped create iconic characters, games and movies. People that are the very heart of modern day pop culture.

Phil Tippett is not a household name but you will know his work. The Oscar-winning stop-motion animator, and designer, is responsible for many fantasy creatures and sci-fi set pieces. Creating aliens that defined the diversity of Star Wars, to seamlessly merging practical animation and CGI in Jurassic Park. ‘My Life in Monsters’, chronicles Tippett’s legendary life work, his influence on pop-culture and is a must watch!

Tippett has returned to his origins and is currently involved with his ongoing “Mad God” animation series. You can help support his work through Kickstarter.

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Colonel Robocop: You need this in your life

Colonel Robocop

You’re probably wondering what this is about and it’s safe to say we’re not sure whats going on here either.  News reached the internet last year that Director Neill Blomkamp is developing his next blockbuster, “RoboCop Returns”. A direct sequel movie to reboot a franchise that wasn’t so well received back in 2014. What is interesting about this new instalment is that the script was written years ago by RoboCop’s original screenwriters, Ed Neumeier and Michael Miner.

Many fans are wondering if Peter Weller will reprise his roll as Robocop and we are excited to inform you that… HE HAS! In a way most unexpected. I can’t even begin to tell you how bizarre this is! The Police cyborg is back in action as the Colonel, in a series of weird commercials for KFC.

I don’t understand it but I can’t look away! Nostalgia has a firm grip on me. The Secret Recipe one has to be my favourite. You can watch the five ads below and let us know what you think.

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