pitandpendulum

What always amazes me is how similar we all are, as far as what got us into this whole film mess. The more people I talk to and the more of these interviews we do, the more I see common threads. Generally speaking, growing up, there was probably a particular film that caught our eye. Maybe it was a horror, maybe it was a sci-fi, maybe something else... but something you saw made you think, "How'd they do that?". Then, you bought magazines, you played around with camera's, you got your hands... Read Full Story

APRIL 18, PORTUGAL; If you happen to be in PORTUGAL on the 18th of this month, you'll be in for a treat as PROJECT VIDEOLAB is hosting a very cool, multi-media event in honour of my main man, EDGAR ALLAN POE's 200th birthday anniversary! Now isn't that just the coolest thing? Head over to the blog (in PORTUGUESE, you might have guessed), and have a look around. It's all good stuff, and the poster art for the various events is nothing less than outstanding. For the even in particular, head... Read Full Story

Folks have been asking, so here is the scoop for finding our latest, Edgar Allan Poe's The Pit and the Pendulum Comic Book, Online! We don't have our copies as yet, so a great place to shop for the book (and see the large-size comic cover art), is at Things From Another World.com - they've got a great site to navigate while shopping in the comfort of your own home (or wherever you may be). TFAW.com is an awesome source for all manner of collectible coolness, and good friends of Bluewater... Read Full Story

SNEAK PREVIEW GALLERY! On Shelves February 25th, 2009! Order yours today at your favorite comic shop or book retailer- from Bluewater Productions! The success of the stop motion animated film adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's The Pit and the Pendulum has prompted the release of the comic book version of the film. Scheduled for a February 25th, 2009 release thru Bluewater Productions of Portland, Oregon, the stop-motion film to comic will be a first for production partners Bluewater... Read Full Story

Animator Mike Weiss; The Pit and the Pendulum Uploaded by marclougee This is the first of a series for several weeks, in which I'll be posting vids from the extra features sections of the Pit and the Pendulum animated film on DVD! That's right folks, if you've been wondering just what sort of video clip goodness you may find in the DD, here it is ; some free samples for your perusal! In this Episode of "WHAT's IN THE PIT?": - Stop motion animator extraordinaire Mike Weiss shares his... Read Full Story

This is the first of a series for several weeks, in which I'll be posting vids from the extra features sections of the Pit and the Pendulum animated film on DVD! That's right folks, if you've been wondering just what sort of video clip goodness you may find in the DD, here it is ; some free samples for your perusal! In this Episode of "WHAT's IN THE PIT?": - Stop motion animator extraordinaire Mike Weiss shares his insights and experience during the production of the award-wining short... Read Full Story

January 2009 - We're celebrating around here in January! It's Edgar Allan Poe's 200th Anniversary , and to celebrate the awesomeness of Poe's contribution to literature, culture and all things Gothic Horror, we're doing things right and hosting a superio r DVD Give Away Contest! That's right folks, you too can win a FREE copy of Ray Harryhausen Presents: THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM on DVD! I know it's almost too awesome to bear, but despite the crushing amount of coolness we're adding yet... Read Full Story

the fine folks of JAZMA Online have posted an interview with Yours Truly. Covering my trajectory from single-celled wannabe to burgeoning multi-media super hero, our good friends of Jazma-ville focussed on my career in film & television; where it all started for me, where I've been/ worked on, where things are going (easy to predict, with the current economy)... The apex of this venture into my biographical brewhaha is of course the upcoming release of my graphical adaptation of Edgar Allan... Read Full Story

BELLINGHAM, WASH. (NOVEMBER 25, 2008) – The success of Ray Harryhausen Presents; The Pit and the Pendulum, a short stop motion animated film produced by Hand Made Heroes Film & Television has resulted in a comic book deal with Bluewater Productions. When Bluewater President Darren G. Davis and Director Marc Lougee of Hand Made Heroes discovered they were both producing work independently under the Ray Harryhausen Presents banner, Bluewater immediately penned a deal with director Marc Lougee... Read Full Story

It's always a difficult thing releasing a film for public viewing, aespecially a stop motion endeavor... it's a long, drawn out process, and tought going most of the time, especially for indy folks working with little resources. In that, I find it especially gratifying when a fellow filmmaker & animation person wants to see my personal work, then enthusiastically supports the work. It's a great feeling when a film is welcomed and appreciated by your friends and co-workers, especially folks I... Read Full Story