Game Of Thrones in Toronto!

Have you seen or read Game of Thrones yet? If the answer is yes then you might be interested to know that the TIFF Bell Lightbox will be host to HBO's Game Of Thrones Exhibition, March 9-18th. The best part is tickets are FREE!! And before you ask what this has to do with animation, have you seen the first season? If you have then you shouldn't be asking that question and if you haven't go watch it.

http://tiff.net/gameofthrones

In Search For The BEST Intern!

House of cool is in search of a kick butt intern. Here are some of the credentials we would like to see on your resume.

- Computer Science Student, must know python, has an interest in working in the media field.
- Knowing Maya & Nuke are a plus but not expected.

If you think you got what it takes email us at apply@houseofcool.com || subject: "Best Intern".

Spirited Away: The Films of Studio Ghibli March 10 - April 13 at TIFF Bell Lightbox

"Often referred to as the Disney of Japan, Studio Ghibli has created some of the most wondrous and groundbreaking animated films in the history of cinema. Discover (or re-discover) such classics as Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro and many others in this fifteen-film retrospective." - tiffbelllightbox

This is something not to be missed.................Enough said.

The New Kid In Town

So we have had our debates before about Starbucks vs Timmy's but there is a new kid in town. Balzac's! (not to be confused with "ball-sack"). Unfortunately it is nowhere close to the studio, sigh'. I personally prefer this company over the big chains. Great coffee, awesome treats and a wide array of different kinds of milk. Just thought I'd let the rest of the world know so they can be just as excited as me!

I guess the studio will still only be filled with the empty cups of Starbucks, Timmy Ho's and the occasional  trendy organic vegan no gluten coffee shop that was opened for six months down the street.


http://www.balzacscoffee.com/

picture of their distillery district location! Also one in Liberty Village.

Cheesecake is an Artists Fuel

This morning we received the best gift of all "Cheesecake"! Thanks to Ben Pilgrim the studio is not only fueled on creativity and drive today, but on something that is covered in chocolate, made out of chocolate, with a chocolate filling and a hint of caramel.

How will we ever face another day without this wonderful slice of heaven. Thanks again Ben! Your talent for making cheesecake must get you tons of girls!

 

Cheesecake at the desk always makes them work faster!

 

If you're around come by and have a slice before it's all gone!

Hugo

As a preproduction studio it's always difficult to show work we do on films because they are often not released for years after we've worked on them. Here are some development images we did on The Invention of Hugo Cabret (now titled Hugo). These were done about four years ago before Martin Scorsese was involved. The bulk of them were done by Normand Lemay.

House of Cool's Next Top Storyboard Artist!

We are in search for the next cool storyboard artist - Jr. position available. Can you handle our cool? Send us your work and you could be working and learning from some of the top feature story talent in Canada.

Send applications to apply@houseofcool.com

From Pool Table to Ping Pong

Since our last trip to spin everyone has been itching to play. Our Pool table got an upgrade today!!! But can Wes figure out how to put it together?

Rio Talk

Carlos was awesome talking about Rio. His presentation was polished and very informative. A real pro.

It's always nice to see someone who is as down to earth as Carlos be so successful.

Here is a shot from the talk and the lunch after.