Great job Ric, Greg, Raiden, Jason, and Matt, movie stars to be!
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Monday, December 17, 2012
Look Who's On TVO!
TVO came for a visit at HoC some time ago and here is what we talked about.
Great job Ric, Greg, Raiden, Jason, and Matt, movie stars to be!
Great job Ric, Greg, Raiden, Jason, and Matt, movie stars to be!
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Making a Little Change
Come Christmas time we are always so busy buying presents, chocolates or turkeys, that sometimes we forget that some people won't be able to have any of those things. The Lady of the "House", (Kate Moo King - Curtis) decided that it was time to give back. This holiday season House of Cool collected money from our little elves in order to support the Shoebox Project.
The Shoebox Project (http://www.shoeboxproject.com/index.html) collects and distributes gifts in the form of shoeboxes to women in shelters in Canada. Each shoebox is filled with items valued at $50 that a woman would enjoy but would not splurge on for herself in difficult times.
With the money collected we were able to donate five shoe boxes, each containing toothpaste, toothbrush, floss, hat, gloves, scarf, a chocolate treat, and a $20 gift card from Walmart.
Giving is definitely better then receiving.
Happy Holidays Everyone!
Friday, December 07, 2012
The HoC Holiday Gift Guide
Ok I know we post allot of silly stuff up here, but lets be real Xmas shopping is uber serious! The malls are war zones and the parking lots aren't any better. I don't know about you guys but I am not ready to get into it with the 75 year Grandma threatening to run me over with her enormous Odsmobile that she somehow manages to park?
Getting to my point, why not spend your free time at home with a glass of < insert favorite drink here > , your favorite slippers maybe some family guy as background noise and turn on your computer. We live in the world of technology now and nothing has made it easier to avoid the crazy christmas shoppers then Online Shopping. You can even shop in your PJ's if you like and you don't even have to do your hair or put on makeup.....or pants! AMAZING!
So we have compiled some neat and funny gift ideas to help you out and if you hurry your butt out of bed and onto your computer chair (for me thats my sofa), then you can get all your gifts delivered before Santa arrives.
Getting to my point, why not spend your free time at home with a glass of < insert favorite drink here > , your favorite slippers maybe some family guy as background noise and turn on your computer. We live in the world of technology now and nothing has made it easier to avoid the crazy christmas shoppers then Online Shopping. You can even shop in your PJ's if you like and you don't even have to do your hair or put on makeup.....or pants! AMAZING!
So we have compiled some neat and funny gift ideas to help you out and if you hurry your butt out of bed and onto your computer chair (for me thats my sofa), then you can get all your gifts delivered before Santa arrives.
www.thinkgeek.com
has some of the most coolest gadgets for the coolest nerds around.
Under 10$ we
found something adorable and useful! Oh come one its way cuter looking then butterfly clips or garbage twist ties!
Under 20$ these
are great little useful gifts in the shape of your favorite characters ex.star
wars, dc comic, ect Who doesn't want to pull a storm trooper out of their pocket, girls love that!
Ok I found this and come on who doesn't want an Inflatable Flying shark! To top that off it's a ZOMBIE SHARK!
On a more serious note, Laptop Bags are a great gift to give! Almost everyone has one and as much as we love those cute little laptop sleeves, one can get some serious shoulder and back pain from lugging that thing around. Also most computer bags are just ugly! I did some research (thank you google) and found some really stylish backpacks meant to help out your body while lugging around your portable office!
Happy Safe Shopping!
Happy Holidays!
The HoC Family would like to wish you all a very Merry Holiday season.
Illustrated By: Jeffery Thompson (House of Cool's Top Hipster)
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
The Man has been busy!
Allot of people think that Ricardo is the "good looks" of the company. His dashing smile, great hair, and amazing athleticism might sway people into thinking, "what else can this guy do?".
Well here are a few trailers that HoC's amazing talent has been working on, yes that includes Ricardo, I know who'd thought?
Escape from Planet Earth! (2013) - Director Cal Brunker (Cool Dude & HoC veteran), Storyboard Ricardo Curtis (Dashingly Handsome HoC President)
Epic the Movie (2013) - Storyboard Norm Lemay (Blue Sky Studios, but inappropriately hilarious HoC veteran), Warren LiondHeart (Blue Sky Studios, our dutch lion HoC veteran), Ray Xu (Blue Sky Studios, HoC's 2nd most amazin' asian), Myke Bakich (HoC's Original M to the Y ), and of course Ricardo Curtis (HoC's one and only Jamasian!)
Well here are a few trailers that HoC's amazing talent has been working on, yes that includes Ricardo, I know who'd thought?
Wednesday, November 07, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Consolidating two companies to form one super
creative digital laboratory.
November 7,
2012 – Toronto, Canada - House of Cool is excited to announce
recent company restructuring plans.
By consolidating our pre-production studio with our previously acquired
commercial studio Red Rover, we intend on creating one dynamic creative hub. Operating
as House of Cool we are equipped with imaginative concept to final delivery
capabilities in animation and visual effects.
House of
Cool has been rocking the feature film world with exceptional creative
direction, story development, concept design, boarding and pre-production
services. With an impressive credit list of over 20 features including; Hugo,
Rio, Despicable Me, and
Ice Age 3 in
addition to a strong slate of work in place, the time was right to build upon our
commercial capabilities.
By
injecting new technological upgrades and featuring a creatively versatile roster
of commercial directors. House of Cool looks to offer the advertising industry
film quality, artistically driven work in both traditional and 3D stereo
formats.
Leading the
commercial expansion are directors, Greg Court and Matt Whelan. Greg is an award-winning
director, with a strong eye for storytelling, animating and character
development skills. Matt is a technical wizard with a diverse background in
both live-action visual effects and animation. Together they lead a talented team of artists capable of
creating brilliant 3D and live-action vfx for commercials.
House of
Cool was founded by animation legend Ricardo Curtis and business partner Wes
Lui in 2004. They have built a studio where outstanding individuals come
together to bring extraordinary entertainment to our clients and audiences.
For more
information please visit www.redroverstudio.com
Or contact
Lara Osland directly at: laraosland@rogers.com
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Friday, October 19, 2012
Getting in the Halloween spirit.
Halloween like any other celebration has a very interesting past, and as like most north american holidays has nothing to do with what we find traditional about them.
"On the night of October 31 they celebrated Samhain, when it was believed that the ghosts of the dead returned to earth. In addition to causing trouble and damaging crops, Celts thought that the presence of the otherworldly spirits made it easier for the Druids, or Celtic priests, to make predictions about the future. For a people entirely dependent on the volatile natural world, these prophecies were an important source of comfort and direction during the long, dark winter.
To commemorate the event, Druids built huge sacred bonfires, where the people gathered to burn crops and animals as sacrifices to the Celtic deities. During the celebration, the Celts wore costumes, typically consisting of animal heads and skins, and attempted to tell each other's fortunes. When the celebration was over, they re-lit their hearth fires, which they had extinguished earlier that evening, from the sacred bonfire to help protect them during the coming winter."
- http://www.history.com/topics/halloween
Now a days we dress up in cotton and polyester costumes and go door to door for candy............I think we have the better idea!
"On the night of October 31 they celebrated Samhain, when it was believed that the ghosts of the dead returned to earth. In addition to causing trouble and damaging crops, Celts thought that the presence of the otherworldly spirits made it easier for the Druids, or Celtic priests, to make predictions about the future. For a people entirely dependent on the volatile natural world, these prophecies were an important source of comfort and direction during the long, dark winter.
To commemorate the event, Druids built huge sacred bonfires, where the people gathered to burn crops and animals as sacrifices to the Celtic deities. During the celebration, the Celts wore costumes, typically consisting of animal heads and skins, and attempted to tell each other's fortunes. When the celebration was over, they re-lit their hearth fires, which they had extinguished earlier that evening, from the sacred bonfire to help protect them during the coming winter."
- http://www.history.com/topics/halloween
Now a days we dress up in cotton and polyester costumes and go door to door for candy............I think we have the better idea!
Friday, October 12, 2012
Gainer Wins It!
Thursday, October 04, 2012
Halloween Time!!!
What are you up to this Hallow eve...........
Giving out Candy to tiny little monsters, but ending up eating it yourself? Watching the same ol' scary films that really are not scary anymore?
Halloween is not for the kids anymore! This year come join us have a drink or two, and then hit the dance floor to give us your best moves in that ridiculous chicken costume you've been dying to wear!
CASO Presents the "Halloween Bash", October 25th at Tryst Nicht Club.
Doors open at 9pm for those of us who need to catch that pumpkin ride home before midnight. For the rest of you party until the zombies go home!
25$ Ticket in advanced (includes 1 free drink)
40$ At the door.
casohalloween.eventbrite.ca
Prize for the best costume so start the creativity wheel going!
Giving out Candy to tiny little monsters, but ending up eating it yourself? Watching the same ol' scary films that really are not scary anymore?
Halloween is not for the kids anymore! This year come join us have a drink or two, and then hit the dance floor to give us your best moves in that ridiculous chicken costume you've been dying to wear!
CASO Presents the "Halloween Bash", October 25th at Tryst Nicht Club.
Doors open at 9pm for those of us who need to catch that pumpkin ride home before midnight. For the rest of you party until the zombies go home!
25$ Ticket in advanced (includes 1 free drink)
40$ At the door.
casohalloween.eventbrite.ca
Prize for the best costume so start the creativity wheel going!
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
It's Not Animation But It's Definitely Awesome
A friend posted this on his fcbk page and I had to share it with you guys. Like the title says it's not animation but who can challenge the fact that these guys are AWESOME!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&list=UUTAgbu2l6_rBKdbTvEodEDw&v=mEyrfFwf3rI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&list=UUTAgbu2l6_rBKdbTvEodEDw&v=mEyrfFwf3rI
Friday, August 17, 2012
Reward for information on the Pen Thief!
I know this is the age of technology and now a days computers and keyboards are what we use to drain our brains of thoughts. Weather they be in the form of an angry e-mail to an ex-boyfriend, business deals, dentist appointments, or finding that special someone through an array of PM and POF chats. I think we can all say it is still frustrating when you go to jot something down the ol' fashioned way, and you realize all your pens are gone. All you have left is a pair of scissors, 2 fat sharpies that will definitely bleed into the next 5 post-its, a white out pen...... I guess I could use that but really? , 2 dry erase markers that will do the exact same thing as the sharpies, and a really ol'fashioned orange 1 b pencil with no tip and no sharpener in sight!
I have bought countless boxes and packages of multiple pens, and for some reason I don't have one on this desk! ARGH!!!!
My Goal: To find the House of Cool culprit destroy him/her and regain control of my pen empire!!!!
I'll be posting suspects in a week, I need to do a really thorough investigation, I don't want to miss my chance to catch them, too much heat and I might scare them off. Crap I don't have a pen to take down notes ugh...............white out pen it is I guess?
I have bought countless boxes and packages of multiple pens, and for some reason I don't have one on this desk! ARGH!!!!
My Goal: To find the House of Cool culprit destroy him/her and regain control of my pen empire!!!!
I'll be posting suspects in a week, I need to do a really thorough investigation, I don't want to miss my chance to catch them, too much heat and I might scare them off. Crap I don't have a pen to take down notes ugh...............white out pen it is I guess?
Wednesday, August 01, 2012
Finding Nemo 3D at TIFF
Well I think the title says it all! If you fell in love with the adorable clown fish Nemo then you'll be happy to know it will be playing 3D style at the Toronto International Film Festival. Schedule is announced August 21st!
Friday, July 13, 2012
A BIG day at the Cool House!
Today was a very special day! We got to celebrate Rodrigo's 25th birthday and the "graduation" of our Interns! We filled our glasses, sang a song and then devoured the "Red Velvet" cake (which is a real flavour btw). Happy birthday to our favourite mexican artist and good luck to our interns as they take their first steps on their own.
Rodrigo and the interns........
Those look like allot of candles..........
Taking the first cut!
the wonderful cake!
and even more wonderful wine!
Best Family Friday the 13th! Have a great weekend everyone!
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