Animatronics on Display

[furtech]

There was an article in the Times about the display of animatronic creatures on display at the Academy of Motion Pictures A&S. Looks like a good show: all kinds of creatures from the last twenty years or so on display. Some are in perfect condition, others are "skinned" to show off the mechanics inside. I think the admission may be free or a small "donation" at the door. If you're in town, take a look!

Here's the site:
http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2006/06.04.19.html

A few photos of the exhibits:
http://photos.oscars.org/listanevent.php?events=620

More photos:
http://photos.oscars.org/listanevent.php?events=629&pg=1

EDIT:
For you fans of the Movie "Labyrinth", there's going to be a screening with props and discussions with members of the Henson Company:

http://photos.oscars.org/listanevent.php?events=655

Comments

[animecat.livejournal.com]

Oh, I'm so jealous! Animatronics and movie creatures are something I've been interested in since I was a kid. I even wanted to design them at one time... and then I realized I'm not technology-inclined (meaning I can't figure out my PC half the time, much less anything more complicated). If I wasn't stuck in the Mid-South, I'd be over there in an instant. Esepcially now that they're airing Labyrinth, one of my favorite movies of all time.