News Archive
June 25, 2009
It's up! Check out Part One of the bunnies' two-part Harry Potter medley (a.k.a. "Harry Potter, Served Two Ways"). Part one focuses on the Harry/Voldemort relationship/events and certain characters, while Part Two (airing soon) looks more at Hogwarts life and magical creatures. Each part of HP buns medley includes years 1-5.
Currently the bunnies are working on their version of Top Gun.
UPCOMING TITLES!
- Halloween (1978)
- The Wolf Man (1941)
- Gone with the Wind
- Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
- The Wizard of Oz
- Back to the Future
- Easy Rider
- Austin Powers
- The Graduate
- Swingers
(Titles may be subject to change, but the above is the current bun plan as it stands.)
The bunnies' re-enactment of Part One of The Terminator (1984) got picked for Clip du Jour at Entertainment Weekly! (It's the cursing version, please note.)
The bunny re-enactments premiere on the Starz linear channels, Starz on Demand, and the Starz website, eventually landing here at the angryalien.com library.
- Bunny re-enactment request list!
- Submit your request via email.
- The bunnies' Twitter.
- Bunnies FAQ
- Angry Alien FAQ
- The Bunnies' press page.
30-Second Bunnies Theatre WON two Webby Awards for Online Film and Video/Animation, plus the People's Voice award in that category!
Hooray! We've exceeded 1 billion page views since the site began (and since I started keeping track some time in 2001)...THANK YOU for your viewership!!
Check out the stuff on my desk. I love this site, and looking at what all these talented creators have on their desks really inspires me, so I am thrilled to share my desk stuff!
I want to say thank you to everyone who's been writing in with such kind words and great requests. I read every single email that comes through here, and your correspondence means more to me (and the bunnies) than I can express. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
Your generous donations and purchases of STUFF FOR SALE at the Angryalien store keep the site kleen and ad-free! THANK YOU! And if you've ever donated to this site or bought stuff from the store, then this bun's for you.
News Archives!
November 5, 2007
Greetings, Everyone! I am delighted to announce a wedding in the bunny family. Douglas McInnes (technical wizard, co-bunny voice extraordinaire) and I are freshly married. Hurrah!
July 10, 2007
What inspires you to create? A few days ago, Doug pointed out a BoingBoing article citing William KamKwamba, a nineteen year-old who lives in Malawi and decided to build a windmill to power his family home. Best of all, William is documenting the whole process on his blog and in photos. I got so inspired by his creativity that I had to share here. If you are in need of inspiration, read his entries and check out his work-in-progress. Then visit your local library!
I discussed all things bunnies with Nathan Cone of Texas Public Radio. The direct link to the podcast is here.
July 2, 2007
I just got back from a few days at the Platform International Animation Festival in Portland, Oregon, where Borat Bunnies screened in the internet competition. I had a fantastic time, loved Portland and hope to return next year.
I talked about all things bunnies with Nathan Cone of Texas Public Radio (it's the 5th feature down on that page). The direct link to the podcast is here.
April 23, 2007
Greetings, Everyone! The bunnies bring you their rendition of Pirates of the Bunibbean 1 and 2. Arrrrr! (This year the bunnies and I are pleased to report we have not yet missed out on International Talk like a Pirate Day. Every year we seem to find out on the day, at the end of the day, and miss out on precious hours we could have been talking like a pirate, or learning how. But not this year! No, not this year. It's September 19. Be sure you make a note of it.)
October 17, 2006
The bunnies present a Halloween Soundboard with soundclips and a couple outtakes from some of our spookier selections. Fun for the whole family!
September 12, 2006
New site design! It's time to roll out a new phase of Angry Alien web environs.
Your feedback is welcome!
Also, I just updated the requests page!
Mystery re-enactment REVEALED!
The bunnies will be re-enacting FIGHT CLUB next. First rule of Fight Club: Bunnify it!
August 15, 2006
BunnyPalooza! This month, Starz on Demand® airs all the bunny re-enactments as part of their BunnyPalooza celebration. Watch the official announcement here! Mouse over the BunnyPalooza carrot logo and click Play to view.
June 16, 2006
Starz.com will be hosting the completed Superman bunny re-enactment, and I'll be linking to that starting Tuesday, June 20!
The Library Besides watching and re-enacting movies, the bunnies and I enjoy frequent visits to our local library. Titles in my current stack include:
- The Fifth Child by Doris Lessing
- A Bloodsmoor Romance by Joyce Carol Oates
The bunnies have recently checked out:
- Once a Carrot, Always a Carrot by Bunford J. Bunworth
- Our Carrots, Our Selves by Frida Hare-Bunnington
Duck, the bunnies' agent, is reading:
- The 7 Steps to Highly Efficient Bunnies by J.G. Pickelpone
Snortleby, the bunnies' put-upon yet earnest production assistant, is carefully perusing:
- My Season of Wrangling Toupees by "Someone Who Should Know"
The bunnies continue to create new Starz-commissioned re-enactments, and here is the year's updated line-up so far!
Each re-enactment premieres on Starz on Demand® and sometimes Starz.com, eventually joining the bunnies library here at angryalien.com. Also, here is the FAQ for all your FAQ needs!
Office Space (in production!)
Raiders of the Lost Ark (pending)
The Ring (pending)
Christmas Vacation (pending)
April 24, 2006
I had a great time at FITC Design and Technology Festival in Toronto (April 20-24, 2006), discussing the bunnies in the context of developing viral content (is there a formula?) and the creative process.
January 1, 2006
Happy New Year! I finally started an angryalien.com RSS feed for news and updates about the bunnies and all things angry alien.
Thanks to all of you for another wonderful year of bunny support! There's a bunch of fun bunnies-related stuff on the horizon for 2006. For starters, the troupe is currently re-enacting Casablanca.
The rest of the Starz-commissioned batch below have premiered on Starz on DemandĘ as well as Starz Ticket. Each re-enactment eventually joins the bunnies library here at angryalien.com...some dates to be determined.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (completed.)
Pulp Fiction (completed.)
The Big Chill (completed.)
Highlander (completed.)
The War of the Worlds (1953) (completed.)
Star Wars (completed.)
Night of the Living Dead (completed.)
King Kong (1933) (completed.)
A Christmas Story (completed.)
Reservoir Dogs (completed.)
Casablanca (in production)
Rocky (pending)
October 3, 2005
A big THANK YOU to everyone who bought stuffs at the angryalien store in September. Proceeds which totaled $234.50 will be sent to the American Red Cross for victims of Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita.
The War of the Worlds bunnies has joined the angryalien library!
September 30, 2005
Highlander bunnies has just joined the angryalien library!
News! Bunnies' re-enactments a hit with Starz viewers
During the month of September, 100% of proceeds from purchases of stuffs at the Angry Alien store will be donated to the American Red Cross to help victims of Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita!
August 29, 2005
Thanks to everyone in Rochester, NY for coming to the talk I gave at the George Eastman House last Friday! Doug and I had a great time. To the fellow who asked what version of Adobe Streamline I use: it's 4.0! (Although Adobe's discontinuing it anyway).
August 22, 2005
This Friday, August 26 at 8p, I'll be giving a talk at the George Eastman House in Rochester, NY. I'll detail the evolution of my work up to 30-Second Bunnies Theatre, showing some older Flash work and my first animated short, and other fun stuff. It'll be an interesting look at how technology impacted my path as a long-time creator of stuff.
August 8, 2005 This Friday...Shiman dorks out on national TV. The fine folk at Starz have set me up on a satellite media tour this Friday 8/12, whereby I shall appear on various morning shows across the nation discussing the bunnies and their ways. One member of the Bunnies Theatre Troupe is joining me to help field questions. Here is a tentative list of live broadcasts for Friday a.m.: Charlotte, NC (WCCB/FOX/FOX NEWS RISING) Sacramento, CA (KOVR/CBS/DAYBREAK) Indianapolis, IN (WXIN/FOX/FOX 59 AM) Phoenix, AZ (KTVK/IND/GOOD MORNING ARIZONA) Other interviews scheduled (unsure when they'll air): Denver, CO (KUSA/NBC/ KUSA 9 NEWS) Albuquerque, NM (KOB/NBC/KOB NEWS) Nashville, TN (WLLP/IND/WLLP NEWS) NATIONAL (APTV/ASSOCIATED PRESS/NEWSFEED) NATIONAL (FOX NEWSEDGE/FOX/NEWSFEED) Tampa/Sarasota, FL (WWSB/ABC/ABC 7 ACTION NEWS) Orlando, FL (CF NEWS 13/REG'L NEWSCHANNEL) Houston, TX (KTRK/ABC/EYEWITNESS NEWS) Boston (CN 8/REG'L NEWSCHANNEL/NITE BEAT) I'll report back on how it goes. July 2005 I've always been a huge fan of comic books, and going to the local comic shop for a regular inspection of the latest tidbits is one of my favorite pastimes. Adding to the pool of righteous comic tidbits is the illustrious and talented Ted Mathot, brother of the likewise illustrious and talented John Mathot (the voice of the bunnies' agent Duck, plus an additional bunnies voice in a bunch of the upcoming re-enactments). Ted has recently released his first comic book entitled Rose and Isabel, which you should check out promptly. Congratulations on an outstanding comic, Ted! Now hurry up and release part 2! If you've recently received a weird email claiming to be from angryalien.com and saying bizarre stuff like "YOUR PASSWORD WAS SUCCESSFULLY UPDATED," delete it right away and do not open the attachment. Someone has apparently spoofed the angryalien.com name and is sending bogus emails to people on the news list (which has since been disabled indefinitely). For virus info and safety tips check out a site such as Symantec's security response. Remember, a bonafide email from angryalien.com would never include an attachment, among other things. It really kind of sucks, so be on the alert, please. (And by the way, a HUGE thank you to everyone who emailed me to let me know about this. Sorry I couldn't reply to everyone who's sent a note...but you all RULE!!!) In other news, the bunnies and I are tremendously honored to have received the first-ever Starz Ion Award at the Maui Film Festival June 15-19! One of five bunny re-enactments (RHPS, Jaws, The Big Chill, It's a Wonderful Life, and Titanic Bunnies) showed as part of the trailer in front of each movie at the festival. Thanks to everyone at the festival for their gracious hospitality, and thanks to Starz for being such a great group of folks to work with. April 2005 The bunnies have been creating a few promos for Starz on DemandĘ in addition to the new re-enactments (which will be added to the Angryalien.com library in the months ahead). I'll post a link to the updated SOD landing page soon. The bunnies have finished their performance of Highlander and The Big Chill! Starz on DemandĘ is currently showcasing the new Pulp Fiction bunnies (along with the slasher series from the Starz Hare-Raising Halloween Marathon, above). You can find said re-enactments playing in front of most of the Starz on DemandĘ top hits (except children's movies or PG movies). They'll be located under the button 'Only Here.' Pulp Fiction bunnies will debut on the angryalien.com site in June. Apparently Rocky Horror Picture Show bunnies will be shown in conjunction with a Starz satellite tour featuring RHPS creator himself, Richard O'Brien!! Hooray! February 2005: Douglas (a.k.a. bunnies voice extraordinaire) & I appeared on the G4 show The Screen Savers. We had a great time, got to watch Drunk Vader from behind the scenes, and the root beer wasn't as bad as those guys made it out to be. Here's the interview from the show. January 2005: Starz Entertainment Group LLC (SEG) announced that they're commissioning ten more re-enactments from the 30-Second Bunnies Theatre Troupe! The re-enactments are: The Rocky Horror Picture Show Pulp Fiction Highlander The Big Chill Clerks The Karate Kid Thelma & Louise The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Night of the Living Dead Weird Science These re-enactments will debut on STARZ!, Starz on DemandĘ and STARZ! Ticketsm on Real Movies. They will then be added to the Angryalien.com library in the months ahead. SEG had previously commissioned the bunny toons Freddy vs. Jason, Scream and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre for their Hare-Raising Halloween Marathon in October 2004. Read the official press release here!It's a Wonderful Life bunnies aired on Good Morning America! (12/22/04)
The Shining bunnies WON for best Internet Series at the 2004 Ottawa International Animation Festival.
The Exorcist bunnies won a silver public prize for Best Short Film at the 2004 Fantasia Film Festival in Montreal! Thanks very much to all who viewed it there!
Titanic bunnies aired on Good Morning America in June 2004!