tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7128131605312127923.post2695807312779338525..comments2024-02-20T22:17:21.542-08:00Comments on Will Finn Blog: Consistency is for the weakWill Finnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01297122976077620877noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7128131605312127923.post-35977547795375320232011-10-06T09:46:14.756-07:002011-10-06T09:46:14.756-07:00That's a great tale Charles, I've never me...That's a great tale Charles, I've never met Matt Groening (or Mr. Warburton) but he has frequently stated that he would likely not be able to get hired on the crew...<br /><br />I heard another story, not really mine to tell, about one of the most talented individuals in the business who early on worked on the first season as a freelancer, doing character layout poses. Years later he came by to pick up work on the feature film but they insisted he take a test. Unknown to the studio, it was a test to animate one of his own scenes from year one. He put it back in the folder and declined...<br /><br />All the same, hats off to Matt Groening and the studio for hosting John K's wildness...Will Finnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01297122976077620877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7128131605312127923.post-62955211121465795062011-10-06T09:19:13.343-07:002011-10-06T09:19:13.343-07:00Semi-related to what you're talking about, ani...Semi-related to what you're talking about, animator Tom Warburton writes about his attempt to get a job on the Simpsons when he was starting out in the industry.<br /><br />http://warburtonlabs.blogspot.com/2010/12/my-best-simpsons-story-ever.html<br /><br />I shared the link to former Simpsons layout artist Mark Colangelo and he said he remembers seeing it. He has alot of interesting stories about the Simpsons and Film Roman.Brubakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10741995395720022279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7128131605312127923.post-63532073912556133022011-10-04T18:08:53.979-07:002011-10-04T18:08:53.979-07:00Thanks Ed--great to hear from you. It's been a...Thanks Ed--great to hear from you. It's been a while for sure. (can BOX OFFICE BUNNY really be 21 years ago?)<br /><br />Thanks Chris ( i dig the Ken A. icon!)<br /><br />Thanks Mike- Hope all is well...Will Finnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01297122976077620877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7128131605312127923.post-741447930783403612011-10-04T15:17:42.504-07:002011-10-04T15:17:42.504-07:00John's couch gag broke my brain. But in a goo...John's couch gag broke my brain. But in a good way. Also, thanks for harking back to your Burns doodles -- they rock!Mike Pelenskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06760727837984043090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7128131605312127923.post-77544821330653853482011-10-04T14:47:25.585-07:002011-10-04T14:47:25.585-07:00I think we all do!I think we all do!Chris Sobieniakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09838106041175506925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7128131605312127923.post-44166332230022052542011-10-04T14:36:57.350-07:002011-10-04T14:36:57.350-07:00Hey Will. Just had to add anote that your blog is ...Hey Will. Just had to add anote that your blog is always great entertainment. And your funny drawing and cartooning instincts are sharp as a tack. My students at CCA are going to know this blog well, being nerds of real cartoons like myself. <br /><br />Haven't seen you for years, but wish you well, and follow the work. - EdEd Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02073176059695103279noreply@blogger.com