News Take - Bowes Production - Stop Motion Animation

NEWS FLASH

ICBC

Bowes Productions announces the successful completion of the stop-motion animation commercial for Palmer Jarvis DDBO's January 2001 commercial campagn for "ICBC" - The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia.Bowes Productions wishes to thank the follow creative team at Palmer Jarvis Vancouver:
Producer: Lynn Bonham
Director: Dean Ponto
Writer: Kevin Rathgeber

Voyage of the Unicorn

Based on the popular 1996 illustrated children’s book, Voyage of the Basset, by James C. Christenson, Voyage is a wonderfully original and visually dazzling production filled with magic, humor, adventure, spellbinding special effects and a gentle, inspiring message: “Credendo vides” -- “by believing, one sees.”

Voyage of the Unicorn is really a voyage of the spirit -- for children and adults alike. Produced by Sextant Entertainment for Hallmark Entertainment.

Airing on March 2-3, 2001 on Odyssey, check your local listings.
for more information - click here

LIGHTS, CAMERA, STOP………… MOTION.

Lost Boys Studio has just announced that it will be representing the Stop motion / Clay Animation services of Bowes Productions Inc. in the area of Mexico, Central and South America

"It is a very exciting time for us. Working with Bowes gives us the opportunity to expand our mutual creative horizons. Fresh styles are rare in today's technology driven market. The recent focus on digital tools has left the market neglecting the traditional methods of animation. The blending of our distinct yet complimentary mediums will offer the world an entirely new style. I am confident that when this prospect is realized it will benefit all that are involved." Mark Benard, President, Lost Boys Studios.

Stop Motion / Clay Animation international award winning Director David Bowes expressed; "the decision to join creative talents and technical support is a good business choice not only for both studios, but especially for the client as well, offering high end Stop Motion, Clay Animation and CGI as one package".

Lost Boys will be representing Bowes Productions and Director David Bowes to production houses and creative agencies requiring Stop Motion / Clay Animation as well as working together in conjunction with digital compositing and project coordinating.

Snow Day

October 2000
"Snow Day" is released on DVD and Home Video, pick a copy up today and check out "Natalie and Meltar" (Zena Grey).

September 2000 Issue

ANIMATION MAGAZINE
Featured an article on the animation industry in western Canada and interviewed various studio producers which included Bowes Productions President and Senior Creative Director David Bowes.

September 2000 Issue

REELWEST MAGAZINE
"Production Update" announced the completion and a little behind the scenes of Bowes Productions Stop Motion Animation segment of Sextant Entertainment and Hallmark Entertainment's "Voyage of the Unicorn" starring (Beau Bridges).

BCIPC

Vancouver's (BCIPC) British Columbia Injury Prevention Centre, Vancouver Hospital & Health Sciences Centre announces its Injury Free web-site www.injuryfreezone.com featuring "Hemorrhage Hank & Lil Snicker" has been awarded the Traffic Safety Award from The Canadian Association of Road Safety Professionals

Check it out and have some fun!

Voyage of the Unicorn

Bowes Productions is proud to announce that they have successfully completed their Stop Motion Animation segment on the (4) hour mini series entitled "Voyage of the Unicorn" (working title "Miranda and the Mermaid Dream Sequence") for Pacific Motion Pictures / Sextant Entertainment Group and Hallmark Entertainment
We wish to congradulate and thank the following individuals for their extremely talented contributions.

"Voyage of the Unicorn" Main Unit

Producer: Matthew O' Connor
Producer: Michael O' Connor
Director: Philip Spink
D.O.P : John Spooner
Production Manager: Pascal Verschooris
Production Coordinator: (Special Thanks) Michelle O' Flanagan
SFX Supervisor: Lee Wilson
Editor: Ron Yoshida
1st Assistant Editor: Bruce Geisbrecht

Bowes Productions Inc.

Animation Director: David Bowes
D.O.P: Bob Ennis
Production Manager: Jim Pescitelli
Key Animator: Jeff Mulcaster
Character Designs: Sean Newton
Set Designs: Ken Nicholls and Wendy Mc Callister
Storyboards: Wendy Mc Callister
Character and Props Sculpture: Paul Hayes
Mermaid Puppet: Chiodo Brothers Productions Inc. (Special Thanks) Paul Kemp
Serpent Puppet: Patrick Mogck
Sets and Props: Jake Mc Mahon and Cole Campbell
Air Brush Artist: "Guns and Hoses" (Paul Archer)
Camera Equipment Rental: "The Camera Shop"
Lighting: PS Northern Lights
Film Labs: Alpha Cine
Transfer / Post: Command Post / Toy Box West (Kent Mc Cormick)

Fisher Price

Bowes Productions successfully completes animating the Fisher Price toy "Sparkling Symphony Gym". Produced by Rocket Films New York for the Agency Young and Rubicam New York, New York. We wish to thank Executive Producer Jeff Switzer and Producer David Nelson.

The Big Blue Ball

Bowes Productions Inc is pleased to announce that the negotiations between Fuji Creative Corporation and Bowes Productions in connection with ownership of the clay animation production entitled "The Big Blue Ball" have been successfully negotiated.

Bowes and Fuji agreed that both companies jointly own the copyright of "The Big Blue Ball" and that Bowes Production has been given full ownership and exclusive marketing rights throughout Canada.

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			NEWS FLASH ICBC Bowes Productions announces the successful completion of the stop-motion animation commercial for Palmer Jarvis DDBO's January 2001 commercial campagn for "ICBC" - The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia.Bowes Productions wishes to thank the follow creative team at Palmer Jarvis Vancouver: Producer: Lynn Bonham Director: Dean Ponto Writer: Kevin Rathgeber Voyage of the Unicorn Based on the popular 1996 illustrated children’s book, Voyage of the Basset, by James C. Christenson, Voyage is a wonderfully original and visually dazzling production filled with magic, humor, adventure, spellbinding special effects and a gentle, inspiring message: “Credendo vides” -- “by believing, one sees.” Voyage of the Unicorn is really a voyage of the spirit -- for children and adults alike. Produced by Sextant Entertainment for Hallmark Entertainment. Airing on March 2-3, 2001 on Odyssey, check your local listings. for more information - click here LIGHTS, CAMERA, STOP………… MOTION. Lost Boys Studio has just announced that it will be representing the Stop motion / Clay Animation services of Bowes Productions Inc. in the area of Mexico, Central and South America "It is a very exciting time for us. Working with Bowes gives us the opportunity to expand our mutual creative horizons. Fresh styles are rare in today's technology driven market. The recent focus on digital tools has left the market neglecting the traditional methods of animation. The blending of our distinct yet complimentary mediums will offer the world an entirely new style. I am confident that when this prospect is realized it will benefit all that are involved." Mark Benard, President, Lost Boys Studios. Stop Motion / Clay Animation international award winning Director David Bowes expressed; "the decision to join creative talents and technical support is a good business choice not only for both studios, but especially for the client as well, offering high end Stop Motion, Clay Animation and CGI as one package". Lost Boys will be representing Bowes Productions and Director David Bowes to production houses and creative agencies requiring Stop Motion / Clay Animation as well as working together in conjunction with digital compositing and project coordinating. Snow Day October 2000 "Snow Day" is released on DVD and Home Video, pick a copy up today and check out "Natalie and Meltar" (Zena Grey). September 2000 Issue ANIMATION MAGAZINE Featured an article on the animation industry in western Canada and interviewed various studio producers which included Bowes Productions President and Senior Creative Director David Bowes. September 2000 Issue REELWEST MAGAZINE "Production Update" announced the completion and a little behind the scenes of Bowes Productions Stop Motion Animation segment of Sextant Entertainment and Hallmark Entertainment's "Voyage of the Unicorn" starring (Beau Bridges). BCIPC Vancouver's (BCIPC) British Columbia Injury Prevention Centre, Vancouver Hospital & Health Sciences Centre announces its Injury Free web-site www.injuryfreezone.com featuring "Hemorrhage Hank & Lil Snicker" has been awarded the Traffic Safety Award from The Canadian Association of Road Safety Professionals Check it out and have some fun! Voyage of the Unicorn Bowes Productions is proud to announce that they have successfully completed their Stop Motion Animation segment on the (4) hour mini series entitled "Voyage of the Unicorn" (working title "Miranda and the Mermaid Dream Sequence") for Pacific Motion Pictures / Sextant Entertainment Group and Hallmark Entertainment We wish to congradulate and thank the following individuals for their extremely talented contributions. "Voyage of the Unicorn" Main Unit Producer: Matthew O' Connor Producer: Michael O' Connor Director: Philip Spink D.O.P : John Spooner Production Manager: Pascal Verschooris Production Coordinator: (Special Thanks) Michelle O' Flanagan SFX Supervisor: Lee Wilson Editor: Ron Yoshida 1st Assistant Editor: Bruce Geisbrecht Bowes Productions Inc. Animation Director: David Bowes D.O.P: Bob Ennis Production Manager: Jim Pescitelli Key Animator: Jeff Mulcaster Character Designs: Sean Newton Set Designs: Ken Nicholls and Wendy Mc Callister Storyboards: Wendy Mc Callister Character and Props Sculpture: Paul Hayes Mermaid Puppet: Chiodo Brothers Productions Inc. (Special Thanks) Paul Kemp Serpent Puppet: Patrick Mogck Sets and Props: Jake Mc Mahon and Cole Campbell Air Brush Artist: "Guns and Hoses" (Paul Archer) Camera Equipment Rental: "The Camera Shop" Lighting: PS Northern Lights Film Labs: Alpha Cine Transfer / Post: Command Post / Toy Box West (Kent Mc Cormick) Fisher Price Bowes Productions successfully completes animating the Fisher Price toy "Sparkling Symphony Gym". Produced by Rocket Films New York for the Agency Young and Rubicam New York, New York. We wish to thank Executive Producer Jeff Switzer and Producer David Nelson. The Big Blue Ball Bowes Productions Inc is pleased to announce that the negotiations between Fuji Creative Corporation and Bowes Productions in connection with ownership of the clay animation production entitled "The Big Blue Ball" have been successfully negotiated. Bowes and Fuji agreed that both companies jointly own the copyright of "The Big Blue Ball" and that Bowes Production has been given full ownership and exclusive marketing rights throughout Canada. Click here for the News Takes Archives Any use of the images in any manner or format whatsoever without the prior express written consent of Bowes Productions Inc. is strictly prohibited. ©1988 - Bowes Productions Inc.