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The Brothers McLeod blog their process

John Martz | June 30th, 2009

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The Brothers McLeod have been blogging the process and making of their latest short film. Check out all the work in progress posts on their blog.

Luke

What I'm amazed at is how closely similar this is to John Hubley's 1959 'Moonbird'.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTgma3KJuSw

Not only is the title the same, but the whole visual aesthetic is so incredibly similar (scribbly chalk-like white lines on a black background) that I actually couldn't believe that this wasn't a homage or an intentional sequel or remake.

They claim on their site that they had no idea and go on to list lots of other examples of people independently coming up with the idea of a moonbird in culture and I'm inclined to believe them, but it's a very spooky and interesting coincidence.
red_beard

Sorry wrong post. But I can't wait to see the finished product. I love this style.
red_beard

Simply awesome! I can't wait to see
him cleaned up.