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GPR TALKS TO RUSS ADAMS! Russ Adams’ role on the Syfy hit television series, Jim Henson's Creature Shop Challenge, made him a winning name with cosplayers and artists around the country. He is also the most recognizable cast member of the series. When he isn't creating props and creatures for Hollywood blockbusters films like Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, 50 First Dates, and indie films like SLC PUNK 2, #SCREAMERS, and MONOLITH, he is appearing at comic conventions around the country meeting fans and talking shop. Russ is also the author of the popular how-to series, A Workshop with Russ Adams. His series covers mask making, fur work, and even shrunken heads. But, his new book, Surviving Reality: This Is Not That Show, chronicles his experiences during and after his time on Jim Henson’s Creature Shop Challenge. This book has been hailed as a behind the scenes bonus episode for fans of the series. In addition, Russ is the creator of a new 5e Role Playing Game called "Order of the Veil". This adventure game is set to launch in the summer of 2020, but the Order of the Veil team has premiere the first adventure at several comic cons around the midwest!
The first of this double- episode feature can “effect” your mind as guest Russ Adams who is a United States Army veteran, an award-winning Special Effects Artist, founder of Ogden Uncon, and owner of a small company within the independent film industry called, Escape' Design FX(EDFX), LLC tantalizes the show with his creativity. He shares insight into the “how” of things we see and what he does. Russ is what is known as a creature creator within his EDFX company, though there are also other talented artists, that include costume designers, makeup artists, prop makers and fabricators. www.escapedesignfx.com In 2014, he made his TV debut on SyFy's, "Jim Henson's Creature Shop Challenge," and appeared on 7 of 8 episodes, which you can see by clicking this link: Syfy.com/creatureshop. He has been credited with over a dozen indie films in the United States and many more spanning 8 countries. Russ is also the author of, “This Is Not That Show”; a book chronicling his life before, during, and after the Creature Shop Challenge and the series, “A Workshop With Russ Adams,” which is a special effects how-to. To see more of the films his work has been attributed to check out: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3014390/ On the second episode, Jeff Socha who is a Senior Advisor and Founding Partner at Ark Financial, and also holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and engineering from Texas A&M University, pays special attention to the younger generation and the use of credit cards and debt. Jeff has extensive experience developing intricate financial solutions for business owners and executives across several industries. He works with clients ranging from established corporations and family businesses to professional individuals and their families. He has worked with some of the top businesses and families in Texas, helping them to solve complex problems involving estate, financial and insurance planning. His innovative solutions for lowering the risk of business ownership and increasing his client’s profitability are nationally recognized. Jeff uses his passion for helping business owners and individuals to also achieve financial success in the political arena and is involved in two political action committees, lobbying the United States Congress on finance and tax regulations. He speaks throughout the community on topics such as business succession, estate planning, stewardship, and financial responsibility. https://www.arkfinancial.com/jeff-socha/
The first of this double- episode feature can "effect" your mind as guest Russ Adams who is a United States Army veteran, an award-winning Special Effects Artist, founder of Ogden Uncon, and owner of a small company within the independent film industry called, Escape' Design FX(EDFX), LLC tantalizes the show with his creativity. He shares insight into the "how" of things we see and what he does. Russ is what is known as a creature creator within his EDFX company, though there are also other talented artists, that include costume designers, makeup artists, prop makers and fabricators. www.escapedesignfx.com In 2014, he made his TV debut on SyFy's, "Jim Henson's Creature Shop Challenge," and appeared on 7 of 8 episodes, which you can see by clicking this link: Syfy.com/creatureshop. He has been credited with over a dozen indie films in the United States and many more spanning 8 countries. Russ is also the author of, "This Is Not That Show"; a book chronicling his life before, during, and after the Creature Shop Challenge and the series, "A Workshop With Russ Adams," which is a special effects how-to. To see more of the films his work has been attributed to check out: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3014390/ On the second episode, Jeff Socha who is a Senior Advisor and Founding Partner at Ark Financial, and also holds a bachelor's degree in finance and engineering from Texas A&M University, pays special attention to the younger generation and the use of credit cards and debt. Jeff has extensive experience developing intricate financial solutions for business owners and executives across several industries. He works with clients ranging from established corporations and family businesses to professional individuals and their families. He has worked with some of the top businesses and families in Texas, helping them to solve complex problems involving estate, financial and insurance planning. His innovative solutions for lowering the risk of business ownership and increasing his client's profitability are nationally recognized. Jeff uses his passion for helping business owners and individuals to also achieve financial success in the political arena and is involved in two political action committees, lobbying the United States Congress on finance and tax regulations. He speaks throughout the community on topics such as business succession, estate planning, stewardship, and financial responsibility. https://www.arkfinancial.com/jeff-socha/
The first of this double- episode feature can "effect" your mind as guest Russ Adams who is a United States Army veteran, an award-winning Special Effects Artist, founder of Ogden Uncon, and owner of a small company within the independent film industry called, Escape' Design FX(EDFX), LLC tantalizes the show with his creativity. He shares insight into the "how" of things we see and what he does.Russ is what is known as a creature creator within his EDFX company, though there are also other talented artists, that include costume designers, makeup artists, prop makers and fabricators. www.escapedesignfx.comIn 2014, he made his TV debut on SyFy's, "Jim Henson's Creature Shop Challenge," and appeared on 7 of 8 episodes, which you can see by clicking this link: Syfy.com/creatureshop. He has been credited with over a dozen indie films in the United States and many more spanning 8 countries.Russ is also the author of, "This Is Not That Show"; a book chronicling his life before, during, and after the Creature Shop Challenge and the series, "A Workshop With Russ Adams," which is a special effects how-to. To see more of the films his work has been attributed to check out: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3014390/On the second episode, Jeff Socha who is a Senior Advisor and Founding Partner at Ark Financial, and also holds a bachelor's degree in finance and engineering from Texas A&M University, pays special attention to the younger generation and the use of credit cards and debt.Jeff has extensive experience developing intricate financial solutions for business owners and executives across several industries. He works with clients ranging from established corporations and family businesses to professional individuals and their families. He has worked with some of the top businesses and families in Texas, helping them to solve complex problems involving estate, financial and insurance planning. His innovative solutions for lowering the risk of business ownership and increasing his client's profitability are nationally recognized.Jeff uses his passion for helping business owners and individuals to also achieve financial success in the political arena and is involved in two political action committees, lobbying the United States Congress on finance and tax regulations. He speaks throughout the community on topics such as business succession, estate planning, stewardship, and financial responsibility.https://www.arkfinancial.com/jeff-socha/
The first of this double- episode feature can "effect" your mind as guest Russ Adams who is a United States Army veteran, an award-winning Special Effects Artist, founder of Ogden Uncon, and owner of a small company within the independent film industry called, Escape' Design FX(EDFX), LLC tantalizes the show with his creativity. He shares insight into the "how" of things we see and what he does. Russ is what is known as a creature creator within his EDFX company, though there are also other talented artists, that include costume designers, makeup artists, prop makers and fabricators. www.escapedesignfx.com In 2014, he made his TV debut on SyFy's, "Jim Henson's Creature Shop Challenge," and appeared on 7 of 8 episodes, which you can see by clicking this link: Syfy.com/creatureshop. He has been credited with over a dozen indie films in the United States and many more spanning 8 countries. Russ is also the author of, "This Is Not That Show"; a book chronicling his life before, during, and after the Creature Shop Challenge and the series, "A Workshop With Russ Adams," which is a special effects how-to. To see more of the films his work has been attributed to check out: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3014390/ On the second episode, Jeff Socha who is a Senior Advisor and Founding Partner at Ark Financial, and also holds a bachelor's degree in finance and engineering from Texas A&M University, pays special attention to the younger generation and the use of credit cards and debt. Jeff has extensive experience developing intricate financial solutions for business owners and executives across several industries. He works with clients ranging from established corporations and family businesses to professional individuals and their families. He has worked with some of the top businesses and families in Texas, helping them to solve complex problems involving estate, financial and insurance planning. His innovative solutions for lowering the risk of business ownership and increasing his client's profitability are nationally recognized. Jeff uses his passion for helping business owners and individuals to also achieve financial success in the political arena and is involved in two political action committees, lobbying the United States Congress on finance and tax regulations. He speaks throughout the community on topics such as business succession, estate planning, stewardship, and financial responsibility. https://www.arkfinancial.com/jeff-socha/
Emmy-nominated composer Joey Newman takes some time to discuss his latest project, the new NBC series The Mysteries Of Laura. The series stars Debra Messing and Josh Lucas, and premieres this fall. Joey shares how he approached the show and what it takes to find the sound of a series from the start. We also discuss Joey's other projects including the long-running The Middle on ABC, which enters its sixth season. Here we discuss the arc of his work from the start to now, and all the little intricacies of scoring a single-camera comedy. We also touch upon his score for Jim Henson's Creature Shop Challenge and the documentary Showing Up. Joey Newman is doing some really amazing things with his projects, and it was great to explore them with him. Interview Conducted By:Kaya Savas Special Thanks:Joey NewmanSabrina HutchinsonSabrina Hutchinson PR Photography Credit: Liza Voll Photography Visit (filmmusicmedia.com) for more great interviews.
Lara and Julia welcome Jim Henson's Creature Shop Challenge competitor Jake Corrick to the show. The girls get some answers from Jake about how the show is run, some behind the scenes insight, and a look into how Jake got started in creature creation and where he's headed. (Big apology to Jake and everyone for the tardiness of this episode, as it was supposed to go up several months ago. Life is hectic and unpredictable, folks. Major apologies all around!)
The Jedi Ras conducts floor interviews from The Great Allentown Comic Con featuring Gigi Edgley ( Farscape, Jim Henson's Creature Shop Challenge, Hashtag ) comic artist Mark McKenna ( Banana Tails, Star Wars, Marvel, DC, Detective Comics ) and Christy Carlson Romano (Even Stevens, Kim Possible, Family Guy )Check out the kickstarter for Gigi's new short film Hashtag and support!A Jedi Ras cut.
Recorded at GMX 2014, we're coming to you from the Media Suite with the first of our guest interviews! From Farscape, from Rescue: Special Ops, from Jim Henson's Creature Shop Challenge, it's star of stage, screen, and record Gigi Edgley! A frelling phenomenal actress and personality, we talk about her new projects, her classic roles, what it's like to be on a unicycle, and what it's like to see Nashville from behind glass. Join us and the GMX Press Corps as we explore with a cool mind and cooler accent.
30+ years in creature design, building, performing. Toss in over a decade of writing & directing The Muppets. Add in some epic facial hair and kick-ass hats and you've got your very own Kirk Thatcher! We were beyond honored and thrilled to chat with the Jim Henson's Creature Shop Challenge judge! A truly great, awesome and fun guy with copious amounts of knowledge and great stories! Enjoy! GettingFeltUpPodcast@Gmail.com @GettingFeltUp Follow us on Facebook! Subscribe in iTunes!
We fail to get slayed by A Million Ways to Die in the West and discuss the Stargate reboot, plus we also talk Rain Man, The Lone Ranger, Fighting Mad, Sucker Punch, Stoker and Jim Henson's Creature Shop Challenge.
Brian Henson and Chris sit down to talk about their pet dogs, the technique of puppetry, growing up in the hey-day of The Muppet Show and the show Jim Henson's Creature Shop Challenge on SyFy!
Disney Legend Jim Henson founded a "Creature Shop" in 1979 to create mechanical creatures and whimsical beasts for various productions. That shop, now led by Henson's son Brian, is the basis for a new reality competition on SyFy. Team Mousetalgia welcomes Joseph Freed, Executive Producer and co-creator of the new SyFy series Jim Henson's Creature Shop Challenge, to this week's episode to share behind the scenes stories and secrets from this exciting new show in which amateur contestants vie for a dream job working for Jim Henson's Creature Shop. We also welcome Kirk Thatcher, former Imagineer, creature designer, veteran Muppets director, and judge on the show, to join Joseph in describing the challenges and surprises waiting for viewers of the first season of the show. Also, we answer some listener questions about lost Disneyland attractions, villains' origin stories, and maintaining a healthy relationship with a non-Disney-lover. Plus - if Disneyland hosted a eating contest, which food item should they use? We explore the options!