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My First Art Gallery Sculpture Showing

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 08:42:16 +0000

Martin Dolan's Sculptures & Art showing LIVE at SJS Gallery

I am very excited to say that I have several of my art works in an exhibit and I would LOVE you to come to the opening night.

It's my first showing, and I will be very excited to see you there..

There will also be many more artists displaying their 2D and 3D art works, sculpture and some VERY cool jewellery.

The opening night is this Thursday 3rd March from 6 - 8 pm - and I would love to see you there and share a glass of wine (or two) with you.

It will be lots of fun.

Feel free to bring along anyone you can think of - but only those who would appreciate cool fascinating art that makes you smile, think, gasp and giggle.

You can print or download the flyer here (PDF)

The details are:

SJS Gallery

OPENING NIGHT: Thursday 3rd March 6 - 8pm

The show runs from 3rd March - 13th March

SJS Gallery
120 Alexandra Pde. Fitzroy
(Parking on Young and Cecil St)

e: info (at) sjsgallery.com
w: www.sjsgallery.com
p: +61 3 9419 5654

If you have any questions, let me know,

Looking forward to seeing you all there!!

Predator - The Musical - Video splatters my mind

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 01:06:26 +0000

Predator - The Musical - Video splatters my mind

If you have a love of Predator, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sci-Fi and Musicals, you will love this video.

...sorry.. What's that? You don't like musicals? - Watch this and you will.

The voices are amazing - accents of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sonny Landham and Carl Weathers spot on to a tee.

Click through, hit that play button and watch and listen!

Sci-Fi Christmas with Robot Reindeer

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 06:44:11 +0000

Spread the Sci-Fi Christmas cheer with a Robot Reindeer!

Hidden away in the alleys of my hometown Melbourne, Australia, lurks a cute little Robot Reindeer.

He spreads love of Sci-Fi and Art with his magical bubble machine.

I hope everyone has had a great year, and wish you the best of health over the holiday season.

For me 2010 has been a very challenging year health and subsequently career wise. I am looking forward to 2011, and starting a two year Advanced Diploma of Engineering & Jewellery at NMIT.

There will be lots of Sci-Fi themed jewellery coming out of my newly developing skills...

You have been warned! haha.

Click through to see another picture of this little robot on a break from all his Christmas hard work.

Sci-fi SmackDown Season - Cowboys & Aliens vs Battle: Los Angeles

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:11:53 +0000

Sci-fi SmackDown Season - Cowboys & Aliens vs Battle: Los Angeles

The new trailer for Cowboys & Aliens is out, hot on the heals of the Battle: LA trailer from a few weeks back.

2011 seems like it will be a good time to be a science fiction fan, as there could be some great movies coming out.

First a disclaimer - I have NOT seen either of these two movies yet, and i KNOW if there is one thing Hollywood can do, is make a fantastic trailer for a movie. Following through and coming up with the goods, not so much.

That said, I have a good feeling about these two...

Click through for trailers, photos and Juicy goodness!

Doctor Who Dalek Halloween Pumpkin

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 23:05:55 +0000

Doctor Who Dalek Halloween Pumpkin

I am sure this Dalek Halloween Pumpkin will exterminate! all annoying trick-or-treaters, or any other thing that goes bump in the night this Halloween.

The amazing Pumpkin was carved out by Julian from Pennsylvania, who spent over 7 hours making this sci-fi artwork.

Click through to have a look at a detailed daylight photo of your Dalek Pumpkin Overlords

...or risk being EXTERMINATED!

The real Doctor Who - Time traveller spotted in Sassafras

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:07:24 +0000

The real Doctor Who - Time traveller spotted in Sassafras

There is none more fitting place to meet a time traveller than in the picturesque township Sassafras.

Sassafras itself has stepped back in time with quaint cottages and cafes dotted along the Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd in Victoria, Australia.

At a cafe called Ripe, in front of an open fire, the adventure begins...

Who is the curious character, and what is that mysterious device he has taken from his coat pocket and placed on the table?

Click through to find out!

Adidas Star Wars Cantina ad - Lightsaber Cut Above the Rest

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 01:00:27 +0000

Adidas Star Wars Cantina ad - Lightsaber Cut Above the Rest

Adidas have re-edited the classic Star Wars cantina scene to now feature a few new players - David Beckham, Daft Punk, Snoop Dogg, Oasis' Noel Gallagher and friends as they gather for the FIFA World Cup.

This is part of the Adidas Originals series of commercials, and honestly, it brings something to Star Wars that George Lucas' obsessive compulsive enhancing and re-releasing has not.

You will not hear a Daft Punk version of that catchy cantina tune, however as Snoop Dogg says, "step up" and check it out....

Click through to watch the Star Wars cantina FIFA video

Best Jewellery Making Books and Training for Getting Started in Jewellery

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Sun, 23 May 2010 11:58:20 +0000

Fans of this site will know that I am expanding my Jewellery making skills.
There are many ways to expand your knowledge base on a topic. While Google is my friend, realistically nothing beats some hands on training, AND excellent reference books.

Click through to see what I am reading and studying at the moment...

...and let me know what jewellery books YOU recommend...

Building a Jewellery bench - Custom DIY

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 05:29:16 +0000

Building a Jewellery bench - Custom DIY

As I make more sci-fi, unique and quirky jewellery, I need a dedicated jewellers workbench - So I decided to make my own.

Why make a custom DIY Jewelers workbench?

I have a specific location where I would like to make jewellery, and it's a bit tricky
Being a Virgo, my workbench has to be just perfect - for me
It needs to fit in with the look and feel of the rest of the house
The best way to learn a new skill like carpentry, is to jump right in

On that last point, it is my FIRST carpentry project ever - so be gentle with me in the comments. My carpentry skills improved a few thousand percent during this project, as did the number of power-tools I owned. and you can never have enough excuses to buy power-tools. Mwahahaha.

Click through to see the photos and Journal of the jewellers bench build

Muse - Sci-fi music video out of this world

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 03:11:52 +0000

Muse - Sci-fi music video is out of this world

Sci-fi and music videos can be a lame tacky experience ...but not where Muse is concerned.

Sing for Absolution is one of my favorites.

I have heard Muse get a lot of air time on Triple J - the national radio station in Australia, and loved it. Muse has epic songs, reminiscent of Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody, and in more recent times, the music of RadioHead.

It's the sort of music that slowly builds to a full on aural experience. Top it all of with a crackin' Sci-fi Music video, and I am sold.

Click through and watch Sing for Absolution

Geek Jewelry - Engagement Ring

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:56:15 +0000

Geek Jewelry - Engagement Ring

Jewelry should be something special, personal, and an engagement ring even more so...
So when a self confessed geek like myself wants to 'pop the question, of course I do it in my own style!

Yes I know it was valentines day last week, so I had to wait another week - because proposing on valentines day - that horrible hallmark holiday - would have been just about the most lame thing in the universe...

Click through to see to find out if she said yes... and see more photos!

Pressure: Sci-Fi Industrial Chemical Tank Sculpture

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 09:56:57 +0000

Steel Sculpture features a mix of Sci-Fi industrial theme with a dash of steampunk.

An abandoned chemical facility may hold a dark secret.
All but one of a series of tanks have been drained. What is in this remaining mysterious reservoir?

The pressure builds causing the thick steel tank to buckle and swell.
As a gauge moves into the ominously red marked danger zone, a foreboding glow emanates through the porthole window.

What will be released if the tank ruptures?

Click through to read on!

Sci-fi Art Christmas from Chiron Beta Prime

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 01:36:30 +0000

Have a Merry Sci-fi Art filled Christmas from Chiron Beta Prime

Martin Dolan wishes you a merry science fiction filled Christmas and 2010 !!

As you can see from the artwork on the right, Santa also has to bring presents for all the alien children, let's hope they have all been good.

Click through for a Science Fiction Christmas song from Jonathan Coulton with video,

Also more great classic Sci-Fi artwork from GALAXY Science Fiction magazine.

'Pressure'- Metal Steel Sculpture Part #2

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:28:02 +0000

Metal steel sculpture entitled 'Pressure' nearly finished.

A few weeks ago I posted a workbench update with early progress shots of crafting my latest work of art.
Thank you all for your comments of appreciation saying you enjoy seeing the artistic creative process and the detail that goes into these sculptures.

"Pressure" - A wall hanging metal sculpture, the perfect industrial art piece for a luxurious apartment or boardroom.

Continuing on with that series, Part 2, has some more photos, almost up to the completion.
...Including this cute shot of Merlin my schnauzer art critic wondering what on earth I am sculpting.

Click through to see the progress...

New Accident in Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:28:50 +0000

There has just been an unfortunate accident in the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN

- Unfortunate that is for the protons that just had a head on collision.

Yes folks, the LHC has just had its first collision - and even though it was just a small one (in relative terms) of 900 billion electron volts they expect to have one at 1.2 trillion electron volts (TeV) early next year and then build up to some very decent collisions of 7 TeV after that.

What might we discover from the LHC?

Anything from our whole theory of physics is fundamentally wrong - and we need to go back to the drawing board.
- Or - Confirmation of new particles such as the Higgs Boson, how mass and gravity work, how to control it, other dimensions and even the currently science fiction inspired anti-gravity or the thrill of intergalactic travel.
While that last one might be a long way off, however it goes, the collisions are going to be exciting!

Click through to some Odd Beat news about the LHC and it's history of accidents

Womb with a View: SciFi Artificial Womb Sculpture

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:05:22 +0000

SciFi Sculpture of an alien artificial womb with human clone baby inside.

Updated!

In 2871 a survey ship, the CASPIN IV encountered a faint signal beacon while charting systems at the edge of the explored Galaxy. Upon closer investigation, they found a derelict craft of unknown origin in a decaying orbit around the moon of...

Click through to read on and see updated pictures!

'Pressure'- Metal Sculpture Part #1

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:00:18 +0000

New Artwork - Metal sculpture entitled 'Pressure' gets underway.

It has been a while since I have posted a workbench update, so here are some 'action shots' of crafting my latest work of art.
I came up with the idea for this metal sculpture three or so years ago, and even purchased the sheet metal for it back then.

"Pressure" - Artwork will be a wall hanging metal sculpture, which would look at home in a luxurious apartment or boardroom.

Only in the last three weeks have I started putting it together...

Click through to see the progress...

Alien Abduction lamp has arrived!

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:11:50 +0000

Alien Abduction lamp has arrived!

The Alien Abduction Lamp was a concept years ago, and it is now a reality - Glowing green aliens look out the window of their shiny silver UFO as they levitate a bewildered looking cow of the ground.

This science fiction sculpture artwork is designed by Lasse Kleinit and is something to behold!

I hear the Aliens are vegetarian, so no harm will come to this bovine, and as the initial product run is only 2000 you better get in quick before they are all spirited away!

Click through for more pictures and order information.

Outbound - 'The Science Fiction Comics Anthology' - A Review

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 01:40:46 +0000

Science fiction comics, are few and far between. Outbound - 'The Science Fiction Comics Anthology' was a highly anticipated treat.

Most comics I have found focus on the realms of fantasy, so I was eager to read something with a heart of true sci-fi.

In fact after driving into town to pick it up from the post office, I sat in the car for 20 minutes reading it before I pulled out of my parking space. I literally could not put it down.

Outbound is a mix of comics by various authors and artists, short stories, a great interview with 'Hunter Prey' director Sandy Collora, and...

Click through for more details and artwork.

Are the Sci-Fi screening TV networks making it hard on themselves?

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:38:21 +0000

Are the Sci-Fi screening TV networks making it hard on themselves?
Creating a self-fulfilling belief that sci-fi is a hard sell?

They move science fiction shows around to different time slots, different days, different networks, or cancel them half way through a season.

I don’t want to invest my time in starting to watch something and then get dicked around.

Case in point, I waited till the last episode of the last season of Battlestar Galactica, made sure it got good reviews, made sure the season actually had an end and didn’t get "Firefly-'ed" half way through - Then went out and bought it on DVD.
Well actually told someone I wanted it for my birthday. :-)

I am nearly through season one of Battlestar Galactica and loving it.

Last night was episode 2 of the new science fiction series, Flash Forward in Australia

I watched the first episode of Flash Forward last week - and it was good. But here is the dilemma - do I take the risk in starting to watch it?

Click through to read on!

The CGI Art of Pixar vs. Dreamworks Art in Movies

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 02:15:44 +0000

The CGI Art of Pixar vs. Dreamworks Art in Movies

This diagram says it all.

It's all in fun - Don't get me wrong, I love both studios movies, just prefer Pixar a little more.

However I LOVE Ardman Studios, who created the Wallace and Gromit movies, and when they teamed up with Dreamworks, the movie Flushed Away tops it all, but I digress...

Click through to compare the artistic creative process of Pixar vs. Dreamworks CGI

Carl Sagan, Cosmos, Stephen Hawkins vs. Autotune

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 03:56:24 +0000

Science meets art with: 'A Glorious Dawn' featuring Carl Sagan and cameo from Stephen Hawkins using autotune.

This is epic - Art in motion.

It's what autotune should be used for - turning non-songs into songs, instead of no talent wannabes into the pop top 40.

"The Sky calls to us, if we do not destroy ourselves, we will one day venture to the stars."

Click through to watch and listen to the artistic science goodness

28 Days Later, in One Minute, in One Take

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:28:56 +0000

28 Days Later, in One Minute, in One Take

The Danny Boyle Zombie masterpiece 28 Days Later was a non-stop thrill ride to watch, but sometimes we are pushed for time - so if you don’t have the 113 minutes required to watch 28 Days Later, you can watch this. "28 Days Later, in One Minute, in One Take".

The "One Minute Film" video was produced by UK students who have produced other masterpieces such as "Forest Gump, in One Minute, in One Take" or "Kill Bill Parts 1 & 2 in One Minute" and the not so true to the movie "Star Wars, in One Minute, in One Take"

Artistically, the props made from cardboard and paper are brilliant, and I specially love the way they convey the blood and guts of 28 Days Later with fire and paper entrails popping out all over the place.

This is a DIY filmmaking making highpoint!

So if you have 60 seconds to spare and want a good laugh...

Click through to Watch the video

Moon - A Sci-Fi Odyssey With Old School Science Fiction Art and Soul - Movie Review

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 06:11:13 +0000

Moon, written and directed by Duncan Jones. An artistic Sci-Fi odyssey

...Some might say Moon is a bit slow in places, but instead I would say thoughtful.

If you are expecting another so called sci-fi "block buster" full of explosions, cheesy dialogue and mind numbing CG (computer graphic) special effects, then you will be disappointed. Even the exterior lunar scenes in Moon are shot predominantly with models and miniatures giving a distinct artistic retro feel.
Indeed the budget for Moon was only 5 million.

While the movie didn't keep me on the edge of my seat with action, it did keep me guessing - by not walking down the typical somewhat clichéd well worn paths of the sci-fi genre.

Click through to see why Moon is a welcome return to the art of old-school Sci-Fi

My Little Pony Sci-fi Art Awesomeness

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 07:09:35 +0000

My little Pony has reached Sci-fi Art Awesomeness proportions...

I never thought a lame toy pony could look this good. Add a splash of science fiction and some amazing artistic tallent to a My Little Pony and wow!

All images can be enlarged to see the fine artistic effort and detail put into these My Little Pony Sci-fi classics

Click through to check out the amazing Art work!

Zombies - Your Thoughts on This Sci-Fi Horror Genre?

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 07:41:59 +0000

The Zombie Sci-fi / Horror genre seems to be the latest 'gold rush' for Hollywood

With Zombieland out in a month or so, and the trailer for Carriers doing the rounds. The Sci-fi movie Pandorum also looks to have a bit of a zombie feel too it too.

World War Z movie concept art above by Daniel LuVisis

Perhaps the swine flu pandemic has primed us all to the zombie danger?

Click through to your favourite zombie apocalypse movie!

100 Years of Movie Visual SFX (Special Effects) in 5 Minutes

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:02:38 +0000

100 years of amazing movie visual special effects from early silent black & white through to sci-fi, fantasy and the latest greats.

Click through to watch the clip!

Robot Dogs, Art, Coloring books & Café Culture

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:10:55 +0000

What do you do to get your sci-fi or art fix when away from home?

Colour in a robot dog in a kids colouring book!

While visiting my sister in Wangaratta, country Victoria last weekend, I was sitting at a café having a fantastic breakfast of silverbeet, haloumi, mushrooms and poached egg.

I needed an art and sci-fi fix, found a kids colouring book and the rest is history - problem solved.

The waitress had a giggle at a 40 year old guy getting stuck into the kids book, and also mentioned how much fun it would be! It was.

Sorry about the lame mobile phone fuzzy photo. Woof!

District 9 - Spoiler Free Sci-Fi Movie Review

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 08:13:21 +0000

District 9 is a science fiction movie with something new, unseen before. Or is it?

There are certainly some parallels between the sci-fi movie District 9 and apartheid in South Africa, but the point is not labored. It is much deeper than that, which gives this movie a breath of fresh air and some realism.

An alien spaceship arrives over Johannesburg and in stark contrast to your usual Hollywood formulaic rubbish, nothing drastic happens. In fact the movie is set 20 years after it arrives. The people of earth are not fighting for survival over an alien oppressor. The pentagon don't need to call in their specialist secret team that even the president does not know the existence of. There is no nerdy misfit or previously discredited scientist to save the day with a sci-fi gizmo at the last minute with seven seconds left on some digital countdown. It's not even set in America!

Holy crap - this is something new.

...Or is it?

Click through to find out...

Can Hollywood Please Come Up With New Sci-Fi?

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 03:07:19 +0000

Can Hollywood please come up with some new Sci-Fi?

It's an interesting question, and with Science Fiction movies from the past being remade on an increasing basis, we are even starting to see movies that are only a few years old getting remade.

Perhaps soon the 'new Sci-Fi remake' will come out at the theatre before the original has made the transition from theatre to DVD.

Have all the Sci-Fi stories that can be told, already been told?

Click through to find out!

District 9 Steps Up The Sci-Fi Goodness With New Movie Trailer

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:21:27 +0000

District 9 has a new trailer - gives a Sci-fi film 'gasm

...and by all signs this is going to be the right mix of action, story and a message...

In the new trailer you get to see more of the aliens and back story.
Some exciting action and realistic special effects. I am very much liking the way this has a 'real life' documentary feel which draws you in.

Look out for the little alien scorpions and some cool mecha vs a surface to air rocket. OMG!

Click through to be amazed: Scifi-art and the new District 9 trailer.

Censordyne - Australian Government Internet Censorship Solution

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:07:12 +0000

The Australian Government seems hell bent on following other countries down the big-brother internet censorship route.

The Getup! Action for Australia group have put together an Ad that will hopefully be shown on all Qantas plane flights in the country during the week that parliament resumes.

That will expose all the politicians to it as they are flying back to Canberra.

Neat idea.

Getup! Action for Australia are looking for sponsors so they can ensure that the ad will screen. A worthwhile cause.

And it's bloody funny too!

Apart from the fact that internet censorship won't work and just piss people off, (that's my science-fiction angle if you are wondering - this rubbish will only work in a sci-fi world),
...I for one do not welcome our Australian government internet censorship overloads.

Click through to watch the ad and find a link to their webpage

The Age of Stupid- Our Apocalypse, Without the Science Fiction

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:03:28 +0000

The Age of Stupid - Documentary that shows the results of climate change and where we are all heading.

Set in a devastated sci-fi world of 2055, Oscar-nominated Pete Postlethwaite (In The Name of the Father, Brassed Off) stars as a man living alone looking back at "archive" footage from 2007 and asking:

Why didn't we stop climate change when we had the chance?"

This is uncomfortably more science fact than science fiction, and is supported by some stunning visuals to bring home the point. Oh, and I forgot to mention, the other star of the movie is YOU...

Click through to amazing futuristic artwork, movie trailer and interview with Pete.

Has The Concept Of Virtual Reality Changed Since You Were A Kid?

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 05:00:00 +0000

With the new Sci-Fi movies like Gamer, Sleepdealer and Surrogates, the concept of Virtual Reality has changed

When I was young, virtual reality had started to become popular. I even had a VR Headset for my Amiga3000 computer back in 1991

Sci-Fi movies like 'Tron' in 1982 depicted one of the first virtual worlds that I remember, and there have been many more since then. 'The Lawnmower Man' showed how a VR Headset and a scientist (Pierce Brosnan) could turn a simple mentally challenged man (Jeff Fahey) into a super powered villain.

'Avalon', another lesser known but excellent Sci-Fi movie revolved around people escaping from the real world to play a vrtual military RPG (role player game) for money, but often being left in a catatonic state from playing too much. Then there is The 'Matrix' (Only the first one, there is no trilogy!)

In all, people were living in the real world, while escaping to a virtual world.

... and how this has changed.

Click through to find out just how much...

What Are Our Alien Neighbours Watching on TV?

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:14:41 +0000

Earth is constantly leaking our 'electromagnetic radiation' signals into space - Which Aliens are listening? What are they watching?

The opening scene of the Sci-Fi movie "Contact" written by Carl Sagan, staring Jodie Foster illustrates how the radio signals and noise from our planet leak into space. The further out you travel, the older the signal is, the further you go back in time.

So if our Alien neighbours have a SETI (Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence) program, and are looking in our direction, watching our TV shows, what are they watching?
What is their opinion of us?

Click through to find out!

District 9: Sci-fi movie trailer for extraterrestrial Refugee camp D-9 and Alive in Joburg

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Wed, 06 May 2009 07:02:22 +0000

Sci-Fi movie set in a fictional world, where aliens have become refugees confined to District 9, a refugee camp in South Africa.

The extraterrestrial race have been forced to live in a slum-like environment on Earth for the years since their arrival. Suddenly they find a kindred spirit in Wikus (Sharlto Copley) a government agent that after being exposed to their biotechnology flees into District 9.

District 9 is based on Alive in Joburg, (which you can watch for free when you click through!)- it's a short film produced by Neill Blomkamp.

There are several versions of the District 9 trailer on the net, and I have the new unblurred District 9 trailer with alien subtitles.

Click through to watch the unblurred District 9 Sci-fi movie trailer and the Sci-Fi short film "Alive in Joburg"

Does X-Men Origins: Wolverine live up to scratch? Or should we get our claws out and rip it to shreds?

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 02:20:30 +0000

A spoiler free review.

The opening credit montage to depict the "early years" (which did have some similarities with the superior opening credits of Watchmen) started the action and adrenalin pumping which I am happy to say continued mostly right through to the end of the movie.

X-Men Origins: Wolverine is the second blockbuster fantasy sci-fi comic book to movie crossover this year., with a balance of special effects, visuals, storytelling and character development, like Hugh Hackmans muscles, were strong and I would have liked a bit more time getting to know Deadpool (played by Ryan Reynolds)

Click through to read more...

Battle of Mother Nature Vs. Man: Outcome is Absolut

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 22:43:10 +0000

In the fight between Mother Nature and Man, who will win?

Director Ransom Riggs has produced yet another amazing short.
It brings to mind the quote from the sci-fi classic movie War Games when Joshua said:

"A strange game. The only winning move is not to play. How about a nice game of chess?"

Click through to watch!

MOON: Sci-Fi Movie Staring Sam Rockwell Looks to be a 950,000 Mile Trip of the Best Kind

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 07:34:01 +0000

The movie trailer for MOON looks like your classic good quality science fiction artistic movie. Quality acting, ideas music and visuals.

The tagline:

MOON
950,000 miles from home
the hardest thing to face...
is yourself.

MOON is an independent sci-fi movie directed by Duncan Jones (AKA David Bowie’s son – Zowie Bowie) staring Sam Rockwell, and has a bit of a 2001 feel, not afraid to have periods of silence from time to time. As you would if you were stuck on the moon by yourself for 3 years.

Click through to watch the Sci-Fi movie trailer for MOON

Meet Meline: CG Art Trailer for Sci-Fi Fantasy Movie

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 20:00:54 +0000

Amazing 3D animated short film trailer invites you to Meet Meline.

Two years of intense work on the independent film by Sebastien Laban have produced something that would make DreamWorks and Pixar stand up and take notice. Complementing the stunning artwork and visuals, are the official music of Meet Meline composed by Guillaume Roussel.

I was captivated by the teaser/trailer of the Sci-Fi Fantasy 6 minute short film, where a little girl searches for a mysterious little creature.
You can really feel the warmth and dedication they have invested in making this, as it transforms into spine tingling magic.

Click through to watch the trailer and see some artwork.

Sci-fi Channel - New Logo Artwork, Tagline, Less SciFi, More a Description of What They Have Given to the Genre

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 03:24:28 +0000

I have noticed that the Sci-Fi Channel / Network has had less and less science fiction over the years. - ie: Showing wrestling and the like.

What the hell?

So you could call them the "Sci-Fi Less" channel

But now they have yet again changed the logo artwork and the spelling as well.
It is now spelt SyFy which would have to be be pronounced like this:
(Click through to full article to listen)

So I guess with even less Sci-Fi, that makes them now truly the syfy-less channel.
...which would be pronounced like this:
(Click through to full article to listen)

Hmmm... syphilis nice one...

I think the executives that came up with that one really have captured the contribution that they have given to the Sci-Fi community...

Yes, I have registered www.syencefyction.com and pointed it here - at least now THAT can have some real science fiction, not just Syence Fyction.
What the hell is Syence Fyction anyway??

Click through to see the evolution of their Sci-Fi channel logo...

Teleport Transporters Wormholes and Other Sci-Fi Beam Me Up Technology

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 06:38:03 +0000

There are many science fiction shows that feature a teleport or transporter device of some description.

Basically a device to disassemble an object or person and then reassemble them at some great distance away.

Click through to see some sci-fi examples, and a interesting video...

How to Destroy The Planet with Sci-Fi, Grey-Goo and the Art of Nanotechnology

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:22:02 +0000

Have you have ever wondered if the science fiction stories of nanotechnology turning the world into a mass of “grey-goo” will ever come to pass?

Unfortunately the answer is yes.

Especially with this excellent artistic training cartoon on how to achieve just that sci-fi dystopian end.

If you have been laughed at by your peers, picked on at school, and humiliated in front of the opposite sex, then this how to be amazing video is just for you.

So nerd up, get out your notepad, sharpen that HB pencil, click through to the cartoon and start taking notes.

Opening Credits for Watchmen Movie - Full Sequence in Visual Glory

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 07:45:00 +0000

If you are a fan of the Watchmen movie or not, there is no denying that the artistic achievement in the opening credits sequence for Watchmen is amazing.

uY+co who produced the sequence with Zack Snyder have now released the trailer.

Every time I watch this I notice something new, and it does a great job of laying out some of the back story and history to set the scene.

Click through and enjoy!

Help NASA Name Node 3 of the International Space-Station: Sci-Fi for the Win!

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:05:51 +0000

NASA is looking to name Node 3 of the International Space Station, and is looking for you to help.

With less than a month to go, it looks like Joss Whedon's Sci-Fi TV series Firefly is a sure bet, with the sexy sculptured ship from the show "Serenity" a sure thing with 86% of the vote.

For your reference, here are the two craft for comparison:

If you would like to stake your claim in prosperity, click through to the voting link and have your say!

Science Brings Us One Step Closer to Sci-fi Shape Shifting Craziness... And Terminators

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 02:37:30 +0000

Sure you are familiar with the artistic science fiction depictions of shape shifting robots, and machines that manufacture what ever you desire at the push of a button.

Programmable matter will allow you to mould and change an object on demand.

I would love to get my hands on this technology - literally. It would be amazing fun from an artist and sculptors point of view. It takes 3D printing technology to a whole new level.

This CNN report shows a step in the right direction by Intel. Either that or Intel wanted to show off their new video rendering hardware.

Click through for a cool video and more information.

When Sci-Fi Robots Decide to Destroy Mankind

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0000

A common staple of dystopian Sci-Fi films, books and Art...

Robots and computers become self aware and then decide the world would be a better place without us.

The next step is to start a nuclear war.

If you have ever wondered what damage your city would sustain if hit by a nuke, then have I got a treat for you.

I present... "Ground Zero"

This fantastic little mash up between Google maps and some programming by Carlos-labs will provide hours of fun.

Pick a city, chose your weapon of choice and then click "Nuke It !"

Click through and try it out...

The Sci-Fi and Real Science of Watchmen (the Movie)

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0000

Sci-Fi epic Watchmen, based on Hugo award winning art filled graphic novel of the same name is out next week.

Now find out about the science and physics of Dr. Manhattan. Meet James Kakalios professor in the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Minnesota who was a physics consultant on Sci-Fi flick Watchmen.

I always geek out on science fiction to science fact stories.

Get your inner geek on and watch the interview!

Sci-Fi Art Geeks and Stormtroopers need Valentines day love too

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0000

Am I the Stormtrooper you are looking for?

An Artistic Stormtrooper with some Sci-Fi love for Valentines day

Happy Valentines day everyone!
...And if you are not sure what all this means, then you should probably look at the Star Wars sci-fi trilogy, told by someone who never saw it

TV Sci-Fi and Super Heroes of the 70s: Poster-Art by Artist Dusty Abell

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0000

Sci-Fi Classics from Space 1999, Battlestar Galactica, Dr Who, Logan's Run, Six Million Dollar Man, UFO, Buck Rogers...

How many can you name?

This poster art has everything I held dear as a kid growing up with a sci-fi sparkle in my eyes.
The artwork and attention to detail on this is amazing.

It has taken Sci-fi Artist Dusty Abell quite a while to do this, so make sure you click through to see the bigger version, in all its artistic science fiction splendour!

Artists Sci-fi Space Elevators Possible with new NASA Carbon Ribbon material

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0000

A new form of carbon ribbon is paving the way to bring the artists science fiction idea of a space elevator from the realms of sci-fi to sci-fact.

Arthur C. Clarke, in his 1978 novel, Fountains of Paradise, depicted engineers constructing a space elevator on top of a mountain peak in the mythical island of Taprobane. (closely based on Sri Lanka, the country where Clarke resided). The builders used advanced materials such as the carbon nanofibers now in laboratory study.

NASA holds competitions similar to the x-prize to inspire people to come up with materials that can make a space elevator possible.

The team behind the new ribbon material developed it for one of NASA's competitions.

According to...

Star Wars sci-fi trilogy, told by someone who never saw it

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 05:51:35 +0000

This has to be the best artistic sci-fi movie retelling ever

...told by someone who has never actually seen the first three Star Wars science fiction movies

It's just episode 4, 5 and 6. No mention of episode 1, 2 and 3 or the Clone Wars... and let's face it, we all wish they never happened anyway. :)

Click through to the video !!!

Telstra Art Commissions Brochure

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 02:18:51 +0000

What do sci-fi art looking phones, alternate reality science fiction computers, steam-punk looking satellite dishes & Telstra - Australia's main phone network provider have in common?

UFO Collides with Wind Turbine?

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:46:44 +0000

January 7, 2009 - UFO Hits Wind Turbine, Reports U.K. Sun.

As you can see in the photo the wind turbine has one blade missing and a second blade crumpled after reported collision of unidentified light with the turbine in a wind farm near Louth, Lincolnshire, England. The other turbines were unaffected by whatever the force was that mangled the damaged turbine.

[There was a] massive ball of light with tentacles going right down to the ground over the wind farm. It was huge. With the tentacles, it looked just like an octopus.
John Harrison, Resident of Louth, Lincolnshire, England

On January 7, 2009, at 4 AM in Louth, Lincolnshire, on the east coast of England, local residents were awakened by...

Aliens, art, and a Sci-Fi Christmas

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 22:35:43 +0000

NEWS FLASH: Reports are in of in incident in low earth orbit between Santa and a UFO piloted by an Alien from the Klatau Nebulae

The UFO and Santa's sleigh made contact as Santa was heading back to the North Pole after a long night of making deliveries.
It is unknown if alcohol or fatigue played a part in causing the collision. Officials are at the scene investigating.

I would like to send you best wishes for the holiday season, and hope you have a fantastic Sci-Fi filled 2009.
Drive and fly safe. Thank you all for your comments and emails over the year!

Warmly,
Marty

NEWS FLASH UPDATE: Alien released without charge after translator arrives and clears up misunderstanding

It seems that one of the eleves forgot to change the globe in Santa's stop light on the sleigh which led to the incident.

The reindeer named Prancer received a laceration to his left front leg, which is on the mend to a full recovery. The rest were unharmed although a little startled.

When the Alien's UFO was deemed space-worthy he returned home and found a few nice gifts in his abode for him and his family left by Santa.

[Picture via DRB]

Giant Alien Squid with Elbows Captured on Film

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0000

Where Sci-fi Art meets reality, two and a half kilometres underwater, a remote control submersible's camera has captured an eerie surprise:

An alien-like, long-armed, & - strangest of all - "elbowed" Magnapinna squid.

I have heard comments from non Sci-Fi aficionados that they dislike science fiction because "...the aliens look ridiculous, as if something would ever look like that!"

I have done a fair bit of SCUBA diving and let me tell you, on our very own planet, there is some freaky stuff down there.

And the deeper you go, the weirder it gets... Check out this baby - over 30 meters tall too!
Click through for the video!

Impressive Terminator Salvation flash Poster

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0000

Sci-fi Art and technology combine to give the 'Terminator Salvation' movie promo poster.

Sony Pictures have released a new full-motion poster for the sci-fi action thriller. Focused on the transformation of Los Angeles over the next nine years, the poster shows the destruction progress of the city from 2009 to 2018.

It opens with a 'Google Earth' style overhead shot of current Los Angeles in 2009. The poster then morphs into the face of an early T-model terminator, as explosions, falling buildings and fire ravage the scene. The stunning transformation ends when the tagline, "The End Begins" appears.

Click through to the readmore link to see. It's well worth it - I am officially excited... and impressed!!

Spaceship mini-magnetosphere force field makes Mars astronaut trip possible

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0000

Heading off to Mars has always been the next human endeavour into space

When the novelty of throwing robots at mars wears out, we will have to start throwing live people at it. Thanks to some British scientists, the humans we send might have a better chance of arriving - and alive too!

The idea is to use a portable "mini-magnetosphere" which should protect a spacecraft from harmful solar storms and cosmic rays in much the same way the Earth's magnetosphere naturally protects the planet.

Self Assembling Plastic Chips: Next Step Liquid Metal Terminator Robots?

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 05:00:00 +0000

It may look all innocent now, but this little logic circuit is made from organic molecules that lined themselves up to form 300 transistors, without the need for machine production. This kind of "chip in a test tube" approach to creating semiconductors, demonstrated as effective for the first time by Philips Research, could cause a big leap towards cheaper, more flexible electronics.
And some feally cool science fiction to science fact technology!

"Plastic Electronics" means the circuitry itself is plastic rather than silicon, and can be used to create things that require flexibility.

So it’s bendy, and assembles its...

Time Machine Part #1

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 05:00:00 +0000

June 2008 - to.. who knows? (it's a time machine!)

Compression chamber closeup

Click through for lots more pictures...

Clone Alone: Sci-Fi Alien Art

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Sat, 14 Feb 2004 06:07:02 +0000

Sci-Fi Genetic Art: Where did everyone go?

I discovered an alien space craft derelict, adrift in space.
Initial scans revealed no signs of complex life structures, essentially just an overall 'glow' of the basic building blocks of life. It would have been quite a normal reading for a planet that was just...

Blaster

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Tue, 19 Jun 2001 19:19:52 +0000

Freeze sucker!

Weapon of choice for nine out of ten space travellers, is the Plasma Blaster pistol.

In the 20th century science fiction always talked about the laser gun. Probably why a laser based gun and other weapons were the first developed. They did however have a serious drawback...

Desk Phone

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Sun, 25 Feb 2001 22:07:18 +0000

Anyone home?

Constructed for a commission, the brief was 'TELSTRA provides the tools for farmers'. Telstra is one of the main Australian phone network providers.

Not long after the advertising agency had finished the photo shoot, this went 'missing' from the...

Mobile Phone

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Sun, 25 Feb 2001 06:07:18 +0000

On the move

Constructed for a commission, the brief was 'TELSTRA provides the tools for farmers'. Telstra is one of the main Australian phone network providers.

The flip on this flip phone actually moved, I like to build a bit of interaction into my art and sculpture.

I am sure an Extra Terrestrial could...

Globe

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Sun, 22 Oct 2000 23:24:51 +0000

A not so bright idea

I was bored one day, reading a really inspiring technical manual. Just as I was about to fall asleep, my desk lamp globe went out with a bang. On inspection of the storeroom, I found that I was down to my last light globe for my lamp. Not a problem I thought! Just put it in the matter replicator...

Womb

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Thu, 27 Apr 2000 01:27:49 +0000

A womb with a view

Countdown

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Sun, 09 Apr 2000 00:06:12 +0000

A clock with a difference

Ok, do you want the long version, or the short version?

SHORT VERSION:
It's the Hexanium Self Destruct Device from a Class III Star Hopper. A little rewiring has been done so that it shows the time.

Beware! I got this at a wrecking yard on one of the asteroids near...

Stasis

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Wed, 15 Mar 2000 18:13:02 +0000

Killer Robot

A life size upper-torso of a MARK-13 robot, held in a Stasis Capsule.
The robot has sustained heavy damage, but is still lethal. Equipped with a self-repair system, it was built in the year 2367 to fight in hostile climates off world.

In 2374 a small troop or MARK-13's liberated the planet Dakar Minor from the Slithic rebels. During the celebrations unfortunately...

Wasp

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Fri, 03 Mar 2000 06:13:02 +0000

Watch that sting!

A wasp born out of technology gone feral.
This not so little critter is the result of a science experiment gone wrong. A batch of artificial intelligence chips prematurely activated in a lab, and fused with a nano-technology experiment. The chips and nano’s formed the first thing they saw, a collection of insects and other creepy crawlies...

Mozzie

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Wed, 23 Feb 2000 04:13:02 +0000

Thirsty little bugger

A mozzie born out of technology gone feral.
This is another not so little critter born from a science experiment gone wrong on Enna Prime. A batch of artificial intelligence chips prematurely activated in a lab, and fused with a nano technology experiment. The chips and nano’s formed the first thing they saw...

Womb With a View

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Tue, 08 Feb 2000 05:00:00 +0000

February 2000 - March 2000

The start of something...

Sci-Fi Clock is a Time Travellers Best Friend

martin@marty.com.au (Martin Dolan) — Tue, 01 Feb 2000 16:13:02 +0000

Every time traveller needs one!

The only thing a Time Traveller can depend on - A good Clock!
Time Travel is a risky business. You can not rely on anything. The Past, Present and future can change at any moment. As long as you know when you are - That's what counts!

Type 3 time travel equipment can cause a disturbance and warp time in the immediate area up to 12 hours after...

Martin Dolan’s Sci-Fi Sculpture and Science Fiction Art - Home and Blog

My First Art Gallery Sculpture Showing

Martin Dolan's Sculptures & Art showing LIVE at SJS Gallery

Feel free to bring along anyone you can think of - but only those who would appreciate cool fascinating art that makes you smile, think, gasp and giggle.

SJS Gallery

OPENING NIGHT: Thursday 3rd March 6 - 8pm The show runs from 3rd March - 13th March

Looking forward to seeing you all there!!

Predator - The Musical - Video splatters my mind

Predator - The Musical - Video splatters my mind

If you have a love of Predator, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sci-Fi and Musicals, you will love this video.

Click through, hit that play button and watch and listen!

Sci-Fi Christmas with Robot Reindeer

Spread the Sci-Fi Christmas cheer with a Robot Reindeer!

There will be lots of Sci-Fi themed jewellery coming out of my newly developing skills...

Click through to see another picture of this little robot on a break from all his Christmas hard work.

Sci-fi SmackDown Season - Cowboys & Aliens vs Battle: Los Angeles

Sci-fi SmackDown Season - Cowboys & Aliens vs Battle: Los Angeles

The new trailer for Cowboys & Aliens is out, hot on the heals of the Battle: LA trailer from a few weeks back.

Click through for trailers, photos and Juicy goodness!

Doctor Who Dalek Halloween Pumpkin

Doctor Who Dalek Halloween Pumpkin

Click through to have a look at a detailed daylight photo of your Dalek Pumpkin Overlords

...or risk being EXTERMINATED!

The real Doctor Who - Time traveller spotted in Sassafras

The real Doctor Who - Time traveller spotted in Sassafras

Who is the curious character, and what is that mysterious device he has taken from his coat pocket and placed on the table?

Click through to find out!

Adidas Star Wars Cantina ad - Lightsaber Cut Above the Rest

Adidas Star Wars Cantina ad - Lightsaber Cut Above the Rest

Click through to watch the Star Wars cantina FIFA video

Best Jewellery Making Books and Training for Getting Started in Jewellery

Click through to see what I am reading and studying at the moment...

Building a Jewellery bench - Custom DIY

Building a Jewellery bench - Custom DIY

Why make a custom DIY Jewelers workbench?

Click through to see the photos and Journal of the jewellers bench build

Muse - Sci-fi music video out of this world

Muse - Sci-fi music video is out of this world

Click through and watch Sing for Absolution

Geek Jewelry - Engagement Ring

Geek Jewelry - Engagement Ring

Click through to see to find out if she said yes... and see more photos!

Pressure: Sci-Fi Industrial Chemical Tank Sculpture

Steel Sculpture features a mix of Sci-Fi industrial theme with a dash of steampunk.

What will be released if the tank ruptures?

Click through to read on!

Sci-fi Art Christmas from Chiron Beta Prime

Have a Merry Sci-fi Art filled Christmas from Chiron Beta Prime

Click through for a Science Fiction Christmas song from Jonathan Coulton with video,

Also more great classic Sci-Fi artwork from GALAXY Science Fiction magazine.

'Pressure'- Metal Steel Sculpture Part #2

Metal steel sculpture entitled 'Pressure' nearly finished.

"Pressure" - A wall hanging metal sculpture, the perfect industrial art piece for a luxurious apartment or boardroom.

Click through to see the progress...

New Accident in Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN

There has just been an unfortunate accident in the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN

What might we discover from the LHC?

Click through to some Odd Beat news about the LHC and it's history of accidents

Womb with a View: SciFi Artificial Womb Sculpture

SciFi Sculpture of an alien artificial womb with human clone baby inside.

Updated!

Click through to read on and see updated pictures!

'Pressure'- Metal Sculpture Part #1

New Artwork - Metal sculpture entitled 'Pressure' gets underway.

"Pressure" - Artwork will be a wall hanging metal sculpture, which would look at home in a luxurious apartment or boardroom.

Click through to see the progress...

Alien Abduction lamp has arrived!

Alien Abduction lamp has arrived!

This science fiction sculpture artwork is designed by Lasse Kleinit and is something to behold!

Click through for more pictures and order information.

Outbound - 'The Science Fiction Comics Anthology' - A Review

Science fiction comics, are few and far between. Outbound - 'The Science Fiction Comics Anthology' was a highly anticipated treat.

Click through for more details and artwork.

Are the Sci-Fi screening TV networks making it hard on themselves?

Are the Sci-Fi screening TV networks making it hard on themselves? Creating a self-fulfilling belief that sci-fi is a hard sell?

Last night was episode 2 of the new science fiction series, Flash Forward in Australia

Click through to read on!

The CGI Art of Pixar vs. Dreamworks Art in Movies

The CGI Art of Pixar vs. Dreamworks Art in Movies

Click through to compare the artistic creative process of Pixar vs. Dreamworks CGI

OPENING NIGHT: Thursday 3rd March 6 - 8pm

The show runs from 3rd March - 13th March

Are the Sci-Fi screening TV networks making it hard on themselves?
Creating a self-fulfilling belief that sci-fi is a hard sell?