The Morning Watch: VFX Artists React To ‘Where The Wild Things Are’, What If The Muppets Did ‘Hamilton’? & More
The Morning Watchis a recurring feature that highlights a handful of noteworthy videos from around the web. They could be video essays, fanmade productions, featurettes, short films, hilarious sketches, or just anything that has to do with our favorite movies and TV shows.
In this edition, the visual effects artists from Corridor Crew take a look back at some of the work done onGladiator,Babe, andWhere the Wild Things Are. Plus, listen to an impressionist do the entire first act ofHamiltonwith the voices ofThe Muppets, and see the Ultimate Collector Series version of theStar WarsLEGO Millennium Falcon build itself in a stop-motion video.
First up, the gang fromCorridor Crewtakes a look at a wide variety of movies for their visual effects breakdown this time. They tackle one of the big battles inGladiatorinvolving tigers, an insane sci-fi musical calledBlood Machines, the talking animals ofBabe, and the giant talking monsters fromWhere the Wild Things Are.
Next up, impressionistRicky Downes IIIhas delivered an impressive tribute toHamiltonbe recreating the entire first act with the voices of The Muppets. Kermit the Frog plays Alexander Hamilton, Gonzo plays Aaron Burr, Miss Piggy plays Eliza Schuyler, and in what might be the best casting decision, Sam the Eagle is George Washington. But there are many more Muppet voices for the many characters of the show.
Finally, watch the LEGOStar WarsUltimate Collector Series Millennium Falcon come together in a cool stop-motion video where it looks like the set is building itself. It also includes some nice remixes of familiarStar Warsthemes and one more entertaining musical take on the franchise (which you may find a list ofover at YouTube). What and enjoy!
