Jack, resident whackjob of the SSV Normandy, portrayed wonderfully by Jia Crens. There’s a level of dedication here that borders on the fanatical. In a good way. See, Jia not only models in the shots here, but also made the costume (it’s a flesh-coloured bodysuit, not ink-on-flesh) and, most amazingly, even submitted herself to the barber’s clippers, going so far as to have Jack’s hair “design” shaved into her scalp. (jiajem.com via kotaku)

At this weekend London Electronic Festival (LED) Aphex Twin used live facial recognition to map the audience and overlay images of his own, trademark distorted face. Mesmerising and disturbing in equal measure! (at nerdcore via dangerous minds)

Caprica will resume the second half of its first season in January 2011, alongside the return of Stargate Universe. The exact premiere dates are to be announced. Following long-established practice, however, a new trailer for Caprica’s season 1.5 is already out. It made its debut at Comic-Con to much excitement. (via scifi.about.com)

And this, I believe is part of paying a tribute to the late master of Japanese animation, Satoshi Kon, who passed away two days ago, 24th of August, 2010. What Kawanimation (check their Vimeo pool) did with their almost seven minutes is an hommage to Satoshi Kon’s anime itself – watch and enjoy. It has bits of juvenile drama in it and how Yannick, the young protagonist tries to initiate a score on a young lady. With devastating results. The image comes from the blog of creator Maxime Paccalet. And while you’re at it, check user elchoupi on YouTube, he has amazing pieces of French animation among his uploads.

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