ChiMeriKiwi
@jerrykung.bsky.social
Animator & Previs Artist. Animation Supervisor. Husband. Father. Former engineer. KC - DFW - ATX - LA - WLG. I keep tabs on films, visual effects (VFX) and local New Zealand happenings.
Freakin’ Russian bots are even on LinkedIn. So annoying.
November 21, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Freakin’ Russian bots are even on LinkedIn. So annoying.
IKEA Pop-Up window shopping in Wellington at Odlins Plaza, near the lagoon between the crane boat and shed 22. Open from 28 Nov - 17 Dec.
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Ikea opens pop-up on Odlins Plaza – you can look but not shop
IKEA is giving New Zealanders a first look at product pricing, launching a series of interactive pop-ups ahead of its Sylvia Park store and online shopping opening in just over two weeks. Located i...
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November 18, 2025 at 8:18 PM
IKEA Pop-Up window shopping in Wellington at Odlins Plaza, near the lagoon between the crane boat and shed 22. Open from 28 Nov - 17 Dec.
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A photo shared by Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp of New Glenn GS1 as it sails aboard Jacklynn back home to Capr Canaveral following uesterday's sucessful landing.
November 14, 2025 at 12:34 PM
A photo shared by Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp of New Glenn GS1 as it sails aboard Jacklynn back home to Capr Canaveral following uesterday's sucessful landing.
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Wētā FX crew photos for Predator: Badlands. Was a privilege to serve as the lead animator in Wellington.
November 10, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Wētā FX crew photos for Predator: Badlands. Was a privilege to serve as the lead animator in Wellington.
Saw Song Sung Blue. It had some really good performances and heartfelt moments (when did King Princess start acting?). I’m not sure if it was meant to be inspirational but I honestly came away kind of sad and depressed. Life is tough sometimes.
November 9, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Saw Song Sung Blue. It had some really good performances and heartfelt moments (when did King Princess start acting?). I’m not sure if it was meant to be inspirational but I honestly came away kind of sad and depressed. Life is tough sometimes.
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How Internet Bot Farms are weapons of war
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How Internet Bot Farms are weapons of war
YouTube video by Ryan McBeth
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November 8, 2025 at 7:22 PM
How Internet Bot Farms are weapons of war
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Out of control fire in Tongariro National Park. Hope they get a handle on it soon. I’m not anti-fireworks but this is suspiciously close to Guy Fawkes sales days. www.1news.co.nz/2025/11/08/4...
43 hikers evacuated as 300ha blaze tears through Tongariro National Park
Helicopters with monsoon buckets were supporting 13 crews from eight fire brigades.
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November 8, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Out of control fire in Tongariro National Park. Hope they get a handle on it soon. I’m not anti-fireworks but this is suspiciously close to Guy Fawkes sales days. www.1news.co.nz/2025/11/08/4...
Wow there are actually quite a few Blue Skyers in Wellington. It just took a decent earthquake to get all of us to react on here. 😆 #eqnz
November 6, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Wow there are actually quite a few Blue Skyers in Wellington. It just took a decent earthquake to get all of us to react on here. 😆 #eqnz
OMG. Why doesn’t anyone on this season of The Amazing Race know how to row a boat, or use units when asked how long something is???
November 2, 2025 at 6:58 AM
OMG. Why doesn’t anyone on this season of The Amazing Race know how to row a boat, or use units when asked how long something is???
Saw the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s very inventive Kiwiana rendition of The Nutcracker! Includes a summer Christmas at the bach; dancers dressed as chocolate fish, hokey pokey ice cream, lolly slices, pavlova, native flowers and birds; and a rat king that leads weasels, stoats and possums. Beautiful!
October 30, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Saw the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s very inventive Kiwiana rendition of The Nutcracker! Includes a summer Christmas at the bach; dancers dressed as chocolate fish, hokey pokey ice cream, lolly slices, pavlova, native flowers and birds; and a rat king that leads weasels, stoats and possums. Beautiful!
FYI. The working title for Predator: Badlands was Backpack. Every time I mentioned the project to my wife, she would start singing the backpack song from Dora the Explorer.😅
October 29, 2025 at 7:59 AM
FYI. The working title for Predator: Badlands was Backpack. Every time I mentioned the project to my wife, she would start singing the backpack song from Dora the Explorer.😅
Whoah. Windquake. The weather is so nasty here. #windywelly
October 27, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Whoah. Windquake. The weather is so nasty here. #windywelly
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June Lockhart, affectionately known as Lassie’s mom to a generation of Baby Boomers for her portrayal of Ruth Martin on the long-running series, has died. She was 100.
June Lockhart, Beloved Mom on ‘Lassie’ and ‘Lost in Space,’ Dies at 100
June Lockhart, affectionately known as Lassie’s mom to a generation of Baby Boomers for her portrayal of Ruth Martin on the long-running series, has died. She was 100.
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October 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
June Lockhart, affectionately known as Lassie’s mom to a generation of Baby Boomers for her portrayal of Ruth Martin on the long-running series, has died. She was 100.
I finally got the antique form of sinistea in Pokémon Go, and had to see if there was truly a mark under the cup. It’s real!! #pokemongo
October 22, 2025 at 12:10 AM
I finally got the antique form of sinistea in Pokémon Go, and had to see if there was truly a mark under the cup. It’s real!! #pokemongo
Some explanation on New Zealand's brain drain. youtu.be/F_VUBpALcVE?...
Why Everyone is Leaving New Zealand
YouTube video by Economics Explained
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October 21, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Some explanation on New Zealand's brain drain. youtu.be/F_VUBpALcVE?...
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BREAKING: Ace Frehley, Kiss' original lead guitarist and founding member, has died at 74.
Ace Frehley, Kiss' original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74
Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss who captivated audiences with his elaborate makeup and smoke-filled guitar, has died.
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October 16, 2025 at 10:44 PM
BREAKING: Ace Frehley, Kiss' original lead guitarist and founding member, has died at 74.
"There is not one thing that you see us do that is animated" is like when someone says artists are just "painting digital makeup onto actors’ performances". Still the same story a decade later.
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Fire and Water: Making The Avatar Films | Official Trailer
YouTube video by Walt Disney Studios, Ireland
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October 16, 2025 at 2:11 AM
"There is not one thing that you see us do that is animated" is like when someone says artists are just "painting digital makeup onto actors’ performances". Still the same story a decade later.
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So Scanline VFX is no more. Rolled into Netflix’s virtual production and research unit to create Eyeline Studios. Did I get that right? www.thewrap.com/netflix-scan...
Inside Netflix's Bid to Supercharge Faster, More Efficient VFX Through Virtual Production and AI | Exclusive
Eyeline CEO Jeff Shapiro and Studio head Kevin Baillie pull back the curtain on the division's work, research and tools, from volumetric capture to generative AI
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October 15, 2025 at 5:40 PM
So Scanline VFX is no more. Rolled into Netflix’s virtual production and research unit to create Eyeline Studios. Did I get that right? www.thewrap.com/netflix-scan...
For many years I had Drew Struzan’s Bladerunner poster on my wall. His artwork was absolutely iconic and defined a generation of movie-going experiences. RIP. www.thewrap.com/drew-struzan...
Drew Struzan, Iconic Poster Artist Behind ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Blade Runner’ and ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark,’ Dies at 78
Drew Struzan, a poster artist who illustrated the posters for Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Blade Runner, has passed away at the age of 78.
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October 14, 2025 at 7:09 PM
For many years I had Drew Struzan’s Bladerunner poster on my wall. His artwork was absolutely iconic and defined a generation of movie-going experiences. RIP. www.thewrap.com/drew-struzan...
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Vanity Fair asked me to talk about visual effects, and it was my great honor to show off some of ILM’s terrific work over the years.
Todd Vaziri on Vanity Fair VFX
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Todd Vaziri on Vanity Fair VFX
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ILM's VFX Secrets Behind Star Wars, Transformers & More | Vanity Fair
YouTube video by Vanity Fair
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October 7, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Vanity Fair asked me to talk about visual effects, and it was my great honor to show off some of ILM’s terrific work over the years.
Todd Vaziri on Vanity Fair VFX
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Todd Vaziri on Vanity Fair VFX
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Does anyone else see Cam Skatteboo and think - this is how the comic book version of Wolverine should look like in real life?
October 11, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Does anyone else see Cam Skatteboo and think - this is how the comic book version of Wolverine should look like in real life?
Diane Keaton. Hard to put into words how it has always a joy to see her on screen. A true legend. RIP.
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Diane Keaton: Her Oscar-Winning Career in Photos
Diane Keaton, who has died at 79, had a long career of both serious and comedic roles.
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October 11, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Diane Keaton. Hard to put into words how it has always a joy to see her on screen. A true legend. RIP.
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variety.com/gallery/dian...
@thebeths.bsky.social The Beths discover their van was broken into and their gear stolen. :(
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Episode Two - Straight Line Was A Lie Tour
YouTube video by The Beths
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October 7, 2025 at 4:25 AM
@thebeths.bsky.social The Beths discover their van was broken into and their gear stolen. :(
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