There is only one GERTY, Lunar Industries robotic companion to employee Sam Bell during his three year shift on Moon base Sarang in Duncan Jones’ 2009 debut MOON. But, could there be another?…
MOON: Did You Know GERTY Has A Sister?
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Masterclass on the making of MOON in Galway – February 10th 2012
Friends over in Ireland have a unique opportunity to attend a MOON masterclass next month. Taking place on Friday, 10th February in Galway. Read on for the official doings…
Duncan Jones Virgin Money ’40 Years of Better’ Commercial – The Making Of
You’ve no doubt seen the new Virgin Money ’40 Years Of Better’ commercial directed by Duncan Jones, premièred on UK TV on Sunday 8th January. Some of you have been able to catch it on the big screen as well in the week since at your local picture palaces. So how would you like to see a featurette on the making of this journey through the history of the Virgin Group? Some incredible model miniature work mixed with post production CGI and a hell of a lot of talent. Wrap your eyes round this 
MOON: Lego Lunar Rover by Ron Haller
Meant to pop this one up a while back when MOON Concept Artist & VFX Supervisor Gavin Rothery pointed it out, which is some compliment to start with, as Gavin designed it!
A wonderful LEGO MOON Lunar Rover by Ron Haller, and not the first time we have seen a LEGO tribute to Duncan Jones’ 2009 debut feature, we’ve also got a LEGO Sam Bell to go with it
Make sure you pop over to Ron’s LEGO creation site for more pics of the MOON Lunar Rover, and many more Sci-Fi related LEGO vehicles, amazing stuff!
Also check out Gavin’s site for his online portfolio, and a fantastic Making Of MOON blog for lot’s of behind the scenes info.
MOON & The Man Who Fell To Earth Double Bill In London, February 10th
In London on Friday 10th February? Fancy seeing Sam Rockwell do his thing in MOON & David Bowie do his thing in The Man Who Fell To Earth, on the big screen in a fantastic Duncan Jones & Nic Roeg double bill? Well you’re in luck, cus you can
- When: Friday 10th February, 2012 @ 18:30
- Where: The Genesis Cinema, Mile End Road, London E1
- How Much: £8.00 double, £5.00 single.
Get in touch with the Genesis Cinema through their web site, or Facebook page.
Thanks to Paul Byrne for the heads up
Duncan Jones Directs New Commercial For Virgin Money
We teased this earlier in the week, and now we can reveal a new commercial from MOON & Source Code Director Duncan Jones. Filmed in London at Shepperton studios, UK, in October 2011, this new commercial for Virgin Money was premièred on Sunday 8th January 2012 at 20:15 on UK television channel ITV.
As you will see, Duncan’s fondness for utilising old school techniques returns with the use of model miniatures. This isn’t the only connection with Duncan’s debut feature MOON though, as the trip back over from Los Angeles to direct the commercial also included a return to the same studios where MOON was filmed in 2009, as Duncan tweeted at the time:
At Shepperton studios! Just been wandering around the old Moon sound stage. In there again shooting a commercial! Feels weird.
Great fun working with some of the same model miniature peeps I did Moon with!
Anyone wondering what the two pieces of music in the commercial are, Starts with Tubular Bells by Mike Oldfield, then fades into Outlands by Daft Punk from TRON: Legacy.
Something Has Caught Richard Branson’s Eye…
Seems to have caught Duncan Jones’ eye as well because he has just re-tweeted this from founder of Virgin, Richard Branson…
Source Code: For Your Consideration
Awards season is gearing up with the BAFTAs taking place on 12th of February, the Academy Awards on February the 26th and more besides. All you voters out there will be working your way through screeners and assorted for your consideration material, so I thought I’d take a moment to pop up a reminder of Duncan Jones second feature Source Code.
Released in April 2011, Source Code is Director Duncan Jones second feature starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan, Vera Farmiga and Jeffrey Wright… Continue reading
Merry Christmas Everybody!
2011 has been a fantastic year, thanks to all who bought tickets for, and passed on the good word about Source Code. And thanks to all who have continued to love MOON and share that with your friends and family.
Have a VERY Merry Christmas, and all the best for 2012. Keep your eyes on ManMadeMovies in the coming year for news on new projects from Duncan and the gang, you won’t be disappointed 
Finally, here’s a quick Chrimble message from Duncan and Ro for you…
Merry Christmas you lovely lot! May your 2012 kick your 2011 firmly in the nuts, its so much better.
MOON: Time To Remember Poster
I was just thinking we hadn’t had a nice poster for a while, when this one arrives from Ricky Plows via Twitter to MOON Director Duncan Jones.
Ricky was kind enough to provide some detail on the design (cus I asked, like) Which I think just makes it even nicer.
The silhouette is made up of Sams memorys from earth. Hes looking into his own eyes and seeing the same memories.
They are positioned to make an hourglass, representing his time left on the moon. Thanks for taking an interest
Ricky has also provided a larger version over on his on-line portfolio, along with another MOON poster