6 New CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER Concept Art by Rodney Fuentebella and More

Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) concept art

Check out Captain America: The Winter Soldier concept art by Rodney Fuentebella and more!

The Los Angeles premiere of Captain America 2 is a few days away, but Marvel is still ramping up the promotion by releasing concept art for the film. As per usual, they don't list the artists, but I recognize a few styles and signatures from the usual group of Marvel movie artists. If you know who one of the artists is then let me know in the comments. One signature I recognize is Rodney Fuentebella.

Fuentebella is a professional concept illustrator who's worked on big budget films like The Avengers (2012), Iron Man 3 (2013) and Captain America: The First Avenger (2011).

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See more of Rodney Fuentebella's explosive portfolio at http://www.rodneyimages.com

Click on the links if you want to see more of Rodney Fuentebella's work or Captain America: The Winter Soldier on my blog.

Via Superhero Hype > io9

What do you think of the concept art? Are you looking forward to Captain America: The Winter Soldier?

Official Captain America: The Winter Soldier Summary
After the cataclysmic events in New York with The Avengers, Marvel's "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" finds Steve Rogers, aka Captain America, living quietly in Washington, D.C. and trying to adjust to the modern world. But when a S.H.I.E.L.D. colleague comes under attack, Steve becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue that threatens to put the world at risk. Joining forces with the Black Widow, Captain America struggles to expose the ever- widening conspiracy while fighting off professional assassins sent to silence him at every turn. When the full scope of the villainous plot is revealed, Captain America and the Black Widow enlist the help of a new ally, the Falcon. However, they soon find themselves up against an unexpected and formidable enemy - the Winter Soldier. Based on the ever-popular Marvel comic book series, first published in 1941, Marvel’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier is produced by Kevin Feige, directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, from a screenplay by Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely, and stars Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Cobie Smulders, Frank Grillo, Emily VanCamp and Hayley Atwell, with Robert Redford as Alexander Pierce and Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury.
Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo
Starring: Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Redford, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Cobie Smulders, Frank Grillo, Georges St-Pierre
Cinematography by Trent Opaloch
Production design by Peter Wenham
Release date: March 13, 2014 (Los Angeles premiere), April 4, 2014 (North America)
Official Site: http://www.marvel.com/captainamerica
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CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER Hydra Vehicle Concept Designs by Daniel Simon

Check out Captain America: The First Avenger vehicle concept art by Daniel Simon!

The cars, planes and motorcycles for Captain America are mind-blowing in their iconic styling and futuristic look. One of the artists that helped create these stunning vehicles is Daniel Simon. Simon is a German-born concept designer, author, and producer who's worked on big budget movies like Tron: Legacy (2010), Oblivion (2013) and Prometheus (2012).

Here's how Simon's website describes the design process for Captain America: "Marvel’s Captain America: The First Avenger under the production design lead of Oscar-winning Rick Heinrichs and director Joe Johnston was an unusual design challenge. Lead Vehicle Designer Daniel Simon stepped out of his comfort zone to create vehicles with a believable look of the 40ies. ‘Simplicity’ was the main input given to Simon on how to translate the scripted vehicles into unique movie vehicles. Between November 2009 and June 2010 Simon created seven machines hand in hand with Heinrichs and Johnston at Marvel Studios in Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles. Intense research of both historically correct engineering and the Marvel Comic universe was part of every days work. Director Johnston – a blessed designer of Star Wars fame – guided Simon through the endless possibilities and variations, to find vehicles that could have truly existed, fulfill their purpose in the film’s story, and are feasible for manufacturing."



Schmidt Hydra Coupe

This imposing 1942 supercharged V16 Coupé is the eccentric personal car of Marvel’s villain Johann Schmidt – the Red Skull. Designed by Lead Vehicle Designer Daniel Simon for the 2011 feature film ‘Captain America’, it is seen here in a special finish. Technically a roadster, Schmidt did not like to rename his beloved machine that began life as a Coupé. At 7.62m length, and with 10 wheels driven by a 16 cylinder cube power engine, it is said to be the fastest car of the era.

First, here are some gorgeous photos of the finished car

The Hydra Bike

The Hydra Tank

The Hydra Flieger Parasit Plane

Hydra Submarine

Hydra Flying Wing

See more of Daniel Simon's stunning portfolio at http://danielsimon.com and vehicle-centered fantasy world books Cosmic Motors: Spaceships, Cars and Pilots of Another Galaxy and The Timeless Racer: Machines of a Time Traveling Speed Junkie.

Click on the links if you want to see more of Daniel Simon's work or Captain America: The First Avenger on my blog.

What do you think of the concept art? If you've seen Captain America: The First Avenger what did you think of the vehicles?

Official Captain America: The First Avenger Summary
Captain America leads the fight for freedom in the action-packed blockbuster starring Chris Evans as the ultimate weapon against evil! When a terrifying force threatens everyone across the globe, the world’s greatest soldier wages war on the evil HYDRA organization, led by the villainous Red Skull (Hugo Weaving, The Matrix).
Directed by Joe Johnston
Cinematography by Shelly Johnson
Production Designer Rick Heinrichs
Starring: Chris Evans, Tommy Lee Jones, Hugo Weaving, Dominic Cooper, Neal McDonough, Derek Luke, Stanley Tucci
Release date: July 22, 2011 (USA)
Official Site: http://www.captainamerica.com/
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Exclusive: Fascinating ENDER'S GAME Concept Art by Cenay Oekman

Ender's Game concept art by Cenay Oekman

Check out Ender's Game concept art by Cenay Oekman!

Ender's Game was released earlier this month and I talked briefly with illstrator Cenay Oekman about working on the film. I'm also sharing some unseen concept art from G.I. Joe: Retaliation and Captain America: The First Avenger

Cenay Oekman is a professional visual effects and concept artist who's worked on blockbuster movies like Inception(2010), G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2012) and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013).

Check out the rest of the images after the jump (click to enlarge).

He started out as a concept artist for a game company in 1983 and switched to working in 3D. But Cenay felt that 3D visual artists are "only a number" and wanted to become a concept artist instead. His main goal in Ender's Game was to take the "visually stunning" work and add more detail and texturing to the final 3D models. Cenay was in charge of the 3D department guiding the build, especially the Eros landscape landing platform. It was designed mostly "free style."

Formics

Eros

Shuttle

Cenay said the most challenging part of the designs were the shuttles since they had "to be connected to things we know." The shape of the shuttle was based on an electric shaver. They then had to come up with engines and other details. The space station took a long time to do, but he says they're very happy with the results.

Space Station

Transporter

Car Station

As a bonus, here are a couple of concept designs from G.I. Joe: Retaliation and Captain America: The First Avenger.

G.I. Joe: Retaliation Cobra Helicopter

Image from the film

Captain America: The First Avenger Red Skull's plane

See more of Cenay Oekman's work on the film at www.xotos.com

Click on the links if you want to see more of Cenay Oekman's work and Ender's Game on my blog.

What do you think of the concept art? If you've seen Ender's Gamewhat did you think?

Official Ender's Game Synopsis
"In the near future, a hostile alien race (called the Formics) have attacked Earth. If not for the legendary heroics of International Fleet Commander, Mazer Rackham (Ben Kingsley), all would have been lost. In preparation for the next attack, the highly esteemed Colonel Graff (Harrison Ford) and the International Military are training only the best young children to find the future Mazer. Ender Wiggin (Asa Butterfield), a shy, but strategically brilliant boy is pulled out of his school to join the elite. Arriving at Battle School, Ender quickly and easily masters increasingly difficult war games, distinguishing himself and winning respect amongst his peers. Ender is soon ordained by Graff as the military’s next great hope, resulting in his promotion to Command School. Once there, he’s trained by Mazer Rackham, himself, to lead his fellow soldiers into an epic battle that will determine the future of Earth and save the human race."
Directed by Gavin Hood
Cinematography by Donald McAlpine
Production Design by Sean Haworth and Ben Procter
Starring: Harrison Ford, Asa Butterfield, Hailee Steinfeld, Abigail Breslin, Ben Kingsley
Release date(s): October 25, 2013 (United Kingdom), November 1, 2013 (United States)
Official Site: http://www.if-sentinel.com/
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Thrilling CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER Concept Art by James Carson

Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) concept art by James Carson

Check out Captain America: The First Avenger concept art by James Carson!

Last week we saw the first trailer for Captain America: The Winter Soldier, which is the sequel to the blockbuster film Captain America: The First Avenger.

James Carson is a professional concept and storyboard artist who's worked on Hollywood blockbuster movies like X-Men: First Class (2011), Tim Burton's Superman and Spider-Man (2002).

Check out the rest of the images after the jump (click to enlarge).

Recruitment Center

Strategic Scientific Reserve

Train Fight Scene

Hydra Facility

Schmidt Hood Ornament and Cabin

Ancient Tesseract "Terngens Makt" Manuscript

 Schmidt Backing

Stark Backing

See more of James Carson's other amazing illustrations in his portfolio at jamescarsondesign.com.

Click on the links if you want to see more of James Carson's work and Captain America: The First Avenger on my blog.

What do you think of the concept art? If you've seen Captain America: The First Avenger what did you think?

Official Captain America: The First Avenger Summary
Captain America leads the fight for freedom in the action-packed blockbuster starring Chris Evans as the ultimate weapon against evil! When a terrifying force threatens everyone across the globe, the world’s greatest soldier wages war on the evil HYDRA organization, led by the villainous Red Skull (Hugo Weaving, The Matrix).
Directed by Joe Johnston
Cinematography by Shelly Johnson
Production Designer Rick Heinrichs
Starring: Chris Evans, Tommy Lee Jones, Hugo Weaving, Dominic Cooper, Neal McDonough, Derek Luke, Stanley Tucci
Release date: July 22, 2011 (USA)
Official Site: http://www.captainamerica.com/
© Copyright 2011 Marvel Studios, Paramount Pictures. All rights reserved
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