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1 form y separately published work icon Go to Hell! Ray Nowland , ( dir. Ray Nowland ) Australia : 1997 Z1890730 1997 single work film/TV science fiction satire

Now a relatively obscure film, Ray Nowland's Go to Hell! (which he wrote, directed, and hand animated) offers a satiricial approach to religion. Shock Cinema offers this comprehensive description of the film:

'It begins when mega-businessman G.D. funds a project to save his planet's genetic make-up in a giant space-ark, just as his world destroys itself. Accompanied by his rebellious li'l son Red and a full crew, it might take centuries to reach the next livable solar system, but thanks to a couple of suspended-animation chambers, G.D. & Son can stay young while their "eco-ship" goes through dozens of generations. As the decades spin by, the ship's population starts referring to their legendary, never-seen leader as 'God', while a newly-discovered planet is eventually groomed for their needs. A meteor is diverted in order to cleanse the place of pesky giant reptiles, genetically-altered monkey men are sent down as a cheap labor pool (with G.D.'s holographic image keeping them in line), while the ship's original crew has become so repulsively inbred over the years that they're useless. Then there's Red, who's driven underground (along with his pet snake) and plans a revolution against his pop's oppressive ways. But unlike the usual Lucifer, this dude is an unexpected cheerleader for mankind, and along the way, we meet a hairball named Moses, learn that the Pharaoh's curses were due to radiation poisoning, and check out a surfboard-riding Jesus (which explains how he walked on water). From mankind's earliest incarnations, right up to the 20th century (with God in league with Hitler!), the film gloriously self-destructs in the final moments.'

Source: Shock Cinema (http://www.shockcinemamagazine.com/goto.html). (Sighted: 27/9/2012)

1 y separately published work icon Blinky Bill the Hypnotist Ray Nowland , Sally Odgers , Sydney : ABC Books , 1996 Z1322114 1996 single work children's fiction children's
1 form y separately published work icon Blinky Bill's Extraordinary Excursion Geoff Beak , Susan Beak , Sally Odgers , Ray Nowland , ( dir. Yoram Gross ) 1995 Sydney : Yoram Gross Film Studios , 1995 Z1871491 1995 series - publisher film/TV children's fantasy

Animated adaptation of Blinky Bill, an original Australian bush (koala) character conceived by Dorothy Wall. Though often considered the second series of The Adventures of Blinky Bill, this series was televised with the title Blinky Bill's Extraordinary Excursion.

'The second series tells of Blinky Bill and his animal friends becoming lost while on a school excursion in the Australian Bush, and their adventures while finding their way home. In the tropical north, they take on some bird smugglers and help a sensitive crocodile get back with his family. On the coast, they settle a dispute between penguins and sea birds over a lighthouse. They also liberate some animals from an automated farm, gatecrash an exclusive holiday resort, help run a cinema, join a circus and visit the city. And despite being lost themselves, they never hesitate to help out other animals in need.'

Source: Yoram Gross Films website.

1 y separately published work icon Blinky Bill Learns a Lesson Ray Nowland , Melbourne : Budget Books , 1992 Z1322100 1992 single work children's fiction children's Blinky Bill plays truant and explores an old house and old mine, but he accidently gets trapped. Slodge and Marcia the kangaroos come to his rescue.
1 y separately published work icon Blinky Bill and the New Village Ray Nowland , Melbourne : Budget Books , 1992 Z1322087 1992 single work children's fiction children's Blinky Bill's village is demolished by humans and he and the other animals flee into the forest. It is decided to find a new spot high in the mountains to build a new village.
1 y separately published work icon Blinky Bill Goes Shopping Ray Nowland , Melbourne : Budget Books , 1992 Z1322077 1992 single work children's fiction children's Blinky Bill and his friends go to a human shop to spend a coin that he has found. In the process Nutsy is captured. The whole gang rescue her from a vet.
1 y separately published work icon A Party for Blinky Bill Ray Nowland , Melbourne : Budget Books , 1992 Z1322059 1992 single work children's fiction children's The animals arrange a surprise party for Blinky Bill's birthday and Mr Wombat tells the story about how Blinky Bill was named.
1 y separately published work icon Yoram Gross Presents Blinky Bill in Blinky Bill's Adventures Ray Nowland , Melbourne : Budget Books , 1992 Z1322029 1992 single work children's fiction children's One rainy day all the young animals in the forest are invited to a story telling by Mr Wombat. He tells a story about a cheeky little koala called Blinky Bill who gets up to all kinds of mischief.
1 y separately published work icon Blinky Bill to the Rescue Ray Nowland , Melbourne : Budget Books , 1992 Z1180634 1992 single work children's fiction children's
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