Some Friends of The Fur will already be aware of Universal Ursine productions in Science Fiction. However, in recent years their output has expanded to include more furry subjects in short features such as "Casablanca", "Toksvig Shock Syndrome" and "Fruit of the Loon" (and not forgetting Oscar's modern interpretive dance version of The Macarena or the payback Serenade for the Taco Bell Chihuahua)

And of course every year there's a Christmas Special.

In response to requests from fans (mostly requests to stop) Da Bears took time out from their busy production schedule on"Fruit of the Loon" to pose for a few behind-the-scenes photos:

Aided by the ubiquitous cardboard box, Elliot gets to grips with the camera

"and ....ACTION"

Cecil B. De Bronson

Between takes Lucas poses for a photo with his stunt doubles Lionel (left) and Linus (right)

Our 'star' relaxes with a little light reading whilst the next shot is set up

Bearz

Synopsis

The One With Blue-screening - it appears that "no-one told them life was gonna be this way..."

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Fruit of the Loon

Synopsis

There's no easy way to explain this other than to say that it arose from one of those "what if...?" conversations online. In this case it was "What if a bear was running around with his pants on his head?" (please, don't ask).

And then someone said "I want photos" - so naturally Lucas had to oblige. In fact he went one stage further and this is yet another episode in his never-ending quest for dignity....and clean underwear. 

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Toksvig Shock Syndrome

Synopsis

Having upgraded to broadband, Team Ursanity promptly discovered the joys of streaming media - especially online radio.

They particularly enjoyed listening to Sandi Toksvig on LBC at lunchtime. In fact they enjoyed it so much that they sent her an e-mail, set up a camera near the radio and waited. Lucas - who is not a morning person bear - didn't know what they were up to and this was the result.

I don't know if she realised she had been set up - I just hope she never finds out who was behind it.

(OK, so getting them broadband was probably a bad idea but they threatened to eat my modem if I didn't.)

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Casablanca or Great Movie Typos. No. 1

Synopsis

It was an epic struggle between ego and common sense. Sadly common sense lost and this was Lucas 's first 'indy' movie - an Ursine version of Casablanca. Messers Bogart and Bergman are probably clocking about 30 rpm in their graves right now.

It's about 30 seconds long (which is about 30 seconds too long) and Lucas promises to be pathetically grateful if you download it.

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Christmas Specials

1999

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2001

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2002

RealPlayer (2.3 megs)

2003

Imagine the Brady Bunch and Celebrity Squares had a love child. Now you're getting close to the horror that was  2003's Bear Christmas special.

Yes, I know they watch too much daytime TV, but it's really the only way to keep them quiet while i'm working.

The musical victim was Macca (pleasedon'tsueme, pleasedon'tsueme) and the strong of heart (but feeble of mind) can download it here:

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Oscar does the Macarena

He did it because he could - does there have to be another reason?

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Serenade for the Taco Bell Chihuahua

Synopsis

I could just say that the Taco Bell Chihuahua has afforded hours of innocent amusement to several Friends of the Fur. Alternatively I could paste this extract from the Thank You note I had to write after one of them sent me a talking pooch:

OK - so I'm emptying my mail box at work after a few days off and there's this odd-shaped package.....

I check the sender's name "Jeff XXX" [<thinks> "Uh oh .......probably a dismembered bear"]

It's worse - I really MUST stop opening mail on my way up the stairs in the morning, especially when everyone's trogging past me on their way to their own offices.

"What have you got there Carol?"
"It's a <mumble, mumble>"
<peering closely> "Carol - it's a Chihuahua! Why has somebody sent you a Chihuahua??"
"Long story...."

Of course the real kicker was the voice box.....shame I didn't find out about that until I was on my way home on a very crowded subway train. That's the last time I try carrying a concealed plush toy of dubious origin in a bag that's going to get slightly compressed during the rush hour crush.

Run far, run fast Jeffie and remember that revenge is a dish best served cold.

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