“Oben” from EMCA
This remarkable graduation film from France’s Ecole des Métiers du Cinéma d’Animation (aka EMCA, the School of Film Animation) has it …
Jerry Beck
“Feral” trailer by Daniel Sousa
I don’t post many trailers for shorts – but this one is damn beautiful. Directed and animated by Daniel Sousa (we featured his short …
“An Artificial Life” By Bruce Woodside
A contemplation of an animators life in 4321 frames, from animator Bruce Woodside (Mighty Mouse, Lord Of The Rings, etc.) …
R.I.P. Ernest Borgnine
From Marty to McHale to… Mermaidman. Ernie Borgnine was one of my favorite actors, whether playing super-hero or super-villain. …
“Rise Of The Guardians” 2nd trailer
New trailer, more footage. Lookin’ better and better with each glimpse…
“Exoids” by Aristomenis Tsirbas
From the director of Battle For Terra (remember that film?) comes this post-apocalyptic action short, Exoids. It seems to be a …
Next Saturday in SF: FELIX THE CAT in 35mm
If you are not at the San Diego Comic Con next Saturday, but find yourself in Northern California – here’s where you should dwell: The …
“Disneyland’s America Sings” by James Lopez
Disney animator James Lopez is such a fan of the 1974 Disneyland attraction America Sings that he’s taken the soundtrack and has been …
DVD Review: “Adventure Time: The Complete First Season”
I’m a huge fan of Adventure Time – have been since I met Pen Ward at Frederator’s offices when he was making the pilot a few years ago. …
“09H59” by Pierre Plouzeau
This is me every morning at Comic Con… Pierre Plouzeau created this film for his 4th year at Supinfocom Valenciennes.
One-Of-A-Kind Fleischer “Gulliver” Action Figure
Dear Santa, Please bring me one of these… German sculptor Bernd Muller, who makes medieval figures in 1/6 scale for museums and …
“Dubstep Dispute” by Jason Giles
Light and noise creatively mixed by Colorado-based Jason Giles.
Europe Uses Classic Cartoon Characters to Sell Women’s Cosmetics
French comics artist/animator Joann Sfar created this brand new, somewhat bizarre animated promo for Lancome Cosmetics. Betty Boop stars …
MUSIC VIDEO: “Robo Redneck” by Mike Judge
This new video, directed by Mike Judge and produced by Titmouse, premieres today on CMT. The video, for the Zac Brown Band features a …
What I Hope to See at Comic Con
Next week I’ll be attending all four days (five if you count Preview Night) of the San Diego Comic Con. It’s impossible to do and see …
“John Carter” Animator Explains It All
Disney’s John Carter, a live action film, was the first VFX movie to be directed like a keyframed feature animation. Animator Patrick …
Dreamworks Animator Appears in HP Ad Campaign
When was the last time an animator was the centerpiece of a nationwide ad campaign? I was flipping through the latest issue of Time …
“The Floyd Gottfredson Library”
Deservedly nominated yesterday for a Harvey Award (Best Domestic Reprint Project), Fantagraphics Books’ Floyd Gottfredson Library is an …
“Bizzarro Classic” by Rob Pratt
Last year we posted an excellent fan-made film, Superman Classic, by Disney veteran animator Rob Pratt (Tarzan, Pocahontas, Kick …
Exclusive: “Paperman” Interview with Director John Kahrs
Seems like everyone is talking about Paperman, the new Disney short that recently premiered at the Annecy Animation Festival and is …
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