“Moxie” by Stephen Irwin
I’ve been following (and posting here) UK-based Stephen Irwin’s films for several years now. His work is always fresh and surprising – …
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Lucille Bliss (1916-2012)
Animator Dave Nimitz has informed me that Lucille Bliss passed away on Thursday night (November 8th). Bliss was a pioneering television …
“Brave New Old” by Adam Wells
After a summer and autumn at film festivals, London-based motion-graphics designer Adam Wells has now put his 9-1/2 minute short online …
History of Animated Features Chart
Designers Bill Younker and Larry Gormley have created a series of “information art prints” which they sell on their site, History Shots. …
“Squirrel Away” by Mark Sheard
Screened in over 25 festivals around the world over the past two years, director Mark Sheard just posted his flash animated short, …
“The Further Adventures of Uncle Sam” By Robert Mitchell and Dale Case
I don’t believe I’d ever seen the Oscar-nominated Further Adventures of Uncle Sam (1970) until today. It’s a fascinating time-capsule of …
66 Animation Artists Contribute to The Picture Book Project
Here’s something special I want to you to be aware of: Making its debut at next week’s CTN Expo in Burbank, The Picture Book Project …
“New Tokyo Ondo” by Misaki Uwabo
If you thought Disney/Dali’s Destino was a trip, check out Misaki Uwabo’s student film from Tama Art University in Tokyo. It’s nothing …
CTN ANIMATION EXPO 2012: Jerry’s Panels
The 2012 CTN Expo in Burbank California is next week – and I’ll be there. Cartoon Brew will have a table on the exhibit floor and that’s …
“Star Wars” Episode 7: NMA animates the Disney-Lucas Deal
It’s been a long time since we posted something from Taiwanese animation madhouse Next Media Animation (NMA) – but this warrants your …
“Made by Molly” by Cam and Benny
This pilot for a pre-school pitch by Cameron Baity and Benny Zelkowicz (aka Cam and Benny) – about a little girl getting into trouble …
“Chasm” by Jan Šrámek and Martin Búřil
This music video, animated by Czech Republic-based artist/designer Jan Šrámek for experimental electro-acoustic performer Pjoni, feels …
It’s A Spongebob Stop-Mo Christmas
When was the last time a prime-time TV Christmas Special was really special? I’ve seen this one – and it really is. Nickelodeon’s first …
Jack Bosson, RIP
Word has come our way of the passing of a beloved artist, instructor and animation professional, Jack Bosson. Bosson was a practicing …
“I Wish That” by Jayden Dowler
Jayden Dowler of Melbourne, Australia-based Oh Yeah Wow directed, designed and co-animated (with Andrew Bowler and Keith Crawford) this …
Box-Office Hero: “Wreck-It Ralph” is #1
Wreck-It Ralph was the box office champion this weekend with an estimated $49.1 million U.S. box office gross. This is reportedly the …
Friday in LA: Raymond Scott tribute at Redcat
What music do you think of when you see Porky and Daffy running through a factory? There’s only one answer – and that piece …
“Giving Me a Chance” By Gina Thorstensen and Nacho Rodriquez
Gina Thorstensen and Nacho Rodriquez are very cool. Their Barcelona-based Thorstencoo Productions made this “experi-mellow” music video …
“Mortifera” comics trailer by MoreFrames
Erie, Pennsylvannia-based MoreFrames Animation created this beautiful (but violent) “launch trailer” for Mortifera, a new comic book …
“Escape From Planet Earth” trailer
Greatest. 7-Eleven. Product Placement. EVER! Directed by Cal Brunker, Escape From Planet Earth opens on Valentines Day, February 14th, …
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