Events
Trailer for Fixed Fluid Fragmented
How do you do something
new when you’ve already made your own animated shorts, worked …
new when you’ve already made your own animated shorts, worked …
Music Videos
I really love this bizarre retro-ish mixed media music video for
the British indie band Editors, directed by the Lennox …
the British indie band Editors, directed by the Lennox …
Internet/Blogs
In the wake of the latest South Park uproar, Time Magazine has
posted a Top Ten list of cartoon controversies. Number #2 …
posted a Top Ten list of cartoon controversies. Number #2 …
TV
As most of you know by now, last week’s episode of South Park
was censored by Comedy Central over fears the show might stoke …
was censored by Comedy Central over fears the show might stoke …
Advertising
Everybody’s already seen this one, but did you know the Japanese
also made Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear toys. Take note: this is how …
also made Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear toys. Take note: this is how …
Books
Another day, another great book from Craig Yoe. His latest is a
collection of Dan DeCarlo’s futuristic teenage comic books …
collection of Dan DeCarlo’s futuristic teenage comic books …
Feature Film
Sony Pictures Classics (SPC) has acquired Sylvain Chomet’s The
Illusionist for North American distribution. They’re …
Illusionist for North American distribution. They’re …
Illustration
Beautiful cartoon covers from 1930s Vanity Fair. Courtesy of
illustrator Stephen Kroninger whose blog is filled with …
illustrator Stephen Kroninger whose blog is filled with …
Ideas/Commentary
There is a huge difference between the two Flintstones drawings
above, and not just superficial stylistic differences. …
above, and not just superficial stylistic differences. …
Classic
Heads up on another screening I’m involved with next month in
L.A.: From Inkwell to Desktop: A Selection of Early Hand Drawn …
L.A.: From Inkwell to Desktop: A Selection of Early Hand Drawn …
Comics
This week, from the top: Mother Goose and Grimm (4/25 and 4/22)
by Mike Peters; Baby Blues (4/21) by Rick Kirkman and Jerry …
by Mike Peters; Baby Blues (4/21) by Rick Kirkman and Jerry …
Animators
Leif Jeffers, an animator at DreamWorks, wrote in to tell us of
an auction that went live on ebay today. It’s called …
an auction that went live on ebay today. It’s called …
Site News
It’s time for another episode in our special film series “The
Modern Art of Gene Deitch.” This week, we’re presenting Pump …
Modern Art of Gene Deitch.” This week, we’re presenting Pump …
Animators
No one admires the work of Mary, Lee and Preston Blair more than
we do. Now Mary’s nieces, Maggie and Jeanne, have just …
we do. Now Mary’s nieces, Maggie and Jeanne, have just …
Ideas/Commentary
Cat Piano co-director Eddie White, who is also an owner of
Adelaide-based People’s Republic of Animation, is writing a …
Adelaide-based People’s Republic of Animation, is writing a …
