Animators
Ray Favata (l.) with Jules Feiffer at Terrytoons
My pal, Ray
Favata, is the subject of a lengthy profile in this week’s …
Favata, is the subject of a lengthy profile in this week’s …
Comics
From the top: Today’s Lio (3/7/10) by Mark Tatulli; Ink Pen
(3/6/10 and 3/7/10) by Phil Dunlap; Butt Sweat n’ Tears (3/6/10) …
(3/6/10 and 3/7/10) by Phil Dunlap; Butt Sweat n’ Tears (3/6/10) …
CGI
Writer, director, designer and modeler Heiko van der Scherm took
three years to produce his CG short film Descendants. Whoopi …
three years to produce his CG short film Descendants. Whoopi …
TV
I don’t know much about the new Pink Panther and Pals series -
which premieres this Sunday March 7th on Cartoon Network at …
which premieres this Sunday March 7th on Cartoon Network at …
Advertising
As far as CG spots for salsa go, this one directed by Nicholas
Weigel at Laika offers some impressive art direction. An …
Weigel at Laika offers some impressive art direction. An …
Bad Ideas
Lou Scheimer tells all . . . like about the time he produced
something crappy, or that other time he produced something …
something crappy, or that other time he produced something …
Feature Film
Another live action filmmaker tries his hand at directing an
animated film. Zack Snyder (Watchmen, 300) brings Kathryn …
animated film. Zack Snyder (Watchmen, 300) brings Kathryn …
Advertising
Ambitious new spot for Washington State Lottery. A fine example
of PES doing what he does best. This is the one-minute …
of PES doing what he does best. This is the one-minute …
Shorts
That’s a clip from Joe Murray’s Frog in a Suit, a new short film
that doubles as a pilot. Here’s the set-up: Peete Moss …
that doubles as a pilot. Here’s the set-up: Peete Moss …
Animators
Ronald Searle with Walt Disney. Click for bigger
version Happy birthday to Ronald Searle, one of the true …
version Happy birthday to Ronald Searle, one of the true …
Music Videos
I like the simple but direct graphic concept that Stéphanie
Cabdevila employs in this video for Mary’s Dream. She produced …
Cabdevila employs in this video for Mary’s Dream. She produced …
Feature Film
Today’s New York Times has an article about the surprise Oscar
nomination of Secret of Kells. There are some fascinating …
nomination of Secret of Kells. There are some fascinating …
Internet/Blogs
John Canemaker (far left) with John Kricfalusi, Frank Gladstone
and Glen Keane Finally! Our friend, the esteemed animation …
and Glen Keane Finally! Our friend, the esteemed animation …
Shorts
Call me immature, but the combination of drawings and voices
makes me laugh. It’s animated by Rob Bohn, and voiced by Bohn …
makes me laugh. It’s animated by Rob Bohn, and voiced by Bohn …
Ideas/Commentary
Filmmaker David OReilly has entered the Sesame Street-AniBoom
competition, despite signing our no-spec letter that promised …
competition, despite signing our no-spec letter that promised …
