Experimental
A man is shot and can only survive as a head and a body who
exist independently from one another. The forgetful body …
exist independently from one another. The forgetful body …
Classic
Film historians have long declared the year 1939 the pinnacle of
Hollywood movie making. But what about the cartoons? …
Hollywood movie making. But what about the cartoons? …
Business
Imagi, the studio responsible for the TMNT and Astro Boy
features, has shut down their American studio in Sherman Oaks, …
features, has shut down their American studio in Sherman Oaks, …
Pixar
The Internet which is always looking for a good controversy is
trying to stir one up over a Pixar short. Lineboil.com pointed …
trying to stir one up over a Pixar short. Lineboil.com pointed …
Tech
Like so many others, I was eagerly anticipating Apple’s iPad,
but the device falls shorts in many areas, including in its …
but the device falls shorts in many areas, including in its …
Classic
It’s been over a year since we heard anything about Classic
Media’s attempt to revive Mr. Magoo in something called Kung Fu …
Media’s attempt to revive Mr. Magoo in something called Kung Fu …
Classic
This six-page article about Chuck Jones was written by John
Canemaker in the late-1970s. I don’t remember how I got it or …
Canemaker in the late-1970s. I don’t remember how I got it or …
Animators
Bill Justice working on “A Symposium on Popular Songs.” From
Miehana’s Flickr. If you’re a fan of Disney legend Bill …
Miehana’s Flickr. If you’re a fan of Disney legend Bill …
CGI
We don’t see much independent animation from China – but you
really need to see this one. After working on it alone for three …
really need to see this one. After working on it alone for three …
Feature Film
The Illusionist, the long-awaited follow-up feature from Sylvain
Chomet (The Triplets of Belleville), will debut next month …
Chomet (The Triplets of Belleville), will debut next month …
Classic
I’m not going to pretend like I fully understand what’s going on
in this short–alienation and dehumanization in modern …
in this short–alienation and dehumanization in modern …
Advertising
This spot promoting the BBC’s Winter Olympics coverage is one of
the finest examples I’ve seen of an illustrative style …
the finest examples I’ve seen of an illustrative style …
CGI
Word is spreading today of a top secret Lucasfilm CG animated
musical now in preproduction at Skywalker Ranch in Marin …
musical now in preproduction at Skywalker Ranch in Marin …
Animators
The Chocolate Bar in Encino is hosting an exhibit of personal
artwork by Walt Peregoy. The exhibition runs February 1-27. …
artwork by Walt Peregoy. The exhibition runs February 1-27. …
Events
My next cartoon show at the Cinefamily/Silent Movie Theater is
on Tuesday February 9th. To commemorate Valentines Day (a few …
on Tuesday February 9th. To commemorate Valentines Day (a few …
