Illustration
David Levine was one of the great caricaturists of the 20th
Century. He was best known for his work for the The New York …
Century. He was best known for his work for the The New York …
Events
It’s official. I’m hosting a regular series of cartoon
screenings, the first Tuesday of each month, at the …
screenings, the first Tuesday of each month, at the …
Ideas/Commentary
A checklist of happenings in the New York animation scene during
the 2000s, courtesy of ASIFA-East prez David Levy. It’s a …
the 2000s, courtesy of ASIFA-East prez David Levy. It’s a …
Shorts
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JibJab has released
their annual “year in review” short with a tongue-in-cheek …
their annual “year in review” short with a tongue-in-cheek …
Illustration
L.A.’s Gallery 1988 has a new show for the new year, Under the
Influence: He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. Artists Dan …
Influence: He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. Artists Dan …
Comics
Our weekly survey of recent comic strips and editorial cartoons
that reference animation characters. Once again we begin with …
that reference animation characters. Once again we begin with …
Music Videos
Video remix artist Nick Bertke (aka Pogo) created this piece of
music using chords, bass notes and vocal samples from Pete …
music using chords, bass notes and vocal samples from Pete …
Animators
Howard Beckerman is the king of New York animation; a teacher, a
mentor and a living legend. It was his birthday yesterday, …
mentor and a living legend. It was his birthday yesterday, …
Books
Here are my picks for the best animation books of 2009.
The Colors of Mary Blair –A catalog for an exhibition …
The Colors of Mary Blair –A catalog for an exhibition …
Disney
Michael Gaddie’s 16-minute student film, Started By a Mouse, is
an attempt to dramatize Walt Disney’s rise to fame. It …
an attempt to dramatize Walt Disney’s rise to fame. It …
Cartoon Culture
If you ever happen to find yourself in Hinsdale, Illinois, as I
have myself, be sure to check out Zingelman’s (13 W. 1st …
have myself, be sure to check out Zingelman’s (13 W. 1st …
Disney
Here’s a Christmas treat from BBC Radio Scotland. The radio
network is presenting a 25-minute tribute to Jimmy MacDonald – …
network is presenting a 25-minute tribute to Jimmy MacDonald – …
Disney
According to this article in Slate by Jeremy Stahl, up to half
of Sweden’s population will be watching Donald Duck (or Kalle …
of Sweden’s population will be watching Donald Duck (or Kalle …
Bad Ideas
Marmaduke.
Watch the trailer which manages to squeeze in
some Dr. Dre and 2Pac. Merry Christmas! (Thanks, David …
some Dr. Dre and 2Pac. Merry Christmas! (Thanks, David …
Shorts
Animator Doug Compton used a classic 1955 Stan Freberg recording
as the basis for his Christmas card this year: a fully …
as the basis for his Christmas card this year: a fully …
