Animators
George Pal came to America in 1940 with a contract to make
animated shorts for Paramount. His Madcap Models (later …
animated shorts for Paramount. His Madcap Models (later …
Animators
Golden Age animation artist Homer Jonas (1928-1979) now has a
Facebook fan page courtesy of his son, artist Jeff Jonas. The …
Facebook fan page courtesy of his son, artist Jeff Jonas. The …
Events
Too Art for TV, the annual art show exhibiting the fine art work
of New York’s animation community, is gearing up for its …
of New York’s animation community, is gearing up for its …
Books
Fans, Friends and Followers: Building an Audience and a Creative
Career in the Digital Age may be this year’s must-read book …
Career in the Digital Age may be this year’s must-read book …
Business
When one thinks of David Stainton, the former president of Walt
Disney Feature Animation, what are the first two descriptive …
Disney Feature Animation, what are the first two descriptive …
Classic
“Congobeat” has posted on YouTube several really cool, vintage
animated advertisments from Australia. Each one put a smile on …
animated advertisments from Australia. Each one put a smile on …
TV
Big day in the U.S. and Canada for prime time animation. The
folks behind the hilarious Arested Development have concocted …
folks behind the hilarious Arested Development have concocted …
Animators
I know what Bill Plympton wants for his birthday. He wants you
to attend his Idiots and Angels VIP Screening and Birthday …
to attend his Idiots and Angels VIP Screening and Birthday …
Classic
You know those Magic Eye pictures? The ones that, if you stare
at it long enough, you can see 3-D (without glasses). Here’s …
at it long enough, you can see 3-D (without glasses). Here’s …
Cartoon Culture
You know the Raymond Scott tune from a million different
cartoons. But I bet you’ve never seen it played like …
cartoons. But I bet you’ve never seen it played like …
Events
It’s the sign of a healthy festival when others begin creating
unofficial events around the main proceedings. That’s what’s …
unofficial events around the main proceedings. That’s what’s …
Classic
Here’s a picture of me with a very rare pig (Uhh… I’m the one
on the left). Aside from production cels, how many …
on the left). Aside from production cels, how many …
Comics
Today I’m in New York City and, if I may plug it one more time,
tonight I’ll be signing books — in particular Harvey Comics …
tonight I’ll be signing books — in particular Harvey Comics …
Animators
I’m a big fan of Kyle Baker’s comic art. In addition to his
prolific work in illustration, comic books and print cartooning, …
prolific work in illustration, comic books and print cartooning, …
Internet/Blogs
Director Michel Gondry, who occasionally employs animation in
his music videos, has launched a new website at …
his music videos, has launched a new website at …
