Student
A lot of young artists apply to CalArts and get rejected. But
what happens if you’re accepted into the prestigious program …
what happens if you’re accepted into the prestigious program …
Shorts
When Shamus Culhane took over the creative controls of the
Paramount Animation Studio in 1966, he clearly understood the …
Paramount Animation Studio in 1966, he clearly understood the …
Classic
Our pal Ruben Procopio has just posted images of his sculpt for
a forthcoming Walt Disney/Oswald Rabbit statue, for the …
a forthcoming Walt Disney/Oswald Rabbit statue, for the …
Books
I’m pleased to report that Darrell Van Citters’s book on the
making of Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol has now gone to press. …
making of Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol has now gone to press. …
Stop Motion
This is a smokin’ piece of stop-motion
animation… (Thanks, David O’Reilly)
animation… (Thanks, David O’Reilly)
Cartoon Culture
Continuing our ongoing monitoring of classic cartoon characters
on modern food products, animator Alex Kirwan sent in this …
on modern food products, animator Alex Kirwan sent in this …
Cartoon Modern
Since Cartoon Modern was published a few years ago, the most
frequently asked question I’ve received about the book is, …
frequently asked question I’ve received about the book is, …
Business
Now that Michael Eisner has purchased the ailing Topps baseball
card company, he’s finally in charge of a company that has to …
card company, he’s finally in charge of a company that has to …
Disney
Pssst! Save the date. Mark your calendar. May 21st, Woodbury
University in Burbank @ 7:30PM. ASIFA-Hollywood is organizing a …
University in Burbank @ 7:30PM. ASIFA-Hollywood is organizing a …
Books
If you appreciate good design and color work, then you’ll want
to add the new hardcover publication The Whimsical Work of …
to add the new hardcover publication The Whimsical Work of …
Feature Film
One of the items on my infinitely long to-do list is to write
some thoughts about the exquisite artistry behind Coraline. …
some thoughts about the exquisite artistry behind Coraline. …
Site News
Whether your company is big or small, if you want to advertise
on Cartoon Brew, there’s now an easy and efficient way to do …
on Cartoon Brew, there’s now an easy and efficient way to do …
Classic
I’m back with another lame attempt by a classic cartoon studio
to be relevant in the 1960s. Today I’ve got what I believe …
to be relevant in the 1960s. Today I’ve got what I believe …
TV
Hey You Guys!
Following will be some shameless PBS
promotion, but I say that more as a fan than as a corporate cog. …
promotion, but I say that more as a fan than as a corporate cog. …
Advertising
After Chuck Menville and Len Janson earned an Oscar-nomination
for their automobile-themed pixilation short Stop, Look and …
for their automobile-themed pixilation short Stop, Look and …
