Feature Film
I mentioned in an earlier post that there is a nod to the late
great Disney/Pixar storyman Joe Ranft (Lion King, Toy Story, …
great Disney/Pixar storyman Joe Ranft (Lion King, Toy Story, …
Comics
The Harvey Comics art exhibit, From Richie Rich to Wendy which
began it’s tour last summer in San Francisco, is now in New …
began it’s tour last summer in San Francisco, is now in New …
Business
The NY Times published a lengthy piece last week about how
DreamWorks Animation is performing financially. None too shabby …
DreamWorks Animation is performing financially. None too shabby …
Advertising
Even though Motionographer posted this advertisement for the
Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, I felt it was important to post …
Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, I felt it was important to post …
Music Videos
If Fritz the Cat had been done as an artsy independent animated
film, it might look something like “Welcome to the Third …
film, it might look something like “Welcome to the Third …
Music Videos
Here’s something different – and a nice way to start the week:
French pop star Gregoire’s music video for his new song Rue …
French pop star Gregoire’s music video for his new song Rue …
Events
Howdy, Pardners! This is a plug, slighty OT, for a musical event
happening on Monday night, February 9th, in Hollywood …
happening on Monday night, February 9th, in Hollywood …
Disney
Last year we made note of the planned revamp of a classic
Disneyland attraction, It’s A Small World. This week the new …
Disneyland attraction, It’s A Small World. This week the new …
Ideas/Commentary
Randy Nelson, head of the in-house Pixar University, gives a
10-minute talk that offers insight into character traits the …
10-minute talk that offers insight into character traits the …
Disney
For your weekend pleasure, here’s a terrific interview with Walt
Disney circa 1963, conducted by Fletcher Markle. Markle, who …
Disney circa 1963, conducted by Fletcher Markle. Markle, who …
Feature Film
The first animated feature out of Laika, Henry Selick’s
Coraline, opens in theaters today. Jerry loved the film, I …
Coraline, opens in theaters today. Jerry loved the film, I …
Business
Yesterday, Stu Maschwitz, the co-founder of San Francisco-based
visual fx house The Orphanage, announced on his blog that …
visual fx house The Orphanage, announced on his blog that …
Music Videos
“Mykonos” is a visually mesmerizing paper cut-out music video
for Fleet Foxes, directed and animated by Sean Pecknold with …
for Fleet Foxes, directed and animated by Sean Pecknold with …
Classic
During World War II, dozens of Disney artists were drafted into
the US military. Today I’m sharing letters written by three …
the US military. Today I’m sharing letters written by three …
Disney
A few years ago we posted about a musician applying a rock
guitar soundtrack to a Tom and Jerry cartoon. Now a band from …
guitar soundtrack to a Tom and Jerry cartoon. Now a band from …
