Pixar Pixar Sales Demo Reel (1988) by Jerry Beck Friday January 18, 2013 7:45 pm Here is their sales demo reel from 1988 showing what the studio was producing in the days before character animation took over.
Feature Film “The Rabbi’s Cat” opening on the West Coast by Jerry Beck Thursday January 17, 2013 10:01 pm The Annie Award nominated The Rabbi’s Cat is getting its “real” LA, SF and San Diego theatrical release this month.
Music Videos Huggtopus in “So Much Love” by Jerry Beck Thursday January 17, 2013 9:15 pm Check out this uber-cute, beautifully designed music video starring Huggtopus, a plush doll character…
Shorts “RGB” by Dan McHale by Jerry Beck Thursday January 17, 2013 6:00 am Animated fun with the RGB Additive Color Model!
Animators Lost Disney Gag Drawings of “Snow White” Artist Discovered by Amid Amidi Thursday January 17, 2013 1:38 am Italian-American artist Joe Magro was hired at Disney in 1936 during the studio’s expansion to produce Snow White and the Seven …
Shorts “Hammer And Hand” by Colin Hesterly by Jerry Beck Thursday January 17, 2013 1:05 am The mysterious journey of one man creating something bigger and better than himself.
DVD Looney Tunes Super Stars: Sylvester & Hippety Hopper by Jerry Beck Thursday January 17, 2013 12:05 am Details of the new DVD release containing every one of those Sylvester vs the “giant mouse” cartoons.
Disney “Disney Infinity” trailer by Jerry Beck Wednesday January 16, 2013 9:30 am Welcome to Disney 2013, where synergy rules – or perhaps, runs amok!
Shorts Oscar Nominated Short Films Will Play Theaters Feb. 1st by Jerry Beck Wednesday January 16, 2013 6:00 am The only way to see the Oscar nominated short films before the Academy Awards ceremony in February.
Animators Ruby and Spears on “Stu’s Show” by Jerry Beck Wednesday January 16, 2013 1:00 am The Saturday Morning legends will step up and take responsibility for Fangface, Turbo Teen and Rubik The Amazing Cube.
Music Videos “Heart of The Country” clip from Paul McCartney by Jerry Beck Wednesday January 16, 2013 12:05 am McCartney tweets an animated promo by Jordan Bruner.
CGI An Appreciation of the Tiger in “Life of Pi” by Amid Amidi Tuesday January 15, 2013 1:37 pm My favorite animated performance in Pixar’s Brave was theQueen-as-a-bear character. It was a fine piece of …
Shorts “Goodnight, Sweet Pak Man” By Chris Weller by Jerry Beck Tuesday January 15, 2013 6:00 am Pac-Man brought up-to-date in this clever reinvention.
Animators “Notebook Babies” by Tony Dusko by Jerry Beck Tuesday January 15, 2013 12:05 am Check out the films of Tony Dusko, a grade-school teacher who has been using animation to communicate with his students.
Animators “South Park” Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone Launch New Company, Important Studios by Amid Amidi Monday January 14, 2013 3:01 pm Venture will be supported by revenue from South Park and the Broadway musical Book of Mormon.