Classic
This 1930 article from Popular Mechanics magazine (below) tries
to explain the process of recording sound for animated …
to explain the process of recording sound for animated …
Animators
One of the most rewarding parts of running Cartoon Brew is
hearing from artists who are inspired by the items that we post …
hearing from artists who are inspired by the items that we post …
Books
Illustrator Ben Butcher has done an interview with Grain Edit
about his illustration process on Lots of Bots, a …
about his illustration process on Lots of Bots, a …
Advertising
Richard Mitchelson writes in to tell me about a new ad that he
animated in Flash for Christian Aid Week. Though created …
animated in Flash for Christian Aid Week. Though created …
CGI
Lena Grieseke created this 3D “exploration” of Picasso’s famed
painting “Guernica.” In the description of the project, …
painting “Guernica.” In the description of the project, …
Animators
A short but fun interview with Ralph Bakshi appeared in last
week’s New York magazine. I particularly enjoyed this exchange …
week’s New York magazine. I particularly enjoyed this exchange …
Cartoon Culture
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Designer Allister Roberts
recently created a chart documenting the use of jazz in animated …
recently created a chart documenting the use of jazz in animated …
Shorts
Former Disney 2D animators James Baker (Mulan, Tarzan, etc) and
Joe Haidar (Beauty and the Beast, Pocahontas) have directed a …
Joe Haidar (Beauty and the Beast, Pocahontas) have directed a …
Classic
One of the highlights of the forthcoming Popeye Vol. 2 DVD is
the remastered print of the 1939 two-reel special, Aladdin And …
the remastered print of the 1939 two-reel special, Aladdin And …
Comics
Today’s The Argyle Sweater, Scott Hilburn’s new panel cartoon,
recently launched in 130 newspapers by Universal Press.
recently launched in 130 newspapers by Universal Press.
Cartoon Culture
Apparently the Clinton’s are watching the Looney Tunes Golden
Collection on their flat screen in this Mike Luckovich …
Collection on their flat screen in this Mike Luckovich …
Events
Whoa! I got quite a shock as I entered the lobby of the Academy
of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Beverly Hills …
of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Beverly Hills …
Feature Film
Interesting year at the box office. Horton Hears A Who was a
huge box office success. Kung Fu Panda and Wall•E are …
huge box office success. Kung Fu Panda and Wall•E are …
Shorts
I’ve linked to Vince Collins’s animation before, but I hadn’t
run across this hallucinogenic 1982 piece of animation he made …
run across this hallucinogenic 1982 piece of animation he made …
Books
Gary Panter (designer of Pee Wee’s Playhouse) has a new book
from PictureBox Inc. Panter is doing a book tour this month that …
from PictureBox Inc. Panter is doing a book tour this month that …
