Feature Film
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has released the
names of the 12 films submitted (and potentially qualified) …
names of the 12 films submitted (and potentially qualified) …
Animators
No one animator’s career covered the history of animation, with
so many important cultural touchstones, as Grim Natwick. His …
so many important cultural touchstones, as Grim Natwick. His …
Cartoon Culture
“Bazooka Joe is my new Mickey Mouse.” – Michael Eisner
Story
at USA Today, analysis at Mayerson on Animation. (via The
at USA Today, analysis at Mayerson on Animation. (via The
CGI
Graphic design students from Brazil attempt to recreate Chuck
Jones’ One Froggy Evening in CG as their finals project. Here …
Jones’ One Froggy Evening in CG as their finals project. Here …
Events
I’m en route to Columbus Ohio today to screen The Worst Cartoons
Ever at the Wexner Center tomorrow night (11/8). The actual …
Ever at the Wexner Center tomorrow night (11/8). The actual …
Feature Film
FPS magazine reports that film distributor Atopia has acquired
the North American rights to The District! (Nyocker!). The …
the North American rights to The District! (Nyocker!). The …
Animators
ASIFA-San Francisco president Karl Cohen recently checked up on
the whereabouts and condition of Alex Anderson (nephew of …
the whereabouts and condition of Alex Anderson (nephew of …
Shorts
I recently stumbled upon the work of Polish director Julian
Antonisz (1941-1987), a previously unknown (to me) master of the …
Antonisz (1941-1987), a previously unknown (to me) master of the …
Books
Here’s the cover to one of next year’s must-have animation
books: Unfiltered: The Complete Ralph Bakshi by Jon M. Gibson …
books: Unfiltered: The Complete Ralph Bakshi by Jon M. Gibson …
Events
The LA Times has an in-depth profile about the new “Animated
Painting” exhibit at the San Diego Museum of Art. The show, …
Painting” exhibit at the San Diego Museum of Art. The show, …
Internet/Blogs
This week’s special guest on Stu Shostack’s internet radio
broadcast is actress/cartoon voiceover leading lady, Janet Waldo …
broadcast is actress/cartoon voiceover leading lady, Janet Waldo …
Events
Tomorrow night (11/6), at the Directors Guild (7920 Sunset
Blvd.), Asifa-Hollywood is screening The Simpsons Movie – …
Blvd.), Asifa-Hollywood is screening The Simpsons Movie – …
Books
To Infinity and Beyond!: The Story of Pixar Animation Studios
(Chronicle Books, 2007) by Karen Paik is exactly the type of …
(Chronicle Books, 2007) by Karen Paik is exactly the type of …
Advertising
Superfad has delivered an impressive 3D spot for the Sony PS3,
directed by Kevin Lau and Frank Pichel. Superfad’s animation …
directed by Kevin Lau and Frank Pichel. Superfad’s animation …
CGI
What to make of Robert Zemeckis’ Beowulf.
Is it to be
considered a pure animated film or a digitally enhanced live …
considered a pure animated film or a digitally enhanced live …
