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Drawings from the Left
Here’s a shout-out to my friend James “Tim” Walker. Walker is both a long-time veteran of the animation business (currently at Warner …
Previously on Cartoon Brew
How Disney sold “Tangled”
Subliminal messages work everytime… (Thanks, Jeaux Janovsky, via 9gag.com)
You’re Invited To A Free ‘Stranger Things: Tales From ’85’ Reception, Screening, And Q&A
Join Eric Robles and Ian Graham for a reception, screening, and behind-the-scenes Q&A for Netflix’s animated Hawkins adventure.
“Man as Industrial Palace” by Henning M. Lederer
I love this. German designer Henning Lederer’s wonderful 2009 animation of the human body visualized as an analog industrial facility, …
In the Future, We Will All Be Animation Filmmakers
If you’re a regular reader of the Brew, then you might already be familiar with the companies discussed in today’s Wall Street Journal …
Today on Cartoon Brew Biz
Today on Cartoon Brew Biz: * 2011 SXSW Film Festival announces animated shorts line-up * J.J. Sedelmaier to speak at Society of …
2011 SXSW Film Festival announces animated shorts line-up
The South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Conference and Festival is thrilled to announce features in the Midnighters and SXFantastic …
J.J. Sedelmaier to speak at Society of Illustrators
Hollywood may be home to the big animation studios, but there’s no shortage of cartoon creators in New York City, the city that gave …
“Gnomeo and Juliet” talkback
Gnomeo and Juliet opens today in theatres across the United States. It’s a Touchstone (aka Disney) release of an Elton John/Starz …
“Nanuq” by Jill Jones
Here’s the trailer for an intriguing short film called Nanuq which merges live action with stop motion animation. It’s a re-imagining of …
Anime “Dream Eater Merry” gets U.S. Distribution
HOUSTON, February 13, 2011–Sentai Filmworks today announced its acquisition of DREAM EATER MERRY, the latest hit anime series from …
Anime series “Cat Shit One” posted on YouTube for free viewing
The full CG animation Cat Shit One (run time: 22 min) is available FREE for 2 weeks, starting Midnight, 02.05.2011 on YouTube. IDA, Inc. …
“Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil” trailer
Three years in the making! Two years on the shelf! Forget Cars 2 or KFP-2, on April 29th The Weinstein Company brings you the most …
Disney Legend Bill Justice, RIP
Disney director and animator Bill Justice passed away today, just one day after his 97th birthday. Besides animating on many of the …
Shannon Tindle Explains Why Characters Today Look Awful
Salon, of all places, published an excellent piece about animation character design. They interviewed designer Shannon Tindle (Coraline, …
“The Great Bear” trailer
Today at the Berlin Film Festival, is the premiere screening of Esben Toft Jacobsen’s feature film The Great Bear. Produced by …
Today on Cartoon Brew Biz
Today on Cartoon Brew Biz: * French animated film A Cat In Paris Finds U.S. Distribution * TELETOON & Skywriter sign up for summer …
French animated film “A Cat In Paris” Finds U.S. Distribution
New York, New York — February 7, 2010 — GKIDS, a leading US distributor of independent animated films and the European sales agent …
TELETOON & Skywriter sign up for summer camp series ‘Camp Lakebottom’
TORONTO (February 8, 2011) — Skywriter Media & Entertainment Group and TELETOON Canada inc. have partnered to develop the …
Nelvana Announces New Episodes of Max & Ruby, Beyblade and Bakugan
(AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL TOY FAIR — New York, New York) — Nelvana Enterprises announces new episodes of the hit animated series Max …
Rio/Rango: Seeing Double?
Two highly anticipated animated features. Both with one-word titles, starting with the letter “R”. And now, both with a strangely similar …
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