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“Upular” by Pogo
Video remix artist Nick Bertke (aka Pogo) created this piece of music using chords, bass notes and vocal samples from Pete Docter’s Up. …
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Happy Birthday, Howard Beckerman
Howard Beckerman is the king of New York animation; a teacher, a mentor and a living legend. It was his birthday yesterday, on Christmas, …
How Netflix’s ‘Asterix & Obelix: The Big Fight’ Balances Classic Comic Roots With Modern CG Aesthetics (EXCLUSIVE)
Production designer Aurélien Prédal explains the visual strategy, shifting styles, and aesthetic challenges behind the global series adaptation.
The Best Animation Books of 2009
Here are my picks for the best animation books of 2009. The Colors of Mary Blair –A catalog for an exhibition that happened …
Started By A Mouse
Michael Gaddie’s 16-minute student film, Started By a Mouse, is an attempt to dramatize Walt Disney’s rise to fame. It plays a little …
Zingelman’s Cartoon Murals
If you ever happen to find yourself in Hinsdale, Illinois, as I have myself, be sure to check out Zingelman’s (13 W. 1st St.). The deli …
The Voice of Mickey Mouse
Here’s a Christmas treat from BBC Radio Scotland. The radio network is presenting a 25-minute tribute to Jimmy MacDonald – The Voice of …
The Swedish Holiday Obsession with Donald Duck
According to this article in Slate by Jeremy Stahl, up to half of Sweden’s population will be watching Donald Duck (or Kalle Anka) …
Owen Wilson Is…
Marmaduke. Watch the trailer which manages to squeeze in some Dr. Dre and 2Pac. Merry Christmas! (Thanks, David OReilly)
Nuttin’ For Christmas
Animator Doug Compton used a classic 1955 Stan Freberg recording as the basis for his Christmas card this year: a fully animated version …
Oscar T. Perez
Óscar T. Pérez is a wonderful book illustrator based in Madrid, Spain. Now, Perez has posted a group of animated shorts – films …
ESCP Europe Stop-Mo Video
This piece has been online and gone viral in the past week, but I couldn’t resist putting it here. It’s to promote ESCP Europe, a …
Government Comics online archive
Richard Graham at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has put together an online collection of 183 government comic books – i.e. comics …
Christmas Cards by Disney Artists ca. 1940
Christmas Card by Bill Hurtz Here’s a collage of holiday cards by Disney artists that I guarantee you haven’t seen before. They are …
Bosko on a Book Cover
Something nobody thought they’d see in 2009: Warner Bros.’ first animated star Bosko appearing on a book cover eighty years after his …
Ghibli Museum goes Fleischer
I don’t read Japanese, but apparently the Ghibli Museum Library is hosting a tribute screening and exhibit celebrating Max and Dave …
Sita Sings the Blues: One-Week NY Theatrical Run
Nina Paley’s animation masterpiece (and I don’t use that term loosely) is having a full one-week theatrical run in New York City from …
Arnold Stang 1918-2009
One of my favorite actors and character animation voices, Arnold Stang, has passed away at age 91. In animation, Stang will live forever …
Ramona Falls Video by Stefan Nadelman
“I Say Fever” is a video for Ramona Falls directed by Stefan Nadelman (of Food Fight fame). Nadelman uses a photo collage …
Last Minute Stocking Stuffers
Here are three books I want to bring to your attention – but note: These are strictly for the rabid toon-aholic on your holiday list. …
Roy E. Disney, Lyricist
Following his passing, I’m learning new things about Roy E. Disney. For example, musician Alexander Rannie pointed out to me that Disney …
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