The Making of Glen Keane’s ‘Duet’ (Video)

Google’s ATAP group has released a mini-featurette about the making of Glen Keane’s short “Duet,” which was released earlier this week in its intended interactive version.

10 Animated Shorts Make the 2014 Oscar Shortlist

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced this afternoon the list of 10 animated shorts which will advance in the voting process for this year’s Academy Awards.

20 Animated Features Submitted for 2014 Oscars

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences announced yesterday afternoon that 20 animated features have been submitted for Oscar consideration in the 2014 animated feature category.

Five Works That Should Be Adapted into Animation

Suppose you wanted to make an animated film or TV series, but you didn’t have any new ideas and (gasp) you don’t want to remake the same old properties. Take heart: there’s a lot of great material out there just begging to be adapted into animation.

Laika is Here to Stay, Will Keep Making Films

What’s the coolest thing about having your animation studio run by one of the world’s richest men? You get to make as many animated movies as you damn please.

Great Animated Short Made Entirely with Still Photographs

Adding movement to photographs is a very common technique nowadays, but Bennie Melwin’s “Putin Depardieu Love Story” pushes the technique one step further than most, resulting in some fantastically creepy and funny animation.

Mondo Media Seeks Pitches For Toy-Driven Channel Spindo

After years of producing teen-targeted shows like “Happy Tree Friends” and “Dick Figures,” Mondo Media is eyeing the lucrative kids’ market by teaming up with major toy manufacturer Spin Master, makers of Bakugan Battle Brawlers, Air Hogs, and Hedbanz.

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