“The Man With The Iron Fists” Animated Preview by Eric Calderon and RZA
Once again Universal Pictures is using animation (in this case quite limited, though artistically done) to create a viral promotional …
Animators
“Thinking Of You” by Robert Dahlem
Animation artist Harold Carr recently did the art work for this animated music video. Great track, nicely conceived and directed by …
“Collate” by Sarah Beeby
London-based Sarah Beeby made this highly visual, non-narrative piece to promote last week’s Frame at Frieze Art Fair. It as sponsored by …
INTERVIEW: Carolyn and Andy London Are Eager to Please With Their New Project
Over the past decade,the husband-and-wife team Andy and Carolyn London have produced one of the most eclectic bodies of indie animated …
EXCLUSIVE: CTN Expo speakers include Glen Keane, Tyrus Wong, Syd Mead, Brenda Chapman
One month to go. The Creative Talent Network Expo (aka CTN-X), now in its fourth year, has established itself as the premiere …
Czech Animation Legend Břetislav Pojar Dies at 89
One of the giants of 20th century animation, Czech animator and director Břetislav Pojar, died last Friday evening [link to story in …
“TRON: Uprising” Art Director Alberto Mielgo Will Exhibit in Downtown L.A.
Next month, GR Works will host a solo exhibition of work by the Spanish-born artist Alberto Mielgo, best known in the U.S. for his art …
DreamWorks Artist Sentenced For Hammering Dog To Death
Remember the DreamWorks artist who was accused of shooting a dog and then pounding it to death with a hammer? Last Friday, Young Song, …
Rebecca Sugar Is Cartoon Network’s First Solo Woman Show Creator
I don’t know how I missed this press release, but last month, Cartoon Network announced that they will produce two new series: Peter …
October 5th in LA: David Weidman Art Show
Tomorrow evening, David Weidman will be having a show of his vintage serigraphs at the Animation Guild’s Gallery 839 (1105 N. Hollywood …
What’s Next for Genndy Tartakovsky?
I spotted this poster on the wall during a visit to Sony Animation last week: With Hotel Transylvannia number #1 at the US box …
Seth MacFarlane Is Hosting The Oscars
Seth MacFarlane is hosting the Oscars next year. I watched his performance on Saturday Night Live a few weeks ago, and thought he was …
Bob Clampett remembered
Writer Chris Lukather has just posted a nice interview with Ruth Clampett which contains some new insights into her father – the …
Don Hertzfeldt Qualifies “It’s Such A Beautiful Day” For Oscar Consideration
Heads up! Animator Don Hertzfedlt (Rejected) is publicly screening his first feature this week at The Cinefamily (at the Silent Movie …
“Real Artists” by Tim Bierbaum
Here’s the pilot for animator Tim Bierbaum’s new mixed-media web series about young artsy types living in New York City: Real Artists. …
Chuck Jones 100th Birthday Events
Legendary Warner Bros. cartoon director Chuck Jones was born on September 21st, 1912. He was the creator of characters like Pepe le Pew, …
“Mighty Morphin” fan films by Mike McCraw
Titmouse artist Mike McCraw animated on Disney’s Motorcity and is currently working as cleanup artist and animator on Black Dynamite for …
Estonian animator Priit Pärn coming to NYC
Heads up, New Yorkers: Estonian animator Priit Pärn will be making a rare appearence in Brooklyn to attend a specially curated screening …
“Little Kaiju” by Jonathan and Josh Baker
Australian-born, New York-based twins Jonathan and Josh Baker, a commercial directing duo under the alias TWiN, made this short-short on …
LA TIMES on Andrew Stanton – and life after “John Carter”
Whatever you thought of John Carter (Me? I liked it, a lot!), its director Andrew Stanton is one of the good guys. Full disclosure, I …
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