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Animated Christmas Greetings 2012
It’s that time of year when animators all over the world express themselves by creating animated greeting cards. Here’s a few we’ve received so far this month…
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“Animation Pals” by Pen Ward and Ian Jones-Quartey
If you are like me and enjoy everything animator Pendleton Ward does, check out this new series of casual mini-webisodes.
The Festival of Lights
Check out this unique piece of animation – a student project projected onto the side of a building.
Mike Carlo’s Cartoon Madness
Mike Carlo is an animator at Titmouse’s N.Y. Studio, and has been working on a bunch of his own short films…
Rusty Mills, RIP
Veteran animator, producer and director Rusty Mills (Animaniacs, Pink Panther, Pinky and the Brain) has passed away.
Richard Williams Teaches You How To Move It
Richard Williams is an undeniable animation legend, but if you’ve ever seen his DVD animation lessons, then you know he also has some slick dance moves.
Fyodor Khitruk (1917-2012)
A major figure in the world of international animation, Fyodor Khitruk has passed away.
A Roundtable With Animated Feature Directors
The LA Times conducted an hour-loung roundtable with the directors of five recent animated features: Mark Andrews…
“The Games of Hunger” by David Stodolny
Dreamworks animator David Stodolny has been working for months in evenings and on weekends on this hand-drawn parody
Mel Shaw (1914-2012)
The Disney History blog reports that Disney visual development artist Mel Shaw has passed away at the age of 97. He was born Melvin …
LOWDI Spot by CRCR
I’ll be honest, I have no idea what this commercial is selling. But I’ll take ten of whatever it is. Sometimes it’s just as effective to …
The Celebrification of Animators
The inevitable has happened. Fuck Yeah Animation Bosses is a Tumblr for “anyone and everyone who feels a little bit tingly in their pants …
“Where Is Dead Zero?”
I had an incredible time at the CTN Expo this past weekend (and lost my voice in record time: mid-day on Saturday). The abundance of …
“I’m Fine Thanks” by Eamonn O’Neill
I mentioned Eamonn O’Neill in a post earlier this week – but I think he’s deserved of a special spotlight. He’s currently working as a …
Plymptoons Taking Art Supply Donations For Hurricane Sandy Victims
Bill Plympton’s producer Desiree Stavracos has set up a donation drive to gather art supplies for kids affected by Hurricane Sandy. She …
Who Are The “Late Night Work Club”?
We get a lot of studio reels submitted here, but this one really stood out. A bunch of incredible animators, including several who have …
This Week in LA: Gkids Animation Showcase
In conjunction with the CTN Animation Expo and Burbank Animation Week, distributor Gkids is holding an Animation…
66 Animation Artists Contribute to The Picture Book Project
Here’s something special I want to you to be aware of: Making its debut at next week’s CTN Expo in Burbank, The Picture Book Project …
Jack Bosson, RIP
Word has come our way of the passing of a beloved artist, instructor and animation professional, Jack Bosson. Bosson was a practicing …
R.I.P. Dave Borthwick
Word has reached us that stop-motion animator Dave Borthwick, one of the founders of The Bolex Brothers (with partner Dave Alex Riddett), …
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