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‘Lagarto’ by Miguel Jiron
Traveling to Nicaragua with his family, a young boy finds the world a weirder, scarier, and more difficult place. And filled, stuffed, and absolutely teeming with iguanas.
Amid Amidi
Sundance 2015: Animated Shorts and Installations Unveiled
The Sundance Film Festival has announced the film and installation selections for their upcoming edition, which will take place in Park City, Utah between January 22 and February 1, 2015.
First Look: ‘The Little Prince’ from ‘Kung Fu Panda’ Director Mark Osborne
Here’s the first full trailer for the French animated feature “The Little Prince” directed by “Kung Fu Panda” director Mark Osborne.
How A ‘Roger Rabbit’ Producer Punished An Artist for Wage-Sharing
Animation veteran Uli Meyer recounts what happened when he shared his wage with co-workers on “Who Framed Roger Rabbit.”
‘Home Sweet Home’
A house escapes from its suburban foundations and sets off on an epic journey.
Breaking: LA Film Critics Name ‘The Tale of the Princess Kaguya’ Best Animated Film of 2014
The Los Angeles Film Critics Association have just named Isao Takahata’s “The Tale of the Princess Kaguya” as the top animated film of 2014
‘Pivot’ by Louis Morton
A music video created with 2,000 drawings, a few dozen branches, 2 lights, 1 camera and 1 computer.
Animation: A Fantastic Solution for Selling Boring Noodles
Being asked to sell stale dried noodles in a cup must rank as an ad agency creative director’s worst nightmare, but Japanese noodle cup maker Nissin found a smart workaround.
A Provocative Dual-Review of ‘Big Hero 6’ and ‘Rocks in My Pockets’
My vote for the most provocative animated film review of the year: the CBC’s Robert Fontaine and his dual-assessment of Disney’s “Big Hero 6” and Signe Baumane’s indie feature “Rocks in my Pockets.”
10 Films Shortlisted for VFX Oscar Race
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced this afternoon the 10 films that have ben shortlisted for the visual effects Oscar.
‘Yellowbird’ (Kind Of) Opens In U.S. Theaters Today
The French CG feature “Yellowbird,” directed by Christian De Vita, opens in American theaters today.
Sony Animation’s Bob Osher Makes $1.25 Million A Year, But Don’t Compare Your Salary To His
Sony tries to trick animation students with “advice” on how to be a successful employee at their studio.
Gift Book Ideas for the Animation Fan
Finding the perfect book for the beloved animation fan in your life can be a big challenge, but these gift-book ideas will inform and inspire anyone who loves animation and drawing.
New Evidence Emerges of Wage-Fixing by DreamWorks, Pixar and Blue Sky
The wage-theft scheme operated by major American animation studios continues to grow with no end in sight.
‘Frozen Fever’ Short Will Debut in Front of ‘Cinderella’
The animated short “Frozen Fever” will open in theaters on March 13, 2015, in front of Disney’s live-action Cinderella.
‘Parabola (Satellite Dish)’ by Péter Vácz
Based on a silly Hungarian children’s poem by János Lackfi, preformed by Pista Busa a superb Hungarian rapper/beatboxer.
Limited Edition French ‘Inside Out’ Poster [UPDATED]
This Disney France limited edition poster for Pete Docter’s “Inside Out” (titled “Vice-Versa” in French) might just be the most attractive piece of promo art for the film yet.
DHX Acquires Nerd Corps To Create 700-Employee Canadian Mega-Studio
The Canadian animation scene became more consolidated today with the news that Halifax-based DHX Media will buy Vancouver-based animation studio Nerd Corps Entertainment for a cash-and-stock deal worth CAD$57 million.
Watch Oscar-Shortlisted ‘Me and My Moulton’ Online—For 48 Hours
The National Film Board of Canada premiered its Oscar-shortlisted and Annie-nominated film “Me and My Moulton” on the Internet this afternoon. The catch is that the film will only be available to view for 48 hours.
‘How To Train Your Dragon 2’ Named Best Animated Film of 2014 by National Board of Review
The National Board of Review named ‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’ the best animated film of the year.
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