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CBTV Student Fest: ‘Grandma’ by Karolien Raeymaekers
A girl has to conquer her fear for her grandma who is deathly ill.
Amid Amidi
‘Nightingale and Canary’ by Andy Thomas
Australian artist Andy Thomas specializes in creating ‘audio life forms’: beautiful abstract shapes that react to sounds.
Early Look at 2014 Feature Film Award Contenders
With eight months of the year nearly passed, we’re beginning to get a clearer sense of who the major contenders will be in the upcoming award season.
Why Nick’s Pitch Program Doesn’t Work
Why Nickelodon’s public pitching spectacles are a disservice to the network and to the artists who work there.
CBTV Student Fest: ‘My Big Brother’ by Jason Rayner
What if your older brother was a giant? My Big Brother explores the reflections of a boy sharing a room with his twenty-foot tall brother.
Academy Reveals 21 Contenders for 2014 Sci-Tech Oscars
Last Friday the Scientific and Technical Awards Committee of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced a list of 21 scientific and technical achievements in 16 different areas, which have been selected for further awards consideration.
‘Bob’s Burgers,’ ‘Mickey Mouse,’ Harry Shearer Win Primetime Emmys
Last night was a night of cartoon firsts at the 2014 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards as “Bob’s Burgers” and “Simpsons” voice actor Harry Shearer each won an Emmy Award for the first time.
‘Charles Bukowski Uncensored’ by Drew Christie
Candid conversations between counterculture icon Charles Bukowski, his wife, and his producer that took place in Bukowski’s home during the recording session for his classic “Run With the Hunted” in 1993.
A ‘Usagi Yojimbo’ Stop Motion Short Film—And Possibly A Feature
Stan Sakai’s much-admired comic book “Usagi Yojimbo” is being developed as a feature film.
‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’ Overtakes ‘Rio 2’ As Top-Grossing Animated Film of 2014
“How to Train Your Dragon” has surpassed “Rio 2” as the top-grossing animated feature of 2014 to date.
Betty Boop Film Planned by Simon Cowell and Animal Logic
What do you get when you cross a British reality TV show host, the studio that made “Happy Feet,” and an 84-year-old cartoon sex symbol? You may not have to wait long to find out.
Introducing the Cartoon Brew Job Board
We are very excited to announce today the launch of Cartoon Brew Jobs, a new resource for the animation community.
CBTV Student Fest: ‘Dateless’ by Remus Buznea and Kyriaki Kyriakou
A series of romantically unfortunate twentysomethings are interviewed, describing in vivid detail their expectations as they search for the ideal partner.
Lauren Bacall Dies at 89
Legendary Hollywood actress Lauren Bacall has died at the age of 89.
Remembrances of Robin Williams by Eric Goldberg, John Musker and Ron Clements
Here are the official statements on the death of Robin Williams provided by Eric Goldberg, the supervising animator of the Genie in “Aladdin,” and John Musker and Ron Clements, the directors of “Aladdin.”
Ron Tippe, ‘Runaway Brain’ and ‘Space Jam’ Producer, RIP
Ron Tippe, the animation producer of the live-action/animated hybrid feature “Space Jam” and the Oscar-nominated Disney short “Runaway Brain,” passed away on August 1st after a year-and-a-half battle with brain cancer.
First Look: Disney’s ‘Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero’
In addition to “Star Vs. The Forces of Evil,” Disney TV Animation is producing a second action/comedy series slated to debut on Disney XD in 2015: “Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero.”
Nikon Introduces $4,000 Stop Motion Animator’s Kit
Stop motion animation just got a little easier with the introduction of Nikon Animator’s Kit.
Robin Williams Dead of Apparent Suicide
Actor Robin Williams has died at the age of 63 from an apparent suicide.
Australia’s Rubber House Produces 8 Adult Swim Promos
Australian animation studio Rubber House has completed a series of bumpers and idents Adult Swim.
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