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“Exercises in Preparation for an Independent Life” by Priit Pärn
An early work by Estonian animation master Priit Pärn.
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How BingTangHuLuer Is Building China’s Indie Animation Community
Yesterday we looked at “Boonie Bears,” a Chinese attempt to emulate Western-style computer animation. But at the risk of overgeneralizing contemporary Chinese animation on the basis of their most derivative and commercial efforts, I wanted to offer another perspective.
For Sale: Walt Disney’s Mustache
There’s a reason that Disney CEO Bob Iger made $34 million last year, and that’s because he knows how to commodify every nook and cranny of the Disney enterprise, including but not limited to the facial hair of the company’s dead founder.
“Animation For Adults” Film Series Will Screen in Los Angeles
Beginning next Thursday and continuing through January 25, the American Cinematheque in Los Angeles will present the film series “Animation for Adults.”
“Wallflowers” by Bjorn-Erik Aschim (NSFW)
This is a film for everyone who has ever been on a shit night out.
Popeye and “One Piece”: Two Tattoos, One Idea
Take your pick: a tattoo of a classic Golden Age American cartoon character or a popular contemporary anime character.
China Produces Its First 3D CGI Feature: “Boonie Bears” [UPDATED]
I’m not sure what’s harder to believe: that China still hasn’t released its own homegrown 3D CGI animated feature or that the first one …
“Piece, Peace” by Jae-in Park
She has space only for her own dangerous dreams.
Disney Princesses Inspire Racy Lingerie Line
Children’s characters inspiring adult lingerie lines? Standards are different in Japan where Disney’s Consumer Products has transformed the dresses of Disney characters like Belle, Cinderella, Aurora, and Rapunzel into bras and panties.
“Goodbye Rabbit, Hop Hop” by Caleb Wood
A mind in the city looks inward, and escapes into the rabbit’s domain.
Chris Williams Added as Co-Director of Disney’s “Big Hero 6”
Corporations often leak contentious news during the holiday season when no one is paying attention, which could be why it was revealed …
In Memoriam: Animation Community Members Who Died in 2013
Cartoon Brew remembers the animation community members whom we lost in 2013.
“Season’s Greetings from Krampus” by Screen Novelties
Post-holiday blues got you down? It’s still not too late to enjoy one final round of holiday cheer with this animated greeting produced …
The Most Viewed Cartoon Brew Posts of 2013
We reveal the top 30 Cartoon Brew posts of the past year based on the number of pageviews each post received.
Preview: “The Lost Notebook: Herman Schultheis & the Secrets of Walt Disney’s Movie Magic”
Imagine this: A mysterious, dashing German émigré shows up at the Disney Studio on the eve of World War II. He works there for a little …
If the Fleischer Studios Made a Videogame in the 1930s, It Would Look Like Cuphead
Next year looks like it might be a vintage year for fans of cartoony indie-produced games. Not only can we look forward to Cloudface, …
“Frozen” Has An Amazing 5th Weekend, On Pace to Set Disney Records
Moving back up from third to second place, Disney’s Frozen grossed a spectacular $28.8 million (estimated), pushing the film’s domestic …
Disney Files Trademark Lawsuit Over “Frozen Land”
Phase 4 Films, the esteemed Canadian film distributor of animated classics such as Kiara the Brave and Life’s a Jungle: Africa’s Most …
Our Favorite Cartoon Brew Posts of 2013
In 2013, we published more content on Cartoon Brew than ever before. Here are some of our favorite pieces from throughout the year.
Criterion’s First Animated Feature Release in 20 Years: A Sign of Things to Come?
On February 18, 2014, the Criterion Collection will do something that they rarely ever do: release an animated film.
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