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Must-Read Commentary on Pixar, Joe Ranft and the “22 Rules of Storytelling”
In 2011, Emma Coats, a now-former Pixar story artist, tweeted out a series of twenty-two storytelling tips she’d picked up during her …
Amid Amidi
“Chocolate Bacon” by Asavari Kumar
Chocolate Bacon is a portrait of a young woman’s experiences in the first year of grad school, presented through a series of …
R.I.P. Filmation Co-Founder Lou Scheimer
For TV viewers of a certain age, the shows produced by Lou Scheimer’s Filmation evoke fond nostalgia and happy Saturday morning memories. …
“Sleep Walk” by Hey Beautiful Jerk
A black hole appears over Manhattan and during these last few moments of the apocalypse, a homeless doomsday enthusiast learns that it is never too late for redemption.
“Ghoul Friend” by Aaron Springer
After his car breaks down, Mickey is pursued by a hideous ghoul.
Bill Watterson: I Have Zero Interest in Animating “Calvin and Hobbes”
The notoriously reclusive Bill Watterson, creator of “Calvin and Hobbes,” speaks about why there will never be an animated version of his classic comic strip.
A First Look at DreamWorks’ “Mr. Peabody & Sherman”
The first set of stills from the upcoming DreamWorks feature Mr. Peabody & Sherman were published in a USA Today article. We’ve posted …
Trey Parker and Matt Stone Missed Tonight’s “South Park” Deadline Due To Power Outage
The “South Park” creators missed their first episode deadline in 17 years due to a power outage at their studio.
Henry Selick Gives Up Animation For “A Tale Dark and Grimm”
Henry Selick has been unattached to a feature project since Disney busted his Shadow King film last summer. That situation changed today. …
“Leaving Home” by Joost Lieuwma
Richard’s father decides to send him out into the world, but Richard keeps returning home…
Cartoon Network Will Premiere Stan Lee’s “Chakra: The Invincible”
Cartoon Network will premiere the animated superhero movie “Chakra: The Invincible” across Southeast Asia on November 30.
Funny “Free Birds” Development Art by John Kricfalusi
There’s no ‘art of’ book planned for Reel FX’s first feature Free Birds, but some development art is appearing online. John Kricfalusi …
“Mute” by Job, Joris & Marieke
Mute is a concept that would have been grotesque in live-action but turns into something kind of sweet and charming in animation. It’s a …
Bruce Timm Creates Short Celebrating 75 Years of Superman
This morning, Entertainment Weekly premiered a new two-minute Superman short created by Bruce Timm and Man of Steel director Zack Snyder. …
Joanna Quinn Says Disney Animator’s Comments Are “Complete Rubbish,” Animating Women with Emotions is Easy [UPDATED]
Last week we reported on the controversy sparked by Frozen’s head of animation Lino DiSalvo following his comments about the difficulties …
Dave Feiss Directs “Cloudy with A Chance of Meatballs 2” Hand-Drawn Short “Earl Scouts”
Dave Feiss ( Cow and Chicken) directed Earl Scouts, a 2D short with CG wraparounds, as a tie-in for Cloudy with A Chance of Meatballs 2. …
Jordan Reichek Talks about His New Shorts Series “Animal Control!”
Jordan Reichek talks about his new Cartoon Network Asia shorts series “Animal Control!”, his career so far, and where he wants to go with his work.
Exclusive: Sony Animator Peter Nash Talks About the Foodimals in “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2”
I had the chance to see Sony’s Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 a few days ago, and was delighted to see the continued evolution of …
“Retreat!” by Lizzi Akana
Brooklyn-based Lizzi Akana directed Retreat! for Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings. The song was written by Jones following her battle with cancer.
Animation Vets Clay Kaytis and Fergal Reilly Will Direct “Angry Birds” Feature
Rovio Entertainment, the Finnish makers of the Angry Birds franchise, have recruited Clay Kaytis (pictured left) and Fergal Reilly to …
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