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“The Pirate” by Meindbender
Once in a blue moon I see a piece of animation that plain knocks me out. “The Pirate by Trollhättan, Sweden-based Meindbender is one …
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Inchworm Animation for Nintendo DSi
Inchworm Animation will be released for the handheld Nintendo DSi platform on April 25. The app will be available for download from the …
“Rusty’s Long Journey Home” by Mike Hollingsworth
Rusty’s Long Journey Home offers a twist on the shopworn local news story of the animal who finds his owners after being separated. The …
Six Rare Pieces of Animated Ephemera
Here are six good and rare animation-related clips I discovered on Critical Past, a stock footage house that specializes in films from US …
“Rio” Dominates Overseas, “Hop” Rules the US
The big box office story this week: Blue Sky’s Rio opened in 72 countries with an estimated total of $55 million. Its strongest territory …
THIS WEEKEND IN NYC: MoCCA Fest
Today and tomorrow is MoCCA Fest, the premier indie comics event in New York City. Doors are open each day from 11am-6pm at the Lexington …
Two Incredible Documents: NFB Animation Chart and T. Hee Caricature Notes
A little bit about two incredible documents that have turned up online recently: NY animation director Michael Sporn shares scans …
Animated Fragments #5
For more about Animated Fragments, see this earlier post. Subscribe to our channel on Vimeo to see all the Fragments. Animatope by …
“Le Chat du Rabbin” Trailer
Le Chat du Rabbin (The Rabbi’s Cat) opens in French theaters on June 1, 2011. Directed by Joann Sfar and Antoine Delesvaux, the film is …
“Bagatelle I” by Schnellebuntebilder
Bagatelle I is a music video for the saxophone quartet sonic.art created by Schnellebuntebilder, a German trio comprised of Johannes …
In the US, “Hop” on Top, Abroad a Flop
Hop, Illumination Entertainment’s second animated feature following last year’s Despicable Me, debuted in first place in North America …
This PENCIL Must Be the Answer!
A Jack Kirby panel custom-drawn for traditional animators. Read more about the panel HERE. (via Super Punch)
BOOK EXCERPT: “Directing Animation”
New York animation director and ASIFA-East president David Levy has written a trio of helpful books aimed at young artists entering the …
De-3D Cinema Glasses
Who wants a pair of De-3D Cinema Glasses: * Eliminates 3D effect for more pleasurable movie viewing * Converts standard 3D movies …
The Largest On-Line Stash of Robert Osborn’s “Dilbert”
I’m not much for compiling lists of favorites, but if I had to ever list my favorite cartoonists, there’s no question that Robert Osborn …
“The Looney Tunes Show” Remixed
A remix of the new Looney Tunes Show by HotFriedSkadoosh. Apparently, the kids today call these “YouTube Poops”. Old people, like us, …
The Most Homoerotic He-Man Art You’ll See Today – And For A Good Cause (NSFW)
Skeletor Saves is a He-Man-themed art show (NOT an April Fool’s Day joke I assure you) taking place next Thursday, April 7, at …
Bob Clampett’s Maps of Warner Bros. Cartoons Studios
Don’t miss these never-before-seen hand-drawn maps by director Bob Clampett illustrating the various Warner Bros. animation facilities …
“Thursday” by Matthias Hoegg
Matthias Hoegg whose earlier student short August was featured in Cartoon Brew TV’s Student Animation Festival, has followed up with an …
“Heart,” A Music Video That Moves Unlike Any Other
This Japanese music video for group_inou’s “Heart” by AC部 is pretty incredible. I can’t find any information in English about the …
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