I AM 8-BIT TONIGHT
The new edition of I AM 8-BIT (“an art show inspired by videogames from the ’80s”) opens tonight at Gallery 1988 (7020 Melrose Ave, LA, …
Amid Amidi
Fyn Stec Auction
We mentioned this last week: this Thursday, April 20th, there will be an auction at Cartoon Network benefitting Fyn Stec. Fyn is the …
The New Cartoon Network
Here’s a roundup of news related to our earlier post about Cartoon Network’s rebranding efforts, and its new programming direction, which …
Hubley’s Last Commercial
Michael Sporn shares his memories of working on the last commercial that John Hubley ever directed. It was a spot for Vlasic Pickles that …
The Making of Pinocchio
Brew reader Chris Olson found an old issue of POPULAR MECHANICS with a behind-the-scenes look at the making of PINOCCHIO, and he was kind …
Oscar Nominees on YouTube
Two very good animated shorts, both nominated for an Oscar in 1995, have turned up on YouTube. In the short but amusing BIG STORY, a stop …
Chatting About Cartoons in London
There’s a solid animation lecture series currently happening at London’s Science Museum in conjunction with the Pixar: 20 Years of …
True Characters
Story artist Jenny Lerew has posted another excellent entry about storytelling in animation on her blog, Blackwing Diaries. This time, …
Dave Wasson…On You
Director/designer Dave Wasson (TIME SQUAD, MAX AND HIS SPECIAL PROBLEM) has launched a new line of T-shirts called Vot-Not. He’s starting …
Cartoon Network
An article in last week’s VARIETY reports that not only will Cartoon Network continue to air live-action films like ACE VENTURA and DUMB …
URMEL AUS DEM EIS
URMEL AUS DEM EIS is a German CG animated feature slated for release in August 2006. You can suffer through the trailer HERE. I’m not …
The Adventures of Digger Nail Fungus Infection
Dateline: Hollywood has a hilarious parody piece about what happens when pharmaceutical companies start producing CG features, like …
Curse of the Were-Rabbit Becomes Reality
It looks like Nick Park’s Wallace and Gromit feature has spawned a real-life were-rabbit in England. The oversized rabbit is eating …
Rubbery Cartoon Dancing
Cartoonist/animator Marc Deckter has a great post on his new blog about some of his favorite old-timey rubber-hose dance scenes. Van …
SOUTH PARK Rips FAMILY GUY
Last night’s episode of SOUTH PARK did a parody of FAMILY GUY. It’s little surprise that the SOUTH PARK version is funnier than the …
David Silverman Directing Simpsons Movie
The HOLLYWOOD REPORTER says that David Silverman is directing the SIMPSONS movie. They also offer a few more details about the movie …
Channel Frederator’s Wild Spring Break
I was fascinated to find the following video posted on YouTube. Or rather, the video has been removed due to “terms of use violation,” …
The Simpsons Movie Trailer
Here’s the teaser trailer for THE SIMPSONS MOVIE, opening July 27, 2007. The trailer premiered last weekend in front of ICE AGE 2.
Cartoon Brew Film of the Week: THE BIG WIN
Studio aka has just completed a 1-minute spot for the UK’s National Lottery – titled “The Big Win” – and it’s one of the most charming …
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