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Kambole Campbell

Anime

‘A Movie Shouldn’t Be Something The Audience Fully Understands After Just One Viewing’: Yasuhiro Aoki On The Layered World Of ‘ChaO’

Director Yasuhiro Aoki reflects on crafting humor, rhythm, and visual contrast in ‘ChaO,’ a futuristic love story between a human and a mermaid.

By Kambole Campbell | 3 days ago

Tokyo International Film Festival Tokyo International Film Festival
Anime

‘It’s Not A Product, It’s An Experience’: Animation Directors On The Importance Of Film Festivals

At Tokyo IFF’s Anime Symposium, filmmakers discussed how festivals connect animation with global audiences and keep cinema experiences alive.

By Kambole Campbell | 4 days ago

Shorts

Animating Myth: The Line Takes Us Behind Their Trailer For Supergiant’s ‘Hades II’

Discover how The Line brought humanity, style, and mythic power to Supergiant Games’ ‘Hades II’ trailer, blending artistry with storytelling.

By Kambole Campbell | 1 month ago

Sekiro: No Defeat
Animators

‘Sekiro’ Anime Adaptation Brings A Fresh Aesthetic To FromSoftware’s Hit Franchise

Director Kenichi Kutsuna and a dream team of artists bring bold colors, hand-drawn style, and frenetic action to the ‘Sekiro: No Defeat’ anime adaptation.

By Kambole Campbell | 3 months ago

Your Name
Animators

Makoto Shinkai At 50: A Career Retrospective

On the occasion of Shinkai’s 50th birthday, we take a look at the aesthetic evolution of one of Japan’s greatest filmmakers.

By Kambole Campbell | 3 years ago

Anime

‘My Neighbor Totoro’ Puppeteer Basil Twist On Bringing The Magic Of Miyazaki To The Royal Shakespeare Company Stage

Go behind the scenes with puppeteer Basil Twist as he discusses working on the theater adaptation of ‘My Neighbor Totoro.’

By Kambole Campbell | 3 years ago

Crunchyroll Expo 2022
Anime

Crunchyroll Expo 2022: First-Look Impressions Of ‘Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero,’ ‘Mob Psycho 100,’ ‘Chainsaw Man’

Previews of three upcoming anime standouts from this year’s Crunchyroll Expo.

By Kambole Campbell | 3 years ago

Spider-verse: Across the Spider-Verse
Feature Film

‘Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse’ Directors Discuss Their Sequel (Video Interview)

Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson sat down with Cartoon Brew’s Kambole Campbell to discuss the Spidey sequel.

By Kambole Campbell | 3 years ago

STRANGE WORLD
Feature Film

Disney Shares ‘Strange World’ Details And Sneak Peeks ‘Baymax!,’ ‘Zootopia+’

Disney’s Friday afternoon presentation at Annecy was flashy, but left something to be desired when placed against other, more daring lineups.

By Kambole Campbell | 3 years ago

MIFA Pitches 2022
Feature Film

Annecy Pitches 2022: 5 Feature Projects That Caught Our Eye

From high-concept fantasy tales to deeply personal documentary, this year’s feature film pitches at Annecy’s MIFA market had a bit of everything.

By Kambole Campbell | 3 years ago

Nigeria Projects
Feature Film

Annecy Pitches 2022: Three Promising Animation Projects From Nigeria

Cartoon Brew looks at three standout projects pitched at this year’s Nigeria Focus at Annecy’s MIFA.

By Kambole Campbell | 3 years ago

Fantasia 2021 reviews
Anime

Fantasia Film Festival Reviews: ‘The Deer King,’ ‘Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko,’ ‘Pompo: The Cinéphile’

We sat down to watch the three most exciting anime films at the fest.

By Kambole Campbell | 4 years ago

Cardcaptor Sakura
Anime

Annecy: Leading Animation Filmmakers Discuss Anime’s Influence On Their Work

Our notes from a panel on Japanese animation including Tomm Moore, Sofia Alexander, and Michael Dudok de Wit.

By Kambole Campbell | 4 years ago

Yasuke
Anime

Opinion: ‘Yasuke’ Portrays Its Black Protagonist In A Way No Anime Has Done Before

Kambole Campbell reflects on what feels fresh — and what doesn’t — in Netflix’s new series about a Black samurai.

By Kambole Campbell | 5 years ago

The Legend of Hei
Feature Film

‘The Legend Of Hei’ Review: Spirits Clash And Coexist With Humans In This Refined Chinese Fantasy

The film releases today on digital platforms in North America.

By Kambole Campbell | 5 years ago

Opera
Awards

Erick Oh On ‘Opera’ (Oscar Shorts Interview Series)

Pixar veteran Oh has scored an Oscar nomination for his self-produced experimental short. He tells us how the project came about.

By Kambole Campbell | 5 years ago

"Lupin III: The First"
Anime

‘Lupin III: The First’ Interview: The Joys And Challenges Of Translating The Classic Franchise To CG

We discuss the gentleman thief’s first cg outing with Tomokazu Sakamoto and Tatsuya Akagi, animation and rigging supervisor on the film.

By Kambole Campbell | 5 years ago

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