‘Variety’ Figured Out Why People Watch Animation: Terrorism and Mass Murder
After 111 years of publication, “Variety” has come up with a theory about why people enjoy animation.
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Self-Help Author: Robots Are Taking Over So Learn Animation Before It’s Too Late
If you want to learn a new job in 3 months that’ll make you lots of money, this self-help author recommends animation.
U.S. Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz Attempts ‘Simpsons’ Impressions
Rule #1 for becoming U.S. president in 2016: Do good cartoon impressions.
Amid Wage Theft Scandal, ‘Wired’ Calls Ed Catmull A ‘Big Hero’
To accompany its fawning story on the success of Walt Disney Animation, “Wired” labeled John Lasseter and Ed Catmull as “big heroes” on its cover.
The Hundreds Continues To Rip Off Animation Artwork For Its Clothes
The Los Angeles fashion label The Hundreds has been caught in the past selling merchandise with traced images from animated films. Is it legal? Is it ethical?
John Lasseter, Please Stop Flashing Photographers
A bit of advice to John Lasseter.
Condom Ad Director Robert Rugan To Make Live-Action Chip ‘n’ Dale for Disney
Disney’s chipmunk duo, Chip ‘n’ Dale, may soon be revived in a live-action/CG hybrid, according to trade paper reports.
Things That Didn’t Need to be CG: Charlie the Tuna
Starkist has created a Charlie Tuna TV ad for the first time in 12 years. The character has been “updated,” which today means only one thing: computer animation.
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.
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 …
Here’s A New Version of “The Little Mermaid” For People Who Don’t Want to See The Film
Disney is re-releasing The Little Mermaid into theaters on Friday, September 20th, in a new version that is apparently designed for …
Forbes Magazine Calls Six Animated Films “A Glut”
In an analysis of Hollywood’s summer movie season, Scott Mendelson of Forbes suggested that Hollywood produced “too much animation” this …
Disney Hand-Drawn Animation Still Exists…As Papercraft
Why produce expensive hand-drawn animation when you can placate your audience for the cost of lunch at Spago’s? Animation artist Henrique …
Did Disney Steal “Alice in Wonderland” Artwork from A College Student?
Artist Katie Woodger is claiming on her Tumblr this morning that Disney’s Consumer Products division has been reproducing her Alice in …
Turkish TV Show Forgets To Add Visual Effects Into Scene [UPDATED]
One of the memes that has gained popularity during the recent visual effects industry turmoil is asking, What would Hollywood films look …
The Draw Shrek Tumblr is Where You Draw Shrek
The Draw Shrek Tumblr (NSFW) is described as “a place where we draw Shrek.” For those of you rebellious artist-types who were considering …
Watch the Worst Milt Kahl Interview Ever
Imagine that you could interview Milt Kahl at the height of his powers and ask him anything you wanted. That’s the opportunity a little …
Worst Movie Tie-In Ever: Nesquik’s Deadly “Wreck-It Ralph” Chocolate Powder
In Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph, Nesquik nearly kills two of the film’s main characters. Well, they weren’t joking about the deadly nature of …
DreamWorks Artist Sentenced For Hammering Dog To Death
Remember the DreamWorks artist who was accused of shooting a dog and then pounding it to death with a hammer? Last Friday, Young Song, …
