Book Review: ‘The Story Of British Animation’
It’s somewhat bizarre to think that no one has ever written a book to fully contextualize the expansive history of British animation . . . until now.
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Bob Iger Is Reportedly Working On A Follow-Up To His Memoir
If there’s one thing Bob Iger knows, it’s the value of a sequel.
When Classical Music And Cartoons Mingled: How Friz Freleng’s ‘Rhapsody In Rivets’ Became “A Working-Class Fantasia”
Freleng’s film is a showcase for how rhythm and motion alone can create laughter when the timing is perfect.
Book Review: ‘She Animates: Soviet Female Subjectivity In Russian Animation’
This study of undervalued women animators from Russia and the Soviet Union doubles up as a good primer on the history of animation in the region.
Richard Williams’s ‘Animator’s Survival Kit’ Is Being Reissued As A Series Of Mini-Guides For 20th Anniversary
New small easy-to-carry versions of Richard Williams’s “The Animator’s Survival it” are being released for the book’s 20th anniversary.
Book Review: ‘Pulses Of Abstraction: Episodes From A History Of Animation’
An insightful, if sometimes dryly academic, look at the development of abstract in animation, chiefly between the 1950s and 1970s.
Eddie Gamarra Named VP, Literary Affairs At Nickelodeon And Awesomeness
In the newly created role, Gamarra will find and evaluate literary material to option for productions at the two brands.
Seven Things I Learned While Writing A Book On Studio Ghibli’s ‘Grave Of The Fireflies’
Cartoon Brew’s associate editor Alex Dudok de Wit spent a very long time thinking about a very sad film. Here are some of his conclusions.
Book Review: ‘Japanese Influence on American Children’s Television: Transforming Saturday Morning’
Gina O’Melia traces the rise of the American Saturday morning cartoon and the challenge to its supremacy from anime shows.
6 Unique Animation Books That We’re Looking Forward To This Year
Pixels, Minions, “Ducktales,” and Brits: the subjects of this year’s new animation books are as varied as they are enticing.
Rupert Murdoch To Buy Houghton Mifflin Harcourt And Its Many Classic Characters And Books
Carmen Sandiego and Curious George are now owned by the man who runs Fox News Channel.
Book Review: “Dreamworks Animation: Intertextuality And Aesthetics In ‘Shrek’ And Beyond”
In a new book, Sam Summers sets out to dissect how the Dreamworks formula, with its pop tunes, celebrity actors, wink-wink gags, differs from Disney’s.
Leading VFX Publication ‘Cinefex’ Ceases After 41 Years, A Victim Of Coronavirus
Cinefex, which has long been the standard for visual effects art and technical journalism, announced today that it is ceasing publication …
Here’s Three New Publications That Prove Print Magazines About Animation Craft Aren’t Dead
These young, high-quality magazines cover a huge breadth of animation, from Winsor McCay to Jar Jar Binks…
Studio Ghibli’s Steve Alpert: Disney ‘Could Have Pushed The Ghibli Films Harder’ (Interview)
Ghibli’s former head of international speaks about the studio’s awkward relationship with Disney — and much more — ahead of the release of his memoir.
Six Things We Learned From Steve Alpert’s New Tell-All Studio Ghibli Memoir
Ghibli’s former international chief recounts colorful anecdotes about Hayao Miyazaki, Harvey Weinstein, Martin Scorsese, and others.
Is Your New Work-From-Home Setup Causing Aches And Pain? Here’s A Guide For Artists To Prevent And Relieve Discomfort
Do you know your flexor stretch from your pelvis tuck?
The Storyboards For ‘Parasite’ Are Being Turned Into A Graphic Novel
The storyboarding process was developed by animation artists, but it’s the live-action feature “Parasite” that will get its storyboards published as a graphic novel.
Brenda Chapman Returns To Animation — Kind Of — With ‘Ghost Squad’
Brenda Chapman is set to write and direct the hybrid Halloween fantasy, ten years after leaving Pixar’s “Brave” mid-production.
Book Preview: ‘Klaus: The Art Of The Movie’ (Exclusive Gallery)
An exclusive preview of the art book that accompanies Netflix’s new hand-drawn feature.
