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Zagreb Films. Zagreb Films.

Some Of The Weirdest And Most Stylish Cartoons Ever Made Are Now Free To View On Youtube

Zagreb Film produced some of the wildest, most eclectic animated shorts of the 20th century, but their work has been exceptionally difficult to view — until now.

By Amid Amidi | 4 days ago

Pioneering women in animation Pioneering women in animation

A Guide To Pioneering Women In Animation Who Helped Develop The Art Form

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting just a few of the trailblazing women who made important contributions during the Golden Age of Animation.

By Vincent Alexander | 1 week ago

Max Fleischer's Superman

Warner Bros. Has Restored The Classic ‘Superman’ Theatrical Shorts

The newly-restored films will be available May 16 on digital and Blu-ray.

By Amid Amidi | 3 weeks ago

One Hundred and One Dalmatians

The Animation That Changed Me: Bruce Smith On ‘One Hundred And One Dalmatians’

“My first impressions were that animation was a magical medium. I wished that I could do something like that when I got older,” says Smith.

By Jamie Lang | 1 month ago

Your Name

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 | 2 months ago

Astro Boy

The Humble Beginning Of Japan’s Powerhouse Animation Industry (Video Essay)

Youtuber Wookong has put together a detailed account of the evolution of animation production in Japan in the mid-20th century.

By Jamie Lang | 2 months ago

Fantastic Planet, Son of the White Mare, The Triplets of Belleville

Twitter Users Pick Their Favorite Animated Features That Aren’t Big-Budget American Films

Here’s a great collection of animated features that push perceptions of what the art form can be.

By Jamie Lang | 2 months ago

Duck Amuck

Why HBO Max Removed Hundreds Of Classic Looney Tunes Films From Its Service

Warner Bros. Discovery’s latest move tramples over the company’s rich animation legacy.

By Amid Amidi | 3 months ago

Oswald The Lucky Rabbit Shorts, ‘Metropolis,’ ‘The Jazz Singer’ Headline 2023 Public Domain Arrivals

Each year on January 1, thousands of films, books, and musical compositions become available for free public use.

By Jamie Lang | 3 months ago

Steamboat Willie

What Happens When ‘Steamboat Willie’ Hits The Public Domain In 2024?

We explain what happens when Disney loses the copyright to ‘Steamboat Willie,’ but still owns the Mickey Mouse trademark.

By Jamie Lang | 3 months ago

Colonel Bleep

Take A Look Back At Some Of The Greatest Aliens In Animation History

As ‘Strange World’ gets set to blast off in theaters this week, Vincent Alexander reminds us about some amazing animated aliens.

By Vincent Alexander | 4 months ago

Slow Bob in the Lower Dimensions

20 Spooky Stop-Motion Classics To Get You In The Mood For Halloween

Historian Vincent Alexander has exhumed a frightening list of stop-motion gems worth dusting off this Halloween.

By Vincent Alexander | 5 months ago

It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

Anyone Can Watch ‘It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’ For Free On Apple TV+

Charlie Brown’s Thanksgiving and Christmas specials will also be available for free on the service this year.

By Jamie Lang | 5 months ago

Pinocchio Voice Actors

More Than A Pretty Voice: A Look At The Actors Behind Iconic Disney Animated Characters

Cartoon Brew looks at the faces behind the voices of dozens of Disney’s most iconic characters from the studio’s early animated features.

By Vincent Alexander | 7 months ago

Patlabor 2

Mamoru Oshii’s ‘Patlabor 2’ Has The ‘Most Realistic Movie Portrayal Of Modern Aerial Combat’

Hollywood’s attempts to portray air combat control pale in comparison to the classic Mamoru Oshii anime, say military experts.

By Jamie Lang | 7 months ago

Long-Lost Quirino Cristiani Film ‘Entre Pitos Y Flautas’ To Screen In Buenos Aires

The film by the pioneering Latin American animation director was discovered in a group of old film cans.

By Jamie Lang | 8 months ago

Cow and Chicken

25 Years Of ‘Cow & Chicken’: A Conversation With Creator David Feiss

The classic Cartoon Network series celebrates its 25th anniversary this week.

By Carlos Aguilar | 9 months ago

Heavy Metal

Seven Decades Of Animation: The Rock & Roll Career Of ‘Heavy Metal’ Director Gerald Potterton

At 91 years young, the animation legend keeps plenty busy at his farm near the U.S.-Canada border.

By Ross Anderson | 9 months ago

Rollercoaster Rabbit

See How Computer Animation Was Used Over 30 Years Ago To Produce ‘Roller Coaster Rabbit’

A rare look back at Disney’s Florida animation studio and the early days of computer animation.

By Jamie Lang | 9 months ago

Don Bluth, Disney Animation War

How Don Bluth Went To War With Disney – And Lost

Our latest Video Essay features a detailed look at the epic rivalry between Don Bluth and Disney Animation.

By Jamie Lang | 9 months ago

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