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Watch: This Video Explains What Goes Into Restoring A Classic Animated Film
“I don’t think we should be altering what the film looked like, beyond making it a very, very nice copy,” says restoration expert Steve Stanchfield.
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Mickey Mouse Joins ‘Last Week Tonight’ As The Show Aims To Provoke Disney’s Copyright Lawyers
John Oliver wants to know how Disney plans to protect Mickey after the character hits the public domain in 2024.
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.
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.
Warner Bros. Has Restored The Classic ‘Superman’ Theatrical Shorts
The newly-restored films will be available May 16 on digital and Blu-ray.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
25 Years Of ‘Cow & Chicken’: A Conversation With Creator David Feiss
The classic Cartoon Network series celebrates its 25th anniversary this week.
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.
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