An Academy Tribute to Tex Avery and Michael Maltese
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will pay tribute to Tex Avery and Michael Maltese, both born a century ago in early 1908, …
Events
An Afternoon of Remembrance
Once each year, at the DeMille Barn in Hollywood, the Animation Guild, ASIFA Hollywood and Women In Animation present An Afternoon of …
Cartoon Dump: Tonight in Los Angeles
Cartoon Dump resumes its monthly Los Angeles performances tonight at the Steve Allen Theatre in Hollywood. Our February show includes our …
And the Oscar went to…
At the Academy Awards tonight the Oscar for Best Animated Feature went to Pixar’s Ratatouille. The Oscar for Best Animated Short went …
Cartoon Dump: Tonight in New York
“It’s like a children’s show, but in Bosnia!” -Patton Oswalt “Highly Recommended!” and “Best pick of the week!” – …
Cartoon Dump: New York and L.A.
New York: The worst cartoons ever made, live music, and subversive comedy return. Cartoon Dump once again visits the Big Apple this …
To Hell With Hitler!
Next Tuesday, 2/19, at 7:30 p.m., ASIFA Atlanta is putting on To Hell with Hitler, a program of WW2-era cartoons at the Plaza Theatre ($4 …
Annie Awards coverage
Photos and article about the Annies at CGSociety.org. I enjoyed this excerpt from the article about Jerry receiving his award from June …
Best. Birthday. Ever.
Yes, it’s me with my June Foray Award. I just got in from a wonderful night at the Annie Award ceremony, and yeah, it’s my birthday …
Why Don Hertzfeldt Probably Won’t Win An Annie
There are five nominees for Best Short Subject in this year’s Annie Awards, which will be presented by ASIFA-Hollywood tomorrow …
Next Tuesday: Patrick Smith Show in NY
Hot on the heels of his first solo art show last September, New York director and animator Patrick Smith is having another solo exhibit …
Chuck-staposed
Last week an exhibition of original oil paintings by the late animation director Chuck Jones opened for public viewing at Chapman …
Studio 4C’s Genius Party
If you are anywhere–and I mean anywhere–in the DC area on February 15 and 16, then mark your calendars for the American premiere of …
Re-Examining Mary Blair
Folks in and around the Bay Area should make a point to check out the “The Art and Flair of Mary Blair” exhibition which continues at the …
Award Watch: BAFTA’s Animation Nominees
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts announced their nominees for outstanding achievement today: ANIMATED …
Projector Festival (January 30-February 2)
Attention UK folk. The Projector animation festival takes place in Dundee, Scotland from January 30 through February 2. I was a guest of …
THIS MONDAY: Mr. Magoo Screening in NY
UPA theatrical cartoons on the big screen are a rarity nowadays which is why I’m happy to point to an East Coast screening of Mister …
“Birth of the Cool” Exhibit and Book
I completely forgot to plug the “Birth of the Cool: California Art, Design, and Culture at Midcentury” exhibit which just closed at the …
DUMP tonight in New York
We’ve been preparing for this event for months… weeks… days… at least several hours! Cartoon Dump invades New York tonight at …
Road Runner Ice Melt
I’ll be in New York on Tuesday. I understand it’s very cold there. Perhaps they can use this product. This has got to be one of the …
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