Old Brew

Hi folks. This is my first entry as a guest “brewer” here. I mention it so that if you suddenly find yourself wondering why some …

It’s that time of the year again!Another fantastic issue of HOGAN’S ALLEY has hit the stands – and it’s another treat for those of us who …

Someday soon, a flood of subpar 3-D CG animated features will enter the marketplace and Hollywood’s love affair with the technology will …

In honor of the forthcoming dvd release of

Don’t try to rip off Betty Boop.

Pixar artist Geefwee Boedoe is coming out with a children’s book called ARROWVILLE. I don’t know much more about the book, but Geefwee …

“Tron” broke new ground for the art of computer generated-imagery when it was first released in 1982. Now Disney’s landmark film returns …

Sounds like a fun event taking place in San Francisco this Friday evening, April 30. Here’s the press release: Enjoy an evening of Art …

THE LOST SKELETON OF CADAVERA on dvd June 22nd. The Ub Iwerks 1937 cartoon “Skeleton Frolic”, a color remake of Disney’s “The Skeleton …

An inspiring WEBSITE offering a visual history of comics, from more than a thousand years ago through 1930. Lots of great scans of comics …

On The Front Lines: The War Years with a special screening of rare 35mm prints at the Alex Theatre in Glendale.In addition to the films, …

Amazon.com for $20.99

A little out of season, but here’s an interesting set of Christmas cards drawn by animation artists, from the family collection of Golden …

We’re excited to announce our first guest blogger, Mark Mayerson, who will be joining us on Cartoon Brew next Monday, May 3. Here’s a …

Here’s three books that I’ll definitely be buying (or perhaps stealing) when they’re released later this year. ANIMATION NOW!: A visual …

While discussing cartoon trivia at a brunch yesterday (with friends Keith Scott, Will Ryan, Harry McCracken, Amid Amidi, Milt Gray, Tom …

Saturday’s Asifa-Hollywood screening & tribute to UPA was an incredible success – thanks to the number of UPA veteran’s who showed up …

Brew reader (and artist extrodinaire) Stephen deStefano wants to call your attention to a rather exceptional film that’s come out of New …

In today’s New York Times critic Elvis Mitchell ponders Pixar’s success and the possible demise of hand drawn features.”Every few decades …

On Friday May 7th at 7:30pm, The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present a screening of all the animated & live action …