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Chris Harding Interview

Chris Harding, director of MAKE MINE SHOEBOX, is interviewed today on ColdHardFlash.com. And it’s quite the coincidence that I’ve plugged …

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Gene Kelly Remixed

Wow, this is pretty tripped out. No need to explain – just check out this new British commercial for Volkswagen. You can read about the …

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Sedelmaier Animates Chicago Trib

J.J. Sedelmaier recently developed and directed a tv/print ad campaign for the Chicago Tribune which is quite effective in its stark …

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JANET KLEIN

Thursday night I’m once again showing several musical shorts (and cartoons) at the Steve Allen Theatre in Los Feliz. This is my monthly …

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You’ve got to do it right

GREASE producer Robert Stigwood should never, I repeat NEVER, be allowed within a hundred miles of an animation studio. He’s planning to …

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Blogging Flash

Flash animation producer Aaron Simpson has a new blog called ColdHardFlash.com which tracks the latest developments in Flash animation. …

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Understanding Good Taste

Shane Glines recently posted a series of articles on his Cartoon Retro message board about “good taste” in art. They were written by …

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Hell No

I consider myself fairly open minded about different animation styles and techniques, but I simply fail to see any redeeming value in …

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ANNIE AWARDS

I’m still recovering from yesterday’s Annie Awards ceremony – and post-show party last night. As a member of the Board of Directors of …

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Make Mine Shoebox

Chris Harding’s MAKE MINE SHOEBOX, a quite funny corporate film produced for Hallmark Cards, can now be seen online in its entirety HERE. …

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Walt’s People Now Available

The first volume of WALT’S PEOPLE: TALKING DISNEY WITH THE ARTISTS WHO KNEW HIM is now available at XLibris.com. Edited by Didier Ghez, …

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TASHLIN / OSCAR CARTOONS

Frank Tashlin was great.His live action films were hilarious – but, as we know, his print cartoons and animated films were even funnier. …

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A Picture Of Dave Barry

I got an email from Brew reader Linda Drury today asking if I had a photo of Dave Barry – the comedian and cartoon voice actor who passed …

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WANTED: Website Designer

I’m helping a certain animation legend (and I don’t use that term loosely) set up his own website. If you’re wondering who, here’s a big …

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Just an Observation

You know you’re too immersed in the animation world when you drive by streets named Cannon Road and Zamora Way, and the two things that …

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ELECTRIC TIKI STRIKES AGAIN

Tracy Mark Lee at Electric Tiki is doing it right – once again!He’s gotten me excited about these classic cartoon maquettes – Get a look …

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OSCAR NOMINEES

Here’s the raw list:Best animated feature film of the yearThe IncrediblesShark TaleShrek 2Best animated short filmBirthday Boy (An …

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A Fiesta in S, M, L and XL

Animation director/designer dynamo Jorge Gutierrez has released a new line of T-shirts which are guaranteed to make you the envy of all …

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SPONGEBOB VS. BUGS BUNNY

In response to the conservative charges about Spongebob Squarepants promoting homosexuality, John Martz at Robot Johnny.com presents a …

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