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Appreciating Hirschfeld
Here’s a nice appreciation of caricaturist Al Hirschfeld written by fellow cartoonist Bob Staake. (via Shane Glines)
Previously on Cartoon Brew
THE CANEMAKER COLLECTION
Attention – animation scholars, researchers, writers, students, and fans:Check out the revised Finder’s Guide for the John Canemaker …
Rebecca Sugar Returns To SVA To Celebrate ‘Lonely Magic’ Music
The ‘Steven Universe’ creator reunited with SVA alumni to celebrate ‘Lonely Magic,’ sharing music, animation insights, and a live performance.
Notes from Iceland
Saturday, July 24, 2004_________________________ After hastily scribbling an alibi I hook up with Mark and Cole to grab some brunch. …
Gumby Documentary Tomorrow
GUMBY DHARMA is a new documentary about Gumby creator Art Clokey. It’s directed by Robina Marchesi, with new animation by Tim Hittle, and …
DREW CAREY’S GREEN SCREEN
We are overdue in mentioning Drew Carey’s Green Screen Show. It’s been on for two weeks now (Thursday nights at 8:30pm on The WB Network) …
Just A couple of Oreb Drawings
I saw this drawing by Tom Oreb (character stylist on SLEEPING BEAUTY and TOOT, WHISTLE PLUNK & BOOM) for the first time yesterday. I’m …
Pixar and The Uncanny Valley
I stumbled across an interesting blog post over at RobotJohnny.com that again mentions the “Uncanny Valley” theory and how Brad Bird has …
Home, Sweet (Icelandic) Home
Friday, July 23, 2004_________________________ The alert reader will notice that there was no description of yesterday’s events. We …
Ren & Stimpy Uncut?
Apparently the new REN & STIMPY: THE COMPLETE FIRST & SECOND SEASONS — UNCUT are not exactly uncut. Though the edits seem relatively …
BETTY BOOP CAFE
If you happen to be driving through St. Martin, Minnesota you should grab a cup of coffee at the new Betty Boop themed resturant, Dizzy …
HOME MOVIES
Long before dvd discs and vhs tapes there were home movies – physical celluloid film in 16mm and 8mm widths on reels that you had to run …
Why CG Humans Are Creepy
It’s a little too late (or is that too early) to be thinking such deep thoughts, but there’s a fascinating post on Momus’ blog about the …
First Brando, now Chris Reeve…
When Brando died, he left behind an embarassing voice track for an awful looking animated film. Apparently Kal-El is following in …
Now Even More Fantastic
The French animated feature FANTASTIC PLANET (1973), directed by Rene Laloux, is slated to be remade in live-action. Emru Townsend puts …
Blogging Pixar
Ken Bautista has started a new all-Pixar blog called LUXO. And if you’re wondering why you can’t find any INCREDIBLES toys at your local …
Some Rumors on the Internets
> Archive.org has posted another industrial film worth checking out: MAN ON THE LAND, a 1951 UPA production designed by Bill Hurtz for …
Christopher Reeve (1952-2004)
Played a superhero on the screen, became a superhero in real life.Rest in Peace.
Clean Streets and New Friends
Wednesday, July 21, 2004_________________________ What grim and violent ancestors these nice Icelandic natives must have had! The …
A HECKLE & JECKLE CHRISTMAS
Just came back from the comic book shop, where I found this new item: a Heckle & Jeckle Christmas Tree Ornament Set!Dark Horse Comics …
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