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Previously on Cartoon Brew

Artist of the Day: Thomas Campi

Discover the art of Thomas Campi, Cartoon Brew’s Artist of the Day!

Business

Thanks to Crowdfunding, Sun Creature Studio Reaps ‘The Reward: Tales of Alethrion’

From low wages to concussions, producing a crowdfunded indie animated series isn’t a job for the faint of heart.

Re:Anima Joint Master In Animation Has Opened A New Call For Applications

The program offers an intensive two-year exploration of animation from an artistic perspective in Ireland, Belgium, or Portugal.

Cartoon Brew Pick

‘Ralph Plays D’oh’ by Fabio Tonetto

An abstract animation inspired by “The Simpsons.”

Award Season Focus

2016 VES Award Nominations: ‘The Peanuts Movie’ Leads Animation Pack

On the live-action vfx side, Star Wars: The Force Awakens leads the feature categories with seven nominations, while HBO’s Game of Thrones leads all projects with a total of nine nominations.

Events

European Producers Prove That Mature Animated Features Are Possible At Cartoon Movie

Animation is growing up at the prestigious Cartoon Movie forum in France.

Cartoon Brew Pick

‘Koffie’ by Sjaak Rood

“I want my coffee! Just one cup of coffee…”

Artist of the Day

Artist of the Day: August Lipp

Discover the art of August Lipp, Cartoon Brew’s Artist of the Day!

Feature Film

Sylvain Chomet Is Starting Production On A New Film, ‘The Thousand Miles’

Chomet’s new film revolves around two aging brothers who live out their dream of taking part in a car race.

RIP

David Bowie, RIP

The influential singer-songwriter has passed at age 69.

Award Season Focus

‘Inside Out’ Wins Golden Globe

It is Pixar’s 7th Golden Globe win 10 years.

Interviews

‘We Left the Door Ajar, and Christopher Nolan Slipped In:’ An Interview With The Brothers Quay

Cartoon Brew speaks with the Brothers Quay about Christopher Nolan’s documentary, their exhaustive Blu-ray collection, and the challenges of finding funding for new projects.

Cartoon Brew Pick

‘Lilac’ by Toshikazu Tamura

A music video for Vampillia’s new album “The Divine Move.”

Feature Film

Chinese Blockbuster ‘Monster Hunt’ Coming To U.S. Theaters

If you’ve ever wanted to see a human man give birth to a cartoon monster, this film might be for you.

Award Season Focus

ILM, Laika, DreamWorks, Imageworks, and Rhythm & Hues Among Sci-Tech Academy Award Recipients

This year’s Sci-Tech Academy Awards remind us that technological innovation is a major part of animated filmmaking.

Cartoon Brew Pick

‘FloriDada’ by PFFR

“FloriDada” is a music video from Animal Collective’s new album Painting With.

Interviews

The Art of Animating Horror: An Interview with Robert Morgan

One of the most original voices in contemporary stop motion talks about his work with us.

Award Season Focus

BAFTA Nominations Announced: Animated Feature, Short, and VFX Nominees

“Inside Out” scores a best screenplay nod, “Minions” gets its first major nomination, and animation legend Richard Williams is nominated in the shorts category.