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‘Filthy but Fine’ by Arthur Metcalf

A tough night in a tough city.

Feature Film

Charlie Kaufman’s ‘Anomalisa’ Trailer Promises A Unique Stop Motion Experience

Paramount Pictures has released the trailer for Charlie Kaufman and Duke Johnson’s stop-motion feature Anomalisa, which looks and feels …

Rediscover Chris Lavis And Maciek Szczerbowski’s Oscar-Nominated NFB Gem ‘Madame Tutli-Putli’

A look back at the Oscar-nominated short and the innovative artistry of Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski, directors of ‘The Girl Who Cried Pearls.’

Cartoon Brew Pick

‘Macky and Eucky in Midnight Gallery’ by Rushio Moriyama

Macky and Eucky break into an art gallery to steal a valuable picture late at night. The film pays tribute to American animation from the 1920s and ’30s, while incorporating modern elements.

Interviews

‘I Love Animators, I Just Want Them to Wake Up:’ A Birthday Interview With Ralph Bakshi

The outspoken animation legend speaks with Cartoon Brew about his new film “The Last Days of Coney Island” and other topics.

Festivals

The World’s Only Airport Animated Film Festival is Back — And We’re There

Of course, it takes place in Japan.

Cartoon Brew Pick

‘Control Freak: Lesson 2’ by BenniSteptoe

The latest project from BenniSteptoe, a collaboration between illustrator Patrick Steptoe and animator Benjamin Agersted.

Award Season Focus

60 Animated Shorts Qualified for the Academy Awards in 2015 (Complete List)

We’ve been keeping track of the category all year long and now we have the Academy’s complete list.

Artist of the Day

Artist of the Day: Chervelle Fryer

Discover the art of Chervelle Fryer, Cartoon Brew’s Artist of the Day!

Disney

‘I’m Not Going to Be Left Behind’: An Interview with ‘Descendants: Wicked World’ Director Aliki Theofilopoulos

One of only two female directors currently at Disney Television Animation, Aliki Theofilopoulos speaks frankly about the ups and downs of her career in the animation industry.

Feature Film

‘The Boy and the World’ Director Announces Next Film ‘Voyagers of the Enchanted Forest’ (Exclusive)

The award-winning Brazilian director Alê Abreu reveals details exclusively to Cartoon Brew about his next animated feature.

Classic

Have Fear, Five Animated Horror Classics Are Here

Discover five of Cartoon Brew’s favorite creepy classics, based upon the literary works of Edgar Allen Poe, Franz Kafka, and more.

Cartoon Brew Pick

‘My Dad’ by Marcus Armitage

Marcus Armitage’s BAFTA-nominated, Annecy-winning graduation film is our pick of the day.

Festivals

Klik! Animation Festival Starts Today in Amsterdam

The festival’s theme, “Rock, Paper, Scissors,” focuses on materiality, D.I.Y. culture, and the beauty of imperfection.

Interviews

Nine Years in the Making, Raul Garcia’s Poe Anthology ‘Extraordinary Tales’ Has Arrived

The former Disney animator speaks about the challenges of creating an international co-production spanning more than a half-dozen countries, numerous visual styles, and almost a decade of production time.