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L.A. Critics Name ‘Anomalisa’ Best Animated Film of 2015, While Boston Critics Call It A Tie Between ‘Anomalisa’ and ‘Inside Out’
Duke Johnson and Charlie Kaufman’s stop motion drama Anomalisa is making its presence felt during awards season.
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American Audiences Reject ‘Good Dinosaur,’ Film Stumbles Over 60% in 2nd Weekend
“The Good Dinosaur” will have to work hard this holiday season to avoid becoming the lowest-grossing Pixar film ever released in the United States.
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.
‘The Lost Mariner’ by Tess Martin
An animated interpretation of Dr. Oliver Sacks’ case study found in his book “The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat.” It uses photographs to visualize the rare memory condition of patient Jimmie G.
‘Madagascar’ and ‘Antz’ Co-Director Eric Darnell Moves Into VR Filmmaking
Darnell’s new company Baobab Studios will release its first virtual reality short, “Invasion,” early next year.
Lawsuit Alleges Disney’s Board of Directors Knew About Artist Wage-Fixing Conspiracy
How deep does the conspiracy against animation artists go?
Artist of the Day: Stas Santimov
Discover the art of Stas Santimov, Cartoon Brew’s Artist of the Day!
Niki Yang’s Empowered Fantasy ‘Yoyotoki’ Energizes Amazon Pilot Season
A veteran of “Adventure Time” and “Gravity Falls,” “Niki Yang steps out on her own with “Yoyotoki: Happy Ears!”
13 Pitching Lessons I Learned at Cartoon Springboard
Selling your own project is not easy, but it’s possible. Here are some tips to take your animation pitch to the next level.
Holiday Decorating Idea: Animation Director Angels
Is your holiday tree lacking that extra special something? Tired of the same old ornaments and toppers? Add an animation director to it.
‘Anomalisa’ Featurette Showcases the Craftsmanship of Stop Motion Animation
“Anomalisa” was a lot of work: Three years in the making, 1,261 faces, 1,000+ props and costumes. and 118,089 frames of film.
‘Inside Out’ Named Best Animated Film of 2015 by New York Film Critics Circle
Hopefully Pete Docter has started clearing space on his mantel because the awards for “Inside Out” are going to pile up quickly this award season.
‘Domestic Appliances’ by Lewis Firth Bolton
A short film about people with unusual living arrangements.
Sean Szeles Spoofs Kings and Punks On New CN Miniseries ‘Long Live the Royals’
‘Long Live the Royals’ is Cartoon Network’s second original miniseries following Patrick McHale’s Emmy-winning fantasy, ‘Over the Garden Wall.’ No pressure!
Cartoon Network Nabs Genndy Tartakovsky, New Season of ‘Samurai Jack’ Announced
The new episodes will air on Adult Swim next year.
Adobe Kills Flash Name, Rebrands It As Animator-Friendly Animate CC
Adobe’s new Animate CC is making strides to be more animator-friendly, but is it too little, too late?
Pixar Dominates the Annie Awards With Record 25 Nominations
“Inside Out” leads the way with 14 nominations.
‘Performance Capture: Part 2’ by Mike Pelletier
Transmission of information.
Russian Music Producer Max Fadeev Unveils His Feature ‘Savva: Heart of the Warrior’
The film opened in second place at Russia’s box office earlier this month.
‘Waking Life’ Animation Director Bob Sabiston: It’s OK To Not Work in the Animation Industry
Bob Sabiston was offered a job three times by Steve Jobs, including two gigs at Pixar. Here’s what he did.
‘Get Squirrely’ Trailer Gives Animation Fans What They Want: Shit Jokes!
How many scatalogical references can you fit into a single trailer for a wholesome family film?
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