Sony Announces Genndy Tartakovsky’s ‘Can You Imagine?’ and ‘Hotel Transylvania 2’
Sony Pictures Animation announced today that Genndy Tartakovsky will direct Hotel Transylvania 2, scheduled for September 2015. …
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GKIDS Acquires Takahata’s ‘The Tale of The Princess Kaguya’ for U.S. Distribution
GKIDS announced today that they have entered into a distribution agreement with Studio Ghibli for the North American rights to “The Tale of The Princess Kaguya,” the new film by 78-year-old director Isao Takahata.
Praxinos’ Odyssey, A New 2D Animation Tool Powered By Unreal Engine, Is Out Now
Praxinos manager and co-founder Elodie Moog joined us for a brief Q&A about the software.
‘Bird World’ by Alastair McColl
Sparrow is struck by a plane and lands wounded in a mysterious city inhabited by anthropomorphized birds. With the chaos of urban life all around him, Sparrow goes on a heady journey of self-discovery and is faced with a choice: should he follow his natural instinct and flee, or adapt his nature and embrace city life.
Artist of the Day: Pierre Zenzius
Pierre Zenzius studied animation production at Gobelins.
Latest Issue of ‘Believer’ Contains Exclusive DVD of Restored Hubley Shorts
“The Believer” is one of the magazines in “McSweeney’s” indie publishing empire. Published nine times a year, it focuses primarily on books, but occasionally devotes an issue to another topic. This year, the March/April film issue includes a DVD of shorts by John and Faith Hubley, in tribute to John Hubley’s centennial, which happens on May 21st.
Cartoon Network’s 2014-’15 Lineup Includes The Fantasy Mini-Series ‘Over The Garden Wall’
The Cartoon Network upfronts took place yesterday and the now Stu Snyder-free network presented its slate of upcoming shows for the 2014-’15 season to their advertising and promotional partners.
‘Steven Universe’ Recap: ‘So Many Birthdays’ and ‘Lars and the Cool Kids’
“So Many Birthdays” Written and Storyboarded by Raven M. Molisee and Paul Villeco. “Lars and the Cool Kids” Storyboarded by Lamar …
A Lesson on Character Design by ‘SpongeBob’ Artist Robertryan Cory
Robert Ryan Cory, a veteran character designer on “SpongeBob SquarePants” and “Secret Mountain Fort Awesome,” has posted a helpful set of notes from a character design lecture he presented recently to CalArts animation students.
Kirby Atkins is Making Progress On His Feature ‘Beast of Burden’
While working on his short film “Mutt” in 1999, television writer/animation director Kirby Atkins (“3-2-1 Penguins,” “The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius”) conceived of a new idea about anthropomorphized cartoon animals. Over time, that idea evolved into the concept for his new feature “Beast of Burden,” which is currently in development at Huhu Studios in New Zealand.
DreamWorks Promotes Upcoming ‘Home’ with New Short ‘Almost Home’
DreamWorks premiered online a new short “Almost Home” on Buzzfeed this morning to promote their next original feature, “Home,” which will debut on November 26, 2014.
Turkey Has Betty Boop Paper Towels
If the measure of a civilization is what it prints on its paper towels, then Turkey currently has the most advanced civilization on this planet. Behold, the Betty Boop paper towel.
Farewell To Stu Snyder, The Man Who Tried To Make Cartoon Network Cartoon-Less
In a world of dumb animation execs, Stu Snyder made a sincere effort to be the dumbest. He was the genius who led a campaign to remove cartoons from Cartoon Network. Now, he’s leaving Cartoon Network.
‘Mr. Peabody & Sherman’ Opening Continues DreamWorks’ Mild Streak
The DreamWorks feature “Mr. Peabody & Sherman,” directed by Rob Minkoff, opened in the United States this weekend with an estimated $32.5 million. The film settled for second place behind “300: Rise of An Empire.”
“Malaise” by Daniel Beaulieu
This was a final project created by Daniel Beaulieu in Vancouver Film School’s 3D animation program.
Artist of the Day: Patrick Kyle
Patrick Kyle is a Toronto-based comic artist and illustrator. His non-traditional comic designs often feature troll-like creatures and a world rendered with a flat sense of abstract space and gradated pastel and neon hues.
‘Gumball,’ ‘Room on the Broom,’ ‘Peppa Pig’ Win British Animation Awards
A complete list of British Animation Awards winners with links and videos.
First Look: “The Absence of Eddy Table” by Dave Cooper and Rune Spaans
No, these are not snapshots from the latest window display at Kidrobot, they are advance images from the upcoming CG short “The Absence of Eddy Table.” The superbly lowbrow PVC collectible aesthetic that you see is the result of an artistic collaboration between Canadian comic artist and illustrator Dave Cooper and Norwegian animation director Rune Spaans.
Animation Breakdown’s Alex McDonald and Kevin Sukho Lee on Launching A New Festival
The Los Angeles indie animation event of the season takes place tomorrow, Saturday March 8th, at The Cinefamily. Animation Breakdown Roundup! is a collection of over two dozen shorts by seasoned indie stars (Vince Collins, Emily Hubley), current filmmakers (Kirsten Lepore, Takeshi Murata, Devin Flynn, Allison Schulnik, Galen Pehrson, Amy Lockhart, Matt & Paul Layzell, Garrett Davis, Charles Huettner, Caleb Wood, Alex Schubert) and next-wavers (Peter Millard, Sean Buckelew, Quique Rivera Rivera.)
‘Junk’ by Kirk Hendry
The story of a boy with an obsession for junk food and the importance of following your gut instinct!
‘The Last Belle’ by Neil Boyle (Updated)
The Last Belle is an animated short featuring two characters journeying towards a blind date: Wally, who suffers a nightmarish drunken …
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