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Pixar’s Tony DeRose Explains What Makes CG Characters Look So Smooth
What makes computer animation characters look so smooth? Hint: It’s not the artists.
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‘Blue Umbrella’ Director Saschka Unseld Joins Passion NY
Saschka Unseld, who conceived and directed the Pixar short “The Blue Umbrella,” has moved to the East Coast to become the creative director of Passion New York,
The Making Of Natalia Mirzoyan’s ‘Winter In March,’ An Oscar-Qualified Short Telling A Personal Story Of Resistance
‘Winter in March’ is a handcrafted film that uses soft materials to explore difficult, often painful subjects following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
KLIK! Animation Festival Winners: ‘Hipopotamy’ Wins Top Prize
The KLIK! Animation Festival concluded its six-day event last Sunday in Amsterdam, awarding its top prize to Piotr Dumala’s festival favorite “Hipopotamy.”
‘Song of the Sea’ Full U.S. Trailer
GKIDS has released a full trailer for “Song of the Sea” in anticipation of the film’s North American theatrical debut.
‘Big Hero 6’ Top U.S. Box Office with $56.2M Launch
Disney’s “Big Hero 6,” directed by Don Hall and Chris Williams, topped the United States box office with a first weekend gross of $56.2 million.
Animation Breakdown Festival Unveils Amazing Line-up of Screenings and Guests
Next week, the Cinefamily in Los Angeles will present its Animation Breakdown festival comprised of nineteen events over six days.
Artist of the Day: Jon Klassen
Today we look at the work of Jon Klassen, Cartoon Brew’s Artist of the Day!
‘Toy Story 4.’ It’s Happening!
‘Toy Story 4’. It’s Happening.
Tonight in NYC: John Canemaker Recreates Winsor McCay’s Vaudeville Act at MoMA
To honor Gertie the Dinosaur’s 100th birthday, John Canemaker will recreate Winsor McCay’s original vaudeville act at the Musuem of Modern Art tonight.
‘Aug(de)mented Reality 2’ by Marty Cooper
Using a unique animation technique involving traditional animation cels and his iphone 5s, Marty Cooper (aka Hombre_McSteez) turns everyday life into an odd creature-infested cartoon universe.
10 Animated Shorts Make the 2014 Oscar Shortlist
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced this afternoon the list of 10 animated shorts which will advance in the voting process for this year’s Academy Awards.
Watch: First Trailer for ‘Despicable Me’ Spinoff ‘Minions’
We’ve got our first look at Illumination Entertainment’s “Minions,” the spin-off/prequel to the studio’s massively popular “Despicable Me” franchise.
20 Animated Features Submitted for 2014 Oscars
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences announced yesterday afternoon that 20 animated features have been submitted for Oscar consideration in the 2014 animated feature category.
Fijian Boatmakers to Disney: We Want Compensation for ‘Moana’
Disney’s next animated feature “Big Hero 6” isn’t even out yet, but some parties are already claiming that Disney’s film “Moana,” currently scheduled for 2016 release, stole their intellectual property rights.
‘All I’m Saying’ by Péter Vácz
A man goes on a quest to find the spirit of a woman to whom he could never say goodbye.
Primanima Winners: ‘Small People with Hats,’ ‘Symphony No. 42,’ ‘Man on the Chair’
The 3rd annual edition of Primanima, a festival dedicated entirely to student work and debut professional films, took place last week in Budaörs, Hungary.
Artist of the Day: Renée French
Today we look at the work of Renée French, Cartoon Brew’s Artist of the Day!
KLIK! Animation Festival Begins Tomorrow in Amsterdam
The new edition of the KLIK Animation Festival begins in Amsterdam tomorrow and continues through Sunday, November 9th.
‘Sausage’ by Robert Grieves
The idyllic market square of two artisan stallholders is invaded by a slick fast-food vendor, set to steal all their customers.
Disney Employees Go All-Out For Halloween
Here’s a look at how some Disney employees came to work today.
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