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Early Look at 2014 Feature Film Award Contenders
With eight months of the year nearly passed, we’re beginning to get a clearer sense of who the major contenders will be in the upcoming award season.
Previously on Cartoon Brew
Why Nick’s Pitch Program Doesn’t Work
Why Nickelodon’s public pitching spectacles are a disservice to the network and to the artists who work there.
SVA’s Computer Arts Community Shines At SIGGRAPH 2025
SVA’s MFA Computer Arts program made a strong impact at SIGGRAPH 2025, with student volunteers, alumni, and faculty contributing throughout the conference.
Artist of the Day: Oren Haskins
Today we look at the work of Oren Haskins, Cartoon Brew’s Artist of the Day!
CBTV Student Fest: ‘My Big Brother’ by Jason Rayner
What if your older brother was a giant? My Big Brother explores the reflections of a boy sharing a room with his twenty-foot tall brother.
Interview: How To Organize 250 Animators For A Crowdsourced ‘Sailor Moon’ Remake
Since debuting last month, the fan-made episode of “Sailor Moon,” entitled “Moon Animate Make-Up!,” has garnered over 1.2 million views. Cartoon Brew interviewed the organizer of the project, Kate Sullivan, to learn more about how the project was produced.
Academy Reveals 21 Contenders for 2014 Sci-Tech Oscars
Last Friday the Scientific and Technical Awards Committee of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced a list of 21 scientific and technical achievements in 16 different areas, which have been selected for further awards consideration.
‘Bob’s Burgers,’ ‘Mickey Mouse,’ Harry Shearer Win Primetime Emmys
Last night was a night of cartoon firsts at the 2014 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards as “Bob’s Burgers” and “Simpsons” voice actor Harry Shearer each won an Emmy Award for the first time.
Book Review: ‘Gustave Doré: Master of Imagination’
Although I haven’t seen the exhibit “Gustave Doré (1832-1883): Master of Imagination,” currently at the National Gallery of Canada, I can say that the catalog is beautiful, informative, and opened up Doré’s career in ways I had not anticipated.
‘Charles Bukowski Uncensored’ by Drew Christie
Candid conversations between counterculture icon Charles Bukowski, his wife, and his producer that took place in Bukowski’s home during the recording session for his classic “Run With the Hunted” in 1993.
‘Mouse in Transition’: Cauldron of Confusion (Chapter 10)
Steve Hulett recounts his role in the the confusing and chaotic production of Disney’s most un-Disney-like feature, “The Black Cauldron.”
A ‘Usagi Yojimbo’ Stop Motion Short Film—And Possibly A Feature
Stan Sakai’s much-admired comic book “Usagi Yojimbo” is being developed as a feature film.
‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’ Overtakes ‘Rio 2’ As Top-Grossing Animated Film of 2014
“How to Train Your Dragon” has surpassed “Rio 2” as the top-grossing animated feature of 2014 to date.
Betty Boop Film Planned by Simon Cowell and Animal Logic
What do you get when you cross a British reality TV show host, the studio that made “Happy Feet,” and an 84-year-old cartoon sex symbol? You may not have to wait long to find out.
Introducing the Cartoon Brew Job Board
We are very excited to announce today the launch of Cartoon Brew Jobs, a new resource for the animation community.
CBTV Student Fest: ‘Dateless’ by Remus Buznea and Kyriaki Kyriakou
A series of romantically unfortunate twentysomethings are interviewed, describing in vivid detail their expectations as they search for the ideal partner.
Artist of the Day: Will Finn
Today we look at the work of Will Finn, Cartoon Brew’s Artist of the Day!
How Laika Pushed 3D Printing to New Heights with ‘The Boxtrolls’
Laika is revolutionizing stop motion animation with 3D printing. We visited the set of their latest film, ‘The Boxtrolls,’ to find out how they do it.
Lauren Bacall Dies at 89
Legendary Hollywood actress Lauren Bacall has died at the age of 89.
Remembrances of Robin Williams by Eric Goldberg, John Musker and Ron Clements
Here are the official statements on the death of Robin Williams provided by Eric Goldberg, the supervising animator of the Genie in “Aladdin,” and John Musker and Ron Clements, the directors of “Aladdin.”
Ron Tippe, ‘Runaway Brain’ and ‘Space Jam’ Producer, RIP
Ron Tippe, the animation producer of the live-action/animated hybrid feature “Space Jam” and the Oscar-nominated Disney short “Runaway Brain,” passed away on August 1st after a year-and-a-half battle with brain cancer.
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