CartoonBrew.com Hires Four New Writers
Cartoon Brew is expanding its editorial staff. Today we welcome four contributing writers to the website. The new contributors each …
Previously on Cartoon Brew
Talking Cartoon Brew on the Frenzer Foreman Podcast
I have rarely—if ever—participated in any podcasts, which is why I have to point out that I recently put in an appearance on the …
Janice Nadeau’s ‘Harvey’: A Boy Recalls The Spring Day When His World Turned Upside Down
It’s been a whirlwind year for Quebec animator Janice Nadeau since the premiere of her animated short Harvey at Clermont-Ferrand.
Disney Releases “Planes” Trailer
The trailer announces “From above the world of Cars…Disney’s Planes.” Now that Disney owns Pixar, the calculated blending of brand …
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the “Bob’s Burger” Gag on “Family Guy”
“Family Guy” producer Alex Carter explains the backstory of the gag.
LOST FILMS: “El Sombrero by Bob Balser
Fans of classic animated shorts are undoubtedly familiar with John and Faith Hubley’s 1964 short The Hat, but there was another short …
Call for Entries: Animation Block Party
Celebrating its tenth edition this summer, Animation Block Party will take place between July 25-28 in Brooklyn. The festival, which is …
Till Shrek Do Us Part
DreamWorks cosplay is hardly as widespread as Pixar cosplay, but when people dress up as DreamWorks characters, it’s a thing of beauty. …
What’s Up, Ward Kimball?
I’ve received dozens of emails this week asking about the status of my Ward Kimball biography. Apparently, Amazon sent out emails to the …
The Spanish Cartoon Modern of Estudios Moro
Estudios Moro was a Madrid, Spain animation studio started in 1955 by brothers Santiago and Jose Luis Moro. Their approach, while not …
Starting Tomorrow: New York Int’l Children’s Film Festival
Tomorrow is the opening night of the New York International Children’s Film Festival. The festival is a terrific way for New Yorkers to …
“Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2” Trailer
Sony Pictures Animation released the first trailer today for Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2. Opening in the US on September 27, the …
DreamWorks Will Layoff 350 Employees
DreamWorks Animation announced yesterday that they will layoff 350 employees by the end of 2013. The news of the layoffs become public in …
What is the Biggest Animation Project on Kickstarter Right Now?
The answer may surprise you.
“We are at a tipping point in our industry”
A commentary worth reading by Jeffrey A. Okun, Chair of the Visual Effects Society: “We are at a tipping point in our industry – no …
“Mysterious Swamp” by Chintis Lundgren
Mysterious Swamp (Müstiline raba) offers a delightful taste of that droll humor we’ve come to expect from Estonian animators. The …
Brenda Chapman Becomes First Woman to Win Feature Animation Oscar [UPDATED]
A writer couldn’t have scripted a more Hollywood ending to the saga of Brenda Chapman, Pixar’s first female director. It was over two …
Hear This Uninterrupted Statement from “Life of Pi” VFX Winner
The Oscar organizers cut off his speech when he tried to talk about the VFX industry. What did Bill Westenhofer want to say?
“Paperman” Producer Kristina Reed Kicked Out of Oscar Ceremony—For Throwing Paper Airplanes
What is with animation folks being thrown out of the Oscar ceremony? Tonight’s hot gossip is that Paperman producer Kristina Reed was …
Disney Sweeps Animation Oscars with “Paperman” and “Brave”; VFX Oscar Goes to “Life of Pi”
Disney swept the Oscars this year with wins for both animated short and feature. Congrats to John Kahrs and Walt Disney Feature Animation …
Rate Seth MacFarlane’s Performance Tonight
Love him or hate him, Seth MacFarlane is making history tonight as the first (and probably last) animator to ever host an Academy Awards …
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