Why Kickstarter is a No-Win Situation for Independent Filmmakers
If you think using Kickstarter is the heaven-sent solution for independent artists, this article may make you reconsider.
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Popeye Comics Get Cool
Check out Craig Yoe’s cool new Popeye comic books with covers by Jules Feffier, Roz Chast, Tony Millionaire, Al Jaffee and others.
How A Legendary Disney Songwriter Pushed Andreas Deja To Make His Directorial Debut With ‘Mushka’
‘Mushka’ was little more than an idea when a lunch reunion with Richard Sherman inspired Deja to bring that concept to life.
George Pal Rareties
Leonard Maltin shared with me this recent find: an Artie Shaw record album with cover art by George Pal!
Trailer for “Blood of Eden,” An Iranian CG Feature
This trailer for the animated feature Blood of Eden is among the more cinematically ambitious pieces of Iranian animation I’ve encountered yet.
The Golden Globe nominees – and why “Frankeweenie” will probably win
The Golden Globe nominees for Best Animated Film have been announced and I’m going to go out on a limb to predict the winner.
Music Video Round-Up (Year End Wrap)
Submitted for your approval, a selection of catchy new music videos of various styles – combined in one convenient post!
“Foley Flip” by Oli Putland
UK animator/illustrator Oli Putland created this film, animating different styles to various found sound effects.
Animated Christmas Greetings 2012
It’s that time of year when animators all over the world express themselves by creating animated greeting cards. Here’s a few we’ve received so far this month…
The Worst Oscar Night Ever, or “American Pig, I Have Oscar!”
Winning an Oscar is supposed to be a night you’ll always remember. For Polish animator Zbigniew Rybczynski, it was a …
“Wanted: Melody” from Supinfocom
If The Shmoo turns you on, then this new short might be NSFW – this animated western from Supinfocom took some balls to produce.
“Samurai Jew” by Nadav Nachmany
A Kosher hero fights off ninja pigs to save a traditional holiday jelly donut. Happy Hanukkah from Cartoon Brew!
“Guardians” Getting The Last Laugh
A funny thing happened to Dreamworks’ Rise of The Guardians on its way to box-office oblivion – it’s quietly becoming a hit.
“Animation Pals” by Pen Ward and Ian Jones-Quartey
If you are like me and enjoy everything animator Pendleton Ward does, check out this new series of casual mini-webisodes.
‘Tis The Season To Share Christmas GIFs
A terrific collection of holiday-themed animated gifs created by contemporary animators and illustrators.
The Festival of Lights
Check out this unique piece of animation – a student project projected onto the side of a building.
Jazz Legend Dave Brubeck (1920-2012)
Jazz pianist Dave Brubeck, of “Take Five” fame, died last Wednesday, the day before his 92nd birthday.
The Greatest Cartoons Ever! (Part 3)
Each year we select eight classic cartoon shorts in 35mm Technicolor and project them at the Alex Theatre in Glendale…
Tomorrow in NYC: Lillian Schwartz Retrospective
The Museum of Modern Art is presenting a retrospective of work by legendary computer animator Lillian Schwartz at 7pm.
“Paperman” Rap
A rap song about the Disney short Paperman by Adam WarRock and Vince Vandal.
Mike Carlo’s Cartoon Madness
Mike Carlo is an animator at Titmouse’s N.Y. Studio, and has been working on a bunch of his own short films…
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