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How To Watch Philip Glass’s Walt Disney Opera “The Perfect American” Online
The new Philip Glass opera The Perfect American, based on Peter Stephan Jungk’s novel of the same name, debuted on January 22 the Teatro …
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Studio Ghibli’s “Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch” trailer
I know nothing of video games or Playstation… but the trailer for the just-released Ghibli Playstation game looks terrific.
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.
Ed Koch, RIP
Former New York City mayor Ed Koch will live forever through several animated appearances.
“The Shack” by Adar Rom and Avi Naim
A beautifully stylized, minimilist short animation created at Jerusalem’s Bezalel Academy of Art and Design.
Spike & Mike Anniversary Screenings in La Jolla
It’s hard to imagine that not so long ago the only way to watch animated shorts from around the world was to attend a screening of Spike and Mike.
Book Review: “Sick Little Monkeys: The Unauthorized Ren & Stimpy Story”
There’s no question Spumco changed the face of television animation. Love it or hate it, this book explains how that came to be.
“Space Pirate Captain Harlock” teaser
Leiji Matsumoto’s manga (and anime) character is being brought to life via CG in a new theatrical movie opening this Fall.
Did “Frankenweenie” Kill Guillermo del Toro’s Stop-Mo “Pinocchio” Project? [UPDATED]
Last May, it was announced that Guillermo del Toro and animation veteran Mark Gustafson would co-direct a stop motion adaptation of Pinocchio…
“Cattle Call” by Matt Rankin and Mike Maryniuk
Cattle Call (2008) offers a fascinating glimpse into a world that is completely foreign to me.
Cartoon Modern Inspiration
Courtesy of animation director Michael Sporn, here are some gems of “cartoon modern” design from the collection of animator Vincent Cafarelli.
“Where Mary Lives..” by Shako
Journeyman animator Shako (aka Shibabrata Chakraborty) created this beautifully creepy short.
“A Gum Boy” by Masaki Okuda
A Gum Boy by Masaki Okuda is a 2010 student film produced at the Tokyo University of the Arts.
Disney’s “Paperman” full short now online
Directed by John Kahrs – and talked about frequently here on the Brew – Disney has just posted the complete film online.
“The Chase” by Rok Predin
The latest short from UK’s Trunk Animation director Rok Predin is a haunting little art film starring some nasty cat-demons and a rather cute car.
“Full Moon” by Revital Laufer and Guy Garibian
Here’s a gorgeous little graduation film from Bezalel Academy of Art and Design out of Jerusalem, combining hand drawn animation with live miniature sets.
Disney Shuts Down Epic Mickey Studio; Warren Spector Leaving Disney
Disney announced today that they will shut down Austin,Texas-based Junction Point, the game studio that had developed the Epic Mickey …
Gallery: The Organic Architecture of “The Flintstones”
The Flintstones (1960) have been duly celebrated throughout the years, but one part of the Hanna-Barbera series that hasn’t received much …
Saturday in LA: The Annie Awards
Leonard Maltin, voice actors Rob Paulsen & Maurice Lamarche and actor/producer Seth Green will be hosting the event.
“The Lion King” in CGI
CG remakes of hand-drawn cartoons are generally a letdown. This is the exception.
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