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Animated Fragments #21
There is a mind-boggling breadth of expression and experimentation across the contemporary global animation scene. The short animation …
Previously on Cartoon Brew
Worst Movie Tie-In Ever: Nesquik’s Deadly “Wreck-It Ralph” Chocolate Powder
In Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph, Nesquik nearly kills two of the film’s main characters. Well, they weren’t joking about the deadly nature of …
Rediscover Chris Lavis And Maciek Szczerbowski’s Oscar-Nominated NFB Gem ‘Madame Tutli-Putli’
A look back at the Oscar-nominated short and the innovative artistry of Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski, directors of ‘The Girl Who Cried Pearls.’
“Sir Billi” and “Brave” Have Something in Common
Typically, a cheesy low-budget animated feature would be lucky to get one major Hollywood name involved with it. Not so in the case of …
“Squirrel Away” by Mark Sheard
Screened in over 25 festivals around the world over the past two years, director Mark Sheard just posted his flash animated short, …
“The Further Adventures of Uncle Sam” By Robert Mitchell and Dale Case
I don’t believe I’d ever seen the Oscar-nominated Further Adventures of Uncle Sam (1970) until today. It’s a fascinating time-capsule of …
66 Animation Artists Contribute to The Picture Book Project
Here’s something special I want to you to be aware of: Making its debut at next week’s CTN Expo in Burbank, The Picture Book Project …
“New Tokyo Ondo” by Misaki Uwabo
If you thought Disney/Dali’s Destino was a trip, check out Misaki Uwabo’s student film from Tama Art University in Tokyo. It’s nothing …
CTN ANIMATION EXPO 2012: Jerry’s Panels
The 2012 CTN Expo in Burbank California is next week – and I’ll be there. Cartoon Brew will have a table on the exhibit floor and that’s …
“Star Wars” Episode 7: NMA animates the Disney-Lucas Deal
It’s been a long time since we posted something from Taiwanese animation madhouse Next Media Animation (NMA) – but this warrants your …
“Made by Molly” by Cam and Benny
This pilot for a pre-school pitch by Cameron Baity and Benny Zelkowicz (aka Cam and Benny) – about a little girl getting into trouble …
This Week In Amsterdam: Klik! Animation Festival
The Klik! Animation Festival begins tomorrow in Amsterdam and continues through the weekend. The quirky animation gathering has …
“Chasm” by Jan Šrámek and Martin Búřil
This music video, animated by Czech Republic-based artist/designer Jan Šrámek for experimental electro-acoustic performer Pjoni, feels …
First Pic of Tom Hanks as Walt Disney
Twitter user Melissa Farley snagged the first photo of Tom Hanks as Walt Disney. Hanks is portraying the role of Walt Disney for the film …
It’s A Spongebob Stop-Mo Christmas
When was the last time a prime-time TV Christmas Special was really special? I’ve seen this one – and it really is. Nickelodeon’s first …
This Friday in NYC: Documentary About Richard Williams’ “The Thief and the Cobbler”
This Friday, November 9th, New Yorkers can see the East Coast premiere of Kevin Schreck’s new documentary Persistence of Vision, about …
Jack Bosson, RIP
Word has come our way of the passing of a beloved artist, instructor and animation professional, Jack Bosson. Bosson was a practicing …
What Keeps Wreck-It Ralph Director Rich Moore Awake at Night? [UPDATED]
Wreck-It Ralph director Rich Moore is conducting a Reddit AMA today and he had a rather pointed answer to the question, “What concerns …
“Nobody for President” by James Buran
Even if you’ve already decided who you’re voting for tomorrow, you may be ready to change your candidate after watching NY animator James …
“I Wish That” by Jayden Dowler
Jayden Dowler of Melbourne, Australia-based Oh Yeah Wow directed, designed and co-animated (with Andrew Bowler and Keith Crawford) this …
Box-Office Hero: “Wreck-It Ralph” is #1
Wreck-It Ralph was the box office champion this weekend with an estimated $49.1 million U.S. box office gross. This is reportedly the …
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