.png){kind=logo}
“Who’s Afraid of Song Of The South?”
After a lot of blood, sweat and tears, Jim Korkis’ latest book about Disney’s Song of the South is ready for publication.
Previously on Cartoon Brew
Fyodor Khitruk (1917-2012)
A major figure in the world of international animation, Fyodor Khitruk has passed away.
Re:Anima Joint Master In Animation Has Opened A New Call For Applications
The program offers an intensive two-year exploration of animation from an artistic perspective in Ireland, Belgium, or Portugal.
Annie Award Nominations 2012
The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood, has announced the nominations for its 40th Annual Annie Awards.
Thursday in NYC: An Illustrated Lecture on UPA
Animation historian Adam Abraham (author of When Magoo Flew) will be doing a UPA talk and book signing at the New York Public Library’s Lincoln Center branch…
A Roundtable With Animated Feature Directors
The LA Times conducted an hour-loung roundtable with the directors of five recent animated features: Mark Andrews…
“Popeye The Sailor Man” by Billy Murray
Someone on ebay is selling brand new cylinder records – for those who still have working Edison Amberola phonograph machines…
Celebrate the Holidays with Ward Kimball
Even though there won’t be a Ward Kimball biography in time for Christmas, you can still celebrate the holidays with Ward. My Tumblr 365 …
“Based On A True Story” by Jacob Kafka
Don’t let the deceptively simple character design fool you – this sweet little film from New York animator Jacob Kafka won me over with …
“The Games of Hunger” by David Stodolny
Dreamworks animator David Stodolny has been working for months in evenings and on weekends on this hand-drawn parody
Trailer: “Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty”
“It’s the way the world works. Essentially, poverty is what makes the rich rich.” Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty is a new …
“Do the Devo” by Nicholas Chatfield-Taylor
Nicholas Chatfield-Taylor’s new music video “Do the Devo” is a frame-by-framer’s delight. Chatfield-Taylor directed the piece for …
FRIDAY IN LA: Robert McKimson Tribute with Darrell Van Citters and John K.
Call it “McKimson-palooza!” Next Friday December 7th, in Santa Monica, California, in celebration of the critically acclaimed book, I …
Disney names Jennifer Lee co-director of “Frozen”
The news today from Disney annoucing the promotion of Jennifer Lee (Screenplay, Wreck-It Ralph) to co-director (with Chris Buck) of …
“The Adventures of Fat Louis” by AJ Smith
Former Cartoon Network animation artist Andy J. Smith has a thriving illustration, children’s book and advertising career in Newburyport …
Bigger and Better: Revised Editions of “Magoo” and “Rankin-Bass”
Just in time for the holidays… I’ve received hard cover revised editions of two essential animation books. Both were must-have’s in …
Designer Nelson Lowry on ParaNorman
The producers at Laika created a series of brief behind-the-scenes virals to communicate the handmade production details that went into …
The Montreal Animated Film Summit Starts Today
Beginning today in Montreal and continuing through Sunday is the 11th annual Montreal Animated Film Summit (Les Sommets du cinéma …
“Le Taxidermiste” from Supinfocom
“A taxidermist has just died. His widow and a team of funeral directors pay him their last respect.” Le Taxidermiste was directed …
“My Home’s Furniture” by Pedro Eboli
Pedro Eboli directed, designed and animated this kids music video with Brazilian based Birdo Studio. Its being played at live concerts, …
“See Jane” by Adrian Garcia
To bring attention to gender inequality and the poor representation of girls and women in children’s media, Newton Massachusetts-based …
558 of 1107