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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 …
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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 …
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.’
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 …
Friday in LA: Raymond Scott tribute at Redcat
What music do you think of when you see Porky and Daffy running through a factory? There’s only one answer – and that piece …
New Trailer For “Sir Billi”
Would you watch a film about a senior citizen skateboarding veterinarian voiced by Sean Connery? What happens if I told you this …
“Giving Me a Chance” By Gina Thorstensen and Nacho Rodriquez
Gina Thorstensen and Nacho Rodriquez are very cool. Their Barcelona-based Thorstencoo Productions made this “experi-mellow” music video …
“Mortifera” comics trailer by MoreFrames
Erie, Pennsylvannia-based MoreFrames Animation created this beautiful (but violent) “launch trailer” for Mortifera, a new comic book …
“Escape From Planet Earth” trailer
Greatest. 7-Eleven. Product Placement. EVER! Directed by Cal Brunker, Escape From Planet Earth opens on Valentines Day, February 14th, …
Academy Considering Twenty-One Animated Features
Who? Who will win the Oscar this year, at the 85th Academy Awards? Hey Krishna? The Mystical Laws? Walter & Tandoori’s Christmas? …
“Wreck-It Ralph” and “Paperman” talkback
After several months of monster/horror animated features, it feels down-right refreshing to see a simply funny new “cartoon” from Disney. …
Four Fantastic New Books: On McKimson, Gottfredson, Henson and Wreck-It Ralph!
To recap: this season has already brought two must-have books – J.B. Kaufman’s Snow White history, The Fairest One Of All and Charles …
The Disney Purchase of Lucasfilm: What Does It Mean?
Disney’s $4.05 billion acquisition of Lucasfilm has generated more questions than answers. The Mouse has made it clear that they bought …
“Journey to Journey” by Oerd van Cuijlenborg
Paris-based Oerd van Cuijlenborg made this music video for Miho Hazama’s debut album Journey to Journey. The synesthetic visuals, which …
R.I.P. Dave Borthwick
Word has reached us that stop-motion animator Dave Borthwick, one of the founders of The Bolex Brothers (with partner Dave Alex Riddett), …
“Mr. Blue Sky” by Mike Patterson and Candace Reckinger
I hope this brings some sunshine to our readers on the rain-soaked east coast. Michael Patterson and Candace Reckinger, who created …
“Despicable Me 2” trailer
In case you were wondering whatever happened to the idea of animated shorts in movie theaters before the main feature: they still exist …
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