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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.
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“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.
WIA NYC Animation Festival Returns For Third Year, Celebrating Animation And Community
On November 1, WIA NYC will showcase 28 animated films by emerging students and established independent filmmakers at SVA Theatre.
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.
Brad Bird’s Next Film Will Be Called “Tomorrowland”
A clearer picture of Brad Bird’s next live-action feature film project is starting to emerge. Described as a Close Encounters Of The …
“Eyes on the Stars” by the Rauch Brothers
Today, in honor of the 27th anniversary of the space shuttle Challenger disaster, we are treated to another flawless …
“Day and Night” Director Teddy Newton is Developing A Feature At Pixar [UPDATED]
Teddy Newton is developing a feature film at Pixar. That last sentence should excite anyone who knows Newton’s work. One could be …
“The Reward” and other films from Denmark’s Animation Workshop
The talk of the town this morning is this brilliant student short, The Reward, an epic “hero’s journey” in nine minutes
First Look: “Steven Universe” by Rebecca Sugar
Cartoon Network has unveiled a poster for “Steven Universe”, the new animated series by Rebecca Sugar.
César Nominations Include Five Animated Films
Imagine the Oscars. Now, imagine the Oscars if they were presented in French and no one cared about them. That’s the César …
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