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Animated Christmas Greetings (Part 2)
I think we must be in the Golden Age of Animated Christmas Cards. Here’s a wonderful new selection we’ve just received.
Previously on Cartoon Brew
A Last Minute Holiday Shopping List
Christmas is next Tuesday, so here’s a few last minute gift-giving ideas for that cartoon-freak in your life.
Inside SVA’s 3D Animation Program: Clubs, Studio Tours, And Industry Access
See how SVA’s 3D Animation and Visual Effects program uses studio tours, student clubs, and portfolio reviews to prepare artists for careers.
King Features Holiday Greeting “Audition Reel”
The cleverest animated greeting I’ve seen this year came from King Features, the folks behind Popeye, Felix, and Betty Boop.
“Una Furtiva Lagrima” by Carlo Vogele
Carlo Vogele has a knack for imbuing inanimate objects with personality. He’s told stories with lighting fixtures, socks and now fish.
“The Life and Death of a Novelty Christmas Wreath” by Michael Ruocco
Ruocco’s film is a welcome antidote to the forced cheeriness of most animated holiday films.
Alex Hirsch and Rebecca Sugar Appear On Forbes 30 Under 30 List
Forbes Magazine has published a list of 30 Under 30 in Hollywood and two animators managed to sneak their way onto the list.
“Smurfs 2” trailer
Like it or not – here comes the sequel. And here’s your first look.
Terry Gilliam tribute on “Fringe”
This week’s episode of Fox’s Fringe contained a pretty cool homage to Terry Gilliam’s animation on Monty Python’s Flying Circus.
“Beluga” by Shin Hashimoto
Shin Hashimoto’s latest film is a dark, disturbing NSFW retelling of The Little Match Girl. Not exactly appropriate for Christmas, but so fascinating I couldn’t take my eyes off it.
“A Little Christmas Miracle” by Llamallama
Two garden gnomes meet Santa suffering from a severe stomach ache. Entering his stomach, they meet Krampus, Santa’s demonic alter ego.
“Same” by Zach Cohen
Animator and illustrator Zach Cohen’s latest film was produced in five days…
“Season’s Gweetings!” by Aloke Shetty
Just in time for the party season, here’s a clever little short directed by Aloke Shetty.
“Twelve/Twelve/Twelve” by Jonatan Schwenk
Check out this short, bizarre sequence about a fish in a train – the somewhat-NSFW opener for a local “doomsday” film festival…
A Steam Punk series for Kids: “Steampuff”
It’s a cross between Miyazaki’s Castle In The Sky and Warner Bros. Iron Giant – for the Bob The Builder crowd.
A New Traditional “Snowman” for Channel 4
On Christmas Eve at 8pm, Britian’s Channel 4 will premiere a sequel to the classic animated special, The Snowman.
Cinefamily Telethon
Animators Pablo Ferro, David Silverman, Phil Lord and Chris Miller are participating in a 24-hour online Telethon…
Cartoon Network Orders “Clarence”
Cartoon Network has greenlit Clarence, a new animated series by CalArts grad Skyler Page whose student films Crater Face and Girl Wallet have both been featured on Cartoon Brew…
First Artwork Released for Disney’s Next Feature “Frozen”
Earlier this week, Disney released the first piece of concept art from their 2013 animated feature Frozen, directed by Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck.
Why Kickstarter is a No-Win Situation for Independent Filmmakers
If you think using Kickstarter is the heaven-sent solution for independent artists, this article may make you reconsider.
Popeye Comics Get Cool
Check out Craig Yoe’s cool new Popeye comic books with covers by Jules Feffier, Roz Chast, Tony Millionaire, Al Jaffee and others.
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