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“Istanbul” by Idil Ar
Canlandiranlar is a new animation society in Turkey, which organizes free educational courses, holds panels and supports independent …
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JULY 2nd in LA: David O’Reilly Animation Shows
Independent animator David O’Reilly (The External World) is hosting two animation programs next Saturday (7/2) at the Cinefamily theater …
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.’
Comment of the Day: Musical Executives
In the post earlier this week about animation executive Max Howard, I wrote (somewhat flippantly) that nobody understood why “almost …
Time Magazine’s 25 All-Time Best Animated Features
Richard Corliss has compiled a list for Time Magazine of “25 All-Time Best Animated Features”. I’ve posted his choices below. 1. …
“Muscular Princesses” by Julia Farkas
Anybody can draw in a naïve art style, but few do it well. Muscular Princesses (original title: Izmos királylányok) by Júlia Farkas …
“Cars 2” talkback
Variety loved it. Maltin hated it. What did you think? Me? I set the bar pretty low and wasn’t as disappointed as I thought I’d be. …
Animated Fragments #7
Read THIS if you want to know more about Animated Fragments. Subscribe to our channel on Vimeo to see all the Fragments. Supreme …
“Brave” characters
Interesting way to market the latest Pixar movie – by leaking posters, images and a trailer (coming soon) to the next Pixar film (a year …
“Silence” by Olivier Ballast
Four second-year students from the Netherlands Utrecht School of Arts, aka HKU, recently produced this haunting and heartfelt short film …
John Lasseter and Matt Groening Among Those Selected To Receive Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
HOLLYWOOD, CA. June 21, 2011 –A new group of entertainment professionals in Motion Pictures, Television, Radio and Recording have been …
Cel Painter & Mark-Up Artist Sherrie Cuzzort Passes Away
The Animation Guild (TAG) Blog is reporting that cel painter & mark-up artist Sherrie Cuzzort passed away on June 15. Cuzzort worked …
“Alight” by Jason Keyser
Effects animator Jason Keyser created this film at Brigham Young University “in about 2 semester’s worth of work, spread out over 3 years”.
Maiden Japan Announces Anime License for “Himawari!”
HOUSTON, June 23, 2011– Entertainment label Maiden Japan today announced its acquisition of the hit animated series HIMAWARI! Based on …
“Voltron Force” Premiere Breaks Record as Nicktoons’ Highest-Rated Debut Ever
Nicktoons’ launch of Voltron Forceâ„¢ set a new record as the net’s highest-rated series premiere ever with kid, tween and boy demos. …
New “Speed Racer” Comic Series Teased
[Editor’s Note: This banner image has been floating around comics media sights. No publisherhas been announced, but I expect more details …
TV Writer Robert A. White (“He-Man”) Passes Away
Variety.com is reporting that television writer Robert A. White died of a heart attack last week in Rancho Mirage, California at the age …
Pixeldust Studios Launches Non-Entertaniment Division for Commercials & Documentaries
Bethesda, MD, June 20, 2011 — Pixeldust Studios, a multi-award winning digital animation and broadcast design studio, has launched a …
FUNimation Brings Sequel to Anime Series “LASTEXILE” To U.S.
Flower Mound, Texas (June 22, 2011) — FUNimation® Entertainment today announced it has acquired the U.S. internet streaming and …
June 29th is Mel Blanc Day in Portland
Mayor Sam Adams has proclaimed June 29 to be Mel Blanc Day in Portland. The proclamation is below. The proclamation will be read on …
“Cars” The Lost Episode?
Pixar’s Cars is preceded in animation history by such shorts as Warner Bros. Streamline Greta Green (1937), Tex Avery’s One Cabs Family …
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