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The Art of Harvey Comics, Fleischer and Famous Studios
Starting next week, the touring exhibition From Richie Rich to Wendy, The Art of Harvey Comics will make a stop in L.A. with rare comic …
Previously on Cartoon Brew
The Sunday Funnies (5/2/10)
This week, the first three are editorial cartoons. From the top: Mike Peters (4/16) for the Dayton Daily News, Joel Pett (4/27) for …
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.’
Tuesday screening: Toons In Drag
For my Cinefamily animation screening this month we’re examining the cartoons (and especially Bugs Bunny) where male characters dress …
Block Party Rip-Off?
Speaking of things that may or may not be rip-offs, Adult Swim recently wrapped up a nation-wide block party tour that married live music …
Japan TV investigates Chinese rip-off of Gumby
Notice any resemblance between the two characters above? We didn’t either… but Japan’s NTV news reporting team did note certain …
Apple Defends Its Decision to Ban Flash
Steve Jobs is taking so much heat for his decision to ban Flash from iPads and iPhones, that he’s published a lengthy missive defending …
La Main des Maîtres
Here’s an incredible four minute film – a student film – from France’s Georges Méliès School. The filmmakers are Vivien Chauvet …
Directors of Disney, Pixar and DreamWorks Films
Even though I’ve always been aware of the dominance of CalArts alumni within the West Coast industry, I was still surprised to see the …
Enter the Void Titles
Gut-punchingly intense titles for Gaspar Noé’s Enter The Void, designed by Noé and Tom Kan. Motion graphics, experimental animation, …
FINAL NOTICE: Cartoon Brew TV’s Student Animation Festival
Last notice: Just three days left to submit to Cartoon Brew TV’s Student Animation Festival. Click HERE for rules and submission details.
Fixed Fluid Fragmented by Michel Gagné
Trailer for Fixed Fluid Fragmented How do you do something new when you’ve already made your own animated shorts, worked on features …
Eat Raw Meat = Blood Drool
I really love this bizarre retro-ish mixed media music video for the British indie band Editors, directed by the Lennox Brothers (Lee & …
Time Magazine’s Top Ten Controversial Cartoons
In the wake of the latest South Park uproar, Time Magazine has posted a Top Ten list of cartoon controversies. Number #2 on their …
South Park backlash inspires Everybody Draw Mohammed Day
As most of you know by now, last week’s episode of South Park was censored by Comedy Central over fears the show might stoke violent …
Vintage Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear Ad from Japan
Everybody’s already seen this one, but did you know the Japanese also made Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear toys. Take note: this is how you do viral …
Dan DeCarlo’s Jetta
Another day, another great book from Craig Yoe. His latest is a collection of Dan DeCarlo’s futuristic teenage comic books from 1952, …
Sony Picks Up Chomet’s Illusionist
Sony Pictures Classics (SPC) has acquired Sylvain Chomet’s The Illusionist for North American distribution. They’re planning a US release …
Monday Morning Inspiration
Beautiful cartoon covers from 1930s Vanity Fair. Courtesy of illustrator Stephen Kroninger whose blog is filled with inspiring cartoon …
The Difference Between Two Drawings
There is a huge difference between the two Flintstones drawings above, and not just superficial stylistic differences. Animator Will Finn …
UCLA Archive animation screening: From Inkwell to Desktop
Heads up on another screening I’m involved with next month in L.A.: From Inkwell to Desktop: A Selection of Early Hand Drawn and Digital …
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