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Richard Balzer’s Collection of Antique Animation Devices
East coast animator Brian Duffy has been cataloguing the collection of Richard Balzer, who owns a one-of-a-kind cache of antique …
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HEAVY METAL 3D by David Fincher, Zack Snyder, James Cameron et al.
Filmmaker David Fincher (Fight Club, Se7en, Benjamin Button, etc.), who began his career working for Lucasfilm in special effects (Return …
The Making Of Natalia Mirzoyan’s ‘Winter In March,’ An Oscar-Qualified Short Telling A Personal Story Of Resistance
‘Winter in March’ is a handcrafted film that uses soft materials to explore difficult, often painful subjects following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Shrek Obsessions in Iran
This piece by Brian T. Edwards about Iranian cinema in the Believer’s film issue isn’t really about animation, but it does have some …
Disney ends deal with Zemeckis and his Mo-Cap
The Los Angeles Times is reporting that Disney has ended its deal with Robert Zemeckis’ mo-cap factory, Image Movers. Disney is closing …
Day & Night by Teddy Newton
ComingSoon.net posted this publicity image from Teddy Newton’s Day & Night, the Pixar short that will screen in front of Toy Story 3. …
Kaj Pindal Blog
Animation legend Kaj Pindal has his own blog at KajPindal.blogspot.com. The blog is edited by Sheridan student Amir Avni and Chris Walsh, …
The Disappearing Cartoon
Director and animator Will Finn made a thought-provoking observation on his blog a few days ago. He began the discussion by surmising …
“When In The Country”
When In The Country is a stylish British public safety film from 1963. Please share if you know the studio or director responsible for …
Maybe by Sam Chou
Maybe is a sweet little, 2-minute, “Eco-piece” by Sam Chou of Toronto’s Style5 animation boutique. Chou says the work was inspired by a …
‘Adventure Time’ sneak peek TONIGHT!
Sorry for the last minute notice, but our friend Joseph Games (Chogrin) says a full-length preview episode of Adventure Time will air …
Alice in Wonderland artists at Nucleus
The artists behind Tim Burton’s new Alice In Wonderland film will make a one-time appearance for a panel, Q&A and book signing this …
Look
Check out this video for musician Sébastien Tellier, directed by French artists Petra Mrzyk & Jean-François Moriceau: …
Harvey Kurtzman and Sesame Street
Michael Sporn has posted an amazing article about Harvey Kurtzman’s animated work for Sesame Street. There’s a lot of rare artwork in the …
Tom & Jerry Prawn Crackers
Direct from District 9: Amid brought me a gift from his recent trip to Singapore – a package of these Tom & Jerry Prawn Crackers. …
Craig Yoe’s Milt Gross Comic Books and Life Story
How do I love thee, let me count the ways: this isn’t so much a book review, but a book RAVE. Craig Yoe’s massive new tome reprinting the …
Runaway by Cordell Barker
Now online: Runaway, a popular short from last year by Cordell Barker (The Cat Came Back). And kudos to the NFB for making so much of …
PREVIEW: Slim Pickings Fat Chances
It’s not often that I plug an animated short that isn’t finished yet, but I can’t resist this time. Slim Pickings Fat Chances is an …
1940 textbook predicts animated Penguins
I had a wonderful time in the City of Orange yesterday, guest speaking at Bill Kroyer’s class at Dodge College of Film and Media Arts. …
LAT: Disney Restyles Rapunzel to Appeal to Boys
The Los Angeles Times is reporting that the title Tangled isn’t the only thing being changed about Disney’s production of Rapunzel – it’s …
Oscar Acceptance Speech
Quick, watch the first five minutes of this before the Academy removes it from You Tube Oops, too late. Watch the clip …
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