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SDCC ’09: The Animation Panels (Thursday and Friday)
Here is the first of Cartoon Brew’s guides to the 2009 San Diego Comic Con. These are only my recommended animation panels for Thursday …
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Van Citters’ Magoo’s Christmas Carol Book
Wow! If you want something done right, you gotta do it yourself. Animation director Darrell Van Citters (Renegade Animation) has …
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.’
VeggieTales’ Phil Vischer Launches JellyTelly
“Is it any wonder that our kids are growing up knowing more about Hannah Montana than about the Apostle Paul?” That’s the question …
REVIEW: Miyazaki’s Ponyo
I just saw the most surreal film released under the Walt Disney banner since… I dunno, The Three Caballeros? Hayao Miyazaki’s Ponyo …
More News About the Network Formerly Known as Cartoon
Thurop Van Orman, the creator of The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack, posted an entry earlier this week on his deviantART page, in …
EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: What is Torch Tiger?
Following on the heels of last year’s successful graphic novel anthology Who is Rocket Johnson?, Disney story artists and directors have …
The John Basmajian Collection online
In 1984, Christie’s East held a pivotal auction from the John Basmajian Collection of Walt Disney Animation Art. No one had ever seen …
Thiomucase Spot by Carolina Attia
Carolina Attia directed and designed this spot for Thiomucase, a skin-tightening cream. It’s a charming, uncomplicated solution for …
NY Times on Miyazaki’s US tour
The New York Times is reporting that Hayao Miyazaki will indeed appear (with John Lasseter) on July 24th at the San Diego Comic Con. At …
Gatchaman trailer
Recorded off a video screen at Anime Expo this past weekend. This is the 2010 release from Imagi Studios, with a script by Paul Dini (who …
“Dirty Rom Dance” Video by Plasticflesh
A couple months back, I offered praise for Nullsleep’s music video “Dirty Rom Dance” directed by Plasticflesh (aka Stieg Retlin). Pleased …
The Art of Yo Gabba Gabba!
This Saturday, July 11, in Minneapolis, the Pink Hobo Gallery (507 E. Hennepin Ave.) will host an art show “The Art of Yo Gabba Gabba!” …
Spongebob documentary
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants (who first appeared on July 17th, 1999), VH1 will premiere Square …
Tashlin Toons Tonight!
One more tiny plug for my cartoon screening tonight in Hollywood. I’m presenting a full program of classic Frank Tashlin Cartoons at the …
Films by Malcolm Sutherland
A couple years back, Montreal-based animator Malcolm Sutherland picked up a copy of my book Cartoon Modern at the Ottawa International …
Don Bluth and Ralph Bakshi discuss animation (1982)
Here’s a rare treat. Ralph Bakshi and Don Bluth discuss the future of animation on Nightcap, a literary roundtable hosted by journalists …
The Golden Age Show
Once again, Chogrin and his art group, The Autumn Society are holding a gallery show (their fourth) at Brave New Worlds Comics in …
Cartoon Network FAIL
How imbecilic is Cartoon Network’s new push towards live-action? Even the people who worked on this Andrew W.K. video promo think it’s …
Japanese Peanuts TV spots
Here’s pop star Kaela Kimura with the Peanuts gang. I happen to like these Japanese TV spots (advertising Hot Pepper, a free coupon …
Scott Bradley at Walter Lantz
Scott Bradley is best known for his cartoon compositions for MGM, but he also worked for Walter Lantz once.
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