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Upcoming Disney Books
I got a peek at the latest Disney Book Group catalog, prepared for this week’s London Book Fair. There are plenty of things coming up …
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Animation with Food
Videokrauting, created by Italians Nicola Ferrarese, Corrado Agnese, Valentina Mantello and Marzia Pellegatta, is a tribute to videogames …
WIA NYC Animation Festival Returns For Third Year, Celebrating Animation And Community
On November 1, WIA NYC will showcase 28 animated films by emerging students and established independent filmmakers at SVA Theatre.
Coyote catches Road Runner
Speaking of Chuck Jones, an anonymous Argentinian Youtube user called “Lafacukur” recently uploaded a video of an edited version of the …
Chuck Jones’s Version of The Jungle Book
Did you know Chuck Jones made an adaptation of The Jungle Book? Sadly, I’m ashamed to admit that I didn’t. It’s even available on …
George Pal in Hollywood
George Pal came to America in 1940 with a contract to make animated shorts for Paramount. His Madcap Models (later Puppetoons) were a …
Homer Jonas on Facebook
Golden Age animation artist Homer Jonas (1928-1979) now has a Facebook fan page courtesy of his son, artist Jeff Jonas. The Facebook page …
Call for Entries: Too Art for TV
Too Art for TV, the annual art show exhibiting the fine art work of New York’s animation community, is gearing up for its fourth edition. …
An Exclusive Excerpt from Friends, Fans and Followers
Fans, Friends and Followers: Building an Audience and a Creative Career in the Digital Age may be this year’s must-read book for anybody …
David Stainton’s Website
When one thinks of David Stainton, the former president of Walt Disney Feature Animation, what are the first two descriptive terms that …
Vintage Australian Animated Commercials
“Congobeat” has posted on YouTube several really cool, vintage animated advertisments from Australia. Each one put a smile on my face. …
Sit Down Shut Up / Bob and Doug – Talkback
Big day in the U.S. and Canada for prime time animation. The folks behind the hilarious Arested Development have concocted Sit Down, Shut …
Bill Plympton’s Birthday screening
I know what Bill Plympton wants for his birthday. He wants you to attend his Idiots and Angels VIP Screening and Birthday Party. On …
Pink Panther Magic Eye Stereogram
You know those Magic Eye pictures? The ones that, if you stare at it long enough, you can see 3-D (without glasses). Here’s an attempt to …
Powerhouse Harmonica
You know the Raymond Scott tune from a million different cartoons. But I bet you’ve never seen it played like this: (via BB, …
Call for Entries: New Annecy Screening
It’s the sign of a healthy festival when others begin creating unofficial events around the main proceedings. That’s what’s happening …
Porky statue found!
Here’s a picture of me with a very rare pig (Uhh… I’m the one on the left). Aside from production cels, how many physical props are …
Casper, Huey and Audrey…
Today I’m in New York City and, if I may plug it one more time, tonight I’ll be signing books — in particular Harvey Comics Classics …
The Bakers
I’m a big fan of Kyle Baker’s comic art. In addition to his prolific work in illustration, comic books and print cartooning, he’s been …
Michel Gondry Will Draw You For $19.95
Director Michel Gondry, who occasionally employs animation in his music videos, has launched a new website at MichelGondry.com. The most …
Shot in the Back of the Head
Filmmaker David Lynch directed this animated video for a song Shot in the Back of the Head off of Moby’s upcoming album. I don’t care …
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