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Fling
Not quite as enchanted as Enchanted, this new Fling chocolate bar spot, from Australia, aimed at “self-assured women in their 20s-30s”, …
Previously on Cartoon Brew
Book Update: Inside UPA
The printing is now finished on the first-ever Cartoon Brew book, Inside UPA, and the book is currently en route to LA. They are …
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.’
Best of Platform at REDCAT
Next Monday (10/15) at 8pm in Los Angeles, REDCAT presents Highlights From The Platform International Animation Festival. This is highly …
Looney Tunes video games
I’m sorry to say I have no interest in video games. But I’ve been curious about these new Looney Tunes titles. Today Variety reviews and …
Captain Carrot Returns!
Going on sale tomorrow (10/10) is the first issue of a new DC Comics’ three-issue mini-series, CAPTAIN CARROT AND THE FINAL ARK, reviving …
Schulz and Peanuts: A Biography
David Michaelis’ much awaited Schulz and Peanuts: A Biography, the first comprehensive bio of Charlez Schulz, is arriving into bookstores …
Becky Fallberg, RIP
Jeff Kurtti writes to inform that Becky Fallberg has passed away at age 84. She worked at Disney from 1942 to 1986 in various capacities …
The Ten Commandments
For those who thought Happily N’Ever After was the weakest CG film of the year, or for you who think the upcoming Beowulf or Alvin and …
An Interview with Shamus Culhane
(Courtesy of Ira Gallen)
Animation History Round-Up #4
• Rediscovering the early illustration work of Fifties-era animation designer Cliff Roberts. • The new …
Cartoon Dump #4: Captain Fathom
Captain Fathom was the third and final cartoon series produced by Cambria Productions in their patented Synchro-Vox system. This was the …
Bizarro by Dan Piraro
Via Bizarro.com
Millard Kaufman writes a novel
Millard Kaufman – the Academy Award winning screenwriter, who got his start at UPA writing Fox & Crow and co-creating Mr. Magoo – has …
Bear Manor Books
While I was traveling to New York and Canada last week, I had the opportunity to catch up on several new books – including a trio of …
Canadian Women in Animation
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will be holding it’s 11th annual Marc Davis Lecture (now known as the “Marc Davis …
Sound Tricks of Mickey Mouse
Once again our friend Charles Shopsin posts another great animation article from his collection of vintage Modern Mechnix magazines. This …
RIP: Kids WB!
Bye Bye Batman, Tom & Jerry, and The Legion of Super Heroes. Hello more Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh and crap like that. Variety is reporting …
Automania 2000 and Pan-Tele-Tron
YouTuber Phil Gray, who uploaded this rare Tex Avery documentary a while back, has posted more difficult-to-find pieces of animation …
San Francisco International Animation Festival
The San Francisco Film Society has announced its intention to mount the second annual San Francisco International Animation Festival …
June Foray Birthday Party!
One month after her actual birth date, ASIFA-Hollywood is celebrating the life of our all-time favorite voice actress. This celebration …
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