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How To Earn $70,000 From Looney Tunes Cartoons And Not Pay Warner Bros. A Cent [Updated]
Illustrator Rob Loukotka’s ACME Corporation Kickstarter project is worth writing about for many reasons besides the fact that he’s trying to raise money.
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Alex Hirsch and Rebecca Sugar Appear On Forbes 30 Under 30 List
Forbes Magazine has published a list of 30 Under 30 in Hollywood and two animators managed to sneak their way onto the list.
“Smurfs 2” trailer
Like it or not – here comes the sequel. And here’s your first look.
Terry Gilliam tribute on “Fringe”
This week’s episode of Fox’s Fringe contained a pretty cool homage to Terry Gilliam’s animation on Monty Python’s Flying Circus.
A Steam Punk series for Kids: “Steampuff”
It’s a cross between Miyazaki’s Castle In The Sky and Warner Bros. Iron Giant – for the Bob The Builder crowd.
A New Traditional “Snowman” for Channel 4
On Christmas Eve at 8pm, Britian’s Channel 4 will premiere a sequel to the classic animated special, The Snowman.
Cartoon Network Orders “Clarence”
Cartoon Network has greenlit Clarence, a new animated series by CalArts grad Skyler Page whose student films Crater Face and Girl Wallet have both been featured on Cartoon Brew…
First Artwork Released for Disney’s Next Feature “Frozen”
Earlier this week, Disney released the first piece of concept art from their 2013 animated feature Frozen, directed by Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck.
Why Kickstarter is a No-Win Situation for Independent Filmmakers
If you think using Kickstarter is the heaven-sent solution for independent artists, this article may make you reconsider.
Popeye Comics Get Cool
Check out Craig Yoe’s cool new Popeye comic books with covers by Jules Feffier, Roz Chast, Tony Millionaire, Al Jaffee and others.
George Pal Rareties
Leonard Maltin shared with me this recent find: an Artie Shaw record album with cover art by George Pal!
Trailer for “Blood of Eden,” An Iranian CG Feature
This trailer for the animated feature Blood of Eden is among the more cinematically ambitious pieces of Iranian animation I’ve encountered yet.
The Golden Globe nominees – and why “Frankeweenie” will probably win
The Golden Globe nominees for Best Animated Film have been announced and I’m going to go out on a limb to predict the winner.
Music Video Round-Up (Year End Wrap)
Submitted for your approval, a selection of catchy new music videos of various styles – combined in one convenient post!
Animated Christmas Greetings 2012
It’s that time of year when animators all over the world express themselves by creating animated greeting cards. Here’s a few we’ve received so far this month…
The Worst Oscar Night Ever, or “American Pig, I Have Oscar!”
Winning an Oscar is supposed to be a night you’ll always remember. For Polish animator Zbigniew Rybczynski, it was a …
“Guardians” Getting The Last Laugh
A funny thing happened to Dreamworks’ Rise of The Guardians on its way to box-office oblivion – it’s quietly becoming a hit.
“Animation Pals” by Pen Ward and Ian Jones-Quartey
If you are like me and enjoy everything animator Pendleton Ward does, check out this new series of casual mini-webisodes.
Jazz Legend Dave Brubeck (1920-2012)
Jazz pianist Dave Brubeck, of “Take Five” fame, died last Wednesday, the day before his 92nd birthday.
The Greatest Cartoons Ever! (Part 3)
Each year we select eight classic cartoon shorts in 35mm Technicolor and project them at the Alex Theatre in Glendale…
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