Animators

Bill Littlejohn (1914-2010)

Word has just reached us that veteran animator Bill Littlejohn passed away in his sleep last night. He was 96. Littlejohn was born in …

Anime

Carl Macek (1951-2010)

Mutual friend Bob Cabeen has just informed me of the passing of my former business partner Carl Macek. Carl died of a heart attack on …

Events

Next Weekend: CTN-X Animation Expo

Next weekend (11/20-22) is the CTN Animation Expo, and that’s where I’ll be with several hundred of my friends. It’s a convention/trade …

Events

Oscar Animation Screenings

On Thursday February 19th, in Beverly Hills, Tom Sito will moderate an Oscar Nominated Animated Feature Symposium celebrating the work of …

BrewTV

Cartoon Brew TV #12: Anime Trailers

(Alternate commentary-free version: This link will allow you to watch the trailers without audio commentary) This episode from the …

Events

2008 Annie Award Nominations

The nominations for the 36th annual Annie Awards were announced today. Kung Fu Panda recieved 17 nominations including Best Animated …

Animators

Bill Melendez 1916-2008

Bill Melendez, the Mexican-born American character animator, film director, and film producer, best known for his animation for Warner …

Old Brew

Jan Svochak (1926-2006)

J.J. Sedelmaier sends us this sad news:I just wanted to let you and others know that Jan Svochak passed away yesterday afternoon. He was …

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