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Directors Chris Renaud and Pierre Coffin on Creative Choices and Challenges in “Despicable Me” Films
Chris Renaud (above, left) and Pierre Coffin are the directorial duo responsible for one of the biggest animated phenomenons of recent …
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Cloudface Looks Like a Goofy and Fun Game
Here is the ridiculously goofy teaser for Cloudface, a 2D platformer currently in development by the three-man team Futurebeard, comprised of animator Corey McDaniel, programmer Craig Johnston, and musician Calum Bowen.
“Solstice” by Lynn Wang and Ed Skudder
This minute-and-a-half fantasy western is a 2D animated passion project that the two of us— Lynn Wang and Ed Skudder—crafted over our …
Artist of the Day: Bernardo França
Bernardo França works in Sao Paulo making drawings, paintings and designs for print and animation projects. His sketches and …
Disney Florida Veterans Create Hand-Drawn Spot for British Retailer John Lewis
British department store John Lewis has released an ambitious annual Christmas advertisement, a £1 million hand-drawn spot with stop …
The Disney Architecture Legacy of Michael Eisner
In 1990, when the Dolphin and Swan hotels opened at Walt Disney World, it marked the start of the ill-fated Disney Decade, a plan …
Artist of the Day: Ulysse Malassagne
Ulysse Malassagne is the creator of the comic book "Kairos" which was recently published by Ankama Editions.
Dave Feiss Directs “Cloudy with A Chance of Meatballs 2” Hand-Drawn Short “Earl Scouts”
Dave Feiss ( Cow and Chicken) directed Earl Scouts, a 2D short with CG wraparounds, as a tie-in for Cloudy with A Chance of Meatballs 2. …
Director Stephan Franck Returns “The Smurfs” To Their Hand-Drawn Roots
In The Smurfs: The Legend of Smurfy Hollow, the new 22-minute mini-movie by Sony Pictures Animation, competition gets the best of Brainy …
Artist of the Day: Jesse Balmer
Jesse Balmer draws with skillful lines and renders his creations with tactile forms. His strange ideas multiply the visual impact of his …
“The Art of Happiness” Is An Adult Animated Feature From Italy
"The Art of Happiness" an animated drama debuted recently at the Venice Film Festival's International Film Critics Week section.
The GEICO Gecko Does Not Like Being Called A Cartoon
Sometimes a TV commercial is just a TV commercial. But not this time. This new spot for auto insurance company GEICO is noteworthy for …
Nick Releases “Legend of Korra” Prequel Webseries “Republic City Hustle”
Nickelodeon is releasing online a three-part Legend of Korra webseries called “Republic City Hustle,” presumably to help build buzz for …
“Passer Passer” by Louis Morton
An animated city symphony celebrates the hidden world of background noise with field recordings from the streets of LA and Tokyo.
Artist of the Day: Ami Thompson
Osaka, Japan-born Ami Thompson works in 2D and 3D animation drawing character and concept art. She has completed 2D animation internships …
Witness The Secret Life of Ice Cream Vans in “Gelato Go Home”
In their new short film, Gelato Go Home, animation directors Alasdair Brotherston & Jock Mooney shine some light on the lesser known …
“Sun of a Beach” by Natan Moura
Clocking in at a brisk eighty seconds, "Sun of Beach" by Natan Moura is the shortest film debut in Cartoon Brew’s 2013 Student Animation Festival. Moura made the film as a graduation project at Sheridan College in Oakville, Canada.
Mascot Makeovers: Good or Bad?
I was at my local Target the other day, and as I was passing down the cereal aisle, I came across this. General Mills is doing a “retro” …
Michel Gagné Speaks About His New Short “The Saga of Rex”
Michel Gagné’s (An American Tail, The Iron Giant, Osmosis Jones, Ratatouille) short film The Saga of Rex was released online this week, …
Toon Boom Announces Animate 3 and Animate Pro 3
Animators have more options for hand-drawn software than ever before, a fact that is reflected daily in the projects we feature on the …
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