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As Pixar’s ‘Elemental’ Hits Theaters, We Highlight Our Favorite Depictions Of Fire And Water In Animation
Historian Vincent Alexander has put together a collection of fire and water animation that spans more than 90 years.
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Leo Sullivan, Co-Founder Of Hollywood’s First Black-Owned Animation Studio, Dies At 82
Sullivan was a trailblazing Black animation artist who worked as both an animator and producer over a six-decade career.
RIP Gary Leib, New York Filmmaker, Animator, And Cartoonist, 65
Leib created animation for The New York Times and films including "American Splendor" and "American Ultra."
In Memoriam: Remembering The Animation Industry Figures Who Died In 2020
A tribute to the talents the community lost this year: animators and cartoonists, directors and producers, voice artists, dancers, and basketball players.
There’s A Problem With Apu – And Now There’s A Film About It
When creating Apu, voice actor Hank Azaria said he was instructed by "The Simpsons" writing staff: "Can you do an Indian accent and how offensive can you make it?" Now there's a documentary about how offensive Apu is.
Computer Animation Before ‘Toy Story’: The Wild, Brilliant Experiments That Built CGI Animation
Explore the groundbreaking experiments and innovations in computer animation that paved the way for Pixar’s 'Toy Story,' released 30 years ago this weekend.
Great Cartoon Vampires In Animation History
For Halloween this year, we’re taking a look at some of the most memorable vampires throughout animation history, so pour yourself a cup of blood and dive in!
Hit Indie Pilot ‘Plinko and Mark’ Combines DIY Spirit With Saturday Morning Nostalgia
The indie pilot 'Plinko and Mark' blends contemporary humor with nostalgic '90s cartoon vibes, earning nearly 300k views since its July 31 debut.
A History Of Comic Strip Animated Adaptations
To celebrate the release of 'The Garfield Movie,' we’re taking a look at the long history of animated adaptations of newspaper comic strips.
A Closer Look At Great Animated Title Sequences
In honor of Saul Bass’s birthday this month, we’re taking a look at some of the greatest animated title sequences from live-action movies.
100 Years Of Disney Surrealism: More Than Just Fairy Tales And Princesses
Disney may be the leading purveyor of safe, family-friendly entertainment today, but that hasn't always been the case.
A Guide To Pioneering Women In Animation Who Helped Develop The Art Form
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting just a few of the trailblazing women who made important contributions during the Golden Age of Animation.
Christy Karacas Recruited Legendary Anime House Studio 4°C For His New Special ‘Ballmastrz: Rubicon’
'Ballmastrz' got a whole new look for its 22-minute one-off special thanks to Japan's Studio 4°C.
20 Spooky Stop-Motion Classics To Get You In The Mood For Halloween
Historian Vincent Alexander has exhumed a frightening list of stop-motion gems worth dusting off this Halloween.
Magical Mash-Ups: A History Of Live-Action/Animation Hybrids
The release of Chip ’N Dale: Rescue Rangers got us thinking about the long history of mixing live action and animation in the days before computers.
How 2D Masters And Innovators Are Inspiring Young Animators At CG Spectrum
Animation educators at the Toon Boom-accredited online school discuss their teaching philosophies.
Joe Ruby, Dead At 87, Was Far More Than Just The Co-Creator Of ‘Scooby-Doo’
With his studio Ruby-Spears, he helped define the look of Saturday morning cartoons for more than a decade.
The Creator Of ‘Incredible Ant’ Is Bringing Fresh Style And Storytelling To Chinese Animated Series
After a decade of studying and working in Europe, show creator Cheng Li is pushing to bring new ideas into Chinese series.
This Twitter Thread Spotlights Directors Who Transitioned From Animation To Live Action
Can you name the former animation director who made "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas"? "Enchanted"? "Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol"?
Richard Williams (1933-2019), A Director, Animator, And Educator Who Pushed The Art Of Animation Forward
Williams, one of the world's most acclaimed animators, has died aged 86. We look back over his wide-ranging career.
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