Classic

“Icarus Montgolfier Wright”

The brilliant but rarely seen 1962 Academy Award nominated animated short Icarus Montgolfier Wright has finally been posted on You Tube …

Student

“Rooted” by Edwin Schaap

Another student film from The Netherlands’ Utrecht School of Arts (HKU), this one called Rooted. It’s an (unintended?) update of Disney’s …

Anime

“My Last Day” by Studio 4ºc

Here’s something a little different for fans of violent anime: My Last Day, a nine minute animated short commissioned by The JESUS Film …

Anime

Japan Academy Awards: Anime Nominees

The nominations for the 34th Annual Japanese Academy Prize (Japan’s Oscar) were announced last week. The awards will be presented on …

Shorts

Missed Aches by Joanna Priestley

Portland-based Joanna Priestley’s new short Missed Aches is destined to become popular in English classes across the world. A cheeky …

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 …

Shorts

Music Box with a Secret

Make sure you’re sitting down and buckled up for this one because it’s going to take you for a ride. Music Box with a Secret is an …

Classic

Arnold Stang 1918-2009

One of my favorite actors and character animation voices, Arnold Stang, has passed away at age 91. In animation, Stang will live forever …

Classic

The King Of Jazz

Walter Lantz animated a short sequence for the Universal feature King Of Jazz (released 3/30/30). The sequence is notable as the first …

Ideas/Commentary

Animation for Adults?

Animation is not strictly a kids medium, despite the general perception (here in the U.S.) that it is. Clearly – South Park, Adult Swim …

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