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‘Penguins’ Weak in U.S., Animated Films Big in France, U.K. and Spain
The DreamWorks brand continues its free-fall in the United States: "Penguins of Madagascar" opened below all expectations in the U.S.
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‘Big Hero 6’ Top U.S. Box Office with $56.2M Launch
Disney's "Big Hero 6," directed by Don Hall and Chris Williams, topped the United States box office with a first weekend gross of $56.2 million.
Artist of the Day: Drew Tyndell
Today we look at the work of Drew Tyndell, Cartoon Brew's Artist of the Day!
New Listings This Week on Cartoon Brew’s Job Board
Are you looking for just the right animation job? The new Cartoon Brew Job Board is the ideal place to search.
Interview: John Canemaker on Discovering Disney’s Moviemaking Secrets
Animation historian John Canemaker talks about the process and challenges of creating the monumental new biography "The Lost Notebook: Herman Schultheis & the Secrets of Walt Disney's Movie Magic."
‘Mouse in Transition’: Rodent Detectives and Studio Strikes (Chapter 11)
"Basil of Baker Street" by novelist Eve Titus was an illustrated children's book centered on a mouse who fancied himself an ace detective. The mouse resided (naturally enough) inside the walls of 31 Baker Street in London, home of a human-sized ace detective, the name of whom escapes me.
‘Mouse in Transition’: The CalArts Brigade Arrives (Chapter 9)
"Chief has to DIE,” Ron Clements said. “The picture doesn't work if he just breaks his LEG. Copper doesn't have enough motivation to hate the fox."
‘Ping Pong’ Recap: ‘Staking Your Life On Table Tennis is Revolting’ (Ep. 3)
Tensions run high during the high school championships, and all eyes are on the showdown between Kong and Smile. The third episode jumps abruptly from Smile's training in episode 2 right to the championships, and to a Smile who has begun to gain the confidence to show his true potential.
“When the Wind Blows” Director Jimmy Murakami, RIP
Japanese-American animation legend Jimmy Murakami, who played an important role in the development of Ireland's animation industry, has died at the age of 80, reported the organization Animation Ireland. The cause of death is unknown.
“Wolf Within” by Alex Horan
"As a boy in Kansas I was afraid of three things: rattlesnakes, tornados, and my father."
Disney Veterans Aaron Blaise and Chuck Williams Launch “Art Story” Kickstarter
For the first time ever, the director of a Disney feature film is using crowdfunding to launch an animated feature project.
Max Headroom And The Strange World Of Pseudo-CGI
Fake CG animation was a big deal in the early-1980s. What can digital animators today learn from this short-lived trend?
Why Jeffrey Katzenberg is Considered Among the Most Powerful People in American Politics
The new print issue of Mother Jones (May/June 2013) has a fascinating piece about DreamWorks Animation CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg and his …
Annecy Announces 23 Animated Features for 2013 Festival
Annecy, the longest-running and largest animation fesival, has announced the feature film selections for their upcoming festival in June. …
FIRST LOOK: Disney Family Museum’s “Snow White” Exhibit
Diane Disney Miller, author J.B. Kaufman and Lella Smith (creative director of the Disney Animation Research Library) discuss the art …
Mad Monster Parties in LA
A couple of cool Halloween happenings in Los Angeles next weekend I thought you should know about. Both related to Rankin-Bass’ classic …
Call For Entries: GRAPHIC 2012
Sydney Opera House announced the return of the GRAPHIC global animation competition, held as part of the GRAPHIC festival of …
“The Suicide Shop” Trailer
The Annecy Animation Festival starts Monday and the opening night feature is Patrice Leconte’s The Suicide Shop. Based on a bestselling …
AM² Announces Celebrated Animator, Designer, and Director Hiroshi Nagahama as an Official Guest of Honor
Animator, Director and Designer Involved with Hatsune Miku, Doraemon, Fruits Basket, Mushishi, Pokemon, Revolutionary Girl Utena and …
Stuttgart Festival Announces Animated Come Award Nominees
Stuttgart — The Animated Com Award comprises prizes that the Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film presents every year in the field of …
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