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My First Imperial ABC
I had the pleasure of meeting animator Jakob Jensen over this past weekend. Jensen has worked in the animation industry since the age of …
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Next Tuesday: Patrick Smith Show in NY
Hot on the heels of his first solo art show last September, New York director and animator Patrick Smith is having another solo exhibit …
Badflavr.com by Arthur Metcalf
An impressive young talent who I’ve had the pleasure of meeting since moving out to NY is Arthur Metcalf. A self-taught animator, his …
Studio 4C’s Genius Party
If you are anywhere–and I mean anywhere–in the DC area on February 15 and 16, then mark your calendars for the American premiere of …
Oscar Possibilities
Circulating amongst the animation blogs this past week was a very shortlist of possible nominees in the Animation Short Film category. …
Animal Soccer World
This has to be one of the worst animated films I’ve ever seen. Animal Soccer World is apparently a Sony PlayStation 2 game that …
The Character Design of Ward Kimball
It is well known that, for a variety of reasons, legendary Disney director and animator Ward Kimball was demoted by Walt Disney from …
Variety on Animation
FYI: Today’s Daily Variety has a special section focusing on animation. The print edition has a cool faux-celluloid cover advertising The …
Animation History Round-Up #5
The animation history round-ups have become one of my favorite types of posts to do on Cartoon Brew. It is always eye-opening to see the …
“Beowulf” Blitzer
Two animated films led the U.S. Box office this weekend: Beowulf came in first place, and Bee Movie is holding strong in second …
Animation History Round-Up #4
• Rediscovering the early illustration work of Fifties-era animation designer Cliff Roberts. • The new …
San Francisco International Animation Festival
The San Francisco Film Society has announced its intention to mount the second annual San Francisco International Animation Festival …
Joy To The World
A fun little 1930s style TV spot for Sky TV animated by Richard Bazley (Roger Rabbit, Iron Giant, etc.). Read about the making of it on …
The Three Robbers
For those who doubt it – Hand drawn animated features are alive and well in Europe. Case in point: Die Drei Rauber (The Three …
Animation History Round-Up #3
• Disney theme park designs by animator Marc Davis. • Funny frame grabs from an Iwerks Willie Whopper …
Report from Ottawa: Persepolis and Goofy
From the sublime to the ridiculous… My laryngitis on Wednesday developed into a full fledged cold on Thursday and Friday, forcing me …
Animation History Round-Up #2
A lot of readers seemed to enjoy the first Animation History Round-Up posted here a few weeks ago, so here’s another guide to rare …
The Chestnut Tree
Bert and Jennifer Klein just finished producing a very charming 4-minute hand drawn short called The Chestnut Tree. It was directed and …
Nicolai Troshinsky
Born in Moscow and currently living in Spain, 22-year-old illustrator/animator Nicolai Troshinsky creates beautiful lyrical mini-films in …
Bill Littlejohn Interview
Above: Bill Littlejohn at Playhouse Pictures in 1962 Whenever I’m depressed about the state of contemporary animation, I think about …
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