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Wild Brain Co-Founder Phil Robinson, RIP
Animation veteran Phil Robinson, one of the founders of the former San Francisco studio Wild Brain, has died.
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Book Review: ‘Anime Fan Communities’ by Sandra Annett
I regret starting this review on a negative note, but it should be said that "Anime Fan Communities" is not the most accurately-titled book. Author Sandra Annett takes international anime fandom as her starting point, but she ends up engaging with a much wider range of topics.
Mr. Men and Little Miss Headed To Big Screen
Fox Animation, makers of the "Ice Age" and "Rio" franchises, has acquired the motion picture rights to the Mr. Men and Little Miss characters.
‘Mouse in Transition’: A Gong Show with Eisner and Katzenberg (Chapter 16)
Steve Hulett remembers the time when Disney artists were told they were being moved to a warehouse off the lot, and the animation division's first "gong show" pitch session.
Is ‘Legend of Lucky Pie’ The Chinese Knock-Off of ‘Adventure Time’?
Someone posted "The Legend of Lucky Pie" on YouTube today, claiming that it's an actual cartoon produced in China. Can anyone confirm if this is real?
Spanish Animation Legend Jose Luis Moro, RIP
José Luis Moro Escalona, who ran one of Spain's leading commercial animation studios and created the iconic Familia Telerín, died yesterday in Madrid at the age of 88.
Artist of the Day: Wendy Cong Zhao
Looking at the work of Wendy Cong Zhao, Cartoon Brew's Artist of the Day!
6 Stories of Cartoonists Who Stood Against Tyranny
These cartoonists stood up against intimidation and fought for their right to freedom of expression. Let us celebrate their victories.
Bill Plympton on ‘Cheatin” and the Challenges of Making Indie Animation for Adults
"Why should kids be the only ones who get pleasure out of animation," says the revered indie animation director Bill Plympton. "It offends me that American animation is stereotyped this way."
Tomm Moore on ‘Song of the Sea,’ Reinventing 2D, and Dodging the Studio System
"I do think that animation can have a language of its own, rather than simply mimicking live action."
‘Peace On Earth’ Is 75 Years Old—And More Relevant Than Ever
We rarely see "Peace On Earth" alongside more traditionally revered holiday standards like "A Charlie Brown Christmas" or "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"—but we really should.
‘Mouse in Transition’: The Arrival of Jeffrey Katzenberg (Chapter 15)
Michael Eisner lounged his six-foot-four frame in a conference room chair. He was wearing jeans and sweatshirt, but why not? It was a Saturday morning.
How to Translate a Beloved Dutch Illustrator’s Work Into a $1.25 Million Feature
"Pim and Pom: The Big Adventure" was not only made on a tiny budget, but had the added challenge of translating the visual style of one of the most beloved Dutch children's book illustrators.
‘Mouse in Transition’: “Call Us Mike and Frank” (Chapter 14)
Walt Disney Productions changed forever when two guys named Mike and Frank showed up.
Gift Book Ideas for the Animation Fan
Finding the perfect book for the beloved animation fan in your life can be a big challenge, but these gift-book ideas will inform and inspire anyone who loves animation and drawing.
The Art of Collaboration: Robert Kondo & Dice Tsutsumi on Directing ‘The Dam Keeper’ (VIDEO)
Former Pixar art director Robert Kondo and Dice Tsutsumi talk about the challenges of directing their first independent film "The Dam Keeper."
‘Mouse in Transition’: ‘Basil’ Kicks Into High Gear (Chapter 13)
When the Disney strike of 1982 ended and the story artists returned to their respective work spaces in the animation building, "Basil of Baker Street" was still running along two sets of tracks. There were storyboards filled with gags and character bits, and boards filled with plot points.
Birdo Created Rio 2016 Olympic Mascots
São Paulo-based Birdo Studio was selected to create Rio's 2016 Olympic mascots.
Festival Call for Entries: Northwest Animation Fest, Future Film Festival, Fest Anca
Our new Animation Festival Guide is a hand-picked list of calls for entries from respected festivals around the globe. This week, we add three new calls for entries from Portland, Oregon; Bologna, Italy; and Žilina, Slovakia.
Golden Wolf Creates ‘VANDROID’ Comic Book Trailer
London-based Golden Wolf created this slick animated trailer to promote Horse's upcoming graphic novel release of "VANDROID."
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