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Who Does What On A CGI Character: The Many Makers of Elliot in ‘Pete’s Dragon’
It takes a village of artists and technicians to create a sophisticated CGI character like Elliot the Dragon.
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Director Chris Renaud On ‘The Secret Life of Pets’
Chris Renaud talks about comic influences on "The Secret Life of Pets," Illumination's unconventional workflow, and the studio's fluid production process that allows humor to be added in during every stage of production.
Why Was Estonian Animation Legend Priit Pärn Booted From His Country’s Only Animation School?
How does one of the most famous animators in the world get booted from his country’s only animation school?
Not Your Grandpa’s Talking Animals: How Animators Kept ‘The Jungle Book’ Real
Cartoon Brew delves into the animation challenges of Disney's latest blockbuster.
Celebrate The 19th Birthday of ‘Cats Don’t Dance’ With This Insane Darla Dimples Burlesque
We may have found the biggest fan of "Cats Don't Dance."
Here’s Your First Look at DreamWorks’ ‘Voltron: Legendary Defender’
The DreamWorks reboot will arrive on Netflix this June.
Universal Releases Expanded Look at ‘Secret life of Pets’
Can Illumination replicate the success it has enjoyed with the Despicable Me franchise?
‘I’m Not Going to Be Left Behind’: An Interview with ‘Descendants: Wicked World’ Director Aliki Theofilopoulos
One of only two female directors currently at Disney Television Animation, Aliki Theofilopoulos speaks frankly about the ups and downs of her career in the animation industry.
Nine Years in the Making, Raul Garcia’s Poe Anthology ‘Extraordinary Tales’ Has Arrived
The former Disney animator speaks about the challenges of creating an international co-production spanning more than a half-dozen countries, numerous visual styles, and almost a decade of production time.
‘The SpongeBob Musical’ Will Open on Broadway in 2016
'The SpongeBob Musical' will debut in Chicago next year before heading to Broadway.
Comic-Con 2015: Your Complete Guide to Animation Events
An animation-specific roundup of panels, presentations, and other cartoon goodness at America's biggest pop culture festival.
Artist of the Day: Benjy Brooke
Discover the work of Benjy Brooke, Cartoon Brew's Artist of the Day.
Illumination Sets Release Date for Louis C.K.-Starring ‘The Secret Life of Pets’
New York's favorite hangdog comic is set to play an actual dog.
‘Mouse in Transition’: Basil or Mouse Detective? (Chapter 19)
Long before "Tangled" and "Frozen," Disney artists complained about the silly title of another Disney film—"The Great Mouse Detective."
One Corporation Cannot Own the Animated Feature Oscar
The Disney Corporation has won the Oscar seven of the last eight years, and that's not healthy for the art form.
John Canemaker Unlocks The Secrets of ‘Fantasia”s Sweatbox Notes
What do long-lost sweatbox notes reveal about the creation of one of Disney's finest films?
Oscar Ballot Guide: ‘How To Train Your Dragon 2’ Acting and Performance Analysis
Analyzing the performance and acting in the Academy Award-nominated "How to Train Your Dragon 2."
‘Way to Go’ Is Unlike Any Other Animated Short You’ve Experienced
'Way to Go' is an interactive film experience that almost feels like you're playing a video game.
‘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’: 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.
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