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Comic-Con 2015: Nine Animation Events We’re Excited About
Cut through the clutter with our handy guide to the must-see animation events happening in San Diego this year.
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Marcell Jankovics Q&A: “Why Would One Imitate Reality?”
The Hungarian animation director opens up on his more than 50 years in animation.
‘Path of Blood”s Eric Power on Making A Super Low Budget Cutout Samurai Feature
Eric Power's one-man feature combines ultra-violence with the delicacy of cut-out paper animation.
Paul Driessen Q&A: “I Don’t Look Back”
The great Dutch shorts director turns 75 years old today and he's not slowing down one bit.
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?
Jorge Gutierrez on ‘The Book of Life’ and Bringing Mexico to Hollywood
"Mexico is way more complicated than anybody thinks." Jorge Gutierrez talks like a man on a mission. For the past decade-and-a-half, he has sought to bring a more authentic portrayal of Mexico and its people to Hollywood.
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."
Cake Massacre, ‘Penguins of Madagascar’ Edition
Following the grueling completion of each DreamWorks animated feature, the company's employees engage in a ritualistic cake sacrifice ceremony.
Tonight in NYC: John Canemaker Recreates Winsor McCay’s Vaudeville Act at MoMA
To honor Gertie the Dinosaur's 100th birthday, John Canemaker will recreate Winsor McCay's original vaudeville act at the Musuem of Modern Art tonight.
It’s Time to Honor Don Lusk and Willis Pyle With A Winsor McCay Award
Don Lusk turns 101 years old today and Willis Pyle turned 100 a few months ago. It's time to honor them with a Winsor McCay Award.
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."
John Canemaker To Lecture in LA on Winsor McCay and Disney Animation Secrets
Historian, author and Oscar-winning filmmaker John Canemaker is headed to Los Angeles to present not one, but two animation lectures on the evening of Saturday, September 13th.
7 Quirky Animation and Comic-Related Programs At This Year’s San Diego Comic-Con
Comic-Con International: San Diego is almost upon us, and the organizers have released the event's mammoth program schedule. The madness, taking place from July 24-27, includes hundreds of panels, discussions, art demos, and screenings, with everyone from Buzz Aldrin to Betty White getting their moment to shine.
‘Steven Universe’ Recap: ‘Steven the Sword Fighter’
It’s been a few weeks but the last few times in Beach City we witnessed a lot of growth in the series. Steven had an anger revelation after he hung with the cool kids and really showcased the father-son relationship thanks to little Onion. Now we’re back and "Steven Universe" went and explored the maternal dynamic within their group after Pearl took a blade through the chest.
‘Sanjay and Craig’ Art Exhibit ‘Butt What Is Art?’ Opens This Week [Exclusive Art]
Nickelodeon is making a concerted effort to promote its renewed dedication to creativity at its animation studio. This week, they will open an art exhibit, “Butt What Is Art? A Sanjay and Craig Fine Art Retrospective,” at California State University, Fullerton’s Atrium Gallery (Pollak Library). The exhibit will focus on art created for, and inspired by, the series about an Indian boy and his talking snake:
This Sunday in London: Centennial Tribute to Pioneering Animator Joy Batchelor
On Sunday April 13, as part of the Bird’s Eye Film Festival, the Barbican art centre in London is set to hold an event to mark the centenary of animator Joy Batchelor. Speaking at the event will be Joy’s daughter Vivien Halas; author and former Channel 4 commissioning editor for animation Clare Kitson; BFI animation curator Jez Stewart, and film critic Brian Sibley, whose work includes books on Disney and Aardman.
‘Steven Universe’ Recap: ‘Onion Trade’
There’s something about Steven’s dad Greg that doesn’t add up. Will we ever really know why Greg distances himself from his son? This week in “Onion Trade," we explored a dad’s horrible ability to remember things, witnessed Steven’s lack of male role models, and learned a lot more about Onion, a character who revealed quite a few new layers.
“Walt”: The Disney Biopic That Never Was
IN THE EARLY 1980S, CARDON WALKER JR. AND I produced the "Disney Family Album" series for The Disney Channel. It was one of the very first series funded by the Channel, and the first to get any kind of critical acclaim thanks to our nomination for a Cable Ace Award for Best Documentary Series. But we had an even bigger ambition, and that was to land the Great White Whale of Disney myths, the life story of Walt himself.
Complete List of 2013 Annie Award Nominations
Seven animated features lead the nominations for ASIFA-Hollywood's 41st Annie Awards.
How Filmmakers Use Unscripted Audio in Animation: A Survey From “Moonbird” to “Waltz with Bashir”
One of the better-known shorts made by John and Faith Hubley is Moonbird, from 1959. This film came about when the Hubleys made a secret …
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