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Sorry, Women: You Won’t Be Directing Any Major U.S. Animation Releases in 2017
91 of 92 of major American animation releases in the current decade have had a male director.
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Meet the Passionate Artists Who Are Building An Animation Industry in Ghana
Coming soon to a screen near you: animation from Ghana.
‘Zootopia,’ ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ Lead the Annie Nominations [Complete List]
Nominations for the 44th ASIFA-Hollywood Annie Awards were announced this morning, and Disney’s Zootopia led the way with 11 nominations. …
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?
Animator Max Hattler Accuses Bassnectar Of Profiting From His Films
Popular DJ and record producer Bassnectar has used Max Hattler's films for years without permission or compensation,
Rémi Chayé Interview: ‘Long Way North’ and The Indie Challenge
Rémi Chayé's unique hand-drawn feature is earning plenty of accolades, but finding an audience isn't easy.
The Remarkable Life of Frank Braxton, Hollywood’s First Black Animator
Frank Braxton broke animation's color barrier in the early-1950s, changing the animation industry forever.
2016 Oscar Nominations: Feature Animation Acting Analysis
Acting instructor Ed Hooks explores the animated performances of this year's five feature animation nominees.
‘Inside Out’ Dominates Annie Awards With 10 Wins – Complete Winners List
At one point during tonight's Annie Awards ceremony, after Pixar had won its umpteenth award, SpongeBob voice actor Tom Kenny asked the audience, "When are we going to start calling these awards The Pixies?"
Preview: 47 Animated Feature Films to Look for in 2016
From new visions to revivals of lost wonders, next year's incoming animated features reach far and wide.
2015 Marks 2nd Straight Year Without A Woman-Directed Animation Feature
Good news for men though: they directed 100% of American animated features released in 2015.
Pixar Announces Day of the Dead Film ‘Coco’
Pixar will finally answer the question, What if a Mexican boy named Miguel could meet his long-dead Mexican family members?
Are Computer Generated Visual Effects Ruining Movies?
The best answer you'll ever hear to this question.
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.
‘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."
‘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.
Disney TV Inks Deals With Aaron Springer, Jhonen Vasquez, Jesse LeDoux, and Ryan Quincy
Disney TV Animation announced an unusual series of pilot deals and projects today with an un-Disney-like roster of creators.
‘Mouse in Transition’: Detour Into Disney History (Chapter 6)
Before I got hired at Disney Features, I sold a few magazine articles and developed a love of writing for print, where there was nothing between writer and reader but words on a page. When I became a Disney employee, I realized I was surrounded by animation veterans with vivid memories of the rambunctious days at the old Hyperion studio, and the creative struggles that went into making "Snow White," "Pinocchio," and the other early features. Talking to older Mouse House staffers, it dawned on me they could provide great source material for articles.
‘Mouse in Transition’: The Marathon Meetings of Wolfgang Reitherman (Chapter 5)
My wrestling match with Ken Anderson now over, I returned once more to Wolfgang "Woolie" Reitherman and Larry Clemmons, working on the story end of "The Fox and the Hound."
Will Hayao Miyazaki Reject the Academy’s Invitation Again?
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the stodgy group of film industry workers who hand out the Oscars, has revealed a list of the 271 people it has invited to become members of its organization this year.
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