Disney

Happy 102nd Birthday, Tyrus Wong!

Animation concept artist and Disney Legend, Tyrus Wong is celebrating his 102nd birthday this week (though his actual birthday was …

Classic

Why Animation on TCM is Important

Regular readers to this site are well aware by now that I’ll be part of a six-hour presentation of classic animation on TCM (Turner …

Disney

“Frankenweenie” talkback

I’ll be seeing Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie on Saturday afternoon with my ASIFA-Hollywood peeps at a screening on the Disney lot. Looking …

Events

Jerry’s October Event Schedule

If you don’t see me somewhere me in October, you aren’t looking hard enough. I have an insane schedule of screenings, shows and public …

Talkback

“Hotel Transylvania” talkback

The New York Times has flicked off this film with a 180-word blurb by third-string reviewer Neil Genzlinger. He essentially says, “The …

biz

VIEW Conference Unveils 2012 Highlights

Turin, Italy — Dedicated to bringing together experts from around the world to inspire, engage, teach, and astound, VIEW, Italy’s …

Bad Ideas

What Fresh Hell Is This?

At least it’s not animation. Billboards and posters for this mysterious children’s film have been appearing all over town for weeks. The …

biz

IMPD Launches CounterPunch Studios

Santa Monica, CA — IMPD Productions announced the creation of CounterPunch Studios to enhance the company’s robust production pipeline. …

Events

Comic-Con Animation Guide

Less than a week remains until Comic-Con International begins in San Diego, and whether you’re a fan of animation, comics, fantasy …

Events

LA Film Festival gets Animated

The Los Angeles Film Festival begins next week (June 14-24), and there is much of interest for animation fans – including the first U.S. …

CGI

“Wreck-It Ralph” First Images

This week we are getting our first look at Disney’s next animated feature, Wreck-It Ralph. USA Today got the exclusive first pics from …

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