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Design Books Galore

Illustrator Mark Frauenfelder’s recent post on Boing Boing about the forthcoming Jim Flora book is a reminder of what a wonderful time it …

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MORE CHEAP CARTOON DVDS

This must be the golden age of cheap public domain cartoon dvds. ILM animation director Tom Bertino sent in this toon tip:Your posting of …

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ANIMAC

A few years ago I was invited to be a judge for the animation sidebar to the SITGES FANTASY FILM FESTIVAL in Spain. Animator Carolina …

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First Day at the Office

Thursday, July 15, 2004 (Part II)_________________________ I arrive at the studio, where I’m issued an electronic badge with my …

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DISNEY CELS

My buddy Arnold Leibovit (The Puppetoon Movie) has a nice website called Sci-Fi Station which is dedicated to the great fantasy …

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Exploring Reykjavik

Thursday, July 15, 2004_________________________ I pop out of bed like a piece of toast, slightly jet-lagged but so excited by the idea …

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SONY-MGM?

I’ve been following the on-going bidding war for the MGM studio (or as I like to call it “MGM/UA”). Time Warner (aka Warner Bros.) was …

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Independent Japanese Animation

Last month I sung the praises of Benjamin Ettinger’s anime blog AniPages Daily, but it’s worth doing again. During the past couple weeks, …

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GOODBYE MICHAEL

Good news in Toon Town: Michael Eisner is leaving Disney. The catch? It’s the long goodbye: he’s going in 2006 when his contract …

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Top of the World, Pt. II

Wednesday, July 14, 2004 (Part II)_________________________ I know it’s going to be a crazy adventure. And a TON of work. My first day …

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GOLDEN APPLE

I’m away this weekend attending the marathon screenings at the Egyptian Theatre (aka Cinecon), so I’ll have little time to blog the next …

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Introducing Ken Pontac

We’re excited to announce the return of guest blogging here at Cartoon Brew. It’s a fairly straightforward concept. Jerry and I don’t …

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BISPOP GALLERY

I’ve alway’s enjoyed the Mary Blair inspired paintings and animation art of Tim Biskup (Time Squad). Now Tim’s opening a physical store …

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VARIETY REVIEWS “PRIDE”

DAILY VARIETY posted its mixed review of Dreamworks’ FATHER OF THE PRIDE today. Quote:The show remains a serious gamble with doubtful …

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VAN BEUREN’S TOM & JERRY

Mark Kausler and I will present a screening of rare Van Bueren TOM & JERRY cartoons next month at the AFI, as part of our on-going …

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LAST CHANCE: POPEYE MEETS SINDBAD

Okay, here’s your last two chances! If you live in L.A. (or plan to visit in the next two weeks) you have TWO opportunities to see the …

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THE PUMPKIN OF NYEFAR

Producer Todd Polson wrote in with an update on his film, the last animated film with contributions by Maurice Noble, THE PUMPKIN OF …

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LOONEY TUNES RADIO

There’s a website (tobaccodocuments.org) dedicated to information related to the tobacco company litigation of the past several years. …

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