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Japan Academy Awards: Anime Nominees
The nominations for the 34th Annual Japanese Academy Prize (Japan’s Oscar) were announced last week. The awards will be presented on …
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Creating Chewbacca
Great weekend read: Michael Heilemann explores how George Lucas created Chewbacca, or rather how he…um…borrowed…it from somebody …
Deneroff’s Law about Computer Animation
Animation historian Harvey Deneroff writes perceptively about animation past and present, and not so long ago, he wrote something about …
Miyazaki’s Quiet Protest of the Iraq War
Hayao Miyazaki didn’t come to the United States in 2003 to accept his Oscar for Spirited Away because of his opposition to the Iraq War, …
Jonny Quest: the Real adventures
It was announced several months ago that Warner Bros. is developing a live action feature based on Hanna Barbera’s Jonny Quest, with Zac …
Animated Spaces / Animated Bodies
This Friday, the University of Southern California is presenting a free evening of animation-based installations and performances. The …
USC Animation Screening
The University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts is presenting an open screening on Thursday (3/5) showcasing the latest …
It All Started Here!
Here’s a restored 1936 Fleischer Studios drawing wedge (click photo above to see larger image). It’s made of wood and fitted with …
The Spirit That Never Was
Thank you Mark Evanier for pointing us towards a must-read L.A. Times article by former Chuck Jones/Bill Melendez/Richard Williams …
Awesome Animated 3D Illusion on iPhone
David O’Reilly has built a very cool animated walk cycle that takes advantage of the iPhone’s motion sensitivity. O’Reilly …
Sailor Man
Sailor Man, billed as a “darkly comic tribute to the exploits of a beloved spinach-eating seaman,” will premiere Aug. 9-22 as part of the …
“How A Sausage Dog Works” (1971) by Julian Antonisz
I recently stumbled upon the work of Polish director Julian Antonisz (1941-1987), a previously unknown (to me) master of the camera-less …
Book Review: To Infinity and Beyond
To Infinity and Beyond!: The Story of Pixar Animation Studios (Chronicle Books, 2007) by Karen Paik is exactly the type of book you’d …
Patrick Smith Show in NY
New York animator Patrick Smith, who has also created numerous public art installations throughout the years, is making a major entry …
Russian Pooh
Russian animation director Fyodor Khitruk once said in an interview that the best award he ever received was when Disney director Woolie …
Walt Stanchfield’s Gesture Drawing For Animation
Anybody who’s studied animation in recent years is doubtless familiar with Walt Stanchfield’s drawing handouts. Stanchfield (1919-2000), …
COMMENTARY: To Pitch Or Not To Pitch?
A few weeks ago, I commended New York animator Pat Smith for making this comment in an ANIMATION WORLD MAGAZINE interview: “The …
Amid’s Notes from Ottawa 2006
The 2006 edition of the Ottawa International Animation Festival marked my fourth straight year that I’ve attended the festival. Instead …
Film Critics, Part II
It looks like the SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE’s Mick LaSalle isn’t alone when it comes to film critics who make uninformed sweeping …
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