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Ralph Eggleston, A Cornerstone Of Pixar’s Visual Style, Dies At 56
Eggleston's storied career at Pixar included winning an Oscar for his short "For the Birds."
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A Celebration Of The Mexican Artists Who Helped Create The American Animation Industry
Recognizing the Mexican and Mexican-American artists who have made immense contributions to the development of the American animation industry.
How ‘My Favorite War’ Uses Animation As A Memoir Of Finding Freedom
Ilze Burkovksa-Jacobsen explains how she drew on her experience of an oppressive regime to make her Oscar-qualified feature.
The Animation That Changed Me: Sébastien Laudenbach on ‘Gwen, The Book Of Sand’
"Everything in this film was new to me," says Laudenbach.
The Best Animation Instagrams Of The Week: Award Contenders
We look at the work of unsung artists who contributed to this year's Oscar hopefuls.
Juan Padrón, Cuban Animation Legend, Dies At 73
Padrón created Cuba's most enduring cartoon character, directed its first animated feature, and drew some of its most popular comics.
How Shofela Coker Created Beautiful Visuals On A Budget For The Feature Documentary ‘Liyana’
Working with a limited budget, Nigerian artist Shofela Coker created a lush series of "breathing paintings" for the hybrid documentary "Liyana."
How Louis Clichy Went From Pixar To Asterix
From short filmmaker to Pixar animator to director of hit animated features, Louis Clichy is charting his own course.
American Audiences Can Now See ‘Have A Nice Day,’ An Absurd Chinese Crime Fantasy
A film that pushes the boundaries of Chinese animation filmmaking is now out in U.S. cinemas.
‘Garden Party’ Filmmakers On Why Photoreal CG Was The Right Creative Choice For Their Film
This quirky Oscar-shortlisted student film from France is a fine example of how photoreal CG can be an effective storytelling choice.
Upcoming Animated Series ‘Zafari’ Is Being Rendered Completely With The Unreal Game Engine
"Zafari'"director David Dozoretz on how his animated tv series is using real-time rendering - and the new possibilities that tv creators have with real-time rendered CG series.
The Oral History of ‘Space Jam’: Part 3 – Reflections on A Beloved Film
In the final part of Cartoon Brew’s oral history of "Space Jam," the crew reflects on long hours and the legacy of the film.
Pixar Dominates the Annie Awards With Record 25 Nominations
"Inside Out" leads the way with 14 nominations.
Ken Duncan Talks About Creating New Scenes for ‘The Iron Giant: Signature Edition’
"The Iron Giant: Signature Edition," director Brad Bird's remastered masterpiece of war, peace, and paranoia, returns to theaters this Wednesday and Sunday, with new scenes courtesy of Duncan Studio.
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.
Book Review: ‘Chinese Animation: A History and Filmography’
A new book seeks to remedy the lack of English scholarship on China's contribution to the medium.
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?
Hand-Drawn Feature “Aunt Hilda!” Has Opened in France
2014 is shaping up to be one of the strongest years for quirky and original animated features. True, there's the usual spate of sequels—"Rio 2," "How to Train Your Dragon 2" and "Planes: Fire and Rescue"—but looking beyond those films, there are some genuinely fresh ideas on the horizon, most notably Laika's "The Boxtrolls," Reel FX's "Book of Life," and Cartoon Saloon's "Song of the Sea."
Ralph Bakshi’s “Christmas in Tattertown”: 25 Years Later
Earlier this year, we celebrated the 25th anniversary of "Who Framed Roger Rabbit." This month we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Ralph Bakshi's holiday special "Christmas in Tattertown," which premiered December 21, 1988 on Nickelodeon. The two projects are not entirely unrelated. Bakshi credited the success of "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" as the reason that he was able to get "Tattertown" greenlit for production.
NYC’s Museum of American Illustration To Host “Ice Age To The Digital Age” Exhibition
A prehistoric squirrel scampers across an icy landscape, desperately clinging to his beloved acorn; a creative, young robot leaves his …
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