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Oscar Ballot Guide: ‘Big Hero 6’ Acting and Performance Analysis
Analyzing the performance and acting in the Academy Award-nominated film "Big Hero 6."
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6 Stories of Cartoonists Who Stood Against Tyranny
These cartoonists stood up against intimidation and fought for their right to freedom of expression. Let us celebrate their victories.
Nick Believes Key To Success Is Developing In-House Talent
Nickelodeon has launched an in-house artist development program called the Artists Collective, aiming to reverse its fortunes and create culturally relevant shows that rival those of competitors Cartoon Network and Disney.
‘Peace On Earth’ Is 75 Years Old—And More Relevant Than Ever
We rarely see "Peace On Earth" alongside more traditionally revered holiday standards like "A Charlie Brown Christmas" or "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"—but we really should.
Fijian Boatmakers to Disney: We Want Compensation for ‘Moana’
Disney's next animated feature "Big Hero 6" isn't even out yet, but some parties are already claiming that Disney's film "Moana," currently scheduled for 2016 release, stole their intellectual property rights.
It’s Time to Honor Don Lusk and Willis Pyle With A Winsor McCay Award
Don Lusk turns 101 years old today and Willis Pyle turned 100 a few months ago. It's time to honor them with a Winsor McCay Award.
Japanese Company SoftBank In Talks To Buy DreamWorks Animation: Explained
Everything you need to know about the possible sale of DreamWorks to Japanese company SoftBank.
Mexico’s Biggest-Ever Animation Industry Event, Festival by Pixelatl, Begins Today
Festival by Pixelatl begins today in Cuernavaca, Mexico, in what promises to be the largest-ever animation industry event that has ever happened in Mexico.
Tonight in LA: Popeye Up The Wazoo (Gallery)
Popeye brings out the best in everybody. Opening tonight in Los Angeles is "Strong to the Finich! An Official Popeye Tribute Art Show" and there's some rather attractive pieces in it.
Warner Bros. Moves Forward with ‘Acme’ Feature
Warner Bros. is moving forward with "Acme," a new Looney Tunes spin-off centered around the fictional weapons supplier Acme Corporation.
Why Nick’s Pitch Program Doesn’t Work
Why Nickelodon's public pitching spectacles are a disservice to the network and to the artists who work there.
San Diego Comic-Con Animation Open Thread
San Diego Comic-Con 2014 begins tonight. If you have an animation-related project or merchandise that you want attendees to know about, post it in the comments.
Criterion Will Release ‘Watership Down’ on iTunes
Criterion is adding another animated to its collection: Martin Rosen's "Watership Down."
First Image From Genndy Tartakovsky’s ‘Popeye’ Reboot
Genndy Tartakovsky's "Popeye" reboot is officially a thing now. While the film doesn't have a production greenlight yet, Sony's licensing division has begun to promote the property with concept art at the Licensing Expo in Las Vegas.
The Emmy Awards Make Room For Internet Animation
In a sign of changing times, animated programming produced for both Netflix and YouTube has begun to earn a significant number of Emmy Award nominations, competing alongside traditional broadcast and cable series.
‘Mouse in Transition’: The Disney Animation Story Crew (Chapter 3)
Larry had me writing sequence scripts for "The Fox and the Hound," which turned out to be my assignment for the next six months. Part of the package was attending Woolie Reitherman's marathon story sessions, which often left me drained and dazed. There were also Woolie's marathon take-selection meetings, which left me drained and bewildered.
Artist of the Day: Rustam F. Hasanov
A look at the work of Rustam Hasanov, Cartoon Brew’s Artist of the Day.
‘Ping Pong’ Recap: ‘Staking Your Life On Table Tennis is Revolting’ (Ep. 3)
Tensions run high during the high school championships, and all eyes are on the showdown between Kong and Smile. The third episode jumps abruptly from Smile's training in episode 2 right to the championships, and to a Smile who has begun to gain the confidence to show his true potential.
‘Ping Pong’ Recap: ‘Smile is a Robot’
Determined to unleash Smile's potential, Coach Koizumi devises a relentless schedule of training that culminates in a death match pitting old veteran versus young hopeful. Smile's resistance finally cracks under the pressure, and he begins to get serious. Meanwhile, the appearance of a new rival - the tough-looking Ryuichi Kazama - sets the stage for a later showdown.
A Major Stop Motion Exhibit in Barcelona Explores Starewitch, Švankmajer and Brothers Quay
“Animated cinema is the demiurgic art par excellence: matter comes to life and is transformed in the hands and imaginations of the creators. They, more than anybody, know about the secret life of objects.” This description, comes from the exhibition “Metamorphosis: Fantasy Visions in Starewitch, Švankmajer and the Quay Brothers,” now playing at the Centre de Cultura Contemporanea (CCCB) in Barcelona, Spain, and it's a good summary of the work of these four visionary animators.
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