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Animation’s greatest executives

It’s time for my monthly “things could-be-so-much-better” post. When I complain about the state of the industry, friends frequently tell …

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Song Cut From the Oscars

This story appeared in several papers today – but since subscription is required, we’ll post it complete below:Cut From the Oscars: …

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Asterisk Hip To PreSchool

One universal truth is that you meet the coolest people at animation film festivals. I met Richard O’Connor at Ottawa on a panel and was …

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Rare Earle on DVD

Christmas is over, but I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the following holiday-themed dvd: Ernie Ford’s THE STORY OF CHRISTMAS. It can be …

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MR. LAWRENCE

There are two great events happening this Saturday in Los Angeles. Both are opposite each other at 3pm and I’m somewhat involved with …

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BILL LIEBOWITZ (1941-2004)

The Los Angeles comics and animation scene lost a big man today – Bill Liebowitz, owner of Golden Apple Comics passed away this morning …

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INCREDIBLE!

Saw THE INCREDIBLES tonight. The last time I felt this good was after seeing THE IRON GIANT.Brad Bird taps into my inner geek like no one …

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Some Rumors on the Internets

> Archive.org has posted another industrial film worth checking out: MAN ON THE LAND, a 1951 UPA production designed by Bill Hurtz for …

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REMEMBERING FRANK

Charicature byOllie JohnstonLast night at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, Disney held a memorial for Frank Thomas. It was a …

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AN OPEN LETTER TO COMCAST

Sony officially announced it’s intent to buy MGM this week. To raise the billion-dollar plus asking price needed to make the purchase, …

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Why Jaime Hates Family Guy

Jaime J. Weinman is a fine writer who discusses cartoons intelligently on his blog Something Old, Nothing New alongside a variety of …

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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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ASTRO BOY MONEY

You’ve heard of Disney Dollars?In Japan, it’s Astro Bucks!Tokyo’s Takadanobaba district will start using Astro Boy currency this week, …

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