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Dark Horse Comics Launches Kitchen Sink Books Imprint
Dark Horse Comics announced this week the launch of the newly formed Kitchen Sink Books imprint. The venture will begin publishing books …
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Where Pixar Artists Enjoy a Drink in Emeryville
It’s hardly a secret that artists who work in animation love to drown their sorrows in alcohol. Some like it so much that they drink …
Annecy Film Festival Review by Bill Plympton
Bill Plympton, the King of Indie Animation, shares his experiences from the world's largest animation festival, Annecy.
Revisiting the “Mrs. Doubtfire” Cartoon Directed by Chuck Jones
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Chris Columbus’ comedy Mrs. Doubtfire. In the opening of the film, Robin Williams plays a …
‘Lion King’ Director Roger Allers and Salma Hayek Push Forward on ‘The Prophet’
Roger Allers, the co-director of Disney’s The Lion King is moving forward with his production of Kahlil Gibran’s classic 1923 poetry book …
Disney Announces “Planes” Theatrical Sequel
Disney announced this afternoon that they will release Planes: Fire & Rescue as a 3D theatrical feature on July 18, 2014. The film is a …
A “Brutal Animation War” Is Predicted by the “Hollywood Reporter”
The Hollywood Reporter published a lengthy piece that suggests an impending feature animation war: The unprecedented glut of product …
Special K Cereal Spot by Peter Sluszka
Even though origami is the flavor of the moment—so hot that even McDonald’s is doing it—the sheer amount of labor involved in …
You Won’t Believe How Long Burny Mattinson Has Worked at Disney
This afternoon, there was a big celebration at the Walt Disney Animation Studio in honor of Burny Mattinson's incrdible anniversary.
Artist of the Day: Magic Sweater
The artist known as Magic Sweater lives in Melbourne, Australia. His illustration revels in its pop culture roots and his stylistic …
Oreo “Wonderfilled Anthem” Directed by Martin Allais
If there’s anything that can both dazzle my senses and make me crave Oreos, it’s this 90-second animation for Oreo’s new “Wonderfilled” …
The Rise and Fall of the Funny, Sexy Cartoon Woman
Cartoon women are inherently difficult subjects for the animator for the reason that animation demands caricature and comedy, which are …
“Oh Willy…” Wins Top Prize at Stuttgart
The Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film announced their winners last Sunday. The grand prize, which included a 15,000 Euro …
These Are My Seven ‘Desert Island’ Animation Reference Books
What are the essential reference books that anyone with an interest in animation history should have on their bookshelf? It’s a question …
Why Jeffrey Katzenberg is Considered Among the Most Powerful People in American Politics
The new print issue of Mother Jones (May/June 2013) has a fascinating piece about DreamWorks Animation CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg and his …
“Mulan” Director Tony Bancroft Will Teach You How to Direct Animation
Animation veteran Tony Bancroft (co-director of Mulan) has an interesting sound book in the works. It’s called Directing for Animation: …
Animation Editor Jay Lawton, RIP
Animation editor Jay Lawton has died at age 51 after a battle with cancer.
Amazon’s Animated Pilots Are A Big Disappointment
Last Friday, Amazon released 14 pilots on their online streaming service in the latest bid by an Internet company to unseat network TV …
Beware of Misidentified Animators on Google
Don’t believe everything you read—or see—online. One of the newer Google search features is to include a biography box for …
The Milt Kahl Head Swaggle
Like a signature, each animator has their own little quirks or trademarks that distinguish their animation from others. Some draw …
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