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BREAKING: Disney Just Gutted Their Hand-Drawn Animation Division [UPDATED]
Nine top Disney animation veterans were laid off today including Nik Ranieri, Ruben Aquino, and Brian Ferguson.
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The Secret History of “Who Framed Roger Rabbit”
The biographer of the film "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" reviews the 25th anniversary screening that took place in Los Angeles.
RIP: Edward Levitt, 96, Disney Background Painter and Cartoon Modern Designer
Edward Levitt, an unsung hero of the Golden Age of animation, has died. He was 96. Levitt died on Tuesday, April 2, in Palmdale, …
2015 Award Season Tracker
Cartoon Brew will regularly update this page with information about the contenders for various end-of-year animation awards, including …
Anifilm Festival Announces In-Competition Films and UPA Tribute
The 4th edition of Anifilm International Festival of Animated Films will take place in Třeboň, Czech Republic from May 3 to 8. The …
Exclusive: Unseen Home Movie Footage of Walt Disney
This rarely seen footage of Walt Disney trying out a scale railroad was filmed 65 years ago.
How Old Were These Animation Directors When They Made Their First Film?
“Animation is a young man’s game,” Chuck Jones once said. There’s no question that animation is a labor-intensive art that requires mass …
The Documentary About Bronies is Here
A pleasant surprise arrived in my mailbox yesterday: a copy of the new documentary Bronies: The Extremely Unexpected Adult Fans of My …
Rare Animation Inspired by Picasso from “The Picasso Summer”
This one is new to me. The Picasso Summer is a 1969 feature based on a Ray Bradbury short story. It includes an impressively lengthy …
Weekend Groove: Music Videos from US, UK, Spain and Belgium
Our weekly roundup of the most interesting, creative and original animated music videos.
Gallery: Newly Discovered Tom Oreb Gag Drawings
Tom Oreb is recognized by many as being one of the finest character designers during the Golden Age of Hollywood animation. Certainly, he …
The Dark Fate of Disney Princesses in “After Ever After”
Dreams die quickly and magic fades in the cruelest way possible in John Cozart’s (aka Paint) latest a cappella medley. Focusing on …
Disney Is Producing New Mickey Mouse Shorts and Premiered the First One Today [UPDATED]
Disney unveiled a new Mickey Mouse short today called Croissant de Triomphe, that can be viewed HERE. It is one of 19 new shorts that …
LOST FILMS: “El Sombrero by Bob Balser
Fans of classic animated shorts are undoubtedly familiar with John and Faith Hubley’s 1964 short The Hat, but there was another short …
What is the Biggest Animation Project on Kickstarter Right Now?
The answer may surprise you.
Disney Sweeps Animation Oscars with “Paperman” and “Brave”; VFX Oscar Goes to “Life of Pi”
Disney swept the Oscars this year with wins for both animated short and feature. Congrats to John Kahrs and Walt Disney Feature Animation …
15 Reasons Why Frank Tashlin Was Awesome
A tribute to the legendary director Frank Tashlin on his Centennial.
Ralph Eggleston and Peter de Sève Featured in “State of the Art: Illustration 100 Years After Howard Pyle”
Last week the Delaware Art Museum debuted an exhibition called “State of the Art: Illustration 100 Years After Howard Pyle.” It will be …
An Afternoon of Remembrance 2013
On Saturday March 2nd, a memorial for departed friends from the animation community will be held in Hollywood.
“Brave”, “Life of Pi” and “Game of Thrones” Win Big at VES Awards
The winners of the 11th Annual VES Awards were announced yesterday in Los Angeles. The two most honored films were Brave and Life of Pi, …
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