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2015 Animation Oscar Nominations: Full Coverage
We present complete coverage of the animation-related Oscar nominees for the 87th annual Academy Awards.
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‘Big Hero 6,’ ‘Boxtrolls’ and ‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’ Top VES Award Nominations
"Big Hero 6," "The Boxtrolls," "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" and the TV series "Game of Thrones" lead the VES Awards with five nominations apiece.
DreamWorks Makes History; ‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’ Wins the Golden Globe [Video]
"How to Train Your Dragon 2," directed by Dean DeBlois, was awarded the Golden Globe tonight, marking a first for DreamWorks Animation.
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.
Bill Plympton on ‘Cheatin” and the Challenges of Making Indie Animation for Adults
"Why should kids be the only ones who get pleasure out of animation," says the revered indie animation director Bill Plympton. "It offends me that American animation is stereotyped this way."
Creepy Hyperreal Popeye Sculpture Can Be Yours For $300
If you've ever wanted a sculpture of Popeye as a real man, your wishes have been answered.
Tomm Moore on ‘Song of the Sea,’ Reinventing 2D, and Dodging the Studio System
"I do think that animation can have a language of its own, rather than simply mimicking live action."
The Top 20 Stories of 2014 on Cartoon Brew
The American animation industry's wage-fixing scandal received the most attention on Cartoon Brew this year, with three of our most viewed stories focused on that topic.
‘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.
‘Pyongyang’ Cartoonist Speaks Out About Cancellation of Gore Verbinski Film Project
The first creative casualty resulting from the Sony hack ("The Interview" notwithstanding) is a project that's not even being produced by Sony; it's the New Regency film adaptation of Guy Delisle's graphic novel "Pyongyang."
How to Translate a Beloved Dutch Illustrator’s Work Into a $1.25 Million Feature
"Pim and Pom: The Big Adventure" was not only made on a tiny budget, but had the added challenge of translating the visual style of one of the most beloved Dutch children's book illustrators.
2015 Golden Globe Nominees and Filmmaker Reactions
Five animated features have been nominated for a Golden Globe in the best animated feature category.
‘Mouse in Transition’: “Call Us Mike and Frank” (Chapter 14)
Walt Disney Productions changed forever when two guys named Mike and Frank showed up.
Animation: A Fantastic Solution for Selling Boring Noodles
Being asked to sell stale dried noodles in a cup must rank as an ad agency creative director's worst nightmare, but Japanese noodle cup maker Nissin found a smart workaround.
Gift Book Ideas for the Animation Fan
Finding the perfect book for the beloved animation fan in your life can be a big challenge, but these gift-book ideas will inform and inspire anyone who loves animation and drawing.
42nd Annie Award Nominations Announced: Complete List
Laika's "The Boxtrolls" topped the noms with a total of thirteen; the awards will be handed out January 31, 2015, in Los Angeles, California.
‘Mouse in Transition’: ‘Basil’ Kicks Into High Gear (Chapter 13)
When the Disney strike of 1982 ended and the story artists returned to their respective work spaces in the animation building, "Basil of Baker Street" was still running along two sets of tracks. There were storyboards filled with gags and character bits, and boards filled with plot points.
Birdo Created Rio 2016 Olympic Mascots
São Paulo-based Birdo Studio was selected to create Rio's 2016 Olympic mascots.
Oscar-Contender Signe Baumane On Why Animation Beats Live-Action for Some Stories
Signe Baumane talks about why animation was a better choice than live-action for her feature film debut "Rocks in My Pockets."
Watch A Roundtable with Oscar-Contending Animation Directors and Producers
A 40-minute video roundtable with six feature film directors and producers contending for an Oscar this year.
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