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Scrappy Freebie
For months now, Scrappyland, my site for Scrappy appreciation, has been in preview mode. Folks sometimes ask me if I’ve forgotten or …
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Election Wrap-Up
MUCHA LUCHA creators Eddie Mort and Lili Chin offer this message on their fwak! blog – “TO OUR US FRIENDS: Remember… the answer to …
INCREDIBLES WRAP PARTY Reports
Here’s a few journal comments from various Pixarians who attended THE INCREDIBLES wrap party a couple weeks ago: RotoMonkey.org: “The …
Hey Hey Hey …. It’s Crap!
Marvel at the mind-numbing unfunniness of the latest cartoon-turned-live bomb FAT ALBERT. The most telling example of what passes for …
Fantagraphics Article
Nice article in this week’s SEATTLE WEEKLY about indie comic publisher Fantagraphics. The piece relates that in the 28-year history of …
Accidentally Crappy
An animator/musician friend emailed me this note about the new Counting Crows music video “Accidentally in Love” (see it HERE) and after …
COMIC CON WRAP UP
I had a great time at the San Diego Comic Con this year.The convention is so big, so massive, so overwhelming – it’s like an annual …
The 2D Expo: Flash Panel Wrap-up
I was planning to post a summary of the Flash & TV Animation panel that I moderated a few days ago at ASIFA-Hollywood’s 2D Expo, but …
SCRAPPY’S PUPPET THEATRE
If you act fast, and have $2,295. dollars, you can own the uber-rare, uber-cool one sheet poster for SCRAPPY’S PUPPET THEATRE. It’s on …
SCRAPPYLAND
This news is just to exciting to hold: Harry McCracken is building a new website devoted to Columbia’s biggest original cartoon star – …
ANIMATOR AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Getting rave reader reviews on Amazon.com is Animatrix: A Female Animator, How Laughter Saved My Life By Heidi Guedel.I haven’t read the …
Festival Diary: Sleepless In Lisbon At Portugal’s Monstra
A whirlwind 72-hour dive into Portugal’s Monstra uncovers cutting-edge studios, international collaborations, and standout animated titles.
From ‘Star Wars’ And ‘SpongeBob’ To International Indie Hits, Annecy Unveils 2026 TV, Commissioned Films Lineups
The festival’s latest selections span global series, music videos, ads, and auteur shorts, highlighting animation across formats and audiences.
‘Arcane’ Producer Thomas Vu Is Developing An Animated ‘Wheel of Time’ Slate
Vu's company, Initiate Entertainment, is teaming with IP owner iwot on a lineup that includes an animated series, feature films, and a mobile/PC game.
Nvidia’s New AI Tool Shifts Creative Control From Artists To Algorithms
Nvidia’s DLSS 5 applies AI to reinterpret game visuals in real time, challenging traditional ideas of authorship in games.
Economic Anxiety Animated: Behind The Viral Success Of ‘Middle Class Matt’
Show creators unpack the craft, financing, and audience appeal behind a breakout series tackling hedgelords, childcare costs, and modern middle-class pressures.
‘The Cat & The Composer’: A Famed Publishing Mistake Makes For A Fun Watch In Matteo Bernardini’s Short
Inspired by a 19th-century misprinted novel, Bernardini’s short blends sketchy illustrations and era-appropriate music into a playful, fragmented experience.
Shiny!: ShadowMachine To Animate ‘Firefly’ Revival With Original Cast
Nathan Fillion says the revival has the blessing of controversial creator Joss Whedon and the rights holders, and is now seeking distributors.
Oscars 2026 Recap: ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Scores Twice, Rocks The House; NFB Does It Again; Cursed Conan; And ‘Avatar’ Wins VFX
A breakout musical claims two trophies, Canada’s animation legacy grows, and a tech-driven blockbuster closes the night with VFX glory.
YouTube’s Ad Revenue Is Bigger Than Disney, NBCU, Paramount, And WBD Combined — What Does That Mean For Creators?
With billions flowing through the platform each year, YouTube's rise raises questions about creator compensation and how animation fits into the equation.
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