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At Least 13 Films Are Vying For Animated Feature Oscar This Year
We’re getting close to that time of year again when the animation industry enjoys a little mainstream credit and prestige for all its …
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“Triplets of Belleville” Director Sylvain Chomet Has Switched to Live-Action Filmmaking
First it was Brad Bird. Now Sylvain Chomet, the director of The Triplets of Belleville and The Illusionist, has switched over to …
‘LA Times’ Writer Stupidly Suggests That Hollywood is Making Too Many Animated Films
Well, it’s that time of year again. A couple animated films perform below-average at the box office and the mainstream media begins …
“Our Son” by Eric Ko
This morning we continue Cartoon Brew’s Student Animation Festival with the online debut of Eric Ko’s Our Son (우리 아들) which is a …
Artist of the Day: Will Sweeney
Will Sweeney is an illustrator who creates prints, comics, clothing and toys for his own London-based label Alakazam co-run with Ayako …
13 Animation Directors You Might Not Have Known Also Voiced Characters
Whether it be for lack of budget or a desire to take center stage, TV series creators lending their own voices to their animated …
Master Animator and Director Ray Harryhausen Dies at 92
Stop-motion pioneer Ray Harryhausen, whose work is featured in classic adventure films like The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (1958), Jason and …
5 Reasons Why Mickey Mouse Co-Creator Ub Iwerks Was Awesome
Most animation fans know that Ub Iwerks co-created Mickey Mouse. But he contributed much more to animation.
Animated GIFs: Annoying Fad or Teachable Moment?
The GIF is here to stay. So how can the animation community stake its claim in this rapidly evolving narrative medium?
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.
Artist of the Day: Uli Meyer
Uli Meyer runs a studio in London which has examples of its film, TV and commercial productions here. The real ‘meat and …
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 …
Analyzing My Favorite Piece of Animation: Tigger by Milt Kahl
Sometimes when I’m animating, I recharge my creative batteries by watching some of my favorite scenes or pieces of animation. There’s a …
Spike & Mike Anniversary Screenings in La Jolla
It's hard to imagine that not so long ago the only way to watch animated shorts from around the world was to attend a screening of Spike and Mike.
“Day and Night” Director Teddy Newton is Developing A Feature At Pixar [UPDATED]
Teddy Newton is developing a feature film at Pixar. That last sentence should excite anyone who knows Newton’s work. One could be …
Warner Bros. Anniversary DVD Set salutes Hanna Barbera
Warner Bros. is releasing an anniversary DVD box set of selected H-B cartoons from the '50s, '60s and '70's.
Looney Tunes Super Stars: Sylvester & Hippety Hopper
Details of the new DVD release containing every one of those Sylvester vs the "giant mouse" cartoons.
PREVIEW: 2013 Animated Features
Let’s ring in the new year with a look ahead at the animated features of 2013.
Sundance 2013 Animation Short Selections
The Sundance Film Festival has announced their animated short film selections for the next edition of the festival, which will take place January 17-27 in Park City, Utah.
Advance Praise for the Book That Disney Doesn’t Want You To Read
This week was supposed to be the release date of my biography about artist, animator and director Ward Kimball. However, my publisher, …
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