Events

March 30th in LA: “UPA Day!”

As far as I’m concerned, there can’t be enough praise and recognition for United Productions of America (UPA). They may be long gone and …

Animators

Remembering Corny Cole

The outpouring of love and affection after Corny Cole’s passing has been tremendous. In the past three days, over one hundred artists …

biz

The Disney 50 at BFI Southbank

(November 23rd, 2010) BFI Southbank and The Walt Disney Company have launched a season offering audiences a very rare opportunity to …

Disney

Love

The soundtrack of Fantastic Mr. Fox, like all Wes Anderson films, is loaded with great music that punctuate the situations. Anyone who …

Animators

Tony Peters R.I.P.

Animation writer Antony (Tony) Peters passed away this past Sunday in New York. He was a longtime Asifa-East board member and veteran …

Disney

Disney Limited!

I don’t keep up with the world of limited edition animation art – in fact, I’m not sure how large that market is anymore. Chris Jackson …

Classic

Where Are the UPA Shorts?

If there’s one question I’ve received more frequently than any other since the release of Cartoon Modern, it’s “Where can I see the UPA …

Animators

Peter Ellenshaw (1913-2007)

Dave Smith reports that Peter Ellenshaw passed away yesterday, in Santa Barbara. Ellenshaw is best known for his incredible matte …

Old Brew

Steve Krantz (1923-2007)

We should note that producer Steve Krantz passed away last Thursday in Los Angeles from complications of pneumonia. He was 83.Krantz is …

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