.png){kind=logo}
‘Doraemon at the 2020 Neo-Tokyo Olympic Games’ by Aleix Pitarch
A Doraemon/Akira mashup for the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympic Games.
Search Results forrobot cartoon
Chris McKay Will Direct the “LEGO Movie” Sequel
Continuing the inexplicable trend of people named Chris directing animated features, Chris McKay, the animation co-director of "The LEGO Movie," will direct the film's sequel, which is currently set for a May 26, 2017 release.
First Look: “The Absence of Eddy Table” by Dave Cooper and Rune Spaans
No, these are not snapshots from the latest window display at Kidrobot, they are advance images from the upcoming CG short "The Absence of Eddy Table." The superbly lowbrow PVC collectible aesthetic that you see is the result of an artistic collaboration between Canadian comic artist and illustrator Dave Cooper and Norwegian animation director Rune Spaans.
‘Frozen,’ ‘Mr. Hublot’ and ‘Gravity’ Win Animation Oscars
No surprise in the Best Animated Feature category. "Frozen" won. No surprise in the Best Visual Effects category. "Gravity " won. Huge surprise in the Best Animated Short category. "Mr. Hublot " won.
Book Review: A Fresh Take on Anime History by Jonathan Clements
Jonathan Clements’ "Anime: A History" differs greatly from more populist overviews of anime available in the English-language market. This book is not about the anime texts themselves, but the surrounding industry: Clements delivers a tightly-packed account of anime production, distribution and viewership from the silent era to the present day.
‘Mr. Hublot’: The Art of the Oscar-Nominated Shorts
In this special Cartoon Brew series, we asked the five nominees of the 2013 Best Animated Short Academy Award to discuss the artwork of their films. Today we continue this exclusive look at the short contenders with "Mr. Hublot," a Luxembourg/France co-production directed by Laurent Witz and co-directed by Alexandre Espigares.
Let’s Talk About the Animation in “The Lego Movie”
Attempting to predict box office results is a fool’s errand, but it’s safe to say at this point that The Lego Movie, which opens this …
The Ultimate Guide to Animated Mockbusters
Disney's recent trademark lawsuit against Phase 4 Films and their movie "Frozen Land" has reignited discussion about 'mockbusters,' the portmanteau used to describe a genre of home video that is dedicated to tricking customers into mistakenly purchasing a low-budget imitation of a popular movie.
Directors Chris Renaud and Pierre Coffin on Creative Choices and Challenges in “Despicable Me” Films
Chris Renaud (above, left) and Pierre Coffin are the directorial duo responsible for one of the biggest animated phenomenons of recent …
2014 Animated Feature Preview
From mainstream releases to independent foreign productions, we've got a guide to the animated feature releases that you can look forward to in 2014.
Shinichiro Watanabe’s “Space Dandy” Debuts January In Both U.S. and Japan
"Space Dandy", the eagerly-awaited anime series from the creative team behind "Cowboy Bebop," will debut on Adult Swim's Toonami block in January 2014.
Director Jimmy Hayward Talks “Free Birds”
Earlier this month, Dallas-headquartered Reel FX released their first animated feature Free Birds. Over its first three weekends in …
Comedian Liz Miele Talks About Creating Animated Webseries “Damaged”
When life handed Liz Miele some lemons, she decided to make lemonade. It’s what pushed her into stand-up comedy 11 years ago and what …
Internet Explorer Fanart Leads To New Anime Mascot
The 2013 edition of Anime Festival Asia has an unusual contributor: Microsoft Singapore, which celebrated the event by creating a …
Women in Animation Relaunches With New Leadership
Women in Animation, the nineteen-year-old Los Angeles-based non-profit dedicated to promoting the role of women in the animation …
Jordan Reichek Talks about His New Shorts Series “Animal Control!”
Jordan Reichek talks about his new Cartoon Network Asia shorts series "Animal Control!", his career so far, and where he wants to go with his work.
Blue Sky Director Carlos Saldanha Wants to Try Live-Action
Veteran Blue Sky director Carlos Saldanha (Rio, Ice Age: The Meltdown, Rio 2) is currently in negotiations to take over the direction of …
Stop-Motion John Lasseter Competes in “Shirt-Off” in “Friendship All-Stars”
Friendship All-Stars of Friendship is a new stop-motion webseries created by Harry Chaskin, Dan Lippert and Justin Michael and executive …
Report: Society for Animation Studies Conference Focuses on Redefining Animation
Besides creating animation, I love to study it theoretically. The process of creation for me is very ‘un-graspable’. There’s so …
Your Guide to Animation Events at San Diego Comic-Con (Days 3 and 4)
Go here for Comic-Con Day 1 Animation EventsThe remaining half of programming for San Diego Comic-Con has been announced, and for your …
28 of 38