CGI

“Tron: Uprising” Series Trailer

A promising first look at Tron: Uprising which will begin airing on Disney XD in summer 2012. A ten-part micro-series will precede it …

Books

Craig Yoe’s FELIX THE CAT book

Craig Yoe’s latest book is a beautiful love letter to the comic book legacy of Otto Messmer/Joe Oriolo’s Felix The Cat. As usual, Yoe has …

Events

Comic Con 2010

I’m on my way to “Comic Con” (aka today’s activities. Tomorrow (Saturday begins with a SpongeBob panel with producer Paul Tibbitt, …

Business

Lifestyles of Animation Executives: Adina Pitt

Continuing our lifestyles of animation executives thread, here's some news about Cartoon Network v-p Adina Pitt and her recent purchase of a four-bedroom condo on the Upper East Side for $1.33 million.

Anime

Carl Macek (1951-2010)

Mutual friend Bob Cabeen has just informed me of the passing of my former business partner Carl Macek. Carl died of a heart attack on …

Classic

Kung Fu Magoo emerges on DVD

It’s been over a year since we heard anything about Classic Media’s attempt to revive Mr. Magoo in something called Kung Fu Magoo. Our …

Events

Annie Award Nominees 2009

ASIFA-Hollywood announced its nominees for the 2009 Annie Awards this morning. For Best Animated Feature, Sony’s Cloudy With a Chance …

Books

Looking for Calvin and Hobbes

Nevin Martell’s Looking for Calvin and Hobbes: The Unconventional Story of Bill Watterson and His Revolutionary Strip has piqued my …

Feature Film

Box Office Report

A Christmas Carol pulled in $30 million last weekend, falling short of industry expectations, which had ranged from $35 to $40 million. …

Anime

Gigantic Gigantor

Vistors to Kobe Japan will now be greeted by the sight of a 60-foot statue of Gigantor (Testsujin 28-go, to those in the know). This …

Classic

Happy 10th Birthday, The Iron Giant

The Iron Giant was released ten years ago today–August 6, 1999. Wired magazine celebrates the occasion with a commentary by Scott Thill …

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