Feature Film

$9.99 trailer

Click control arrow to see the trailer for $9.99: I caught an advance screening of Tatia Rosenthal’s $9.99 (Thank you, Asifa-Hollywood) …

CGI

Studio aka’s Lost and Found

Studio aka has completed a 25-minute film adaptation of the children’s book Lost and Found. The film, directed by Philip Hunt, will debut …

Events

2008 Annie Award Nominations

The nominations for the 36th annual Annie Awards were announced today. Kung Fu Panda recieved 17 nominations including Best Animated …

Feature Film

Oscar Qualified Features

The Academy has released its list of animated features that qualify for Oscar consideration. 14 titles. Had Universal deemed to enter The …

Events

The Big Contest next week

The Presidential sweepstakes isn’t the only big contest being held next week. Cartoon Brew will hold several contests next week with …

Events

The AFI Fest

The 2008 AFI Fest starts on Friday (Oct. 31st) and runs through November 9th at several venues (but mainly at the Arclight Hollywood) in …

Events

Gene Deitch Tribute in San Francisco

Gene Deitch will be the Guest of Honor at the 3rd annual San Francisco International Animation Festival (SFIAF), a four-day event from …

Feature Film

Mid Year Survey

For those (like me) who keep score, it’s interesting to note that as of this week Pixar’s Wall•E and Dreamwork’s Kung Fu Panda are …

Events

Ottawa ’08 Film Selections

Selections were announced this week for the 2008 Ottawa International Animation Festival (September 17-21). Four features and 101 short …

Events

Annecy Countdown

One half of Cartoon Brew, namely me, will be attending the world’s largest animation festival next week. If you’re going too, drop a …

Old Brew

Monday Morning Inspiration

Here’s a work by Bay Area animation veteran Charlie Canfield called HIDE & SEEK. Download it HERE (23mb). It’s a light minute-and-a-half …

Old Brew

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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