Animators

Preview: Remixing the Magic

REMIXING THE MAGIC opens this Friday, February 17, at Gallery 1988 (7020 Melrose Ave., corner of Melrose & La Brea). Opening reception is …

Genius

2006 Animation Predictions

Better late than never. Here are a few thoughts from your Brewmasters – Jerry Beck and Amid Amidi – about what might happen in animation …

Old Brew

Hoodwinked

There is no question that Miramax has earned its reputation as a producer of classy live-action films, but when it comes to animation, …

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RE-PLUGS

I’ve mentioned these before, but am compelled to mention them again as the dates get close.This Thursday, December 1st, I will be showing …

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GO FOR THE GOLD

I know Jerry has already mentioned this, but it’s worth doing so again. I received my copy of GO FOR THE GOLD: A MEATHAUS SKETCHBOOK when …

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KIDTOON FILMS

Following up on my post below about the theatrical release of the new TOM & JERRY movie, Michele Martell of KIDTOON FILMS wrote in to …

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MATINEE MOUSE

When is a theatrical release not a theatrical release?As someone who is monitoring U.S. theatrical animated releases – for both my …

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LA REMINDERS

Tonight:A tribute to Frédéric Back, with a screening and a panel discussion with Pete Docter (Pixar), Production Designer Paul Felix …

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The Irv Spence Blog

Daily visual inspiration for the rest of ’05. Sweet! Here’s an awesome BLOG where somebody (“Filboid Sudge”) is uploading the 1944 …

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Animation Resolutions

Greetings Brew Readers, I’m really honored to be joining Cartoon Brew and the likes of Jerry and Amid for the month of January. (The …

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MIGHTY MOUSE PANTIES?

Viacom has a very frustrating merchandising agenda regarding their classic Terrytoon cartoon stars. Thus I wasn’t sure what to make of …

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HOLIDAY GIFT SUGGESTION #1

In the next several days I will point out a few gift suggestions for the cartoon freak in your family – or to buy yourself to counter …

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CONTEST #3

By now you know the drill: Each day I will ask one simple question. The first two people with correct answers (or what I think is the …

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CONTEST #2

Here’s how it works – Each day I have two prizes. I will ask one simple question. The first two people with correct answers (or what I …

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BUTTONS & PINS

One of my little hobbies beyond (but related to) animated cartoons is collecting buttons of cartoon characters. Specifically, I like …

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CONTEST #1

Here’s how it works – Each day I have two prizes. I will ask one simple question. The first two people with correct answers (or what I …

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CONTEST TIME!

Oh boy! I’ve got some give-away material… so it’s time again to hold a few contests!Starting tomorrow (Saturday) for the next several …

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SURVEY RESULTS

According to the results of a just-released survey on behalf of Boomerang UK, Tom & Jerry are the most popular cartoon characters of …

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