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CTN ANIMATION EXPO 2012: Jerry’s Panels
The 2012 CTN Expo in Burbank California is next week – and I’ll be there. Cartoon Brew will have a table on the exhibit floor and that’s …
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Academy Considering Twenty-One Animated Features
Who? Who will win the Oscar this year, at the 85th Academy Awards? Hey Krishna? The Mystical Laws? Walter & Tandoori’s Christmas? …
“Wreck-It Ralph” and “Paperman” talkback
After several months of monster/horror animated features, it feels down-right refreshing to see a simply funny new “cartoon” from Disney. …
The Disney Purchase of Lucasfilm: What Does It Mean?
Disney’s $4.05 billion acquisition of Lucasfilm has generated more questions than answers. The Mouse has made it clear that they bought …
Disney Buys Lucasfilm, “Star Wars” Franchise for $4 Billion [UPDATED]
It’s not April Fools’ Day. The Walt Disney Company is acquiring Lucasfilm and the Star Wars franchise for $4.05 billion. The press …
Per-Minute Production Rates Are Climbing on Kickstarter [UPDATED]
Transparency in the crowdfunding community is highly valued, and animators tend to be most successful when they are upfront about the …
BOOK REVIEW: The Art and Making of Peanuts Animation
I’ll be posting a Holiday Gift Guide next month, but one book leapt out of the pack and I want to give you the heads-up right now. I just …
FRIDAY: MoMA celebrates Sally Cruikshank
I’ve been a fan of the crazy independent cartoons of Sally Cruikshank since Quasi at the Quackardero first burst on the screen back in …
FIRST LOOK: Jerry on TCM
As previously noted, this Sunday night yours-truly, Jerry Beck, spends the whole evening co-hosting an entire block of classic animated …
Blur’s Tim Miller Responds To “The Goon” Kickstarter Controversy
The commentary I posted a couple days ago about The Goon Kickstarter project generated a lot of heated debate, both on Cartoon Brew and …
Why Animation on TCM is Important
Regular readers to this site are well aware by now that I’ll be part of a six-hour presentation of classic animation on TCM (Turner …
EXCLUSIVE: CTN Expo speakers include Glen Keane, Tyrus Wong, Syd Mead, Brenda Chapman
One month to go. The Creative Talent Network Expo (aka CTN-X), now in its fourth year, has established itself as the premiere …
Waterloo Festival For Animated Cinema Announces Feature Film lineup
Every year at this time I find myself jealous of the people in the vicinity of Kitchener-Waterloo in Northern Ontario, Canada. No, not …
First Look: Looney Tunes Platinum Vol. 2
Unabashed Plug: Out next week is Vol. 2 of Warner Home Video’s Blu-ray cartoon collection, Looney Tunes Platinum Collection. I’m a little …
Platform Animation Festival to honor AKIRA creator Katsuhiro Otomo
Full Press Release: PLATFORM INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FESTIVAL HONORS KATSUHIRO OTOMO WITH LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Los …
W!LDBRAIN Entertainment To Extend “Battle Bears” Brand
W!LDBRAIN inks TV Deal with SkyVu to turn Battle Bears into a major television series and consumer products line. Battle Bears To Be …
Ford Targets Prius, Non-Hybrid Owners by Redrawing Popular Classic Animated Character in New C-MAX Ads
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 4, 2012 — New TV, digital and print campaign – featuring Italian La Linea character popularized in the U.S. …
Technicolor Teams with Rockstar Games
Paris, France –Technicolor announced that it has established a new high-end game art and animation team dedicated to working with …
Leading Kids Educational Game Company Launches Online & Mobile Learning Adventures Featuring DreamWorks Animation Franchises
Changes Name to JumpStart TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 4, 2012 — JumpStart® today announced that it is developing online and mobile learning …
Modus FX Appoints Le Bouyonnec as VP Production
Montreal, QC — Modus FX announced the appointment of Anne Le Bouyonnec as VP production. Le Bouyonnec will act as liaison between …
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