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“Random Acts”: Creating A Space for Independent Animated Films in Britain
In October 2011, Britain’s Channel 4 began airing a new initiative entitled Random Acts; this was designed as a space for …
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“Piece, Peace” by Jae-in Park
She has space only for her own dangerous dreams.
The Most Viewed Cartoon Brew Posts of 2013
We reveal the top 30 Cartoon Brew posts of the past year based on the number of pageviews each post received.
“Frozen” Story Head Paul Briggs Talks About Truth in Storytelling
The Disney studio has famously attempted to adapt Hans Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen as far back as the 1940s. However, it …
23 Creative Christmas Cards by Disney Legend Ward Kimball
Discover a more personal side of the Disney animation legend.
Conceptual Art Meets Classic Cartoon Characters in These Paintings by Antek Walczak
Brooklyn-based gallery Real Fine Arts is currently hosting an exhibition of paintings by Antek Walczak entitled “New Transbohemian …
Director Luiz Bolognesi on “Rio 2096,” An Animated Feature About Love and Revolution
Produced in Brazil for just $2.5 million by first-time animation director Luiz Bolognesi, Rio 2096: A Story of Love and Fury is among the …
Sundance 2014 Selects “Ernest and Celestine” and 13 Animated Shorts
The Sundance Film Festival has announced the film selections for their upcoming edition, which will take place in Park City, Utah between …
Cartoon Brew Gift Guide 2013
Finding the perfect gift for the animation lover in your life isn't always the easiest thing. Here's a few of our suggestions ranging from a few bucks to over a grand. Share your suggestions in the comments.
Directors Mostly Named Chris Discuss Feature Filmmaking
It's been a great year for people named Chris.
Ralph Bakshi’s “Christmas in Tattertown”: 25 Years Later
Earlier this year, we celebrated the 25th anniversary of "Who Framed Roger Rabbit." This month we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Ralph Bakshi's holiday special "Christmas in Tattertown," which premiered December 21, 1988 on Nickelodeon. The two projects are not entirely unrelated. Bakshi credited the success of "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" as the reason that he was able to get "Tattertown" greenlit for production.
Complete List of 2013 Annie Award Nominations
Seven animated features lead the nominations for ASIFA-Hollywood's 41st Annie Awards.
Artist of the Day: April Liu
April Liu is a second year animation student at CalArts. Her blog is a mixture of personal and school work with drawings and animated studies from projects in progress, such as a short about a fellow with a sprout growing from the top of his head.
Film Festival Trailers by Emma De Swaef, Marc James Roels, Robert Loebel and Nicolas Ménard
It's been a great fall season for film festival trailers. Last week, we posted one by Joanna Quinn, and today, we have three more creative efforts by Emma De Swaef, Marc James Roels, Robert Loebel and Nicolas Ménard.
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 …
Walt Disney’s Daughter, Diane Disney Miller, Has Died at 79
Walt Disney's daughter, Diane Disney Miller, died today at her home in Napa, California.
Pixar Co-Founder Ed Catmull Wrote A Book about How Pixar Works
Pixar co-founder (and current president of both Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios) Dr. Ed Catmull has written a book that explores …
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 …
Disney Florida Veterans Create Hand-Drawn Spot for British Retailer John Lewis
British department store John Lewis has released an ambitious annual Christmas advertisement, a £1 million hand-drawn spot with stop …
6 Women Disney Artists Collaborate On “Lovely,” An Anthology Of Personal Work
When six women from Disney Feature’s visual development department wanted to create a companion book for an upcoming exhibition of …
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