The Humble Beginning Of Japan’s Powerhouse Animation Industry (Video Essay)
Youtuber Wookong has put together a detailed account of the evolution of animation production in Japan in the mid-20th century.
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Fred Ladd, Producer Who Helped Introduce Anime To U.S., Dies At 94
Ladd localized classic anime series for the American market, starting with the groundbreaking “Astro Boy.”
Animal Logic And New Line Team Up For ‘Astro Boy’ Reboot
The animation studio that made “The Lego Movie” wants to make “Astro Boy” popular again, too.
First Teaser For The French ‘Astro Boy’ Reboot
Twenty-six half-hour episodes of “Astro Boy Reboot” are planned.
Artist of the Day: John Nevarez
Today we look at the work of John Nevarez, Cartoon Brew’s Artist of the Day!
Book Review: A Fresh Take on Anime History by Jonathan Clements
Jonathan Clements’ “Anime: A History” differs greatly from more populist overviews of anime available in the English-language market. This book is not about the anime texts themselves, but the surrounding industry: Clements delivers a tightly-packed account of anime production, distribution and viewership from the silent era to the present day.
