Major Aardman Retrospective Opens in Paris
The forty-three-year-old British animation studio is being honored with a major exhibit in Paris.
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Watch 27 Best Animated Film Oscar Presentations
These rare videos document the presentation of the animated short Oscar from 1949 through 2013.
How Filmmakers Use Unscripted Audio in Animation: A Survey From “Moonbird” to “Waltz with Bashir”
One of the better-known shorts made by John and Faith Hubley is Moonbird, from 1959. This film came about when the Hubleys made a secret …
“Princess Mononoke” Back on the UK Stage By Popular Demand
After a successful UK premiere and a short run in Tokyo, Whole Hog Theatre’s stage version of Hayao Miyazaki’s Princess Mononoke will …
“Mulan” Director Tony Bancroft Will Teach You How to Direct Animation
Animation veteran Tony Bancroft (co-director of Mulan) has an interesting sound book in the works. It’s called Directing for Animation: …
How Old Were These Animation Directors When They Made Their First Film?
“Animation is a young man’s game,” Chuck Jones once said. There’s no question that animation is a labor-intensive art that requires mass …
“Plain Song” by Nick Park
Brad Bird isn’t the only Oscar winning animator releasing a live action film this month. Clay animator Nick Park (Wallace and Gromit) has …
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