Artist of the Day: Will Finn
Today we look at the work of Will Finn, Cartoon Brew’s Artist of the Day!
Previously on Cartoon Brew
How Laika Pushed 3D Printing to New Heights with ‘The Boxtrolls’
Laika is revolutionizing stop motion animation with 3D printing. We visited the set of their latest film, ‘The Boxtrolls,’ to find out how they do it.
A Look At Basque Animated Productions Presenting At Annecy 2024
The Basque projects at Annecy this year are a fantastic example of the region’s ambitions.
Lauren Bacall Dies at 89
Legendary Hollywood actress Lauren Bacall has died at the age of 89.
Remembrances of Robin Williams by Eric Goldberg, John Musker and Ron Clements
Here are the official statements on the death of Robin Williams provided by Eric Goldberg, the supervising animator of the Genie in “Aladdin,” and John Musker and Ron Clements, the directors of “Aladdin.”
Ron Tippe, ‘Runaway Brain’ and ‘Space Jam’ Producer, RIP
Ron Tippe, the animation producer of the live-action/animated hybrid feature “Space Jam” and the Oscar-nominated Disney short “Runaway Brain,” passed away on August 1st after a year-and-a-half battle with brain cancer.
First Look: Disney’s ‘Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero’
In addition to “Star Vs. The Forces of Evil,” Disney TV Animation is producing a second action/comedy series slated to debut on Disney XD in 2015: “Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero.”
Nikon Introduces $4,000 Stop Motion Animator’s Kit
Stop motion animation just got a little easier with the introduction of Nikon Animator’s Kit.
Robin Williams Dead of Apparent Suicide
Actor Robin Williams has died at the age of 63 from an apparent suicide.
Australia’s Rubber House Produces 8 Adult Swim Promos
Australian animation studio Rubber House has completed a series of bumpers and idents Adult Swim.
CBTV Student Fest: ‘A Hedgehog’s Visit’ by Kariem Saleh
A grumpy hedgehog trying to confess his love.Will he be able to overcome his insecurities?
‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Open In 1st; Sequel Announced
Paramount’s “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” opened with an estimated $65 million in the United States.
‘Mouse in Transition’: The CalArts Brigade Arrives (Chapter 9)
“Chief has to DIE,” Ron Clements said. “The picture doesn’t work if he just breaks his LEG. Copper doesn’t have enough motivation to hate the fox.”
New ‘Book of Life’ Trailer is Out
The latest trailer for Fox’s “The Book of Life” opens up the festive-looking world of the film with new plot points like a love triangle and the introduction of new characters like the Candle Maker portrayed by Ice Cube.
Golden Globes Change Their Animation Rules
The Golden Globes, awarded annually by the Hollywood Foreign Press Assn., has revised its rules for the animated feature category. The winner of the category has gone on to win the Oscar in six of the last seven years.
New Trailer and Clip from ‘Penguins of Madagascar’
What can one say about the new trailer for “Penguins of Madagascar” that hasn’t already been said about the previous twenty-plus DreamWorks Animation comedies?
The Evolution of TV Cartoon Characters
To the average cartoon viewer, SpongeBob is SpongeBob and Bart Simpson is Bart Simpson, but cartoon connoisseurs recognize that characters evolve over the years, not just personality-wise but graphically.
‘Drunk History’ Tackles The Birth of Mickey Mouse
“Drunk History,” the Comedy Central series in which drunk celebrities explain real history, set their inebriated sights last night on Walt Disney, Ub Iwerks, and the creation of Mickey Mouse.
Disney Tries Something New With ‘Star Vs. The Forces of Evil’: A Woman Creator
It’s always amusing when people criticize Walt Disney for being sexist because of the way he ran his company over 70 years ago, while completely overlooking the contemporary Disney Company’s abysmal track record of promoting women into top creative positions.
CBTV Student Fest: ‘Mr. Piggy Dies in 25 Dimensions’ by Josh Sehnert
Join Mr. Piggy on an adventure through time and space. Please wear 25-D glasses.
Artist of the Day: Chris Sasaki
Today we look at the work of Chris Sasaki, Cartoon Brew’s Artist of the Day!
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