At Least 13 Films Are Vying For Animated Feature Oscar This Year
We’re getting close to that time of year again when the animation industry enjoys a little mainstream credit and prestige for all its …
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Pixar Shuffles Release Lineup After It Delays “The Good Dinosaur”
One of the big questions surrounding the recent removal of Bob Peterson as director of The Good Dinosaur was how would Pixar finish the …
‘The 21’ Is A Powerful Story About Faith, Resilience, And Devoted Love
In 2015, the beheading of 21 Coptic Christians by ISIS shocked the world, yet, it also sparked a powerful response that was at odds with the extremists’ intent.
Gallery: DreamWorks Artist Devin Crane Exhibits in Paris
We’re a little late on this one, but it’s worth mentioning that veteran DreamWorks visual development artist Devin Crane (Kung Fu Panda, …
This is How You Review A Doll From Disney’s “Frozen”
I’m not sure that this review convinced me that I need to buy an Elsa doll from Disney’s Frozen, but I give credit to reviewer Chad Alan …
Artist of the Day: Scott MacDonald
Scott MacDonald lives and works in Halifax as a freelance animation artist, designer and illustrator. He studied graphic design and …
Meet NFB Directors Chris Landreth and Theodore Ushev in New York
The Ottawa International Animation Festival begins tomorrow in Canada, but fret not for New Yorkers who can’t make it—a small part of …
Volume 13 of “Walt’s People” Interview Series is Released
The thirteenth volume of Walt’s People: Talking Disney with the Artists Who Knew Him has been released. I own at least half of the …
Mickey Short “Croissant de Triomphe” Wins Another Emmy
Disney’s Mickey Mouse short Croissant de Triomphe picked up another Emmy—its third one—for Outstanding Short-format Animated Program. …
“Obsolescence In Love” by Jon Dunleavy
Obsolescence In Love ( The Ballad of Smiley Face ) by Jon Dunleavy tells the tale of a “twisted romance between a loved up phone and a …
“Dick Figures: The Movie” Attempts Unique Distribution Model
If Ed Skudder and Zack Keller’s Dick Figures – The Movie is any indication, the animated feature revolution will not only be televised, …
Artist of the Day: William Laborie
William Laborie is a graduate of the Ecole des Métiers du Cinéma d’Animation (EMCA) who works in London. William’s recent professional …
Moonbot Delivers Feature Quality Animation for Chipotle’s “Scarecrow”
American food chain Chipotle eschews TV advertising and stopped using external ad agencies a few years ago, but when they create ad …
Koji Morimoto Directs Sequence for Lexus-Sponsored Short Film
A little product placement can go a long way, as proven in Mitsuyo Miyazaki’s A Better Tomorrow, a short film about a pair of kidnapped …
Artist of the Day: Jesse Balmer
Jesse Balmer draws with skillful lines and renders his creations with tactile forms. His strange ideas multiply the visual impact of his …
“The Art of Happiness” Is An Adult Animated Feature From Italy
“The Art of Happiness” an animated drama debuted recently at the Venice Film Festival’s International Film Critics Week section.
Disney Sets North American Release Date for “The Wind Rises”
Disney revealed release plans today for Hayao Miyazaki’s The Wind Rises at the Toronto International Film Festival. Here are the …
First Look at “Legend of Korra—Book 2: Spirits”
“The Legend of Korra” returns to Nickelodeon with a new season this Friday, September 13, and we’ve got an exclusive clip from the series.
Artist of the Day: Tuna Bora
Istanbul-born, LA-based Tuna Bora works as a freelance visual development artist in Los Angeles, applying her skills to feature animation …
“The Daws Butler Collection” Collects Hours of Audio Related to the Iconic Voice Actor
The Daws Butler Collection is seventeen-and-a-half hours worth of radio plays, comedy recordings, cartoon scripts, and acting tutorials …
“A Very Fuddles Christmas” Book Trailer by Frans Vischer
Veteran film animator Frans Vischer (Cats Don’t Dance, Curious George, Rover Dangerfield, The Princess and the Frog) has completed his …
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