A Thrilling Tour Through The History Of Wild Takes In Animation
Get ready to have your eyes pop out of your skull, because today we’re taking a look at some of the great wild takes throughout animation history.
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A History Of Comic Strip Animated Adaptations
To celebrate the release of ‘The Garfield Movie,’ we’re taking a look at the long history of animated adaptations of newspaper comic strips.
The Influence Of Looney Tunes On Live-Action Filmmakers
What do Denis Villeneuve, Wes Anderson, Steven Spielberg, Jean-Luc Godard, and Stephen Chow all have in common?
Animator Spotlight: Bobe Cannon
Cannon is best known for directing graphically groundbreaking shorts like ‘Gerald McBoing Boing,’ but his incredible work as an animator on the Warner Bros. and MGM films is sometimes overlooked.
How The Hays Code Censored Cartoons And How Animators Responded
Hollywood tried hard to make theatrical cartoons less raunchy and fun, but animators still found a way to keep their work weird.
Why HBO Max Removed Hundreds Of Classic Looney Tunes Films From Its Service
Warner Bros. Discovery’s latest move tramples over the company’s rich animation legacy.
George Newall, Last Surviving ‘Schoolhouse Rock!’ Co-Creator, Dies At 88
Newall and longtime partner Tom Yohe also produced the Emmy-winning NBC animated series “Drawing Power.”
Carl Bell, Animator And Champion Of The Art Form, Dies At 91
From Sesame Street to She-Ra and Beany & Cecil to Beauty and the Beast, Carl Bell worked on countless classics.
16 Times The Oscars Snubbed Greats Animated Shorts And Directors
The Academy Awards have a long history of ignoring the greatest animated films and filmmakers. Here’s a survey of some classic snbs.
Chuck Jones, The Beatles, And The Power Of ‘Yes’: A Creative Lesson
Elaborating on ideas is better for the creative process than rejecting them outright.
Pepé Le Pew Cut From ‘Space Jam’ Sequel; Warner Bros. Has No Plans To Use Him Again
The news comes amid renewed controversy about the character’s aggressively sexual behavior.
The Animation That Changed Me: Ross Bollinger on ‘Duck Amuck’
Says Bollinger: “Witnessing Daffy Duck coming apart at the seams as his world was deconstructed in front of him … it was sheer genius!”
This Twitter Thread Delivers A Concise History Of Meta-Gags In Animation
Vincent Alexander run us through the finest self-referential moments in animation, from Koko the Clown to “The Simpsons.”
Over 90 Animators Worked Together To Re-Animate The Classic Cartoon ‘Dover Boys’
Cartoon Brew speaks to the organizer of “Dover Boys Reanimated,” a fun recreation of a classic animated film.
Warner Archive Is Releasing A Swine Collection Of Classic Cartoons
For the first time, every single black-&-white Porky Pig cartoon is being released onto home video.
Drawing On Classic References, ‘Boss Baby’ Director Tom McGrath Explores A Fresh Look
The animation and design of ‘The Boss Baby’ is a deliberate throw-back to old-school styles.
‘How The Grinch Stole Christmas!’ is 50 Years Old Today—And It’s Still Great
We celebrate the 50th anniversary of the holiday classic with a gallery of rare artwork from the film.
Comic-Con 2016: Warner Bros. Developing Animated Pepe Le Pew Feature
Can Warner Bros. reboot Pepe Le Pew for modern audiences?
A Big Challenge: Making Characters in ‘Angry Birds Movie’ Look Simple
Figuring out how to make the characters in “The Angry Birds Movie” look simple was a big challenge for Sony Imageworks.
‘Hamilton’ Creator Lin-Manuel Miranda Learned About the Creative Process From The Best
The creator of “Hamilton” reveals an unlikely source of inspiration.
