Paul Reubens, Pee-wee Herman Actor And Animation Champion, Dies at 70
Reubens’ ‘Pee-wee’s Playhouse’ influenced a generation of artists who work in children’s entertainment.
#John Canemaker
Happy Birthday, John Canemaker!
An appreciation of one of the titans of the animation world.
Tyrus Wong, ‘Bambi’ Production Designer, Dies at 106
RIP Tyrus Wong.
In Conversation: John Canemaker On The Disney Family Museum’s Massive ‘Pinocchio’ Exhibit
The biggest collection of material ever from the production of the seminal Disney film ‘Pinocchio’ is currently on display in San Francisco.
Richard Williams To Present ‘Thief and the Cobbler’ Work Print At MoMA
The master animator will be visiting New York City in September.
Don’t Miss MoMA’s Amazing Tribute to Golden Age Technicolor Cartoons
“Inside Out” production designer Ralph Eggleston and historian John Canemaker will introduce some of the screenings.
‘John Lennon Sketchbook’ Makes Official Online Debut
A poignant peek into the mind of a Beatle whose talents extended past creating immortal music.
MoMA to Present an Evening with Glen Keane
Historian and filmmaker John Canemaker will host the conversation with the master character animator.
Watch 27 Best Animated Film Oscar Presentations
These rare videos document the presentation of the animated short Oscar from 1949 through 2013.
Gift Book Ideas for the Animation Fan
Finding the perfect book for the beloved animation fan in your life can be a big challenge, but these gift-book ideas will inform and inspire anyone who loves animation and drawing.
Tonight in NYC: John Canemaker Recreates Winsor McCay’s Vaudeville Act at MoMA
To honor Gertie the Dinosaur’s 100th birthday, John Canemaker will recreate Winsor McCay’s original vaudeville act at the Musuem of Modern Art tonight.
Right Now: Classic Animation All Night Long on TCM
If you’re looking for something cartoon-related to watch tonight, Turner Classic Movies is running an entire evening’s worth of animation.
Interview: John Canemaker on Discovering Disney’s Moviemaking Secrets
Animation historian John Canemaker talks about the process and challenges of creating the monumental new biography “The Lost Notebook: Herman Schultheis & the Secrets of Walt Disney’s Movie Magic.”
John Canemaker To Lecture in LA on Winsor McCay and Disney Animation Secrets
Historian, author and Oscar-winning filmmaker John Canemaker is headed to Los Angeles to present not one, but two animation lectures on the evening of Saturday, September 13th.
First Look at John Canemaker’s Amazing Disney History ‘The Lost Notebook’
Yesterday on Cartoon Brew’s Instagram, we offered a small taste of John Canemaker’s new book “The Lost Notebook: Herman Schultheis & the Secrets of Walt Disney’s Movie Magic,” which will be released on May 27.
Michael Sporn, A Passionate Film Director, RIP
Animator and filmmaker Michael Sporn, a man who represented the spirit and vitality of New York’s animation scene as much as any other single individual, passed away from pancreatic cancer on January 19. He was 67.
Preview: “The Lost Notebook: Herman Schultheis & the Secrets of Walt Disney’s Movie Magic”
Imagine this: A mysterious, dashing German émigré shows up at the Disney Studio on the eve of World War II. He works there for a little …
Animation Books To Watch For in 2014
New books about “Adventure Time,” Mary Blair, Alex Toth, Disney Golden Books, Pixar, and DreamWorks will be published in 2014.
Mary Blair Exhibit Announced for Spring 2014 in San Francisco
The Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco has officially announced their much anticipated tribute to the pride and joy of McAlester, …
This Sat in San Francisco: Bruno Bozzetto, John Musker, John Canemaker and David Silverman [UPDATED]
If you happen to find yourself in San Francisco on Saturday afternoon, you’d be wise to attend the lecture “The Work and Genius of Animation Wizard Bruno Bozzetto.”
Next Tuesday in NYC: Newly Restored Hubley Feature “Of Stars and Men”
A newly restored version of John and Faith Hubley’s exquisite animated documentary Of Stars and Men (1964) will debut next Tuesday, …
A Last Minute Holiday Shopping List
Christmas is next Tuesday, so here’s a few last minute gift-giving ideas for that cartoon-freak in your life.
John Canemaker Remembers Tissa David
Eminent animation historian John Canemaker wrote a lovely tribute to animator Tissa David for the Wall Street Journal. It’s packed with …
DO NOT MISS: Canemaker Lecture on the Hubleys at The Academy Sept. 14th
If you are in Southern California (or Northern California, the west coast or anywhere west of the Mississippi) you are summoned to what …
July 14th in San Fran: John Canemaker at Disney Museum
Once again we are happy to alert you to an upcoming don’t-miss John Canemaker lecture. In conjunction with the Walt Disney Family …
John Canemaker’s “Moon and the Son” on DVD
John Canemaker’s 2005 Academy Award-winning animated short The Moon and the Son: An Imagined Conversation is finally out on DVD. While …
Academy salutes Hubley in NYC; Mary Blair in LA
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has two different programs – one on each coast – worthy of your attention and …
Canemaker to discuss Mary Blair at the Disney Museum
Don’t even think of visiting San Francisco without a stop at the Walt Disney Family Museum. And if you are in the Bay area on April 16th …
TOMORROW: John Canemaker at MoMA
If you are in NY tomorrow evening, there is only one place you should be: at MoMA to attend John Canemaker’s lecture about his new book …
John Canemaker on “Two Guys Named Joe”
Today marks the fifth anniversary of Joe Ranft’s untimely death so it’s only fitting to link to this video of John Canemaker speaking …
John Canemaker’s West Coast TWO JOES Tour!
Animation historian and Oscar winning animator John Canemaker is making several public appearances in San Francisco and Los Angeles to …
Interview with John Canemaker about Two Guys Named Joe
John Canemaker’s eagerly anticipated book, Two Guys Named Joe: Master Animation Storytellers Joe Grant & Joe Ranft, will arrive in stores …
Madonna In The ‘Who’s That Girl’ Titles
Below are the striking titles for the Madonna film Who’s That Girl (1987). The titles, which re-imagine Madonna as a Betty …
