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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Billy West Says ‘Ren & Stimpy’ Reboot Still On At Comedy Central
West cites delays at ViacomCBS in production and development due to Covid.
Petition To Halt Comedy Central’s ‘Ren & Stimpy’ Reboot Passes 11,000 Signatures
The petition was started by Robyn Byrd, who has accused the show’s creator John Kricfalusi of sexually abusing her as a child.
‘Happy Happy Joy Joy’ Review: A Confused Portrait Of ‘Ren & Stimpy’ And Its Disgraced Creator
“Ren & Stimpy” is being rebooted. Meanwhile, its creator John Kricfalusi faces accusations of sexual abuse. Where does the show stand today?
No One Asked For A ‘Ren & Stimpy’ Reboot, But Comedy Central Is Doing It Anyway
Who needs new animation talent? ViacomCBS certainly doesn’t.
‘Ren & Stimpy’ Creator John Kricfalusi’s Apology Triggers Backlash From Victims
The apology that John Kricfalusi has issued to victims of his sexual misconduct is being described as “creepy,” “rage-inducing,” and “a big pile of manipulative crap.”
‘Ren & Stimpy’ Creator John Kricfalusi Accused Of Harassment And Underage Sexual Abuse
Victims of the famous animation creator are speaking out.
In Honor of Kirk Douglas’ 100th Birthday, Here’s the Greatest Animated Short Ever Made About Kirk Douglas
The perfect way to celebrate the 100th birthday of Kirk Douglas? Animation, of course.
Annecy 2016 Review: Rainy, Crowded, Star-Studded, And Unforgettable
Everyone was at Annecy this year, from Guillermo del Toro to the president of France.
9 Can’t-Miss Events At Annecy 2016
The annual mega-animation festival is happening in a few weeks, and we’re here to help guide you through it.
Annecy Announces ‘Zombillenium’ and ‘Samurai Jack’ Previews, Plus John Kricfalusi Masterclass
The world’s largest gathering of animation artists reveals more of its 2016 programming line-up.
‘I Love Animators, I Just Want Them to Wake Up:’ A Birthday Interview With Ralph Bakshi
The outspoken animation legend speaks with Cartoon Brew about his new film “The Last Days of Coney Island” and other topics.
John Kricfalusi Makes ‘Squidbillies’ Promo For Adult Swim
The “Ren & Stimpy” creator makes an unlikely promo for an Adult swim show.
RIP: Gary Owens, Voice of Space Ghost, Roger Ramjet and Powdered Toast Man
Over a fifty-plus-year career as a voiceover artist, Gary Owens appeared in thousands of animated TV episodes.
Mexico’s Biggest-Ever Animation Industry Event, Festival by Pixelatl, Begins Today
Festival by Pixelatl begins today in Cuernavaca, Mexico, in what promises to be the largest-ever animation industry event that has ever happened in Mexico.
Interview: Ralph Bakshi on the Animation Industry, Then & Now
Ralph Bakshi pulled himself away from his drawing desk in New Mexico to chat with Cartoon Brew about his legacy, his latest project “The Last Days of Coney Island,” which he recently funded on Kickstarter, and what he really thinks about the computer’s role in animation these days.
John K. Animated A Bizarre Milkshake-Making Machine
After a relatively quiet stretch, John Kricfalusi (“Ren & Stimpy”) is popping up everywhere nowadays: at the front “Simpsons” episodes, behind Miley Cyrus, and now, in your milkshake machine.
John Kricfalusi Accepts Texas Avery Award in Dallas [Video]
“Ren & Stimpy” creator John Kricfalusi attended the Dallas International Film Festival this weekend to accept the Texas Avery Award.
A Look at John Kricfalusi’s Animation For Miley Cyrus ‘Bangerz’ Tour
Miley Cyrus’s new “Bangerz” concert tour launched in Vancouver on Valentine’s Day, with the concert’s opening number featuring animated visuals by John Kricfalusi.
Disney Creates “It’s A Small World” Animated Web Series
Disney Interactive is making a move into sponsored content. They recently launched It’s a Small World: The Animated Series, an …
Miley Cyrus and John Kricfalusi Working Together
Miley Cyrus is working with “Ren & Stimpy” creator John Kricfalusi on her upcoming “Bangerz” tour.
Funny “Free Birds” Development Art by John Kricfalusi
There’s no ‘art of’ book planned for Reel FX’s first feature Free Birds, but some development art is appearing online. John Kricfalusi …
Jordan Reichek Talks about His New Shorts Series “Animal Control!”
Jordan Reichek talks about his new Cartoon Network Asia shorts series “Animal Control!”, his career so far, and where he wants to go with his work.
13 Animation Directors You Might Not Have Known Also Voiced Characters
Whether it be for lack of budget or a desire to take center stage, TV series creators lending their own voices to their animated …
John K Presents: Spumco Comic Book Exclusive Preview!
IDW Publishing and Yoe Books are set to release John K Presents: Spumco Comic Book in June. The 160-page book reprints the original run …
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 …
What is the Biggest Animation Project on Kickstarter Right Now?
The answer may surprise you.
Book Review: “Sick Little Monkeys: The Unauthorized Ren & Stimpy Story”
There’s no question Spumco changed the face of television animation. Love it or hate it, this book explains how that came to be.
FRIDAY IN LA: Robert McKimson Tribute with Darrell Van Citters and John K.
Call it “McKimson-palooza!” Next Friday December 7th, in Santa Monica, California, in celebration of the critically acclaimed book, I …
VIP Partch and Spumco Comics Coming in 2013
2013 is shaping up to be quite the year for animation books. We already know about Pete Docter’s Disney Nine Old Men flipbooks and Tod …
John K. Created A T-Shirt Commercial For Stussy
Ren and Stimpy creator (and my former boss) John Kricfalusi made this 3-minute commercial for Stussy to advertise four new T-shirt …
“Cartoons Kick Ass”
Somebody recently posted (in four parts) the entire British Channel 4 TV program Cartoons Kick Ass. This special was taped in 2000 and as …
Why There Isn’t a Spumco Coffeetable Book: My Personal Story
I occasionally receive emails asking something along the lines of, “Whatever happened to that John Kricfalusi/Spumco coffeetable book you …
EXCLUSIVE: John K. Talks about his “Simpsons” Opening
Last year, The Simpsons commissioned an opening couch gag from British street artist Banksy that contained a cockeyed look at the working …
New “Simpsons” Intro by John Kricfalusi
UPDATE: Read Cartoon Brew’s exclusive interview with John K. about his Simpsons opening. A new episode of The Simpsons just premiered …
New Adult Swim Bumpers from John K
John K. has several new pieces of animation coming up – bumpers for Adult Swim – that explore a more abstract style. I have no idea if …
Happy 20th Anniversary, Ren & Stimpy!
On this day, twenty years ago–August 11, 1991–Nickelodeon debuted The Ren and Stimpy Show, and animation hasn’t been the same ever …
John K. and Gary Panter Collaborate with Marvel
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