Interview: Richard Williams Talks About His Oscar and BAFTA-Nominated Short ‘Prologue’
“Prologue,” he says, “is the only thing so far in my career that I’ve ever been really been pleased with.”
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2016 Oscar Nominations: Animation Analysis
Low-budget features and South American contenders are competing alongside Pixar this year.
BAFTA Nominations Announced: Animated Feature, Short, and VFX Nominees
“Inside Out” scores a best screenplay nod, “Minions” gets its first major nomination, and animation legend Richard Williams is nominated in the shorts category.
‘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.
Richard Williams Reveals Trailer for New Film ‘Prologue’
Williams has worked for years to complete this hand-drawn six-minute short, animated entirely by himself.
Richard Williams Joins Twitter, Animation World Rejoices
The legendary animator responsible for “Who Framed Roger Rabbit,” “The Thief and the Cobbler,” and so much more is on social media at least.
Annecy Will Host Genndy Tartakovsky, Masaaki Yuasa, ‘Zootopia’ Directors, Richard Williams
Annecy is taking over San Diego Comic-Con as the place for Hollywood to preview its major projects.
Richard Williams To Present ‘The Thief and the Cobbler’ Director’s Cut At Annecy
The Annecy International Animated Film Festival has confirmed that animation legend Richard Williams will attend the festival this year.
Watch 27 Best Animated Film Oscar Presentations
These rare videos document the presentation of the animated short Oscar from 1949 through 2013.
Tomm Moore on ‘Song of the Sea,’ Reinventing 2D, and Dodging the Studio System
“I do think that animation can have a language of its own, rather than simply mimicking live action.”
This Sunday in London: Spend The Afternoon with Richard Williams
This Sunday at the BFI Southbank in London, the British Film Institute, in association with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, will present the UK/European premiere of the reconstructed work print of Richard Williams’ “The Thief and the Cobbler.” Williams will discuss the film afterward with film critic David Robinson.
“When the Wind Blows” Director Jimmy Murakami, RIP
Japanese-American animation legend Jimmy Murakami, who played an important role in the development of Ireland’s animation industry, has died at the age of 80, reported the organization Animation Ireland. The cause of death is unknown.
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.
See Video Footage of Richard Williams Speak in Los Angeles
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences has posted four excerpts from Richard Williams’ sell-out appearance last Friday in Los …
Richard Williams To Screen Footage of His New Film in Los Angeles
The legendary Richard Williams, eighty years young, will appear in Los Angeles on Friday, October 4th, to celebrate the opening of a new …
LOST FILMS: “Sailor and the Devil” by Errol Le Cain
I’ve wanted to watch Errol Le Cain’s Sailor and the Devil ever since I saw these stills on Hans Bacher’s website a few years ago. …
“The Animator’s Survival Kit” iPad App: An Animation Teacher’s Review
As an animation professor at the School of Visual Arts, I try to keep abreast of all the latest animation how-to books. There are many …
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 …
Richard Williams Reveals Details About His Secret Animated Film
On Friday, the Guardian published a long profile of Richard Williams. It’s an inspiring read even if you’re familiar with the man. …
Richard Williams Releases “Animator’s Survival Kit” iPad App
The Richard Williams Animator’s Survival Kit iPad app that we announced a couple months ago is out today. It’s available for $34.99 on …
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