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.
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Academy Museum Will Spotlight Animation’s Legacy Of Racism And Sexism
A gallery will examine problematic characters, from Speedy Gonzales to the crows in “Dumbo.”
Youtube Is A Trove Of Early Animated Shorts. Here’s Where To Start Exploring.
In a new article, “The New Yorker” spotlights the wealth of silent-era shorts available to view online.
Inside The Artist’s Studio: Luc Chamberland
Director and animator Luc Chamberland carries multiple notebooks wherever he goes. “There’s too much stuff happening in the head so I write it and write it and get it out.”
Don’t Miss The Sommets Animation Festival In Montreal This Week
Montreal’s major annual animation event is back for its 17th edition.
‘Little Nemo In Slumberland’ Feature To Be Helmed By ‘Moana’ Head Of Animation Hyrum Osmond
Another key name from Disney Animation is jumping ship.
Animators: Apply For This Residency to Create Films About The Sinking of The Truth
The all-expenses-paid residency, taking place in Denmark this summer, is open to filmmakers from around the world.
Little Nemo: A 110-Year-Old Character Sparks Renewed Interest
Little Nemo is roused by a new generation of artists in two new books.
‘Peace On Earth’ Is 75 Years Old—And More Relevant Than Ever
We rarely see “Peace On Earth” alongside more traditionally revered holiday standards like “A Charlie Brown Christmas” or “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”—but we really should.
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.
Want: Gertie the Dinosaur and Winsor McCay Figurine
This Gertie the Dinosaur and tuxedoed Winsor McCay garage kit is especially appropriate in 2014, the 100th anniversary of McCay’s seminal animated film.
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.
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 …
Google Creates Homage To Winsor McCay’s Little Nemo
I can’t praise enough Google’s use of their homepage to give credit to animation and comic pioneers. Their front-page Google Doodle for …
TONIGHT IN NYC: Bill Plympton and Winsor McCay
Tonight at 6:30, the Society of Illustrators (128 East 63rd Street, between Park and Lexington Ave.) presents a special screening of Bill …
