A Closer Look At Great Animated Title Sequences
In honor of Saul Bass’s birthday this month, we’re taking a look at some of the greatest animated title sequences from live-action movies.
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Pablo Ferro, Legendary Movie Title Designer And Animator, Has Died
A film design legend who started as an animator has died.
‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ End Titles: A Handmade Approach
The director of the film had an unusual request: make the end titles feel like a high school art project.
Try Not To Drool While Watching This Trailer For ‘The Great British Bake Off’
You don’t want to know how many calories are in this animation trailer!
The Tom Hanks Film ‘A Hologram for the King’ Had An Inventive Cartoon Sequence That Was Cut
Vienna-based studio NÖT shares the unedited opening sequence of the Tom Hanks-starring “A Hologram for the King.”
Four Recent Festival Signal Films Worth Your Time
Here are four recent festival signal films that showcase the possibilities of this unique format.
Interview: Gary Leib Talks About Creating ‘American Ultra”s Animation Sequence
How an indie animator in New York City added a unique animated touch to a major Hollywood film.
Don Hertzfeldt’s ‘World of Tomorrow’ Tops SXSW Animation Category
A full list of animation winners from SXSW in Austin, Texas.
‘Simpsons’ Pixel Art Fan Tribute Will Become The Show’s Next Opening
It’ll air in front of “The Simpsons” broadcast this Sunday.
Polish Animator Michal Socha Creates The Most Creative ‘Simpsons’ Opening Yet
Following Sylvain Chomet’s first-class “Simpsons” opening, I didn’t expect any animator to top it creatively—and certainly not so soon after. I’ve never been happier to be wrong.
Watch “Cloudy with A Chance of Meatballs 2” End Credits
Among the abundant visual delights of last year’s “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2” was the expertly executed end title sequence, which has now been posted online.
Film Festival Trailers by Emma De Swaef, Marc James Roels, Robert Loebel and Nicolas Ménard
It’s been a great fall season for film festival trailers. Last week, we posted one by Joanna Quinn, and today, we have three more creative efforts by Emma De Swaef, Marc James Roels, Robert Loebel and Nicolas Ménard.
Simpsons Couch Gag “Music Ville” Pays Homage to 1930s Disney Animation [UPDATED]
While the limited animation of “The Simpsons” is no match for the lush rubbery beauty of 1930s Disney theatrical shorts, the show’s opening couch gag this week is a fair homage to the extraordinary creative spirit of classic Hollywood animation.
Joanna Quinn Bakes an Animation Cake
Joanna Quinn’s ident for the 2013 Bradford Animation Festival, which takes place this week, marks the twentieth anniversary of the …
A Compilation of 243 Animated Feature Titles
Irina Neustroeva made this chronological compilation of 243 animated feature film titles so you don’t have to. It’s both a nostalgia trip …
Guillermo del Toro Directs The Ultimate “Simpsons” Opening
Even if you haven’t watched a new episode of The Simpsons in years, make time for Guillermo del Toro’s reimagining of the show’s opening …
Matt Cruickshank Gives Saul Bass The Google Doodle Treatment
Google is celebrating the birthday of graphic designer Saul Bass (1920-1996) with a classy animated tribute on their homepage to Bass’s …
What Every Animation Student Should Know About Title Sequence Design
Art of the Title, an addicting resource with dozens of high-def clips, recently posted their Title Design Finalists for the SXSW 2013 …
Beyoncé Super Bowl Opening
Viewers of Beyoncé’s half-time Super Bowl performance—all 111 million of you—might have noticed that it started with this animated …
PES Creates Titles For Dutch TV Show “Het Klokhuis”
Filmmaker PES, currently nominated for an Oscar for his short Fresh Guacamole, directed this striking title sequence for the Dutch TV …