AnimFXNZ, a celebration of animation and visual effects, will be located in Wellington, New Zealand this November 4-5. Backing this exciting symposium are Positively Wellington Business and IBM. In attendance…

The Animation Guild Blog gives the lowdown on how television series for The Land Before Time and Curious George are coming along. As 26 episodes are currently being produced for…

…a Chance of Meatballs. The team will co-write and co-direct the project for Sony Pictures Animation, serving Meatballs as a spoof of such disaster films as Independence Day and Armageddon….

…As a side note, the composition interestingly provides an update on David Stainton, former head of Walt Disney Feature Animation, suggesting that he may be working in Disney’s Tokyo offices….

…medical procedures, such as the retrieving of a blood sample. Hypnosis, toys, and even virtual reality glasses were all used during the test. However, animation was found to be the…

…a full day of programs by Pixar Animation Studio’s key creative personnel. On Saturday, October 21st, both Andrew Stanton and Brad Bird will be in attendance as featured speakers. Likewise,…

Animation Magazine reports on the recent performance at the historic Hollywood Bowl of excerpt’s from Disney’s Fantasia. The concert even included Fantasia outtakes Clair de Lune and The Swan of…

According to Contact Music, hip-hop star Pharrell Williams, producer of hits for Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Snoop Dogg and Nelly, has admitted his love for animation. Williams commented, “I’m always…

Lifehacker points to a fun, easy way for younger animation enthusiasts to create their own animated shorts. Instructables has the instructions, which call for a whiteboard, a USB camera, a…

…Animation-related DVDs noticed include The Little Mermaid and Cars, as well as next year’s Tinker Bell and the Ring of Belief. In the meantime, Ultimate Disney has the cover artwork…

The Animation Guild Blog provides the lowdown on recent happenings with Meet the Robinsons, especially regarding working conditions for the feature’s production. The piece also notes that upon its release,…

…reissue early next year, as has been Fox’s policy in the past on high-grossing titles. The only other major animation title scheduled for Blu-Ray so far is Disney’s 2000 catalog…

For USA Today, Director George Miller provides a few notes regarding his musical Happy Feet. Utilizing computer and stop-motion animation, the picture also calls upon classic tunes from The Beatles,…

…a screening of the movie’s opening, as well as chats with producer John Carls, Art Director Andy Harkness, Character Set-Up Mike Ford, Animation Supervisor Todd Wilderman and Bleachers Creator Steve…

The ASIFA-Hollywood Animation Archive is now sponsoring the Disney Drawing Exhibit. This exhibit is free to all and features drawings by many master Disney artists including Milt Kahl, Bill Tytla,…

Latino Review has added numerous new images from Sony Pictures Animation’s Open Season to its gallery for the movie. Season will open on September 29th….

…Beast, coming in at #22. Containing some animation as well, The Wizard of Oz landed in the third position, while Mary Poppins arrived at 6th place. As for the top…

The call for entries to the Newport Beach Film Festival has recently opened. The organizers have said they intend to have a heavy focus on animation in 2007. The eighth…

Nominations are currently being accepted for the 34th Annual Annie Awards: Honoring excellence in the field of animation, the deadline for ASIFA-Hollywood to receive entry forms is October 6, 2006….

…can be found at the Ultimate Disney Forums, including stills from the previews for Tinker Bell and The Little Mermaid III. Photo used by permission from “Bell” at Animation Nation….

Loyola Marymount University School of Film and Television will award John Lasseter, chief creative officer of Pixar and Disney Animation Studios, their 2006 lifetime achievement award on October 9th at…

…to The Hollywood Reporter. The Wild has also been a top download on iTunes new movie download service and is set to be Disney’s second Blu-Ray disc animation release, after…

According to CNN.com Mel Brooks is getting into the animation game by creating an animated series based on his spoof Spaceballs. “Like the 1987 movie, which parodied well-known science-fiction movies,…

…Howard, the project’s executive producer. “His vast arrays of animation experience as a writer, director and storyboard artist are key ingredients to making the film a success.” In addition to…

Courtesy of Upcoming Pixar and Pixar Planet, word has arrived of the next short film by Pixar Animation Studios. With approximately five minutes, Lifted humorously tells the following story: “A…

The official website for Aardman Features/DreamWorks Animation’s Flushed Away has been updated to include the movie synopsis, character bios, computer wallpaper, AIM buddy icons, printable posters and book covers, image…

Course Technology PTR and Charles River Media have teamed together to bring animation enthusiasts The Official Luxology modo Guide. The publication “provides product designers, graphics artists, architects, and game developers…

…to win a Special Jury Prize for “Best Short Film Made for Children” at the Ottawa International Animation Festival. Furthermore, this computer animated “new lunar myth” enjoyed an Annie nomination…

After an analyst upgrade, shares of DreamWorks Animation stock rose yesterday, according to the {{link http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/060926/dreamworks_mover.html?.v=1 Associated Press}}. Sanders Morris Harris Group analyst David W. Miller upgraded the company’s stock…

A trailer for Columbia/Sony Pictures Animation’s \\Surf’s Up\\ is now available online. Quicktime Low, Medium, High, HD, and iPod versions are available at the {{link http://www.apple.com/trailers/sony_pictures/surfsup/ Apple Movie Trailer site}},…