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Passings 2005

…Those from the realm of animation will be remembered later this month at the Afternoon of Remembrance, an annual event sponsored by ASIFA-Hollywood, Women In Animation & The Animation Guild….

Disney acquisition of Pixar "imminent"

…is expected to manage the animation unit set to become a part of Disney’s animation division. The deal is looking to combine Pixar with Disney’s animation unit, while also giving…

Artists' views on Disney/Pixar

Animation are being handed over to Pixar. I almost have to pinch myself: John Lasseter is now Creative Head of both Disney Animation AND Pixar Animation Studios”) to the disappointed…

ABC Kids, Jetix, Toon Disney, and Disney Channel 2006-07 programming

…Jetix block is the new animated comedy/action/adventure “Yin Yang Yo,” from Walt Disney Television Animation, and the 15th iteration of “Power Rangers,” the international hit franchise. Several animated series also…

RIP, Robert "Tiger" West

…He likewise animated for DiC and DePatie-Freleng. For his 50-year involvement in the animation industry, West was awarded the Golden Award in 2005, by The Animation Guild (IATSE Local #839)….

Creative Craft Daytime Emmy animated honorees

animation: The Batman, Kids WB! • Sound mixing/live action and animation: Sesame Street, PBS • Writing in a children’s series: Sesame Street, PBS • Video content for nontraditional delivery platforms:…

In step with Jerry Beck

Animation World Network has a biographic piece on Jerry Beck, animation’s Jack-of-all-trades. In a career spanning three decades Jerry Beck has filled the roles of animation historian, film preservationist, promoter…

Slater, Buscemi and Cleese meet Igor

…in the animation field by creating one of the first private equity animation film funds in the entertainment industry. Exodus’ CG-animation slate also includes The Hero of Color City and…

Not the 'hood, The 'Wood

…hand-drawn animation with digital techniques that create the illusion of both 2D and 3D animation together. About 23D Films 23D Films is a full service design, motion graphics and animation

Completed Christmas

Renegade Animation has completed principal animation on its latest feature, Christmas Is Here Again, writes Broadcast Newsroom. Formerly titled Who Stole Santa’s Sack?, the film features the voices of Kathy…

RIP, Ed Benedict (1912-2006)

animation legend, Tex Avery. At MGM, Benedict served as lead layout artist and designer for Deputy Droopy. That title was just one of the several popular animated theatrical short films…

Cars wins Animated Globe

…I love the fact that all these great film makers like [Happy Feet‘s]George Miller are starting to work in animation. The water’s warm! Everybody come on in! Animation is fun!”…

The Beatrix Potter Collection

…young author’s seemingly “odd stories”. Miss Potter is also uniquely sprinkled with subtle, lovely little bits of animation; a wink from Peter Rabbit here, a flurry from Jemima Puddleduck there,…

Afternoon of Remembrance

This coming Saturday, February 3rd, The Animation Guild, ASIFA Hollywood and Women In Animation will pay tribute to those from the animation community who passed away in 2006. The meeting…

Shrek the Third fun facts

DreamWorks Animation has released a batch of “fun facts” regarding its upcoming Shrek the Third. Featuring a slew of new trivia about the movie’s making, the list presents some very…

Bravestarr comes to two-disc DVD from BCI

…are lost in space,” said BCI’s Sr. V.P. Marketing And Acquisitions, Marvin Gleicher. “Bravestarr is the type of animation that’s truly rooted in classic action adventure and science fiction and…

Animated News & Views does Comic-Con 2008!

…2008 Panel Attendance WEDNESDAY • PREVIEW NIGHT THURSDAY • 75 YEARS OF DOC SAVAGE • GENE RODDENBERRY LEGACY • FREAKS, GEEKS AND TINY TOONS • NOEL NEILL • DISNEY ANIMATION

Bonhams & Butterfields celebrate Carl Barks at auction

…this link to a press release for the auction. Animation Art including Property from the Estate of Carl Barks on Offer at Bonhams & Butterfields in Los Angeles June 4…

Vancouver International Digital Festival details

…together talent in the animation community with representatives of global film and television. An official press release on the event is available here: Vancouver International Digital Festival moves back to…

EXCLUSIVE! Mark Smith talks Art of Flash

With Animated Views, Mark Smith, the owner and operator of MarkToons Video Animation, recently took the time to share some thoughts regarding his latest book, The Art of Flash Animation:…

Animated 2007 Primetime Emmy Awards nominees

This morning, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced the 2007 Primetime Emmy Awards nominations. Coming Soon has posted the full list of nominees. This year’s animation-related nominees may…

Ariel’s Song: Tony Pulham, a fortunate art director under the sea!

…He began his career in London, working mainly amongst the network of commercial studios there, trying his hand at almost every facet of the animation process. In 1996, he and…

EXCLUSIVE! Jerry Beck talks Woody, Popeye and more!

…of his upcoming projects. In addition, Beck explains how classic animation is brought to DVD, while also sharing his thoughts on the current state of the animation industry. Meanwhile, Animated…

Titmouse, Inc. Taps DR Consulting for HD Upgrade On Hit Series Metalocalypse

…low cost alternative to Xserve RAID. About Titmouse Titmouse is a full service animation studio located in Hollywood, California, specializing in traditional animation using the latest in state of the…

Bolt comes to life, plus new Narnia contest!

…Cinzia, who’s now at Warner Bros and hoping for a revival of an animation unit at that Studio, describes Bolt as a real return to form for Disney Animation. I’m…

Kung Fu Panda not all 3D

From over at the Animation Guild Blog comes word that DreamWorks Animation’s Kung Fu Panda will open with a traditionally animated, hand-drawn scene, “and the DVD is going to have…

Toon producers outsource to China

It’s no secret China’s cost advantages make manufacturing toys, clothes and fake designer watches a useful option, but now animation producers are waking up to the fact that cheap production…

Sony responds to Sit Down walkout

…guild eventually dropped its attempt to win first-time jurisdiction guarantees over animation and reality TV. “Giving up animation and reality was a heartbreaking issue for me personally,” WGAW president Patric…

The Art Of Pixar Short Films

…but later on, the need to develop talent and technology sat alongside a belief that supporting the short form is an important part of being an animation studio. Amid Amidi,…

Nana’s back! Elisa Gabrielli on Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

…Kung Fu Panda and Bee Movie have all come out on DVD…so that’s the most recent animation right now. In addition to the animation, I really enjoy being in front…