…up a digital animation facility in Glendale — not far from the digs of its bitter rival DreamWorks Animation.” Let’s all cross our fingers and hope it is done well….

Animation World Network has an exclusive new article collecting remembrances of animation great Frank Thomas from many of today’s heavyweights in the animation industry, including John Canemaker, John Lasseter, Leonard…

…up at the company’s DTV arm, DisneyToon Studios, and animated by The Answer Studio (made up of former Walt Disney Animation staffers) in Japan. The animation doesn’t quite reach the…

According to Fox 411, all is not well with Disney’s Pixar-less Toy Story sequel. Fox News columnist Roger Friedman states, “My sources in the animation biz tell me that Disney,…

…away in 2004. The event is jointly sponsored by ASIFA-Hollywood, The Animation Guild, and Women in Animation, and is free of charge and open to everyone. A reception begins at…

…it came to animation, most will be pleased to hear that Brad Bird’s The Incredibles won the Best Animated Feature gong, while the acclaimed Ryan took Best Animated Short. Check…

…Disney’s efforts to improve the quality of direct-to-video titles and their commitment to keeping hand-drawn animation alive (let’s hope this commitment finds its way back into Walt Disney Feature Animation)….

Guardian Film Unlimited reports that DreamWorks Animation missed earnings expectations in the first quarter, due to their expectation that Shrek 2 would bring in more than it did. DreamWorks, which…

Mark Simon, owner of A&S Animation Inc, and Animatics & Storyboards Inc, recently had his third book, Facial Expressions, published. A photo reference guide for artists of all disciplines, the…

…computer graphics artists – to join the animation studio”, making it the first public recruiting pitch in four years. Disney also showed off the animation tools they are using as…

…employs animation similar to that used in the late 50’s. At Bishop Animation’s official website, a preview for Opposites Jamboree may be seen at the gallery page, while images from…

Last Tuesday night Walt Disney Feature Animation held a life celebration for longtime story artist Joe Grant at the historic Alex Theatre in Glendale, CA. Having lived a long and…

At last night’s program “The Animated Performance: Art Meets Technology” held at The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences the question was posed, “Is 2D animation dead?” Brad Bird…

From August 20 – 21, the 90’s animated series of Batman and Superman will each be featured in five-hour marathons on Boomerang, Cartoon Network’s sister channel for classic animation. Afterward,…

One of the projects of interest to animation fans being shown and launched at this year’s MIPCOM, the audiovisual content show hosted in Cannes later this month, is \\Ginja Ninja\\…

…The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou and continues to push the boundaries of stop-motion animation as well as making recent forays into the world of computer animation. Any thoughts on…

Aardman Features, Skillet, and South West Screen will be hosting a unique masterclass for animation professionals, on January 12, 17, and 25. Within the event, DreamWorks Animation and Aardman will…

According to Ma. Lourdes Gopalan, board member and education committee head of the Animation Council of the Philippines Inc. (ACPI), the call for animation services from the Philippines is assuredly…

A recently released full synopsis of Flushed Away by DreamWorks Animation and Aardman Features can be read here: From DreamWorks Animation and Aardman Features, the teams behind the worldwide hit…

At the Animated-News Forum, ‘ShyVoilet’ points to a new post at Animation Nation, where word comes that John Lasseter and Ed Catmull announced to Walt Disney Feature Animation employees today…

…to rank in many nominations not specifically associated with animation, the nominees for categories directly linked to animation include: Overall Movie, Animated DVD Premiere Barbie and the Magic of Pegasus…

…animation executive Max Howard, who has collaborated on such animated blockbusters as The Lion King, Aladdin, Space Jam and The Iron Giant, will executive produce “Igor.” The announcement was made…

…developments in the Disney realm maybe a companion film chronicling the return of control over Disney Feature Animation to those with a love for animation will be made. Official Site…

Sources close to the Walt Disney Company tell o-meon.com that the popular feature animation production team of John Musker and Ron Clements will be returning to Walt Disney Feature Animation…

Yahoo! Finance presents an up close and personal look at Disney’s new CEO Robert Iger with a special focus on Iger’s recent improvements at the Feature Animation division. According to…

…when it came to animation, most will not be surprised to hear that \\Wallace and Gromit\\ won the Best Animated Feature trophy. Best Animated Short went to \\The Moon and…

Posted at Animation Republic is an insider’s detailed account of the happenings at the Disney 2006 shareholders’ meeting. For instance, a description for the Ratatouille teaser trailer, shown at the…

…of the Annie’s June Foray Award for significant and benevolent or charitable impact on the art and industry of animation primarily due to his effort in preserving works of animation….

The Sidney Morning Herald investigates a form of animation growing in popularity with amateur animators. The animation referred to is none other than “brickfilm,” which utilizes stop-motion animation with building…

…the world of animation, which of course includes conceiving and launching Cartoon Network just two years later,” said Marc Buhaj, Cartoon Network and Boomerang vice president of programming and scheduling….