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The Undead Zone – Why realistic graphics make humans look creepy
Slate magazine, over at MSN, has a fascinating new article by Clive Thompson in their Gaming section about the increasing CG uber-realism of human characters in video games, and the… |
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A quick 2D Expo report: Debunking a Pixar rumor and more
…that it was hard to believe they were made on a computer. We also learned that Animation Magazine and Nick Toons will shortly be announcing an animated shorts contest with… |
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Skwigly looking for contributions
‘Muppet2004’ posts in the {{link http://animation.skyblueproductions.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=492 AN Forum}} that the UK’s {{link http://www.skwigly.co.uk/ Skwigly Magazine}} is looking for online article submissions…. |
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Portland Studios launches new Flash site
…illustration director Justin Gerard, who has work appearing in Expose 2, Spectrum 11, as well as a 10-page cover story in the current issue of Design Graphics magazine. More at… |
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Turner's Beef With Big Media
Ted Turner criticizes the Disney Company, among others, in the current Washington Monthly magazine. He writes about the disturbing issue of consolidation and corporate control of the media, citing three… |
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Brad Bird on The Incredibles
{{link http://www.skwigly.co.uk/magazine/articles/01-07-04/pixar/bradbird01.asp Skwigly}} online has a look at the Incredibles chat with Brad Bird, from last week’s Comic-Con…. |
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A trio of Three Musketeers reviews
…purchase a copy of Disney’s new DVD feature The Three Musketeers, here are three more reviews to help you make your decision: Laughing Place Jim Hill Media Animation World Magazine… |
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"I'll be there right by your side…" My Little Pony comes to DVD!
…Little Pony special, commonly known as Rescue at Midnight Castle or Firefly’s Adventure. TVSoDVD speculates that Rhino plans to campaign this release at nostalgic moms, launching radio promos and magazine… |
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Animated Passion offers Gospel without the gore
The online edition of Time Magazine has an article concerning The Passion of the Christ, in which it mentions that those who wish to view the Gospel without the gore… |
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"Baer-ing Up in Tough Times": Jim Hill interviews animation industry vet Dale Baer
At the AN Forum, ‘ScoFo’ points out that Skwigly Animation Magazine features the new article “Baer-ing Up in Tough Times”, in which Jim Hill speaks to animation industry vet Dale… |
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Gargoyles DVD cover art!
The new issue of VB Magazine contains a full page advertisement for the upcoming – and highly anticipated – Gargoyles: Season One box set from Disney, showing off for the… |
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Star Wars animated movie being considered
TheForce.net reports that in an interview with Swedish magazine Homevision, Lucasfilm marketing director Jim Ward revealed George Lucas is thinking about making an animated Star Wars feature film, in addition… |
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Interview: Evan Spiridellis, the co-creator of Jib Jab
Skwigly Magazine speaks with Evan Spiridellis, the co-creator of Jib Jab, famous for such online spoofs as This Land is Your Land and Good to Be in DC. Thanks to… |
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All Too Superhuman
“Poor man – he’s addicted to heroism.” Richard Corliss of TIME Magazine gives a glowing review of Pixar’s latest film, The Incredibles; included, however, is a neat photo essay, as… |
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Win a signed copy of The World of Wallace & Gromit
Skwigly Magazine is holding a contest in which one can win a a signed copy of The World of Wallace & Gromit, the story behind the famous plasticine characters…. |
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A round-up of toon TV on DVD…
…latest issue of the trade magazine Video Business made an announcement that the obscure animated TV series Atomic Betty is making its way to DVD in 2005 – Warner Home… |
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Aladdin sequels first look; World Of Tomorrow flies again
…Trilogy and the UK’s Aladdin Trilogy releases. This first look at the artwork, found in the new issue of VB Magazine, proves that the two films will come housed together… |
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What makes The Incredibles tick?
Apparently, it’s a well-executed story! Who’da thunk?! Skwigly Magazine has an intelligent, detailed article about the story dynamics behind the new Pixar film, guaranteed to give any reader a virtual… |
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New Henry Selick interview
Over at Animation World Magazine there’s an interview with stop-motion director Henry Selick, where he discusses a wide range of topics. Selick’s current film The Life Aquatic, in which he… |
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"The Pitch Bible"
Before you pitch that next big movie idea to a studio or star, you may want to check out Animation World Magazine‘s helpful guide, “The Pitch Bible”…. |
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\\Spider-Man 2\\ to be screened in 4K
\\{{link http://www.animationmagazine.net/article.php?article_id=3360 Animation Magazine}}\\ reports that \\Spider-Man 2\\ will be the first major motion picture to be screened using Sony’s new 4K Digital Projection System. The screening will take place… |
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Frank Kelly Freas dead at 82
…an artist Freas: illustrated stories for Isaac Asimov, Robert Heinlein, Arthur C. Clarke, A. E. Van Vogt, and many others; did covers for \\Mad Magazine\\; was an official NASA mission… |
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First Look At A Scanner Darkly
Freeze Dried Movies has the first image of Richard Linklater’s new rotoscope film, A Scanner Darkly, the image is a scan taken from the February 2005 issue of Premier Magazine,… |
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New Muppet Wizard of Oz pic
In the January 10, 2005 issue of People Magazine, located on page 88 is a new promotional group pic of the main cast of The Muppet Wizard of Oz, along… |
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Pixar named fifth most influential brand in North America
Reuters reports that in a survey of nearly 2,000 ad executives, brand managers and academics by online magazine Brandchannel, Pixar was named the fifth most influential brand in North America…. |
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Interview: Narnia screenwriters Christopher Markus and Steven McFeely
Recharge Magazine interviews the screenwriters of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, Christopher Markus and Steven McFeely. The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe opens… |
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Harryhausen Goes Ape Over Kong
Dark Horizons forwards an article from Now Playing Magazine, reporting legendary stop-motion animator Ray Harryhausen’s thoughts on Peter Jackson’s upcoming remake of King Kong, scheduled to open December 14th. “‘There… |
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Love Stinks!: Pepé Le Pew Marathon on Boomerang
For those in the mood today for some amorous animation Animation World Magazine has all the info on a 24-hour Pepé Le Pew marathon showing on Cartoon Network’s Boomerang channel…. |
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Oscar's Shorts
As with last year, Animation World Magazine has an article previewing each of this year’s contenders for the coveted Best Animated Short award. A brief Quicktime movie clip of each… |
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LEGO Star Wars: The Movie coming to Cartoon Network in May
Toon Zone reports that the latest issue of LEGO Magazine advertises LEGO Star Wars: The Movie’s premiere on Cartoon Network on May 8th at 7pm…. |

