"The Animation Report is something that no one who has to work in or deal with the animation industry should be without. An invaluable source of information I use all the time, it provides an excellent analysis of what's happening in animation today."

Paul Sabella, Executive ProducerMGM Animation Since 1992

The Animation Report, edited and published by Harvey Deneroff, has been the animation industry newsletter studio executives have turned to for authoritative analysis of what's going on in the field today. In addition, its service division, Animation Consultants International (formerly Animation Report Services), provides consulting, research and educational services tailored to the needs of individuals and organizations, ranging from representation for foreign companies in the U.S. and Canada, to market research and in-house seminars.

What is The Animation Report?
The Animation Report is a newsletter which provides unbiased, in-depth reporting on what's really going in the most dynamic and fastest growing part of today's film and television industry. Subscribers include major studios such as Warner Bros. and Nelvana, along with independent companies like J.J. Sedelmaier and Fred Seibertıs Frederator Incorporated, as well as high tech companies like Sony Pictures Imageworks and Blue Sky|VIFX.

Studio Reports
The heart of each issue is a series of detailed reports on animation studios in the United States and Canada, ranging from major studios to regional commercial houses. Coverage has included traditional studios (DIC, Universal Cartoon Studios, MGM Animation), CGI companies (Sony Pictures Imageworks, Blue Sky|VIFX), commercial houses (The Ink Tank, TOPIX/Mad Dog), specialized service studios (Character Builders, Bardel) interactive houses (Creative Capers), and motion capture facilities (Taarna).

These reports provide comprehensive information on each company, including historical background, key personnel, how much of its work is done in-house or sent out (including work sent overseas), equipment available, styles and types of animation it does and current works in progress, along with a list of past productions and awards. In addition, we provide an objective analysis of the studio's strengths and weaknesses, as well as noting the unique cost factors particular to its operation.

News & Commentary
The Animation Report features articles on the economics of animation, including interviews with producers and other insiders, designed to provide a variety of perspectives on the problems facing the industry. These have included discussions of the differences between animation and live-action filmmaking, budgeting, managing new technologies, animation on the Internet and overseas production. In addition, there are discussions of current trends and events, including an annual survey of employment trends in Los Angeles and around the world, and reviews of current movies.

Subscriptions
Subscriptions to The Animation Report, which include a free binder, are available for $250.00 for 10 issues ($275.00 for Canada and Mexico and $300.00 for other countries); The Animation Report is sent to subscribers by first class mail (air mail outside the United States). Free sample copies are available upon request.

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