Book Review: The Art of Madagascar 3

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: Fred Patten's Book Reviews | Site Categories: 2D, Art, Books, CG, Films
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This “making of” book takes an in-depth look at the concept and production art of DreamWorks’ upcoming animated feature, Madagascar 3.

Dr. Toon: Two Films, Two Concerts

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: Dr. Toon | Site Categories: Films, People
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Dr. Toon examines how two famous animated films bookended the Sixties counterculture.

Career Coach: The Right Tools for the Job of Job Hunting

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: Career Coach | Site Categories: Business, Jobs & Recruiting
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My mom always says that you need the right tools for the job. Finding work is a job. Here are the tools you need:

The Animation Pimp: Beauty and the Stink

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: The Animation Pimp | Site Categories: 2D, CG, Films
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The Animation Pimp dishes up a rather cynical, vulgar and surprisingly hostile list of his favorite and not so favorite animated feature films.

Book Review - Anime’s Media Mix: Franchising Toys and Characters in Japan

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: Fred Patten's Book Reviews | Site Categories: Anime, Books, Business
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Marc Steinberg’s book discusses the importance of character merchandising on the popularity and cultural influence of anime.

Dr. Toon: One for those Long Gone

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: Dr. Toon | Site Categories: 2D, Art, Cartoons, Commercials, Illustration, People, Short Films
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Dr Toon examines the UPA legacy in the light of a new book and DVD release.

Mind Your Business: Animating A Tooth Fairy

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: Mind Your Business | Site Categories: 2D, Films, Flash, Home Entertainment
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Larry the Cable Guy has always been an animated character. Mark describes the production of an animated version of Larry for his latest movie Tooth Fairy 2.

Career Coach: Marching On

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: Career Coach | Site Categories: Education and Training, Jobs & Recruiting
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Pamela Kleibrink Thompson reminds us that with persistent, consistent effort, you will make progress on the path to success and reach your goals.

Mind Your Business: Your Art Isn’t Worth Shit…If You Fall For This!

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: Mind Your Business | Site Categories: Art, Business, Cartoons
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The all-mighty New York Times has done it. They’ve pissed me off! And I’m not the only artist. Lots of cartoonists are pissed.

Dr. Toon: The Evolution of Animated Comedy

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: Dr. Toon | Site Categories: 2D, Cartoons, Short Films, Television
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Dr. Toon examines decades of evolutionary changes in what makes shorts funny.