Javier Recio Gracia discusses life and death as it applies to his Oscar-nominated short, The Lady and the Reaper.

Tomm Moore discusses being the underdog with his surprising Secret of Kells nomination.

Nick Park fills us in on the latest adventure of Wallace & Gromit, the plasticine heroes of Aardman.

Nicky Phelan tells us some of the secrets behind Granny O' Grimm's animated storytelling.

Dr. Toon fills us in on animated catch phrases related to the science of memetics.

In the first of our special Oscar conversations with the animated shorts nominees, Fabrice O. Joubert tells us all about directing his first short, French Roast.

AWN's Director of Content Rick DeMott puts together a rundown of the top ten web toons from AWNtv that you have to see.

Dr. Toon explores the parasocial role of the ensemble in animation.

For the seventh year, AWN's Rick DeMott puts together a collection of the best commercials and music videos from the past year submitted by readers.

Platige Image of Poland tells us all about The Kinematograph, Antichrist and a new feature, Hardkor 44.