Dr. Toon

Election Fraud

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The United States has a long history of political comics, so how come animation isn’t used in Presidential advertising campaigns? Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman queries the wisdom…

Sody Pop Rides the Carousel: A Tale of Two Independents

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Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman draws some correlations between two independents named John…guaranteed you’ll be surprised.

Voices of Experience

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While the weather might be cold, wet and rainy, Vancouver has turned into a hotbed of animation activity. Schools, festivals and a wide range of companies have all taken root on Canada’s west coast. Leslie Bishko reports.

All This and 230M MIP-Mapped Textels/Sec, Too

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I get fliers...I get phamplets...I get emails about all the amazing technology available to today's animators. And while I can't use any of it, we can all appreciate how new technology is making bringing `toons to life more easy.

Of Harpies, Hydras, and Harryhausen

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Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman reminisces about
the incredible adventure Jason and the Argonauts took him on
and the power of Ray Harryhausen and great storytelling.

Year In, Year Out

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John Canemaker remembers his friend and associate Faith Hubley, whose inspiration ranged far wider than her magical, Oscar-winning filmed images.

FantAsia

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Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman urges us to
look to Asia to find new opportunities and stories from a region
well versed and experienced in animation. From festivals to new
South Korean productions...he has a plan.

Toons in Training

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Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman discusses how animated short films have been used for educational purposes, from helping to fight WWI, WWII and the Cold War, to today's medical advancements.

Gotta Buy 'Em All!

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Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman looks at the
marketing and licensing scheme that has turned 150 viscous monsters
into the Pokémon every kid in America must have.

Stepping Backwards to Move Ahead

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Some days it seems that there isn't an original idea
on TV. The same characters are rehashed and rewarmed repeatedly. However,
Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman, takes a look at how sometimes
what's old can become what is new.