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Profile: Cackleberries Animator Gemma Reeks-Coad

Posted In | Blog Categories: Short Films, Profiles, People | Site Categories: 2D, Education and Training, People, Short Films, Technology
A Cintiq-driven university experience helps an animator find footing in a cartoon education company.

Perry’s Previews: 2013 Oscar Animation Shorts Review, Director Interviews & Prediction

Posted In | Site Categories: 2D, 3D, Awards, CG, Events, People, Short Films
2012 was an amazing year for animation short films. This year’s Oscar nominees share one thing in common: they are all silent films, each demonstrating the power of pure storytelling with only visuals and music! The nominees are: “Paperman”, “Fresh Guacamole”, “Maggie Simpson in the Longest Daycare,” “Head over Heels,” and “Adam and Dog.”

Dr. Toon: Turning Points

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: Dr. Toon | Site Categories: 2D, Cartoons, CG, Films, Short Films, Television
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Dr. Toon analyzes a critical period when American animation underwent a spirited revival.

Tim Reckart Talks Head Over Heels

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Site Categories: 2D, Awards, People, Short Films, Stop-Motion
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The director, fresh from his Annie Award win for Best Student Film, discusses his Oscar-nominated stop-motion gem.

Great Guns & Artbox Animate Nike Hypershield

Posted In | News Categories: Business, CG, Commercials, Visual Effects | Geographic Region: All | Site Categories: 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Commercials, Visual Effects
Great Guns teams with Artbox and agency AKQA create a new spot for Nike’s new Hypershield clothing and footwear line.

David Silverman Talks Maggie Simpson in “The Longest Daycare”

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Site Categories: 2D, 3D, Awards, Cartoons, People, Short Films, Television
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The veteran producer/director discusses his nominated short and all things Simpsons.

Making Havoc: A Stop-Motion Sci-Fi Epic

Posted In | Site Categories: 2D, Films, Short Films, Stop-Motion
I've launched a Kickstarter campaign for my latest project, a stop-motion sci-fi action adventure and I need your help!

Dr. Seuss Collection Heads to Disc

Posted In | News Categories: Cartoons, Films, Home Entertainment, Short Films, Television | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: 2D, Cartoons, Films, Home Entertainment, Short Films, Television
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment announces the release of “Hats Off to Dr. Seuss Collector’s Edition” on February 19.

PES Talks Fresh Guacamole

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Site Categories: 2D, Awards, People, Short Films, Stop-Motion
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The innovative director discusses his unique brand of object-based stop-motion filmmaking.

Disney Releases Paperman Short Online

Posted In | News Categories: Short Films | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: 2D, CG, Short Films
Originally played ahead of “Wreck-it Ralph,” Disney releases the Oscar-nominated short film, “Paperman,” online in its entirety.