Atomic Betty: Defending the Universe and Trying to Find a Home on TV
So you think selling a show is easy? Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman goes behind the scenes of Atomic Cartoons to see how much work and time goes into getting a show off the ground.
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History In The Round
Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman takes a look at the DVD as a source of animation history.
No LAAF-ing Matter
Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman takes on LAAFs, or Live-Action Animated Features, with a vengeance. How come Hollywood insists on making these flops!?
Shades of Gray
Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman takes a moment to ponder going back to a black, white and gray world. Could modern animation benefit from looking back at the aesthetics of yesterday?
Drawn to Conclusions
CGI will be the death of traditional animation? Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman doesn't think so...
And The Winner Is...
Ged Bauer reviews "the ultimate library of animated web graphics."
I Am Scamp
Who is to blame for Disney's new direct-to-video plan of a sequel for every classic? Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman thinks it is all of us.
June Bugged: Cartoon Network's Controversy
Who was right and who was wrong in the "June Bugs" Cartoon Network fiasco? Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman reveals that that is not the question...it is, of course, a much deeper issue.
Walking to Toontown, Part 2
Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman finishes the tale of his trek from animation newbie to published author.
Walking To Toontown, Part 1
How have we all ended up in this animated world? Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman relates his journey into animation fandom. Does it resemble your own?
Cartoons Aren't Real! Ren and Stimpy In Review
Have you ever thought that Ren and Stimpy's popularity was based on their abstract representation of our early '90s fears and anxieties regarding political uncertainty and the AIDS epidemic? Well, Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman has.
My Generation?
While Turner Broadcasting System's Boomerang is titled to draw the Baby Boom generation is seems that maybe they've missed the spot marked X. Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman explains.
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Movie! Movie!
Fearless Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman makes his predictions regarding 2001's major animated feature film releases. Will he do better this year than last?
This Is Not Your Father's LBE
From the local bowling alley to elaborate theme parks like Disneyland to virtual reality pods, location-based entertainment has come a long way and, as Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman explains the possibilities are endless.
Boom and Doom
Did primetime television animation fail because it was animated or because it was on big time network TV? Martin Goodman offers new insight on the pressures (and ignorance) influencing the bust of 2000.
Dear Santa...
Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman tries to guess what the hot animation related toys will be this gift giving season. Its a hard job year with lot of television cancellations un-merchandisable features and racy Internet content.
Summer's Sleepers and Keepers
Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman analyzes the summers animated releases and relays what we can all learn from their successes failures.
Growing Pains
Why can't animation grow up? Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman has an interesting take on the problem and highlights some of the medium's hits and misses at reaching the big kids.
Election Fraud
The United States has a long history of political comics, so how come animation isnt used in Presidential advertising campaigns? Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman queries the wisdom
Sody Pop Rides the Carousel: A Tale of Two Independents
Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman draws some correlations between two independents named Johnguaranteed youll be surprised.
Voices of Experience
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 Canadas west coast. Leslie Bishko reports.
All This and 230M MIP-Mapped Textels/Sec, Too
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
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
John Canemaker remembers his friend and associate Faith Hubley, whose inspiration ranged far wider than her magical, Oscar-winning filmed images.
FantAsia
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.
