Do You Hear A Whisper In Your Ghost?

Kumi Kaoru discusses Anime master Hayao Miyazaki's all time Japanese highest grossing film Spirited Away-- from its background to its meaning and whether or not Miyazaki succeeds at creating another masterpiece.

Cinanima, the Espinho International Animation Festival, celebrated its 25th anniversary this year. Abi Feijó relates the festival's beginnings and what it means to the Portuguese animation community. Includes a photo gallery!

Fred Patten reviews the latest anime releases including Black Magic M-66, Night on the Galactic Railroad, Battle of the Planets, Yamamoto Yohko, Starship Girl and Saint Tail.

Far away from the buzzing SIGGRAPH floor is the art gallery where high tech meets fine art. Annick Teninge reports on this fascinating realm.

Fred Patten reviews the latest anime releases including the maze of El-Hazard versions, Oh My Goddess! and the influential Mobile Suit Gundam.

Brian Camp compares the adaptive processes of Sanctuary and Ghost in the Shell.

Will Ryan asks illustrator, cartoonist, animator, director Milton Knight about his worldwide artistic influences.

Catherine Winder and Zahra Dowlatabadi give step-by-step instructions about what one can expect during a production's casting process. How and when will auditions take place? Who will call? All this and more revealed!

I knew this was a dirty assignment when I took it on. Reviewing TV animation isn't as easy as it sounds. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. This week I lose. Big time.

Fred Patten reviews the latest anime releases including new Robotech releases, Spring and Chaos: The Life and Times of Kenji Miyazawa, and the OAV and TV series of Vampire Princess Miyu.

Ged Bauer reviews "the ultimate library of animated web graphics."

In a small, quiet cafe, motion-capture pioneer Chris Walker and outrageous stop-motion animator Corky Quakenbush got together for lunch and discovered that even though their techniques may appear to be night and day, they actually have a lot in common.

Fred Patten reviews the latest anime releases including: Harlock Saga, Angel Links, Assemble Insert, Hermes: Winds of Love and Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water.

Marie Beardmore details ways for U.K. animators, seeking to make their own works, can obtain funding in order to eat and animate!

There is no denying that the Internet entertainment market has changed...so how are four prominent leaders in the field adjusting to the brave new world? Rick DeMott reports.

Due to a series of legal problems, Kimba, the White Lion, has had numerous enumerations. Fred Patten tracks them all down for us and discusses the latest release — the truly original, much loved 1966 television series.

Part One of a three-part series that describes the steps involved in different specialties of visual effects production, the specific skills required for each specialty as well as what the studios are looking for in a portfolio and demo reel.

Fred Patten reviews the latest anime releases including: Martian Successor Nadesico, Pet Shop of Horrors, Moldiver, Black Jack and Amon Saga.

Will Ryan sits down with Janet Waldo, the voice behind many classic cartoon ladies.