Do a wider variety of narratives and protagonists mean unabashedly gay animated characters are being embraced by the majority of mainstream U.S. audiences?

Catherine Morrissey reports how economic uncertainty has forced content professionals to reassess which events they attend.

To honor Mother’s Day, Pam shares her mother’s five commandments to enhance your life can career.

Dr. Toon takes a look at how kiddie show hosts spread the animation meme in the analog days.

The Oscar®-winning director’s new film is thought-provoking, intense and dare I say, hilarious.

Bill Desowitz reports back from Pixar about how global illumination is powering the upcoming Monsters University and The Blue Umbrella.

Do you remember the moment of inspiration when you first decided to work in animation?

Fred Patten describes why fans of the new DreamWorks feature will love this definitive movie art book.

Dr. Toon discusses why Disney’s award-winning short Paperman is more than it seems.

Fred Patten compares two new books about Disney’s controversial 1946 feature film.

Oscar®-winning animator Chris Wedge teased the assembled press with a look at his new feature, the tantalizingly beautiful Epic.

The Pimp returns with field research on programming women animator-specific screenings.

One of America’s greatest animators still has passion, drive and stories worth telling.

What does “Postmodern” really mean in terms of animation? Dr. Toon takes a look at an overused term.

In this previously unknown essay, the former ASIFA Int’l President implores community action to keep animation alive and relevant.

The seasoned VFX vet shares how an integrated pipeline built upon Adobe software brings greater creative freedom and efficiency to the production.

Pam talks about the need to read contracts carefully “before” you sign them.

Bill Desowitz reports backstage from the 85th Academy Awards on the animation and VFX winners.

Animation legends discuss the lasting effects of winning Best Short.

Mark discusses how execs need to get used to story artists editing their own animatics.