AnimationWorld Magazine :: Complete Article List

ParaNorman: John Carpenter Meets John Hughes

dsarto — Thu, 24 May 2012 09:47:38 -0700

Bill Desowitz reports back from a recent trip to Laika in Portland.

Book Review: The Art of Madagascar 3

dsarto — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:36:10 -0700

This “making of” book takes an in-depth look at the concept and production art of DreamWorks’ upcoming animated feature, Madagascar 3.

The 10 Best Cartoon Villains – Part Two: The Evil Villains

dsarto — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:19:02 -0700

See if you agree with Joe Strike’s selection of the all-time 10 Best Evil Cartoon Villains.

Dr. Toon: Two Films, Two Concerts

dsarto — Wed, 02 May 2012 10:13:09 -0700

Dr. Toon examines how two famous animated films bookended the Sixties counterculture.

Career Coach: The Right Tools for the Job of Job Hunting

dsarto — Tue, 01 May 2012 18:01:21 -0700

My mom always says that you need the right tools for the job. Finding work is a job. Here are the tools you need:

Oscar Rodeo Rules: Short Animation Submission Qualification and Rule 19

dsarto — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:45:13 -0700

AWN attempts to set the record straight and eliminate confusion surrounding the submission rules for short film Academy Award qualification.

Mind Your Business: Is NAB for TV Creators?

dsarto — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:47:22 -0700

NAB just had their giant, leg-numbing conference in Vegas. Their byline is “Where Content Comes to Life.” Is it really a place for content creators? The answer is yes and no.

A Pirates Life for Aardman

dsarto — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:55:03 -0700

Peter Lord gets in the swashbuckling mood for AWN.

The Animation Pimp: Beauty and the Stink

dsarto — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:22:08 -0700

The Animation Pimp dishes up a rather cynical, vulgar and surprisingly hostile list of his favorite and not so favorite animated feature films.

Book Review - Anime’s Media Mix: Franchising Toys and Characters in Japan

dsarto — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:18:52 -0700

Marc Steinberg’s book discusses the importance of character merchandising on the popularity and cultural influence of anime.

Feeling Chipper about the Great Outdoors

dsarto — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:09:24 -0700

See how Let’s Go Chipper!, an eco-educational property, uses books, animated shows and interactive applications to teach young kids about character, community and caring for the environment.

The 10 Best Cartoon Villains - Part One: The Funny Villains

dsarto — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:13:07 -0700

Joe Strike’s selection of the all-time funny 10 Best Cartoon Villains contains a number of surprising choices.

MIPCube 2012 – On the Go! Chasing and Keeping Eyeballs

dsarto — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:38:05 -0700

The inaugural MIPCube conference showed how new technology is fueling a seismic shift in TV, as the infestation of ‘second screens' fundamentally changes the broadcast world.

Book Review: Tashlinesque: The Hollywood Comedies of Frank Tashlin

dsarto — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:15:50 -0700

Fred Patten reviews the first American book devoted to the work of a master of comedy in both animated shorts and live-action features.

Pixar Previews Brave

dsarto — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:19:25 -0700

Pixar screened the first half-hour of Brave last week and Bill Desowitz reports his impressions and speaks with director Mark Andrews.

Book Review: Tricky Women: Women In Animation

dsarto — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:48:17 -0700

Nancy Phelps discusses the 12 collected essays analyzing women and their history and involvement in animation.

Dr. Toon: One for those Long Gone

dsarto — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:13:24 -0700

Dr Toon examines the UPA legacy in the light of a new book and DVD release.

The Animation Pimp: Fatties

dsarto — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:59:18 -0700

An Aussie, a Brit, a Latvian and an Israeli walk into a bar - The Animation Pimp discusses the issue of why animators are making such big, fat films.

Autodesk 2013 DCC Software: Greater Interoperability

dsarto — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:44:58 -0700

Bill Desowitz reports increased cloud computing and further optimization from last week's Autodesk summit.

Career Coach: A Dirty Dozen

dsarto — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 13:35:13 -0700

April 1 is April Fool’s Day--a good time to review 12 mistakes we foolishly make in our careers.