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

From CalArts writing exercise to Oscar® Nomination, the director shares his filmmaking journey.

Dr. Toon analyzes a critical period when American animation underwent a spirited revival.

The director, fresh from his Annie Award win for Best Student Film, discusses his Oscar-nominated stop-motion gem.

The veteran producer/director discusses his nominated short and all things Simpsons.

The innovative director discusses his unique brand of object-based stop-motion filmmaking.

Pam draws important lessons from the late Huell Howser.

Fred Patten reviews Ben Ohmart’s fascinating new book about the legendary voice actor.

ASIFA-Hollywood’s president describes how voting changes brought fairness, and Disney, back into the fold.

The Animation Mentor CEO discusses educational philosophy and how his school’s new AMP fully distributed production pipeline meets a changing industry’s needs.

Fred Patten looks at Brian Sibley’s book chronicling the making of Aardman’s exquisite Oscar-nominated stop-motion feature.

The show Aisha Tyler calls “smart and filthy” hits its comedic stride with the launch of Season 4.

As we start 2013, Pam talks about being open to receiving opportunities, friendships, and help from unexpected sources.

Dr. Toon makes his case for 7 animated U.S. films he believes are worthy of National Film Registry preservation.

Charles Solomon’s new book provides an extensive history of the beloved Peanuts franchise’s 46 year history of TV specials and theatrical features.

In Part 1 of his 3-part review of Hayao Miyazaki’s book, Peter Tieryas looks at the early life of the pioneer animation director.

Lou Scheimer’s autobiographical Filmation history is a must read for anyone interested in the formative years of "Saturday Morning Cartoons."

Mark discusses how laziness and over-reliance on communication technology can lead to serious project failures.

Mark Salisbury’s new book provides in splendid detail Ridley Scott’s storyboards, film stills, concept art and other visual materials from his sci-fi epic, Prometheus.

Dr. Toon examines why so few European animated series hit it big in the States.