Czech animation is renowned for its rich heritage, even as it continues in crisis. Andrew Osmond interviews two of its leading figures on upholding a proud tradition.

This month, the Career Coach, Pamela Kleibrink Thompson, goes tough-in-cheek about her dos and don’ts regarding sending out your résumé to potential employers.

Known for being racy himself, the Animation Pimp tackles the “adultness” of
Spike TV’s new primetime “The Strip” line-up.

Fred Patten ventured to Anime Expo 2003 and reports back that anime conventions aren’t babies anymore.

Rick DeMott collects some of the best animated and visual effects commercials from top companies to highlight the wonderful work being done in the medium.

Sarah Baisley rounds up facts, thoughts and examples of issues and trends driving producers of CGI commercials today.

Fred Patten interviews Cliff Galbraith, Fluorescent Hill, MK12, Moneyshots, Girdwood Partners and Zoic Studios to find out more about the role of animation in music videos.

Greg Singer reviews five short films fresh from the festival circuit: Originated by Descent by Jung Eun Lee, Shaved Monkey by Thor Adam Goodall, 7 Cats by Laura di Trapani, Cameras Take Five by Steven Woloshen and Ananda by Mike Smith. Includes QuickTime movie clips!

Rick DeMott talks with Tom Kenny to discover there’s a truly animated soul behind the voice of SpongeBob SquarePants.

Rick DeMott interviews three agency creative directors to find out how they go about deciding when to use animation as well as what talent for a commercial spot.

Comic-Con veterans Jerry Beck, Kellie-Bea Cooper, Mark Evanier, Fred Patten, Sander Schwartz, David Silverman and Linda Simensky share their take on the annual convention in San Diego.

Fred Patten takes a look at Allan Neuwirth's new book about the American animation industry.

Gene Deitch continues with the story of his work with Jamison Handy and JHO.

Dr. Toon sat down with Glen Murakami to rap about his latest superhero excursion, Teen Titans.

Fred Patten takes a look at this new book cataloging Spike & Mike's festival compilations and well as other notable edgy indie shorts.

Rick DeMott talks with Tom Kenny to discover there’s a truly animated soul behind the voice of SpongeBob SquarePants.

Mark Simon continues his series of 12 excerpts from his new book Producing Independent 2D Character Animation: Making and Selling a Short Film.

This month the Career Coach, Pamela Kleibrink Thompson, talks about how to test-drive a job or get your foot in the door via an internship.

The Pimp bemuses charlatans and Ottawa’s funding fiasco in this month’s edition.

Gene Deitch continues with the story of his work with Jamison Handy and JHO.