Art

Too Art for TV 6 Exhibit Opens Nov 9

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New York’s sixth annual group exhibition for artists in the animation industry runs at Bunnycutlet Gallery November 9th through December 14th.

Madame Tussauds Immortalizes E.T.

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To celebrate the Blu-ray release and the 30th anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s beloved family film E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, six Madame Tussauds are set to bring to life one of films’ most iconic characters.

Weldon Owen Releases Two New Snow White Books

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In honor of the 75th anniversary of Walt Disney’s first feature-length film, “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” Weldon Owen is releasing two new collections that chronicle the complete making of the ground-breaking animated movie.

Luxology Ships NPR Kit for modo

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Non-photorealistic rendering kit produces hand-drawn and traditional looks for architectural, fine art, and technical illustration projects.

Cartoon Art Museum to Host The Art of ParaNorman Exhibit

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The Cartoon Art Museum presents original works of art from the feature film “ParaNorman” in an exhibit running from Saturday, August 11, through October 6, 2012.

Comic Book Artist Joe Kubert Dies at 85

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Joe Kubert, a titan among comic-book artists whose work stretched from the Golden Age of the superhero to the gritty realism of the graphic novel, died on Sunday in Morristown, N.J.

Wreck-It Ralph Parody Unleashed

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Artist and Ralph Bakshi super-fan Jeaux Janovsky creates a tribute to Disney’s forthcoming “Wreck-It Ralph.”

The Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art to Transfer Assets

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The Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art (MoCCA) and the Society of Illustrators have announced plans for MoCCA to transfer its assets to the Society.

Ballistic Unleashes EXPOSÉ 10

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Ballistic Publishing unleashes EXPOSÉ 10, the latest installment of the Finest Digital Art in the Known Universe.

Rare Animation Art up for Auction

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Now on exhibit at Comic Con 2012, Snow White and Pinocchio art are among the highlights of the Profiles in History animation collection, which goes up for auction on July 29.

Changes Ahead for MoCCA

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The Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art is closing its physical location; future arrangements will be announced by the end of July.

Disney Releases Paperman Pics

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Disney Animation has released a first look at Paperman, the short film by John Kahrs and Kristina Reed that fuses CG and hand-drawn animation techniques.

Bottom of the Ninth Released for iPad

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Veteran animator and storyboard artist Ryan Woodward goes indie again with "Bottom of the Ninth," a unique animated graphic novel app designed specifically for iPad

Disney Launches The Art of Frankenweenie Exhbition

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Walt Disney Studios announces a touring exhibition of the art of "Frankenweenie," the new stop-motion feature from Tim Burton.

SIGGRAPH Previews 2012 Art Gallery Exhibit

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SIGGRAPH 2012 Art Gallery: In Search of the Miraculous presents exceptional digital and technologically mediated artworks that explore the existence of wonderment, mystery and awe in today’s world of mediating technologies and abundant data.

Odyssey Unveils Sneak Peek at Hank the Cowdog

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Odyssey Pictures has put out a sneak peek at some of the artwork for the forthcoming animated feature, “Hank the Cowdog,” based on the beloved children’s literary franchise by John R. Erickson.

Pratt Show 2012 to Showcase Student Talent May 7-10

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Pratt Institute, currently celebrating its 125th anniversary year, will be showcasing a host of talent at Pratt Show 2012, which will take place from May 7-10.

Cartoon Art Museum Assembles Avengers Exhibit

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The Cartoon Art Museum celebrates five decades of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes with “Avengers Assemble!” an exhibition featuring some of the most iconic characters in comic book history, including Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Ant-Man, The Wasp, Hawkeye, Black Widow and The Incredible Hulk.

Cartoon Art Museum to Celebrate Star Wars Comics

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On Tuesday, May 15, the Cartoon Art Museum welcomes Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha for a special presentation on the origins of the "Star Wars" comic book and their experiences in creating the official Marvel Comics adaptation of the film.

Ottawa Animation Fest Unveils 2012 Lineup

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Organizers of the Ottawa International Animation Festival have unveiled the lineup for the 2012 edition of the festival, along with poster art from Koji Yamamura, winner of the 2007 grand prize for his film “A Country Doctor.”