Each week, Animation World Magazine offers new articles, special features and theme-based coverage of the art, craft and industry of animation. New this week:

- A Taste of SIGGRAPH 2001

John Edgar Park takes us on a tour of SIGGRAPH 2001, focusing on the latest technology news.

- New from Japan: Anime Film Reviews

Fred Patten reviews the latest anime releases including: "Harlock Saga," "Angel Links," "Assemble Insert," "Hermes: Winds of Love" and "Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water."

- Producing Animation: The Development Process

What is the role of a producer during development? Plenty! This month's "Producing Animation" excerpt by Catherine Winder and Zahra Dowlatabadi details the process.

- The Animation Pimp: Rex, Epicurus and Me: The Search for Pleasure

Finally, something the Pimp likes! "Rex The Runt." But, this month, we see that the Animation Pimp reads a lot into this show of four dogs.