Deborah Reber relates the latest animated merchandising trends straight from New York's Licensing Show.

Animation World Magazine profiles the SIGGRAPH `98 Computer Animation Festival, which will feature computer animated films ranging from scientific visualizations to blockbuster visual effects to independent shorts.

Peter Chung examines the flaws of today's comics as he reveals the basic nature of visual narrative.

Animation World Magazine profiles the SIGGRAPH `98 Computer Animation Festival, which will feature computer animated films ranging from scientific visualizations to blockbuster visual effects to independent shorts.

Sean Maclennan Murch explains why animated shows targeted toward adults are becoming a more popular approach for some networks.

Adam Snyder reviews Gene Deitch's new book and looks back at the role his father, William L. Snyder, played in relocating the director to Prague, thereby starting one of the greatest love stories in animation.

Maureen Furniss reviews Bob and Margaret, the new,prime time animated series based on the 1995 Oscar-winning animated short, Bob's Birthday

The 1998 Annecy International Animated Film Festival took place Tuesday, May 26 through Sunday, May 31 in Annecy, France. Check out the winners!

Glenn Vilppu continues his world-class life drawing lessons. This month the focus is on Spherical Forms.

Andy Klein reviews Disney's latest masterpiece and finds some nice changes in the new Mulan.