Recent Reviews

Growth Looms In The Made-For-Video Animation Market

George Johnston reports on the numerous direct-to-video projects that are underway and discusses the many positive aspects of this lucrative market.

Warner Bros. Animation Art: Come Celebrate

Warner Bros. animation art collectors now have a book to call their own. Heidi Leigh reviews this new work by Jerry Beck and Will Friedwald.

MIPCOM 1997: Animation, Animation Everywhere

Adam Snyder shops us around the business floor at one of the year's largest markets, MIPCOM in Cannes, France.

The Odyssey Video Collection of Computer Animation: The Good, The Bad and the Brilliant

Judith Cockman reviews the good, the bad and the brilliant of four new computer animation home video titles released by Sony Music Video.

Collecting Animation Art 101

Production cels, limited editions, sericels, lithographs ... confused? Steven Grossfeld explains all, while also offering valuable buyer tips.

Cartoon Forum in Arles: Business as Usual

The latest from Europe, Heikki Jokinen recounts the news and views from Arles, France's Cartoon Forum.

Smash: A Fast Moving Thesis

Don Perro takes a look at Kirsten Winter's impressive visual narrative Smash.

The Life Cycle of DVD

To buy DVD or not to buy DVD...is this your holiday question? Russell Bekins offers some expert advice.

Rue RosŽ: A Twist on Rose-Colored Glasses

This well-crafted, thought provoking short film by Volker Schlecht is reviewed by Don Perro.

KROK '97: A Long Voyage Down The Dnieper River

It is no secret that Japan consumes a massive amount of animated entertainment, but just how big is the home video market? Fred Patten puts it all in perspective.