Book Review - 'Lou Scheimer: Creating the Filmation Generation'
Lou Scheimer’s autobiographical Filmation history is a must read for anyone interested in the formative years of "Saturday Morning Cartoons."
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Book Review - 'Prometheus: The Art of the Film'
Mark Salisbury’s new book provides in splendid detail Ridley Scott’s storyboards, film stills, concept art and other visual materials from his sci-fi epic, Prometheus.
Software Review: CINEMA 4D R14
Key rendering, modeling and camera enhancements along with new sculpting tools make this a robust and worthy upgrade.
'Rise of the Guardians' – Why Did It Flop?
“Rise of the Guardians” is almost as big a flop as “Mars Needs Moms”. What is wrong with this picture? Ed Hooks takes a look and points to significant animation industry trends.
Five Artists Creating New Visions of What Animation Can Be
Karl Cohen discusses the art of Ben Ridgway, Zeitguised, Max Hattler, Andrew Jones and PES as examples of a new aesthetic in animation.
What's Wrong with 'Wreck-It Ralph'?
Ed discusses his problems with Wreck-It Ralph as well as the issues of "empathy," "sympathy" and animators as actors with pencils.
Perry’s Previews Movie Review and Filmmaker Interviews: 'Rise of the Guardians'
Perry Chen reviews Rise of the Guardians and interviews William Joyce and Peter Ramsey.
Book Review: “I Say, I Say…Son!” A Tribute to Legendary Animators Bob, Chuck, and Tom McKimson
Fred Patten reviews Robert McKimson Jr.’s richly detailed new book about the life and career of his prolific father and uncles.
Movie Review: 'Frankenweenie'
I enjoyed this film immensely, and I recommend it to children of all ages. I am so excited that Tim Burton is returning to his original spooky, stop-motion roots with this amazing new movie.
The guardians of "The Rise of the Guardians"
The powerhouse team behind DreamWorks latest feature "The Rise of the Guardians" gather in New York City to describe their creative collaboration.
Book Review: 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: The Art and Creation of Walt Disney’s Classic Animated Film'
Fred Patten reviews the spectacular companion volume to The Fairest One of All, both commemorating the film’s 75th anniversary.
Book Review: 'The Fairest One of All: The Making of Walt Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'
Fred Patten looks at the incredible new book detailing the art and history of Disney’s animated classic.
Kosovo’s Fantastic Anibar International Animation Festival
I had never thought of Peja, Kosovo as an ideal holiday spot but when I was invited to be on the International Jury of Anibar International Festival, the 22nd through the 27th of August, 2012, I discovered how wrong I was.
Perry’s Previews Movie Review & Director Interview: “Paperman,” A Flight of Imagination
“Paperman” is an incredible film, the best animation short I have seen this year! The art is a seamless bend between CG and 2D animation, retaining the feel of fluid hand-drawn movements.
Perry’s Previews Movie Review: Wreck-it Ralph is Wrecking Stereotypes
I recommend the film to kids age 6 and up because there are a few intense battle scenes. “Wreck-it Ralph” is an action-packed adventure, filled with humor, sorrow, and triumph.
Book Review: 'The Art of Wreck-It Ralph'
Jennifer Lee and Maggie Malone take an in-depth look at the visual development stages of Disney’s latest animated feature.
Book Review: 'Filmmaking for Change: Make Films That Transform the World'
The Slamdance co-founder’s book guides filmmakers on making and distributing socially relevant low budget films.
Book Review - 'The Storyboard Artist: Guide to Freelancing in Film, TV, and Advertising'
Fred Patten looks at Giuseppe Cristiano’s comprehensive new guide book for storyboarding professionals.
Book Review: 'The Art of Rise of the Guardians'
This book explores the beautiful art behind the new DreamWorks film Rise of the Guardians
Book Review: 'The Art and Making of Hotel Transylvania'
This lush new book is a must have for fans and for anyone looking to dig deep into character design progressions.
Dark Knight Rises = Return of the Jedi
Christopher Nolan's DARK KNIGHT trilogy has come to an end. In many ways it reminds me of another great trilogy's finale — RETURN OF THE JEDI. Not quite up to the grand standards of its predecessors, but a satisfying conclusion to the story of its main characters.
Something's going on up there: "Toys in the Attic" raises a ruckus
An attic autocrat meets his downfall at the hands of a band of freedom-fighting toys in Czech animator Jiri Barta's imaginative stop-motion fable.
Book Review: 'Animation Under the Swastika: A History of Trickfilm in Nazi Germany'
Fred Patten takes an in-depth look at a new book chronicling the history of animation under the Third Reich.
The Pirates! Arrives on DVD
It’s a “plunderful life” aboard ship as the Hugh Grant-voiced Pirate Captain leads his crew on a rather convoluted adventure chasing fame, fortune and a stolen Dodo bird.
Unearthing the truth about "Paranorman" with Chris Butler and Sam Fell
Joe Strike dives beneath the rotting flesh of Laika's new film "Paranorman" and uncovers some surprising facts about Chris Butler and Sam Fell's 3D stop-motion zombie romp.
