Category: 2D
Animators Unearthed - Elizabeth Hobbs
Every Monday, Chris Robinson serves up ‘Animators Unearthed,’ a short profile of prominent and not-so-prominent indie animators.
CLIP: Titmouse Feature ‘Nerdland’ Headed to Digital & DVD
First 2D animated feature from Titmouse -- directed by Chris Prynoski and featuring the voices of Paul Rudd and Patton Oswalt -- lands on Digital January 6 and on DVD February 7.
The Bob Godfrey Collection Announces Release of Bob Godfrey’s 'Great' with a 15% Discount to My Readers
The Bob Godfrey Collection announces the release of Bob Godfrey’s 1975 Oscar-winning animated short 'Great' on Blu-Ray/DVD and Digital HD download, the first time that it has been released since its short-lived initial cinematic release in 1975.
‘The Powerpuff Girls’ Soar onto DVD February 14
‘The Powerpuff Girls: Tiara Trouble’ features all 12 episodes from first season of the Emmy-nominated hit series.
‘The Ollie & Moon Show’ Rockets to 150+ Countries
New preschool series based on the book series from Emmy-winning author and illustrator Diane Kredensor is produced by Cottonwood Media.
GKIDS Acquires North American Rights to ‘My Entire High School Sinking Into the Sea’
Debut feature from acclaimed cartoonist Dash Shaw with voice cast including Jason Schwartzman, Lena Dunham, Reggie Watts, Maya Rudolph and Susan Sarandon set for theatrical release in late spring 2017.
J. J. Sedelmaier Teams with Bill Plympton for Animated Ford Commercial
Annie Award-nominated spot marks the first collaboration between J. J. Sedelmaier Productions and Bill Plympton Studio.
Shout! Factory Announces Blu-ray Release for Rémi Chayé’s ‘Long Way North’
Acclaimed animated feature from the award-winning creative minds behind ‘Ernest & Celestine,’ ‘Song of the Sea’ and ‘The Secret of Kells’ available on disc and digital January 17th.
I Have A Question Steven Woloshen
In which AWN’s Chris Robinson asks animators profound and inane questions. This week Canadian animator Steven Woloshen discusses his latest short, Casino.
Makoto Shinkai’s ‘Your Name’ Wins 2016 Best Animated Film Award from Los Angeles Film Critics Association
Studio Ghibli co-production ‘The Red Turtle,’ directed by Michael Dudok de Wit, is named runner up for the award.
Hayao Miyazaki’s ‘Princess Mononoke’ Returns to Theaters for Two Days Only
Celebrating director Hayao Miyazaki’s birthday, GKIDS and Fathom Events to present the Japanese animated feature and exclusive music video in theaters nationwide on January 5th and January 9th.
Pictures from the Brainbox: A Weekly Dose of Indie Animation - 'Teeth'
AWN Giveaway: Win A Free Copy of ‘The Legend of Korra: The Complete Series’ on Blu-ray!
Win the eight-disc Limited Edition Blu-ray collection containing all four books of the fan-favorite series from Nickelodeon along with a plush Naga the polar bear dog!
Box Office Report: ‘Your Name’ Reigns in China, U.S. Audiences Flock to ‘Moana’
Makoto Shinkai’s anime feature debuts to $41 million in China, and passes Hayao Miyazaki’s ‘Howl’s Moving Castle’ to become the second-largest-grossing Japanese film of all time; Disney’s CG-animated ‘Moana’ rules North American box office for second weekend in a row.
Makoto Shinkai Shines at Screening & Appearance for ‘Your Name’
The director of Japan’s biggest box office hit of the year greets fans at the Los Angeles Laemmle Music Hall on Saturday night, speaking about his creative process and the inspirations behind his characters and their stories.
Animators Unearthed - Tadanari Okamoto
Every Monday, Chris Robinson serves up Animators Unearthed, a short profile of prominent and not-so-prominent indie animators.
Cheer and Loathing in Animation: Episode II - The Power of Pärn
Every Friday AWN’s Chris Robinson unleashes some freewheeling cheer or loathing on the animation community to be mused, countered, or disregarded. It’s your call.
Barneys New York Launches Animated Holiday 2016: Love Peace Joy Project
Luxury retailer showcases exclusive video installations from Nick Cave, Rob Pruitt, Studio Job, Ebony G. Patterson, We Are Prism, and Trey Parker and Matt Stone of Comedy Central’s ‘South Park.’
Keep it in Motion: Classic Animation Revisited - Evelyn Lambart's 'O Canada'
Chris Robinson is feeling all patriotic this week as he takes a look at 'O Canada' by the vastly underappreciated NFB legend Evelyn Lambart.
New Date Added to ‘Spirited Away’ 15th Anniversary Theatrical Event
Fathom Events and GKIDS add third showing of director Hayao Miyazaki’s Oscar-winning film on Thursday, December 8th; 15th Anniversary event to include ‘Ghiblies: Episode 2’ short.
Art Show from the Creative Minds Behind ‘Bob’s Burgers’ Opens December 1
Art from 16 Bento Box artists who work on the series will be on display through December 10 at Los Angeles pop-up restaurant space Unit 120. Don’t forget to ask about the burger of the day!
Strangers in the Night
GALLERY: Character and Concept Art from Titmouse Feature ‘Nerdland’
Raunchy 2D-animated satire directed by Chris Prynoski and featuring the voices of Paul Rudd and Patton Oswalt set for one-night theatrical event on Tuesday, December 6.
‘Your Name’ Becomes Third-Highest-Grossing Japanese Film of All Time
Director Makoto Shinkai’s hit anime feature has earned $196 million at the Japanese box office, passing Studio Ghibli’s ‘Princess Mononoke’ to become the third-highest-grossing film of all time.