GKIDS to Distribute Studio Ghibli’s 'Grave of the Fireflies'
GKIDS enters into a distribution agreement with Japan’s Toho Co. for North American theatrical rights to the 1988 feature “Grave of the Fireflies.”
Category: 2D
Celebrity Deathmatch: Those Nagging Questions Finally Answered! (Part 2)
Eric Fogel, the man behind Celebrity Deathmatch, talks about reactions from Marilyn Manson, Howard Stern and Lucy Lawless.
Christmas Presents for Your Animator
Finding the perfect gift for the animator in your life.
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.
Animating in Synthetik StudioArtist
A detailed description of my 2D hand drawn animation process.
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.
Raising Monty Python’s Graham Chapman from the Dead…in 3-D
Animation producer Justin Weyers describes the massive production challenges of turning Chapman’s A Liar’s Autobiography into an animated 3-D feature.
'Wreck-It Ralph' Shines Bright with New Lighting and Effects Technology
Disney’s new BRDF lighting system stands front and center in the array of new tech tools anchoring the studio’s animation production pipeline.
Autodesk Launches 'Starforce Battlement'
Autodesk Inc. announces the release of "Starforce Battlement," a new 2D mobile tower defense game developed by the Autodesk Gameware team.
In Games, Mobile and Wireless, Technology, Games, Mobile and Wireless, Technology, 2D | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Disney Breaks the Mold with 'Wreck-It Ralph'
Disney's definitely back with Wreck-It Ralph and I talk to director Rich Moore and the animators about the latest rebirth of animation.
Ralph Bakshi’s 'Coonskin' Now On DVD
A newly restored and remastered version of the controversial 1975 masterpiece now available on Amazon.
In Films, Home Entertainment, Films, Home Entertainment, 2D | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Has a celebrity ever come after you for making fun of them?
Over the years this has been one of the most frequently asked questions put to me, regarding Celebrity Deathmatch.
Tartakovsky Animates 2D 'Hotel Transylvania' Short
“Hotel Transylvania” director Genndy Tartakovsky unveils a new short film about the ghoulish retreat called “Goodnight Mr. Foot.”
In Films, People, Short Films, Films, People, Short Films, 2D | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Bent Image Lab Animates 'hoops&yoyo' TV Special for Hallmark
Bent Image Lab animates “hoops&yoyo’s Haunted Halloween” for the Hallmark channel.
HOW TO WRITE FOR ANIMATION NOW AVAILABLE FOR KINDLE
Emmy-winning writer Jeffrey Scott’s acclaimed book, How To Write For Animation, has just been released for the Kindle and other eBook formats
The New York Comic Con, version 10.2012 - Part Two
Too big to fit into one blog entry: Joe Strike's report on the NY Comic Con continues with coverage of Adult Swim's Venture Bros. and Robot Chicken panels.
Fox Orders 4th Season of 'Bob’s Burgers'
FOX orders a fourth season of 22 all-new episodes of the Emmy-nominated animated comedy “Bob’s Burgers.”
In Business, Cartoons, Television, Business, Cartoons, Television, 2D | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
The New York Comic Con, version 10.2012
Ponies, Venture Bros, Robot Chickens… and more; Joe Strike visits the New York Comic-con
The Battle For Celebrity Deathmatch, Part 4
Building a stop-motion animation studio can be a challenging endeavor. Especially when that studio is located on the 31st floor of a corporate office building right smack in Midtown Manhattan.
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.
Fall 2012 Animation and VFX Movie Preview
James Gartler walks us through the big films still waiting to hit theatres in 2012.
Julia Pott Creates 'The Event'
Julia Pott's latest short brings to life Tom Chivers' poem of a young couple that must resort to primitive acts to survive the ensuing chaos of a tragic event.
In Interactive, People, Short Films, Interactive, People, Short Films, 2D | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Burton Gets Personal with 'Frankenweenie'
The Goth King returns to his childhood roots for this stop-motion adaptation of his celebrated short.
