Dr. Toon: What's it Worth to You?
In this month's column, Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman gives some sound financial advice -- whatever you spend, spend it on animation.
Anime Reviews: Best Air Gear for Tokko
In anime reviews for this month, Chris Feldman takes a look at Tokko, Volume 1, Best Student Council V.1 "A New Home" and Air Gear V.1 "East Side Showdown."
TV Animation Finds New Growth in Latin America
On the heals of Nick Latin America's 10th anniversary, Sarah Baisley looks at how Latin America has become a booming market for TV animation.
'AWN's' "Best of the Web" Showcase 2007
Tara DiLullo returns to Rome to discover how the Emmy Award-winning vfx team had to cope with less time and money in delivering work with greater scale.
Sticky Business: Animated Web Promotions
No matter what they are promoting, Janet Hetherington looks into how companies are keeping their websites animated to prompt customers to come back for more.
Animated Worlds on the Web
Rick DeMott travels to the online animated communities to find out more about the growing corner of the animation business from leaders like Neopets and Habbo, as well as newer sites, such as Urbaniacs.
'King of the Hill': Adult Animation Returns
Joe Strike talks with King of the Hill exec producers John Altschuler and Dave Krinsky the show's return to FOX for its 11th season.
Animators Printing Money: User-Generated Opportunities
Alain Bielik discovers how Passion Pictures and Cinesite bring exquisite literary creations to life with animation and vfx in Miss Potter.
Fresh from the Festivals: January 2007’s Reviews
Taylor Jessen reviews five short films -- Lifted by Gary Rydstrom, Dreams and Desires -- Family Ties by Joanna Quinn, Guide Dog by Bill Plympton, No Time for Nuts by Chris Renaud and Mike Thurmeier and The Danish Poet by Torill Kove. Includes QuickTime movie clips!
Press Start: January 2007 Game Reviews
For the first installment of AWN's new gaming review series, "Press Start," Peter "The Rizk" Rizkalla takes a look at Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin, Mortal Kombat: Armageddon, Mario Hoops 3-on-3, Red Steel and Disney's American Dragon: Jake Long -- Rise of the Huntsclan.
Nancy Cartwright Chats with 'The Replacements'' Jack Thomas
For her latest column, Nancy Cartwright chats with The Replacements' Jack Thomas and asks, "Just what does an exec producer do?"
'Arthur and the Invisibles': Luc Besson's Animated World
Alain Bielik peers into Luc Besson's world of Arthur and the Invisibles to see how the live-action director handled the film's animated fantasy world.
Anime Reviews: 1/2 Mega Parasites
Joe Strike chats with a few top execs to collect the stories of their "worst pitch ever."
Career Coach: Time to Take Charge of Your Life
Alain Bielik visits with the vfx wizards who have brought life to the very interactive natural history museum in Night at the Museum. Includes QuickTime clips!
Mind Your Business: Top Five Résumé Writing Mistakes
In this month's "Mind Your Business," Count Vladimir (aka Mark Simon) takes a bite out of the topic of rum and the top five mistakes that make yours suck.
'Happily N'ever After': John H. Williams' Return to Farcical Fairy Tales
Producer John H. Williams reflects on BFC's and Vanguard Animation's newest film and the bigger picture for CG features.
Dr. Toon: Why HarveyToons Matter
This month, Dr. Toon makes the argument that HarveyToons do hold a more significant place in toon history than is usually afforded them.
'Afro Samurai': Anime Meets Blaxploitation
Joe Strike looks into the production of Studio Gonzo's Afro Samurai, which mixes anime action with a hip-hop flavor.
What Makes An Animated Pitch Hit?
Janet Hetherington investigates the stories behind several successful pitches, including an animated owl, an obsessed scout, a mad scientist and some talented talking dogs.
Smith's Early Abstractions Added to National Film Registry
Librarian of Congress James H. Billington adds 25 motion pictures -- including Harry Smith's abstract animation, EARLY ABSTRACTIONS #1-5, 7, 10 (1939-56) -- to the National Film Registry to be preserved for all time, bringing the total number of films on the registry to 450.
The Animated Scene: Sweet Home Animation
Joseph Gilland reminisces about his move into the sweet home of animation in this month's "The Animated Scene."
Animated “Worst Pitch Ever”
Joe Strike chats with a few top execs to collect the stories of their "worst pitch ever."
Pitching Aids When On the Road
Karen Raugust looks at how portable devices have enhanced producers and distributors ability to pitch their properties at trade shows.
The Nine Lives of Scooby-Doo
John Cawley chronicles the many lives of Scooby-Doo as the character remains a top franchise more than 40 years since its debut.
Scooby Quotes…
Andrew Osmond encounters more than just animated encounters in Bristol this year, as Encounters 2006 showcases both animation and live-action.
