Czech Animation: Two Perspectives
Czech animation is renowned for its rich heritage, even as it continues in crisis. Andrew Osmond interviews two of its leading figures on upholding a proud tradition.
Career Coach: Unemployment Insurance
This month, the Career Coach, Pamela Kleibrink Thompson, goes tough-in-cheek about her dos and donts regarding sending out your rumto potential employers.
The Animation Pimp: Pleasure and Pain: 'Ren & Stimpy’s' Adult Cartoon Party
Known for being racy himself, the Animation Pimp tackles the adultness ofSpike TVs new primetime The Strip line-up.
Anime Expo 2003: Anime Conventions Enter Their Adolescence
Fred Patten ventured to Anime Expo 2003 and reports back that anime conventions arent babies anymore.
Hot Spots Showcase: The Best in Animated & VFX Commercials
Rick DeMott collects some of the best animated and visual effects commercials from top companies to highlight the wonderful work being done in the medium.
In the Eye of CGI Commercial Production
Sarah Baisley rounds up facts, thoughts and examples of issues and trends driving producers of CGI commercials today.
Jumpin’ & Jivin’: Animated Music Videos
Fred Patten interviews Cliff Galbraith, Fluorescent Hill, MK12, Moneyshots, Girdwood Partners and Zoic Studios to find out more about the role of animation in music videos.
Fresh from the Festivals: August 2003’s Film Reviews
Greg Singer reviews five short films fresh from the festival circuit: Originated by Descent by Jung Eun Lee, Shaved Monkey by Thor Adam Goodall, 7 Cats by Laura di Trapani, Cameras Take Five by Steven Woloshen and Ananda by Mike Smith. Includes QuickTime movie clips!
New from Japan: Anime Film Reviews
Rick DeMott talks with Tom Kenny to discover there’s a truly animated soul behind the voice of SpongeBob SquarePants.
Creative Directors Doing it the Animated Way
Rick DeMott interviews three agency creative directors to find out how they go about deciding when to use animation as well as what talent for a commercial spot.
Comic-Con International 2003 Report
Comic-Con veterans Jerry Beck, Kellie-Bea Cooper, Mark Evanier, Fred Patten, Sander Schwartz, David Silverman and Linda Simensky share their take on the annual convention in San Diego.
'Makin’ Toons' Book Review
Fred Patten takes a look at Allan Neuwirth's new book about the American animation industry.
Anima Mundi: Art Critics and Children Agree!
Gene Deitch continues with the story of his work with Jamison Handy and JHO.
Talkin’ 'Teen Titans ': Glen Murakami Raps About His Latest Superhero Series
Dr. Toon sat down with Glen Murakami to rap about his latest superhero excursion, Teen Titans.
Jerry Beck’s 'Outlaw Animation' Reviewed
Fred Patten takes a look at this new book cataloging Spike & Mike's festival compilations and well as other notable edgy indie shorts.
Tom Kenny: Voice of SpongeBob Revealed
Rick DeMott talks with Tom Kenny to discover there’s a truly animated soul behind the voice of SpongeBob SquarePants.
Concept to Creation: Key Animation
Mark Simon continues his series of 12 excerpts from his new book Producing Independent 2D Character Animation: Making and Selling a Short Film.
Career Coach: Internships: An Introduction to a Career
This month the Career Coach, Pamela Kleibrink Thompson, talks about how to test-drive a job or get your foot in the door via an internship.
The Animation Pimp: Like Everyone, I’m Not Like Everybody Else
The Pimp bemuses charlatans and Ottawas funding fiasco in this months edition.
Don’t Give Your Right Name! — Part 2
Gene Deitch continues with the story of his work with Jamison Handy and JHO.
The Fred Seibert Interview — Part 2
In the second installment of a two-part interview, Joe Strike talks to Fred Seibert about animated life after Hanna-Barbera, the creation of Frederator Studios and his new series on Nickelodeon and upcoming projects.
Live and Learn: The Secret to Success on the Internet
Rick DeMott talks with the remaining lead players in the Internet animation field to discover their secret to success.
Fresh from the Festivals: July 2003's Film Reviews
Jon Hofferman reviews five short films fresh from the festival circuit: Plugs McGinniss, Seeing Eye Dog by Aaron Augenblick, Requiem by Roger Oda, Ski Jumping Pairs by Riichiro Mashima, The Toll Collector by Rachel Johnson and Tunanooda by David Zackin. Includes QuickTime movie clips!
New from Japan: Anime Film Reviews
Anime expert Fred Patten reviews the latest anime releases including Brigadoon, Devil Lady, Gate Keepers and Gate Keepers 21, Read or Die, Voices of a Distant Star and he takes a second look at Cowboy Bebop.
Annecy: Professionals’ Opinions
AWN managing editor Rick DeMott talks with artists, execs, teachers, historians and other festival directors about their experiences with Annecy, both artistically and professionally.
