'Driving Inspiration' Brings Animation to London's Paralympics
International animation collage film “Driving Inspiration” honors the message of the Paralympics, bringing contributing students' hard work to an international stage.
The Animation Pimp: Myths and Legends
This time Mr. Pimp is giving you the floor to ask about various rumors and legends about the OIAF over the years.
Career Coach: Advice and Wisdom from Dear Old Dad
With Father's Day just around the corner, Pam asked a few people, “What is the best advice you ever got from your dad related to work or career?” Here are some of their answers.
Book Review: 'The Art of Brave'
This new book celebrates in wonderful detail the art, rather than the making, of Pixar’s latest feature film.
Inside Disney’s New Animated Short 'Paperman'
Director John Kahrs and Producer Kristina Reed take us inside Disney’s new 2D-CG hybrid animated short.
Book Review: 'The Art of Madagascar 3'
This “making of” book takes an in-depth look at the concept and production art of DreamWorks’ upcoming animated feature, Madagascar 3.
Career Coach: The Right Tools for the Job of Job Hunting
My mom always says that you need the right tools for the job. Finding work is a job. Here are the tools you need:
Oscar Rodeo Rules: Short Animation Submission Qualification and Rule 19
AWN attempts to set the record straight and eliminate confusion surrounding the submission rules for short film Academy Award qualification.
Mind Your Business: Is NAB for TV Creators?
NAB just had their giant, leg-numbing conference in Vegas. Their byline is “Where Content Comes to Life.” Is it really a place for content creators? The answer is yes and no.
Book Review - 'Anime’s Media Mix: Franchising Toys and Characters in Japan'
Marc Steinberg’s book discusses the importance of character merchandising on the popularity and cultural influence of anime.
Feeling Chipper about the Great Outdoors
See how Let’s Go Chipper!, an eco-educational property, uses books, animated shows and interactive applications to teach young kids about character, community and caring for the environment.
The 10 Best Cartoon Villains - Part One: The Funny Villains
Joe Strike’s selection of the all-time funny 10 Best Cartoon Villains contains a number of surprising choices.
MIPCube 2012 – On the Go! Chasing and Keeping Eyeballs
The inaugural MIPCube conference showed how new technology is fueling a seismic shift in TV, as the infestation of ‘second screens' fundamentally changes the broadcast world.
Book Review: 'Tashlinesque: The Hollywood Comedies of Frank Tashlin'
Fred Patten reviews the first American book devoted to the work of a master of comedy in both animated shorts and live-action features.
Pixar Previews 'Brave'
Pixar screened the first half-hour of Brave last week and Bill Desowitz reports his impressions and speaks with director Mark Andrews.
Book Review: Tricky Women: Women In Animation
Nancy Phelps discusses the 12 collected essays analyzing women and their history and involvement in animation.