Career Coach: Tis the Season to Give and Receive
As we start 2013, Pam talks about being open to receiving opportunities, friendships, and help from unexpected sources.
Dr. Toon: Off-Register
Dr. Toon makes his case for 7 animated U.S. films he believes are worthy of National Film Registry preservation.
Book Review - 'The Art and Making of Peanuts Animation: Celebrating Fifty Years of Television Specials'
Charles Solomon’s new book provides an extensive history of the beloved Peanuts franchise’s 46 year history of TV specials and theatrical features.
The Early Years of Hayao Miyazaki Part 1 - 'Starting Point: 1979-1996'
In Part 1 of his 3-part review of Hayao Miyazaki’s book, Peter Tieryas looks at the early life of the pioneer animation director.
Book Review - 'Lou Scheimer: Creating the Filmation Generation'
Lou Scheimer’s autobiographical Filmation history is a must read for anyone interested in the formative years of "Saturday Morning Cartoons."
Mind Your Business: Where Artists Fail
Mark discusses how laziness and over-reliance on communication technology can lead to serious project failures.
Book Review - 'Prometheus: The Art of the Film'
Mark Salisbury’s new book provides in splendid detail Ridley Scott’s storyboards, film stills, concept art and other visual materials from his sci-fi epic, Prometheus.
A Stop-Motion SpongeBob Special Means Christmas Comes Early This Year
Co-directors Seamus Walsh and Mark Caballero discuss the making of the Rankin/Bass styled stop-motion TV special, It’s a SpongeBob Christmas!
Five Artists Creating New Visions of What Animation Can Be
Karl Cohen discusses the art of Ben Ridgway, Zeitguised, Max Hattler, Andrew Jones and PES as examples of a new aesthetic in animation.
Book Review: “I Say, I Say…Son!” A Tribute to Legendary Animators Bob, Chuck, and Tom McKimson
Fred Patten reviews Robert McKimson Jr.’s richly detailed new book about the life and career of his prolific father and uncles.
Giving Rise to the 'Guardians'
William Joyce and Peter Ramsey discuss the use of enchantment and new animation breakthroughs in the latest DreamWorks Oscar contender.
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.
Dr. Toon: Two for the Show
Dr. Toon shares his take on the announcements of Blue Sky’s Peanuts and Disney’s Sofia the First: Once Upon A Princess.
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.
Book Review: 'The Art of Wreck-It Ralph'
Jennifer Lee and Maggie Malone take an in-depth look at the visual development stages of Disney’s latest animated feature.
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.
Book Review: 'Filmmaking for Change: Make Films That Transform the World'
The Slamdance co-founder’s book guides filmmakers on making and distributing socially relevant low budget films.
MIPCOM 2012: 'Angry Birds' and the Second Screen Content Boom
Catherine Morrissey reports on the growing importance of second screen and new media platforms for TV animation producers.
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.
Career Coach: You’ve Got a Friend in Me
Pam talks about the tremendous outpouring of resources and community support in the wake of Digital Domain’s Port St. Lucie shutdown.
Burton Gets Personal with 'Frankenweenie'
The Goth King returns to his childhood roots for this stop-motion adaptation of his celebrated short.