Press Start: May 2008 -- Take It To-Go!
In this month's "Press Start," Peter "The Rizk" Rizkalla checks out Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword, God of War: Chains of Olympus, Nanostray 2, Insecticide and, yes, Teenage Zombies: Invasion of the Alien Brain Thingys.
Animation Smorgasbord at New York Comic Con
Janet Hetherington reports on juicy animation and vfx tidbits from New York Comic Con -- including X-Files 2, Hellboy 2, The Incredible Hulk, Wall•E, Prince Caspian and more.
Mind Your Business: Don't Lose the Rights to Your Artistic Creations
In his month's column, Mark Simon reports on alarming new developments in his continuing campaign against the Orphan Works Act.
David O'Reilly: The 'Wrist' Behind 'Son of Rambow'
Ellen Wolff talks to the animator/illustrator about his reversion to childhood in order to create the artwork for the highly anticipated indie film.
Dr. Toon: 'Der Führer's' Paintbrush
In this month's column, Martin Goodman explores the strange tale of Adolf Hitler's infatuation with Snow White and the artistry of Disney animation.
Festival on the Mississippi: The Shape and Color of Red Stick
Joe Strike visits the fourth annual Red Stick International Animation Festival in Baton Rouge and likes what he sees.
Fresh from the Festivals: April 2008's Reviews
Andrew Farago reviews five short films: Irresistible Smile by Ami Lindholm, Karaoke Show by Karl Tebbe, Sleep with the Fishes by Belle Mellor, Yellow Sticky Notes by Jeff Chiba Stearns and Yours Truly by Osbert Parker.
Cartoons on the Bay -- The Opera
In which Russell Bekins reports on the animated activities taking place in and around Salerno, both on- and off-screen.
Nancy Cartwright Chats with Kath Soucie
In this edition of her bimonthly column, Nancy Cartwright interviews Kath Soucie, one of the top voice-over actors working today.
Finding a Niche -- MIPTV 2008
The intrepid Heather Kenyon reports on new business models and other sea changes in the air at the recent confab in Cannes.
In Virtual Worlds, the Audience is Animated
Mary Castillo looks at some of the leading players in the rapidly growing world of virtual communities.
Mind Your Business: Mark Simon Answers His Critics
Following the unprecedented response to his last column, Mark Simon offers supporting evidence regarding the threat to artists' rights.
Anime Reviews: Light, Brains, and 'Kakuganes'
Alain Bielik visits The Ruins with Rising Sun Pictures, which devised a new system for animating the nasty, man-eating vines.
Spider-Man's Spectacular Spin
Janet Hetherington talks to the creators of the newest animated incarnation of Spider-Man and discovers that ol' webhead still suffers from teen angst.
Engendering Delight with the Whimsical Characters of 'Mr. Men'
Joe Strike talks to executive producer Eryk Casemiro about the latest incarnation of the much-loved British franchise.
Corey Burton: Man of a Thousand Voices
Audrey Brown chats with the veteran voice actor about Star Wars, haunted mansions, and all things Disney.
Mind Your Business: You Will Lose All the Rights to Your Own Art
Mark Simon is mad as hell and, in this month's "Mind Your Business," he tells you why you should be too.
'Dragon Hunters': 'Tom and Jerry' Meets 'Lord of the Rings'
Alain Bielik talks with the creators of the new 3D adventure-comedy in which Prince Charming is a dragon hunter's worst nightmare.
Press Start: April 2008 -- Pay Day = Game Day
In this month's "Press Start," Peter "The Rizk" Rizkalla checks out Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Army of Two, Patapon and Buzz! The Hollywood Quiz.
Cartoon Movie Turns 10
Ron Diamond reports from the 10th edition of the annual event dedicated to presenting and promoting European animated features.
Career Coach: A World of Opportunity
In this month’s column, Pamela Kleibrink Thompson advises aspiring animators that Hollywood may be closer than you think.