Zagreb Animafest: Friendly Diversity
Deanna Morse reports back from the Zagreb Animafest, finding a friendly and diverse event for the celebration of animation.
Annecy 2006 Shows Better MIFA Than Films
Sarah Baisley reports on her experiences at Annecy 2006 where the MIFA market showcased more excitement than the festival.
'The Ant Bully': Two Texans Take on the Studio Bullies
John Cawley talks with Texans John A. Davis and Keith Alcorn of DNA Prods. about collaborating like a colony with the studios on the big screen adaptation of The Ant Bully.
Mickey’s Other Mouse-tro: An Interview with Floyd Gottfredson
Jim Korkis speaks with Floyd Gottfredson, who brought Mickey Mouse to the world via daily comic strips.
Illustrators Enter Animated World
Karen Raugust looks at how comicbook and childrens book illustrators are trying their hand at animation, and vice versa.
'Monster House': Capturing a Haunted Tale
How often does mainstream Hollywood scare up an animated horror film? Alain Bielik reports how Sony Pictures Imageworks combined performance capture and keyframe animation to create a unique hybrid style in Monster House.
Fresh from the Festivals: July 2006’s Reviews
Taylor Jessen reviews five short films One Rat Short by Alex Weil, Smile by Chris Mais, Memorial by Matt Clausen and Jon Gutman, Coffee by Rohitash Rao and Abraham Spear, and Dog Worries by Chris Armstrong. Includes QuickTime movie clips!
The Animated Scene: “Elemental Magic”: The Classical Art of Hand-Drawn Effects Animation
In this months Animated Scene, Joseph Gilland gives readers a sneak peek at his upcoming book, Elemental Magic: The Classical Art of Hand-Drawn Effects Animation.
'Queer Duck': Coming Out on DVD
Joe Strike follows the journey of Iceboxs Queer Duck from its early webisodes to its new coming out party on DVD.
The Secret Cartoon Life of Animators
Jim Korkis uncovers the secret life of animators, who in lean times or more prosperous times have all worked in the world of comicbooks.
Into the Animation Mix at the Mumbai Int’l Film Festival (MIFF)
Lisa Goldman was invited to be a judge at the Mumbai Intl Film Festival, where she discovered a new world of animation in the city formerly known as Bombay, the center of Bollywood.
How to Create Comics from Script to Print
Danny Fingeroth and Mike Manley have given AWN an excerpt from their latest book, How to Create Comics from Script to Print.
Licensing 2006 International: Exploring Alternative Distribution
Entertainment licensors increasingly look at alternative means, such as blogs, iPods or mobile devices, to create and maintain awareness and boost demand for licensed goods. This was one of the notable trends at this years licensing show.
Dr. Toon: American Idol Goes Over the Hedge
This month, Dr. Toon examines the connections between Over the Hedge and American Idol that lie secretly below the surface.
'A Scanner Darkly': An Animated Illusion
Marisa Materna chats with director Richard Linklater on the production of A Scanner Darkly, which utilizes interpolated rotoscoping to bring live-action footage into an animated dream world.
Mind Your Business: 80/20 Rule — Keep Your Business Alive
This months Mind Your Business takes a darker tone with Mark Simon channeling the death dealer of business to explain the 80/20 rule.
Annecy 2006: Return of the Brits?
Philippe Moins attends the 2006 Annecy Festival, giving us his impressions of the films and an apparent return of British filmmakers.
The Animated Winners: Indie Short Filmmakers Speak
Marisa Materna got in touch with five recent animation short winners from the biggest festivals in the world to find out more about the making of their award-winning work.
Brave New Media: Opportunities for Independent Animators
From websites to mobile phones, iTV and more, Janet Hetherington investigates how independent animators are finding new ways to deliver interactive content over multiple platforms.
Animation Portals Advancing Indie Opportunities
Alain Bielik rides along with the visual effects artists on The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift for a trip to a virtual Japan.
Fresh from the Festivals: June 2006’s Reviews
In part two of AWNs in-depth Cars coverage, Bill Desowitz discovers the roots of Route 66 in creating the highly detailed, luscious and complex world.