Miyazaki Comes to Town -- Part 2
We offer some highlights from "The Marc Davis Celebration of Animation: Hayao Miyazaki" last month at The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
'Glenn Martin, DDS': It's 'Claytastic!'
All-new episodes of the offbeat comedy about a dentist and his family hitting the road in their RV air Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The series then moves to its regular time slot next Monday (also at 8:00 p.m.).
Miyazaki Comes to Town -- Part 1
With rare stops in California, Miyazaki talked about Ponyo and his legendary career in animation, and AWN captures the highlights in the first of two parts.
Character Designer Katsuya Kondo Talks 'Ponyo'
Longtime Studio Ghibli animator Katsuya Kondo returns as supervisor on Ponyo and tells Bill Desowitz what it's been like collaborating with the legendary Hayao Miyazaki.
'William Kentridge: Five Themes' -- A Must See Exhibit
Amid all of the exciting animation art exhibits now showing or about to premiere, Karl Cohen is most amazed by the Five Themes associated with William Kentridge.
Travis Knight Talks Laika
Travis Knight tells Bill Desowitz what it's like making the transition from artist to studio head at Laika.
Lord & Miller Chat Up 'Cloudy'
Directors Phil Lord & Christopher Miller provide AWN with an exclusive sneak peek of their first animated feature, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.
Dr. Toon: For God's Sake
Dr. Toon recalls the diversity of God's depiction in animation -- from reverential to irreverent to blasphemous.
Career Coach: Simon Says Love Life
This month, Career Coach, Pamela Kleibrink Thompson, provides helpful hints about life lessons that can advance your career too.
Annecy 2009: Life on the Animation Riviera
Nancy Denney-Phelps reports back from Annecy while Don Duga once again dreams a vicarious sketchbook of festival highlights.
Saldanha Talks 'Ice Age'
Carlos Saldanha tells us all about directing Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, Blue Sky's new digs in Connecticut and his next project, Rio.
The Dawning of a New 'Ice Age'
Bill Desowitz talks with Blue Sky's Galen Tan Chu about dinos and 3-D in Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs.
Nancy Cartwright Chats with Brad Bird
In her latest column, Nancy Cartwright catches up with former Simpsons' colleague turned animation auteur Brad Bird.
Brandissimo Rushes Forward with Online Worlds
Diversifying into various forms of animation have help Bradissimo in these tough economic times. Rick DeMott talks with SVP Josh Fisher to find out the secrets to their success.
Career Coach: Just Say Yes
This month Career Coach, Pamela Kleibrink Thompson, gives some helpful tips on taking advantage of great opportunities.
Chris Landreth Talks 'The Spine'
The Spine premieres this week at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival, and Chris Landreth tells Bill Desowitz all about it.
Life Drama Without End: 'The Sims 3'
Janet Hetherington chats with MJ Chun about how The Sims 3 offers more customization, more animated emotion and more virtual drama in this never-ending life-simulation game.