Prize Catches (A Tongue-In-Cheek Tribute to 'Finding Nemo')
Dr. Toon gives the prize catch of all animated features, Finding Nemo, a bit of a tongue-in-gill tribute.
The Films of Michael Sporn
Richard OConnor takes an extensive look at the animated films of Michael Sporn, available on a first volume DVD of the animators work.
Zbig Rybczynski: It’s Sure Realistic
Anime expert Fred Patten reviews the latest anime releases including Android Kikaider, Initial D, King of Bandit Jing, Samurai Deeper Kyo and Heat Guy J.
Audiovisual Training Forum in Warsaw, Poland
Bob Swain reports back from CARTOONs Audiovisual Training Forum in Warsaw, Poland as eastern European animation producers join the EU. Swain surveys possible ramifications, as well as the decline in movie viewing and marked increase in TV consumption.
Animation Pimp: 'Justice League' — What’s with These People?
Henry Turner investigates the newest developments in motion capture and motion control, which brings the technology on-set. Includes a QuickTime movie clip from Hidalgo.
Home Sweet Home
Greg Singer reviews Disneys traditional cartoon feature, Home on the Range, and reminisces about a West that never was what it used to be.
The Adverse Effects of Cartoons on the Minds of our Children
Dr. Ruebert Saturnine III presents a lengthy case study on the adverse effects of cartoons on children.
New from Japan: Anime Film Reviews
Who could have predicted this? I just read that Oscar winners live longer. In our case, the Oscar gave our life an instant boost, and a perpetual publicity handle. We managed five nominations, and have been living in the glow ever since. But was Bill Snyder able to melt that golden statuette down into real dollars?
A Promise Fulfilled: Independents Thriving on the Net
Rick DeMott talks with three leading independent Internet animators about how they have turned their love for toons into a burgeoning career.
'Lorenzo': A ‘Moving Painting’ with a Wild Tail
Bill Desowitz gets a first look at Disneys new animated short, Lorenzo, about a narcissistic cat that boasts a unique look.
The Cartoon Movie Report
Bob Swain reports on Europes 2004 Cartoon Movie, covering the hot progress of European animated film producers and the event supporting them over the past five years.
Online Functionality Boosts Console Gaming Industry
Karen Raugust reports on the growth and latest trends in online gaming, including the the upcoming gaming network, Phantom.net.
Oscar Comes Calling
Who could have predicted this? I just read that Oscar winners live longer. In our case, the Oscar gave our life an instant boost, and a perpetual publicity handle. We managed five nominations, and have been living in the glow ever since. But was Bill Snyder able to melt that golden statuette down into real dollars?
Fresh from the Festivals: March 2004’s Film Reviews
Taylor Jessen reviews five short films: Demitris Violin by Niki Yang, Live Bait by Sarah Brown, The Fine Art of Poisoning by Bill Domonkos, Story of the Kolobok by James Boekbinder and Model Prisoner by Katherin McInnis. Includes QuickTime movie clips!
Animation Layout: Element Placement
Author Mike S. Fowler explores element placement in this excerpt from his book all about animation background layout, which includes many illustrated examples and exercises.
A Joybag of Goodies: 'Avoid Eye Contact': Best of New York Independent Animation, Volume 1
Continuing our excerpts from the Inspired 3D series, Tom Capizzi presents an in-depth character construction tutorial.
Life Study: 'The Animal Motion Show'
Mark Ramshaw reports back regarding the impressive work being done in commercials and music video in the U.K.
Deconstruction Zone — Part 2
Dr. Toon continues to take on the deconstructionists about the things they read into classic cartoons.
Career Coach: The Confidence Game
Bill Desowitz reports back from the VES Awards, where the best in visual effects for 2003 and the career of George Lucas were honored.