Comic-Con International 2003 Report
Comic-Con veterans Jerry Beck, Kellie-Bea Cooper, Mark Evanier, Fred Patten, Sander Schwartz, David Silverman and Linda Simensky share their take on the annual convention in San Diego.
'Makin’ Toons' Book Review
Fred Patten takes a look at Allan Neuwirth's new book about the American animation industry.
Anima Mundi: Art Critics and Children Agree!
Gene Deitch continues with the story of his work with Jamison Handy and JHO.
Talkin’ 'Teen Titans ': Glen Murakami Raps About His Latest Superhero Series
Dr. Toon sat down with Glen Murakami to rap about his latest superhero excursion, Teen Titans.
Jerry Beck’s 'Outlaw Animation' Reviewed
Fred Patten takes a look at this new book cataloging Spike & Mike's festival compilations and well as other notable edgy indie shorts.
Tom Kenny: Voice of SpongeBob Revealed
Rick DeMott talks with Tom Kenny to discover there’s a truly animated soul behind the voice of SpongeBob SquarePants.
Concept to Creation: Key Animation
Mark Simon continues his series of 12 excerpts from his new book Producing Independent 2D Character Animation: Making and Selling a Short Film.
Career Coach: Internships: An Introduction to a Career
This month the Career Coach, Pamela Kleibrink Thompson, talks about how to test-drive a job or get your foot in the door via an internship.
The Animation Pimp: Like Everyone, I’m Not Like Everybody Else
The Pimp bemuses charlatans and Ottawas funding fiasco in this months edition.
Don’t Give Your Right Name! — Part 2
Gene Deitch continues with the story of his work with Jamison Handy and JHO.
The Fred Seibert Interview — Part 2
In the second installment of a two-part interview, Joe Strike talks to Fred Seibert about animated life after Hanna-Barbera, the creation of Frederator Studios and his new series on Nickelodeon and upcoming projects.
Live and Learn: The Secret to Success on the Internet
Rick DeMott talks with the remaining lead players in the Internet animation field to discover their secret to success.
Fresh from the Festivals: July 2003's Film Reviews
Jon Hofferman reviews five short films fresh from the festival circuit: Plugs McGinniss, Seeing Eye Dog by Aaron Augenblick, Requiem by Roger Oda, Ski Jumping Pairs by Riichiro Mashima, The Toll Collector by Rachel Johnson and Tunanooda by David Zackin. Includes QuickTime movie clips!
New from Japan: Anime Film Reviews
Anime expert Fred Patten reviews the latest anime releases including Brigadoon, Devil Lady, Gate Keepers and Gate Keepers 21, Read or Die, Voices of a Distant Star and he takes a second look at Cowboy Bebop.
Annecy: Professionals’ Opinions
AWN managing editor Rick DeMott talks with artists, execs, teachers, historians and other festival directors about their experiences with Annecy, both artistically and professionally.
This Guy Really Knows How to Manage His Time: An Interview with Olivier Cotte
Chris Robinson chats with French animation writer, teacher and director Olivier Cotte to figure out how he gets so much done in the same 24-hour day that we all live in.
MIFA: Is It Still Important to Attend?
AWN managing editor Rick DeMott surveyed a wide array of international professionals and asked them their opinions on why they attend MIFA.
Animated Encounters 2003
Andrew Osmond struggles from the crowds to report on Bristol's fourth Animated Encounters festival, with guest appearances from Ray Harryhausen and Bob Godfrey.
Viva La Revolucion
Dr. Toon investigates revolutions that help change the art of animation, which are addressed in Allan Neuwirths new book, Makin Toons.
Don’t Give Your Right Name! — Part 1
Fats Waller once said that, and another blues man sang, It Must Be Jelly, Cause Jam Dont Shake Like That! There really was a man named Jam Jam Handy and he ran a 500-person studio in the then gloomy city of Detroit. It was an amazing adventure working there, in that most amazing, little-known but heavyweight studio. I directed my first film there, nearly had my tender career nipped, and discovered John Lee Hooker. 1949-51.
POW! Stan Lee Reloaded
Rick DeMott talks to the invincible Stan Lee as he bounds out of the ashes of his old company to take on new cinematic adventures with his new studio.
'Sinbad' Sets Sail on a New Journey into Water Surfaces
VFXWorlds Bill Desowitz journeys into Sinbad, which represents a culmination of DreamWorks' fascination with water, building on techniques used in most of its previous animated features.
Being an Independent Creator and Other Fupduck Ideas — Part 2
Read about the second leg of creator Dave Warren's fear and loathing journey from struggling independent to working with Carmen Electra.
Production I.G.’s Visit to the Cartoons on the Bay Festival
Travel along with Production I.G.s Justin Leach to get his personal impression of Cartoons on the Bays artistic and geographical beauty.
The Fred Seibert Interview — Part 1
In the first of a two-part interview, Joe Strike reveals how Fred Seibert came to revive television animation in the 1990s, helping Hanna-Barbera and Nickelodeon give birth to a slew of original hits.
