Shining a New Light on Pixar
Bill Desowitz reports back from Pixar about how global illumination is powering the upcoming Monsters University and The Blue Umbrella.
Book Review: The Art of 'The Croods'
Fred Patten describes why fans of the new DreamWorks feature will love this definitive movie art book.
A Sneak Peek at Blue Sky’s 'Epic'
Oscar®-winning animator Chris Wedge teased the assembled press with a look at his new feature, the tantalizingly beautiful Epic.
The Animation Pimp: Ladies’ Night
Dr. Toon: The Animation Critic’s Art - Defining Our Terms
What does “Postmodern” really mean in terms of animation? Dr. Toon takes a look at an overused term.
John Halas: An Unpublished 1984 Essay Celebrating the Year of Animation
In this previously unknown essay, the former ASIFA Int’l President implores community action to keep animation alive and relevant.
Max Hattler Stops the Show for Amnesty International
Visual artist Max Hattler and advertising agency Contrapunto BBDO collaborate on the creation of an abstract political short film, 'Stop the Show,' for Amnesty International.
Patrick Murphy Talks 'Annoying Orange'
The seasoned VFX vet shares how an integrated pipeline built upon Adobe software brings greater creative freedom and efficiency to the production.
Tim Reckart Talks 'Head Over Heels'
The director, fresh from his Annie Award win for Best Student Film, discusses his Oscar-nominated stop-motion gem.
Frank Gladstone Talks the Annie Awards
ASIFA-Hollywood’s president describes how voting changes brought fairness, and Disney, back into the fold.
Bobby Beck Talks New Directions in Animation Education
The Animation Mentor CEO discusses educational philosophy and how his school’s new AMP fully distributed production pipeline meets a changing industry’s needs.