Joseph Barbera, 1911-2006
Joe Strike talks with the artists at Little Airplane about the preparations, launch and soaring ratings for their Nick Jr. series, The Wonder Pets!
Joseph Barbera: An Animated Life
In tribute to the life and career of Joseph Barbera, AWN has collected the thoughts and memories of many in the animation community remembering the influence this legend had on their lives and careers.
Animation at the Ann Arbor Film Fest: Bending Minds and.... Uncensored... Since 1963
Deanna Morse traveled to the 45th annual Ann Arbor Film Festival where Michigan celebrated the work of independent animator Helen Hill.
Brad Bird Offers an Early Taste of 'Ratatouille'
Brad Bird recently previewed some Ratatouille footage at his Pixar edit bay in Emeryville, and Bill Desowitz reports on the tasty treats.
In-Game: The New Reality in Advertising
As brands look for new ways to reach engaged consumers, all trends point to strong growth ahead for in- and around-game advertising. Karen Raugust reports.
The R.O. Blechman Interview
Joe Strike interviews R.O. Blechman, the modest, soft-spoken gentleman, whose minimalist characters are a signature of his 55-year career in television animation.
The Animated Scene: Where Are We Going? -- Part 2 (It's All Good!)
Joseph Gilland lays out a positive future for the animation industry in "The Animated Scene."
Fresh from the Festivals: April 2007's Reviews
Taylor Jessen reviews five short films - Latent Sorrow by Shon Kim, Infinite Justice by Karl Tebbe, Tyger by Guilherme Marcondes, Eva by Martin Quaden and Golden Age by Aaron Augenblick.
Little Airplane Soars with 'The Wonder Pets!'
Joe Strike talks with the artists at Little Airplane about the preparations, launch and soaring ratings for their Nick Jr. series, The Wonder Pets!
Book Reviews: 'Storyboards, Motion in Art' & 'Prepare to Board!'
Learn how to set figure properties, height and style in the latest excerpt of Poser 7 Revealed by Kelly L. Murdock.
'Aqua Teen' on the Big Screen: Interview with Matt Maiellaro & Dave Willis
Craig J. Clark chats with Aqua Teen Hunger Force creators Matt Maiellaro and Dave Willis about bringing their Adult Swim hit to movie film theaters.
Might Come Back From Dead Man's Curve: Bill Plympton's 'Hair High'
Taylor Jessen chats with Bill Plympton about the making of and theatrical release of his genre-busting 1950s throwback feature, Hair High.
Career Coach: Get Out of Your Comfort Zone
For this month's "Career Coach," Pamela Kleibrink Thompson encourages readers to sail beyond their comfort zones.
Dr. Toon: Animation and Its Discontents?
Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman takes the challenge of address growing discontent from animators toward the industry by asking the question -- if animation is hell now than what was it 25 years ago?
Mind Your Business: 'The Art of Listening' or 'Shut Up and Sell More'
In this round of "Mind Your Business," Mark Simon reminds animators that you're in sales, so you have to learn the art of listening or just shut up and sell more.
Press Start: April 2007 Game Reviews
It's no joke; Peter "The Rizk" Rizkalla has game reviews for God of War II, Wario: Master of Disguise and Killzone: Liberation in this month's "Press Start."
Anime Reviews: Ichi no Go with Elemental Gelade
Christopher Harz returned to the GDC this month -- held for the first time at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco -- and reports back on the latest and greatest games, developments and trends.
'Meet The Robinsons': Keep Moving Forward at Disney
Bill Desowitz speaks with some of the creative forces behind Disney's latest animated feature, Meet The Robinsons.
Just Hit Play: Toy Brand Animated DVDs
Janet Hetherington examines how original animated direct-to-DVD animated adventures based on toy brands may extend the play value of popular toys.
Billy, Mandy and Grim Head to the Movies
In the lead up to their first full-length movie and forthcoming hour-long finale, Karen Raugust digs up the scoop on the making of Cartoon Network's long-running series, The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy.
Disney DTV Sequels: End of the Line
Joe Strike uncovers the end of the line for Disney direct-to-video sequels and how the studio is moving forward under the new corporate climate.
Direct-to-Video Sequels: Franchised and Fancy Free
John Cawley looks into the business of expanding a franchise in the world of direct-to-video.
Short Shelf Life: Why Put Animated Shorts on DVD?
Despite a recent burst in production of animated shorts, short film compilation discs remain a tiny niche within the DVD market. Karen Raugust reports.
'TMNT': The Turtles More Animated in CG
Joe Strike connects with the filmmakers behind TMNT to discover the mystical secrets behind Imagi Ent.'s first CG feature and the relaunch of a popular franchise.
Fresh from the Festivals: March 2007’s Reviews
Taylor Jessen reviews five short films -- The Passenger by Chris Jones, Ujbaz Izbeneki Has Lost His Soul by Neil Jack, Cranium Theater by Jason D. Sandri, The Ballad of Mary Slade by Robin Fuller and Pika-Pika (Lightning Doodle Project) by Takeshi Nagata and Kazue Monno. Includes QuickTime movie clips!
