Anime Reviews: 1/2 Mega Parasites
Joe Strike chats with a few top execs to collect the stories of their "worst pitch ever."
Career Coach: Time to Take Charge of Your Life
Alain Bielik visits with the vfx wizards who have brought life to the very interactive natural history museum in Night at the Museum. Includes QuickTime clips!
Mind Your Business: Top Five Résumé Writing Mistakes
In this month's "Mind Your Business," Count Vladimir (aka Mark Simon) takes a bite out of the topic of rum and the top five mistakes that make yours suck.
'Happily N'ever After': John H. Williams' Return to Farcical Fairy Tales
Producer John H. Williams reflects on BFC's and Vanguard Animation's newest film and the bigger picture for CG features.
Dr. Toon: Why HarveyToons Matter
This month, Dr. Toon makes the argument that HarveyToons do hold a more significant place in toon history than is usually afforded them.
'Afro Samurai': Anime Meets Blaxploitation
Joe Strike looks into the production of Studio Gonzo's Afro Samurai, which mixes anime action with a hip-hop flavor.
What Makes An Animated Pitch Hit?
Janet Hetherington investigates the stories behind several successful pitches, including an animated owl, an obsessed scout, a mad scientist and some talented talking dogs.
Smith's Early Abstractions Added to National Film Registry
Librarian of Congress James H. Billington adds 25 motion pictures -- including Harry Smith's abstract animation, EARLY ABSTRACTIONS #1-5, 7, 10 (1939-56) -- to the National Film Registry to be preserved for all time, bringing the total number of films on the registry to 450.
The Animated Scene: Sweet Home Animation
Joseph Gilland reminisces about his move into the sweet home of animation in this month's "The Animated Scene."
Animated “Worst Pitch Ever”
Joe Strike chats with a few top execs to collect the stories of their "worst pitch ever."
Pitching Aids When On the Road
Karen Raugust looks at how portable devices have enhanced producers and distributors ability to pitch their properties at trade shows.
The Nine Lives of Scooby-Doo
John Cawley chronicles the many lives of Scooby-Doo as the character remains a top franchise more than 40 years since its debut.
Scooby Quotes…
Andrew Osmond encounters more than just animated encounters in Bristol this year, as Encounters 2006 showcases both animation and live-action.
Fresh from the Festivals: December 2006's Reviews
Taylor Jessen reviews five short films -- Tower Bawher by Theodore Ushev, Beatgirl -- A Piece of Action! by Martin Leeper , Life in Transition by John R. Dilworth, Backyard Shadow by Karl Staven and My Life at 40 by Laurie Hill and. Includes QuickTime movie clips!
Anime Reviews: Bleached Ninjas
For anime reviews this month, Chris Feldman takes a look at recent releases, Ninja Nonsense volumes 1-4 and Bleach volume 1.
So, Is This Where I’m Supposed to Laugh?: Notable Disasters in the Art of Pitching
Tom Sito highlights a bit of the history of pitching in addition to some classic pitching disasters from Walt's days to today.
Book Review: 'Cartoon Modern'
Christopher Harz provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse into Tactical Iraqi, one of the most successful serious games designed to teach Arabic to soldiers deployed in Iraq.
Encounters Between Animation and Live-Action at Bristol
Andrew Osmond encounters more than just animated encounters in Bristol this year, as Encounters 2006 showcases both animation and live-action.
Dr. Toon: Woody and Me
In this month's column, Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman reflects on how Woody Woodpecker helped save his life -- literally.
'Norman McLaren: The Master's Edition' -- Cameraman Makes Whoopee
AWN chats with filmmaker Don McWilliams about a giant box set for a giant of animation -- Norman McLaren: The Master's Edition.
Career Coach: What is Your Gift?
This month Career Coach Pamela Kleibrink Thompson makes us think about the gifts we have and how we can give a bit of ourselves during the holiday season.
Mind Your Business: Freelance Rates
Mark Simon returns in this month's "Mind Your Business" as the "quick on the draw" deputy of Freelance, Texas, answering the age old question -- "how much should I charge for my services?"
Book Review: 'Drawing the Line: The Untold Story of the Animation Unions from Bosko to Bart Simpson'
Tom Sito's new book chronicles the history of the Animation Union. Libby Reed has read it and tells us whether it's worth putting on your wish list.
Animation Climate Brightens at MIPCOM 2006
What was the outlook now for animation as buyers and sellers emerge from trying times at the world's most important TV sales market in Cannes? Take a look as nine-year mart vet, Sarah Baisley, shares observations, some personal asides and news from MIPCOM Jr. and MIPCOM 2006.
The Many Faces of the European Animated Features
Philippe Moins surveys the European animated feature scene and discover a vast array of subjects and styles.
