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.
The Renaissance Age of Animated Shorts
Joe Strike looks into the new renaissance in animated shorts to find out the trends and how revenue opportunities are growing.
Who Will Win the Animation Oscar Race This Year?
Start your engines, folks, it's that time of year again -- Rick DeMott takes a lap around the Oscar buzz arena to uncover who's ahead and who hasn't even left the starting line.
Independence Day: The Growth of Indie Animated Features
Karen Raugust looks at how the animated feature film business is no longer closed to independent animation houses in the U.S.
A Day In The Life...
Nancy Cartwright gives a "how to" and "how come" look at the voice-over industry.
Fresh from the Festivals: November 2006's Reviews
Taylor Jessen reviews five short films -- A Painful Glimpse Into My Writing Process by Chel White, Kernseif (Curd Soap) by Alexander Kiesl and Sebastian Stolle, I Turn My Face to the Forest Floor by Thomas Hicks, Eels (Aal im Schel) by Martin Rahmlow and Nocturne by Guillaume Delaunay. Includes QuickTime movie clips!
Getting Animated Over 'Happy Feet'
Bill Desowitz speaks with director George Miller, various supervisors and the co-founder of Animal Logic about the challenges of making Happy Feet.
From Bitter to Sweeeeeet: 'Bitter Films Vol. 1 1995-2005'
A decade of Don Hertzfeldt's acrid yet amiable animation comes to DVD at last on Bitter Films Vol. 1 1995-2005. Taylor Jessen reviews and interviews the animator.
Dr. Toon: Running With the Pack
In this month's column, Dr. Toon peers through the microscope to the dawn of animation to see how the path of 3D evolution is mirroring 2D's development.
Toon Boom Storyboard: Is It An Animator's Friend or Fiend?
Michael Hurwicz looks at Toon Boom Storyboard -- software for creating storyboards and animatics for 2D animation, 3D animation or live-action -- to see if it will draw you in or leave you staring blankly at the screen.
