Storyboards: What it Takes — Part 3
The third in a three-part series on what one needs to know to be a top-notch storyboard artist, based upon a course Larry Latham taught at Walt Disney TV Animation.
Comic-Con International 2004 Report
Comic-Con veterans Jerry Beck, Mark Evanier, Butch Hartman, Fred Patten, Roland Poindexter, share their take on the annual convention in San Diego.
'Spike & Mike's Cutting Edge Classics' & 'The Animation Show' DVD Reviews
Taylor Jessen reviews the two recent animated shorts DVD collections, Spike & Mike's Cutting Edge Classics and The Animation Show.
Disney's 'One by One'
Scott Shaw! takes a look at the The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride Special Edition DVD and finds the rarest treat the amazing new short film, One by One.
“When Cartoons Were Cartoony:” John Kricfalusi Presents
Dr. Toon interviews John Kricfalusi about his favorite cartoons, which have inspired the Ren & Stimpy creator's forthcoming screening series at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood, California.
New from Japan: Anime Film Reviews
Danny Fingeroth looks at what gets lost in translation from the comicbook page to the big and small screens.
Manga Mania
Janet Hetherington looks at the manga mania that is flooding over the publishing industry and winning the hearts of dedicated female fans.
Comicbook Publishers Dip Their Toes Into Digital Delivery
Karen Raugust investigates how comic publishers are using new technology to market their products to new audiences.
Fresh from the Festivals: August 2004's Reviews
Taylor Jessen reviews five short films: Snout by Tilmann Vogt, Birthday Boy by Sejong Park, Cretaceous Christmas by David Derrick Jr., O by Simon Goulet and Karl and Marilyn by Priit Pn. Includes QuickTime movie clips!
'Doing Their Bit' Review
Concluding our extensive interview with Tad Stones, Joe Strike talks with the animation vet more about Darkwing Duck and direct-to-video projects.
Lost in Translation?: Superheroes from Page to Screen
Danny Fingeroth looks at what gets lost in translation from the comicbook page to the big and small screens.
The Disney Trio Back Again in 'The Three Musketeers'
Libby Reed investigates the return of Mickey, Donald and Goofy as a team in the new direct-to-video feature, The Three Musketeers.
Long Live the Kings
If this "what if?" piece, Dr. Toon ponders what it would be like if the vintage kings of cartoons were revived.
The Drive to Realism: From Disney to Harryhausen to Landreth — Part 1
In Part 1 of this two-part series, Ellen Besen examines the motivations and effects of animation's obsession with realism.
The Tad Stones Interview — Part 3
Concluding our extensive interview with Tad Stones, Joe Strike talks with the animation vet more about Darkwing Duck and direct-to-video projects.
Storyboards: What it Takes — Part 2
The second in a three-part series on what one needs to know to be a top-notch storyboard artist, based upon a course Larry Latham taught at Walt Disney TV Animation.
Coat Hangers for Armatures — Making Your Own Model
The newest excerpt from Susannah Shaws Stop Motion book covers character design, working with modeling clays and making your own puppet.
In and Out of the Woods
Weston Woods, that is. I feel that my best films are the least known. My greatest fans still are teachers and librarians, and I spent 25 years of creative fulfillment in pleasing them.
New from Japan: Anime Film Reviews
Fred Patten went again to Anime Expo 2004 and reports back that anime convention had fallen behind the professional standards of the previous ones and there was a serious effort to stop pirating.