Manhattan Magic: Jerry Bruckheimer’s The Sorcerer’s Apprentice Comes to Town
No marching brooms, cartoon mice, dragons or robotic tentacles: Nicolas Cage, Jay Baruchel and Alfred Molina star in Jerry Bruckheimer’s The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.
Article Type: Interview
Frenzer Foreman Animation Forum (podcast) x 06
On this week's episode of the Frenzer Foreman Animation Forum, Alan gives Joel a sneak peek at his decades-old experimental energy sleep activity cycle! Then, the most impressively twinned pair of animation super-star multi-makers Fran and Will Krause ride into the forum on their tandem bike to discuss making things, breaking things, and their high-octane bacon-powered recipe for dancin' dancin' dancin'.
Sarnoff Talks Technicolor, Pete & Pickles
The president of Technicolor Digital discusses their first animated series, Pete & Pickles, and going global.
Devin Clark Talks 'Ugly Americans'
The creator of the hot new Comedy Central animated series tells us what it's like creating a satirical world full of not so scary monsters.
A Few Minutes with Radical Axis
If you haven’t experienced the Radical Axis vision, you’re falling behind. From the deviant fast-food characters of Aqua Teen Hunger Force to the alcoholic mouse of 12 oz. Mouse, Radical Axis continues to push the boundaries of animation’s familiar aesthetic and to joyously exercise the freedom of speech intrinsic to comedy’s carnival.
Time for Some Adventure with Pendleton Ward
Rick DeMott chats with Adventure Time creator Pendleton Ward about creating the series, its quick cult success and other stupid stuff.
Frenzer Foreman Animation Forum (podcast) x 04
This week on the Forum, Joel attempts to summon the wisdom of ghosts while Alan has an identity crisis of historical proportions and unwittingly reveals one of Hollywood's best-kept summer blockbuster secrets. Then, Dave "David B." Levy stops by to talk about how to juggle animation multitasking, authoring books on pitching and job-getting, Ben Franklin, industry infestation, Mad Men, and popping one's bubble. And, you actually can rewind a clock, not that hard.
Rob Powers Talks VAD and More 'Avatar'
Read how the Virtual Art Department is one of industry's game changers as a result of Avatar.
Fede Alvarez Talks 'Panic Attack!'
Find out the secret behind a hot VFX short and a feature deal with Sam Raimi.
Frenzer Foreman Animation Forum (podcast) x 02
In episode 2 of The Forum, Frenzer and Foreman are intentionally confronted by the mind, the mystique, and the magic of the creative juggernaut power-house - Andy London. Words are said, wisdom is sown
Movie Review & Director Interview – The Secret of Kells: Illuminating Tale of Creativity
“The Secret of Kells” is an “illuminating” tale about friendship, wisdom, overcoming fear, and discovering your own creativity. It has splendid visual, haunting music, and amazing storyline built upon historical facts.
Terrence Masson Talks SIGGRAPH 2010
The new conference chair walks us through SIGGRAPH 2010 in L.A.
Exploring “One Square Mile of Earth” with Filmmaker Jeff Drew
Jeff Drew (http://www.jeffdrewpictures.com) is an independent animation director, illustrator and designer whose recent project, “One Square Mile of Earth,” has charmed audiences at numerous film festivals, including Sundance and SXSW. I caught up with Jeff to ask about the uniquely populated “One Square Mile of Earth” and his festival run.
Frenzer Foreman Animation Forum (podcast) x 01
"Animation on the radio; it's like photosynthesis on the moon."
Mr. X Builds a 'Hot Tub Time Machine'
Dennis Berardi reveals the CG water concoction that helped turn a hot tub into a '80s time warp.
Schneider and Hahn Talk 'Waking Sleeping Beauty'
We talk to the filmmakers behind the brilliant documentary about Disney's second animation renaissance.
Entity FX Sinks its Teeth into 'Vampire Diaries'
Mat Beck of Entity FX tells us about the making of the People's Choice Award winner for Favorite New Drama.
Ricky Gervais Gets Animated
Wildbrain's Marge Dean describes the making of The Ricky Gervais Show.
Sanjay Patel Talks 'Ramayana: Divine Loophole'
Pixar animator Sanjay Patel discusses his new illustrated book devoted to The Ramayana, one of Hindu mythology's most powerful and enduring tales.
The “Ugly” Truth: An Interview with 'Ugly Americans'' Devin Clark
Trying to get an adult animated series onto cable? You might want to learn how Devin Clark, creator of Comedy Central’s new series Ugly Americans went about it.
'The Secret of Kells' - What is this Remarkable Animated Feature?
Karl Cohen talks with director Tomm Moore, exploring both the historical and thematic origins of the film.
Making 'Higglety Pigglety Pop!'
Maciek Szczerbowski tells us what it was like adapting another beloved Maurice Sendak illustrated book.
Going Down the Rabbit Hole with Ken Ralston
Find out how Sony Pictures Imageworks pulled off Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland.
The Oscars: Clements & Musker Talk More 'Princess and the Frog'
Ron Clements & John Musker give us their overview of their hand-drawn comeback at Disney and where it's headed in the future.
The Oscars: Alaux, de Crécy and Houplain Talk 'Logorama'
The Logorama directing trio explains how it crafted an iconic blockbuster around iconic brands.
