The Animator's Survival Kit: The Most Valuable How To Animate Book You Will Ever Want To Own
Karl Cohen reviews or shall we say revels in Richard Williams new book, a masterpiece on how to animate.
Karl Cohen's Recent Posts
Monsters, Inc.: The Secret Behind Why Pixar Is So Good
Karl Cohen meets the key players behind Pixar's latest, Monsters Inc., and describes why there is that certain Pixar magic...it is technology, amazing story and animation teams, amazing directors and tradition and something else...
Imax May Be The Greatest Film Delivery System Ever Developed, But Will It Prosper?
With Fantasia/2000, Imax looked to be a great hope for animation, now Karl Cohen investigates why this immediate future looks shaky.
Straight from the Moose's Mouth
Karl Cohen reviews Keith Scott's new book that not only discusses everyone's favorite flying squirrel and moose, but also provides an accurate historical look at the early days of television animation.
Like It Or Not, The Sick And Twisted School Of Animation Is Here To Stay
Karl Cohen investigates the appeal of Spike and Mike's Sick and Twisted Festival and gives homage to the two men who helped create this strange film aesthetic.
Milestones Of The Animation Industry In The 20th Century
The history of animation in the 20th Century has been falsified and distorted for many years. AWN wanted to begin the new century with an accurate list of our industry's achievements. Karl Cohen decided to take on the challenge.
Toy Story 2 Is Not Your Typical Hollywood Sequel
Pixar does it again! In a sequel many are calling better than the first (is this possible?!), the Toy Story gang is back in theaters. Karl Cohen paid a visit to the studio and spoke with the film's directors and producers. A real treat.
The Glad Family Trust Collection Is Truly Remarkable
Imagine a museum with an animation art collection big enough to create large exhibits on almost any topic... This exists in the form of an extensive private archive. Karl Cohen reports.
The Animated Side of Star Wars
Karl Cohen interviews Rob Coleman, the animation director behind all those amazing digital characters in Star Wars: Episode I "The Phantom Menace."
Yellow Submarine's Second Strange Odyssey to the Screen
Most animation and Beatles fans know Yellow Submarine is a great film, but why did it take 17 years for MGM to revive this classic in theaters and 12 years to bring it back to video stores? Karl Cohen relates the unusual circumstances that led to the film's re-emergence on the silver screen.
The Beatles' Yellow Submarine Turns 30: John Coates and Norman Kauffman Look Back
On the 30th anniversary of The Beatles' Yellow Submarine, Karl Cohen speaks with the two key TVC production figures behind the film, John Coates and Norman Kauffman.
Maurice Noble: Animation's
Karl Cohen interviews the Disney legend, Maurice Noble, and discusses his career, working with Chuck Jones and the animation industry today.
Maurice Noble: Animation's 'Old Rebel'
Karl Cohen interviews the Disney legend, Maurice Noble, and discusses his career, working with Chuck Jones and the animation industry today.
The Unnatural History of Independent Animated Films on 16mm.
Once upon a time there was a world without video tape...Karl Cohen takes us back in time to the days when 16mm film reigned.
Israel's Third International Festival of Creative Filmmaking
Karl Cohen relates his magical week in Tel-Aviv at the Festival of Creative Filmmaking.
Colossal Pictures Proves There is Life After Chapter 11
Karl Cohen chronicles the saga of San Francisco's (Colossal) Pictures.
