Animation» Pixar’s Pete Docter was on NPR’s “Wait, Wait… Donâ??t Tell Me!” » Variety magazine reports that Jack Black has successfully pitched an untitled animation project “centered in the world of cryptozoology.”Books» Chicago Now talks to Ted Rall about the relevance of his 2002 book “To Afghanistan and Back” in today’s U.S. relationship with Afghanistan.Comic […]
From the press release:The Chuck Jones Center for Creativity, the non-profit organization founded by Chuck Jones before his death in 2002, announced today the upcoming release of Chuck Jonesâ??Master Series, Part I the first of two DVDs culled from several hours of interviews conducted in 1990 by Emmy-nominated animation director Jeff DeGrandis. In these never-before-seen […]
Editor’s note: Some of the items below were set to publish on Dec. 2, but didn’t. They might be old news now, but for archive purposes, I’ve included them.Animation» USA Today reports that a fourth (and final) Shrek feature film is in the works for a May 21 release next year. The movie will be […]
Animation» CNN has video of a “sneak peak” into the Pixar campus.» Pixar’s UP has been nominated for 3 Grammy AwardsComic Strips» A recent innocent, but ill timed Bizarro cartoon with the Grim Reaper upset several people in Oregon where a Death with Dignity Act is a raging social/legal issue. Dan Piraro reports that he […]
The 2009 Annie Awards nominations have been announced by ASIFA-Hollywood. The award recognizes the year’s best achievements in animation. The features competing for Best Animated Feature include: Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs, Coraline, Fantastic Mr. Fox, The Princess and the Frog, The Secret of Kells and Pixar’s Up. Here is the full list of […]
The LA Times has an essay written by Neal Gabler, the author of the recent book “Walt Disney: The Triumph of the American Imagination,” who takes on the question of whether Walt Disney was a racist – a charge that is sometimes leveled against him. Since he began making motion pictures, “The Princess and the […]
The Cartoon Art Museum in San Francisco will open an exhibit of original work from the upcoming feature film “Fantastic Mr. Fox” on November 23rd and will run through January 10, 2009. This exhibit features two sets from the stop motion animated film, “Flint Mine – We Took Everything” and “Farmer Scale Yellow Door,” which […]
Animation» The Animation blog reports that Pixar is pushing “Up” heavily for a nomination for Best Picture.» The Washington Post profiles John Tayman who started the Bang Cartoons where he posts NFL related animated cartoons. Comic Strips» The Wizard of Id celebrates its 45 anniversary in newspapers last Monday.Editorial Cartooning» Robert Ariail’s is now featured […]
“Merry Madagascar”, a 30 minute Madagascar Christmas special, airs tonight on NBC. The feature stars the original voice talent of Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, Jada Pinkett-Smith, David Schwimmer who starred in the feature films. The Washington Post gives it a favorable review minus the fact that it is broadcasting two weeks before Thanksgiving. Dreamworks’ “Madagascar” […]
The family of the late Stephen Slesinger, who gave Winnie-the-Pooh his trademark red shirt, has sued Disney over alleged unpaid royalties. The family had previously sued Disney and lost over licensing rights. The court decision established Disney as the owner, but the family was due 2% royalties which the family now alleges Disney is underreporting. […]
The International Animated Film Society has announced this year’s recipients of the Winsor McCay Award. This year’s honor goes to Tim Burton, Bruce Timm and Jeffrey Katzenberg. The award is given for a “lifetime or career contributions to the art of animation in producing, directing, animating, design, writing, voice acting, sound and sound effects, technical […]
Books» The Buffalo News reviews the new biography of Herblock» Waldenbooks will be closing 200 of its stores leaving only about 130 open across the U.S.» The Washington Post writes about John Ortved’s new book “The Simpsons: An Uncensored, Unauthorized History”Comic Strips» Speedbump creator Dave Coverly is profiled on Michigan Live’s site. » Pearls Before […]
Titan publishing has released its first digital comic for the iPhone and iPod Touch featuring Wallace & Gromit. The cartoon is celebrating its 20th anniversary of its first screening. “The W Files,” the first episode in the iPhone App series is free, the other three episodes are $.99.
Hector Cortez has great stills posted on his The Animation Blog
Movie is due out March 26, 2010.