Hot Spots Showcase 7: The Best in Animated & VFX Commercials
For the seventh year, AWN's Rick DeMott puts together a collection of the best commercials and music videos from the past year submitted by readers.
Category: 2D
Third Floor Aids Avatar
As AVATAR continues to dominate the box office, The Third Floor discussed its previs with AWN.
In Business, CG, Films, Motion Graphics, People, Visual Effects, CG, Films, Motion Graphics, People, Visual Effects, 2D, 3D | Art, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Studio Ghibli To Adapt Classic Borrowers
Studio Ghibli is set to adapt Mary Norton's classic children's book THE BORROWERS, reports VARIETY.
Moore Illuminates 'The Secret of Kells'
Director Tomm Moore chats with us about his acclaimed feature debut.
Frog Princess - a marketing hit before it actually hit the theaters
Taking a look at the new Disney "The Princess and the Frog" film and what its early box office could mean.
Sony Pictures' Mobile Voltron Game
Whether you’re a Voltron fan or not, for $3.99, you really can’t lose! One again, it satisfied my gaming appetite; and this says a lot, since, besides Tetris, the gamer in me tends to shrink in the face of mobile phone play.
Clements & Musker Go Deeper into 'Princess and the Frog'
The Princess and the Frog directors tell us more about bringing 2D back to Disney.
Dr. Toon: A Living Timeline
Dr. Toon relives the history of animation with a 105-year-old who still loves cartoons.
Anime Director Yamazaki Talks “The Duel” Episode of Halo Legends
Anime director Hiroshi Yamazaki provides fans with a distinctly different artistic vision of the Halo universe with his painterly approach to animation in “The Duel,” one of the seven stories within Halo Legends.
Plympton Chats with Earthlight Pictures Students
Recently, indie animator Bill Plympton took time off from his latest production IDIOTS AND ANGELS to speak to students of Earthlight Pictures' Teletraining program.
Golden Globes Consider 15 Animated Features
With the addition of an animated feature category to the 67th Golden Globes, 15 films have become eligible for the five final slots.
In Awards, CG, Films, Stop-Motion, Awards, CG, Films, Stop-Motion, 2D, 3D | Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Review: The Princess and the Frog
As you probably know, The Princess and the Frog is Disney’s first 2D effort in five years. It took John Lasseter, a Pixar guy who now runs all of Disney animation to get the studio to return to its 2D roots. Lasseter and company knew they had to hit a home run to make people care about hand-drawn animation again. Hey, it’s a Disney movie – there’s gotta be a happy ending, right? Damn straight – a happy ending to both the movie and the studio’s mission to show the world 2D’s still got the goods.
Moonscoop Secures Sales Deal With KI.KA
Moonscoop, the worldwide brand management and entertainment company representing properties from some of the leading animation producers across the globe, has signed a key sales deal with leading German broadcaster KI.KA for the ToddWorld and SamSam.
In Business, CG, Television, Business, CG, Television, 2D | Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
Best Guesses for the Animation Oscar Races
Rick DeMott leads the charge with his picks for this year's Oscar animation race.
Gabriella Ferri Wins i Castelli Animati
The 14th edition of i Castelli Animati ended on November 29, 2009 with the announcement of its awards.
In Awards, CG, Event, Short Films, Awards, CG, Event, Short Films, 2D | Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Lasseter Talks Princess and the Frog and 2D
At a recent press conference, John Lasseter, chief creative officer at Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios, touted the return of 2D with THE PRINCESS AT THE FROG (opening today in LA and New York and expanding Dec. 11).
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Goldberg, Deja and Smith Talk 'Princess and the Frog'
Three of Disney's top animators discuss the crucial return to 2D.
UPA Celebrated at Academy in NYC
The Academy's Monday Nights With Oscar presents "An Animated Academy Salute To UPA."
In Cartoons, Event, Short Films, Cartoons, Event, Short Films, 2D | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Autodesk Collaborates With DreamWorks and Imageworks on Mudbox for Linux
Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) has announced that DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (NASDAQ: DWA) and Sony Pictures Imageworks are integrating Autodesk Mudbox software into their Linux-based production pipelines.
CTN Animation Expo Comes to Burbank
Rick DeMott had a chance to ask CTN Animation Expo organizer Tina Price a few questions about the event so you'll know what to expect.
Syfy Heads to Outer Space with Live-Action/Toon Hybrid
Syfy has picked up five episodes of comedy series, OUTER SPACE ASTRONAUTS, according to THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER.
Dr. Toon: Altered States
Dr. Toon revisits Pinocchio and its alternate ending via this year's 70th anniversary DVD/Blu-ray release.
Imagi's "Astro Boy" Leaps onto Movie Screens with Autodesk Maya Software
The newly released animated film "Astro Boy" brings the iconic Japanese manga character to movie theaters. Filmmaker Imagi International Holdings Limited (HKEx: 585) created "Astro Boy" with Autodesk Maya software from Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK).
In Business, CG, Films, Interactive, Technology, Visual Effects, CG, Flash, Interactive, Technology, Visual Effects, 2D, 3D | Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Scott Johnston Talks 'Iron Giant' 10th Anniversary
In the second part of our Iron Giant tribute, Artistic Coordinator Scott Johnston discusses the technology that helped match the 3D to the 2D so smoothly.
Nancy Cartwright Chats with Andrea Romano -- Part 1
In her next two columns, Nancy Cartwright has a revealing conversation with legendary casting director, voice director and voice actress Andrea Romano.
