Toby Talk: In His Own Words...
With the direct-to-home video release of Babes in Toyland, Toby Bluth shares his memories with us of growing up in a household that included brother Don...
Animation for Sale: An Interview with Christie's Animation Art Consultant Pierre Lambert
Deborah Reber recently sat down with Christie's Animation Art Consultant Pierre Lambert. Over a fabulous French meal, Pierre discusses determining the market value for exceptional animation art pieces.
The Odyssey Video Collection of Computer Animation: The Good, The Bad and the Brilliant
Judith Cockman reviews the good, the bad and the brilliant of four new computer animation home video titles released by Sony Music Video.
So, You Want To Open An Animation Art Gallery!
Tim Stocoak, a disgruntled ex-animation art gallery employee, offers his editorial regarding the world of selling animation art. Buyer beware...
ASIFA-Hollywood as a Resource
David Crane describes what the Los Angeles chapter of the International Animated Film Association, ASIFA-Hollywood, has to offer animation enthusiasts.
Animation To Go: New Home Video Releases
Wendy Jackson reviews the newest releases on home video and offers insight into the growing quality and depth of this market.
Anastasia: Fox's Great Hope
At last, Anastasia is here with great results. Harvey Deneroff reviews Fox Family Entertainment's first animated feature.
The Great Wrestling Match
Jean Ann Wright continues her series of articles on writing for television animation. Writing the animation script is her topic this month.
Dirdy Birdy
MIPCOM consultant Frederique Doumic answers her most frequently asked questions regarding the merging of the gaming and animation industries.
Editor's Notebook
Collecting Animation Art 101
Production cels, limited editions, sericels, lithographs ... confused? Steven Grossfeld explains all, while also offering valuable buyer tips.
Buena Vista Home Entertainment: A Very Lucky Accident Indeed
When one thinks of animated videos, one thinks of Disney. Ilene Hoffman takes us inside to meet the key players behind the phenomenon that has influenced the entire industry.
Growth Looms In The Made-For-Video Animation Market
George Johnston reports on the numerous direct-to-video projects that are underway and discusses the many positive aspects of this lucrative market.
Cartoon Forum in Arles: Business as Usual
The latest from Europe, Heikki Jokinen recounts the news and views from Arles, France's Cartoon Forum.
Inside Christie's: A Conversation With Elyse Luray-Marx
Heather Kenyon interviews Christie's animation art expert, Elyse Luray-Marx, for an inside view into the prestigious auction house. Are they stuffy? Guess again!
Speed Racer Lives Again: An Interview With J.J. Sedelmaier
Everybody's favorite animated race car driver is turning 30. With all eyes on Speed and crew, we decided to interview J.J. Sedelmaier about his award winning Volkswagen commercial and Elizabeth Moran's new book, Speed Racer: The Official 30th Anniversary Guide.
Cartoon Network's Dive-In Theater: A Floating Cinema
Cartoon Network explains why they chose to promote their new World Premier Toons in pools around the U.S.
Editor's Notebook: The Coming of Age of Kids
Licensing and merchandising is playing to kids and teaching them that they can get what they want, in a big way.
The Role of the Agent: An Experienced Expert
John Goldsmith of Metropolis defines just why you need an agent to help navigate through your career.
Europe Strikes Back
What is CARTOON and just what are they doing in Arles? Heikki Jokinen answers all of our questions as he outlines the European Union's MEDIA program, CARTOON, the European Association of Animated Film.
Animation Studio Stores: The Sophisticated Retail Outlet
Why all the studio stores? Control, control, control. Teresa Klein investigates the many profitable facets of studio stores.