Shifting the Paradigm: Charles Zembillas' Animation Nation
On April 1, 1999, Charles Zembillas held a meeting bringing over 200 animation professionals together to discuss their rights, Union and industry. Who is this man? What are his goals? And what is this movement really all about?
Walt Disney's Make Mine Music: A Reassessment
Robin Allan takes a second look at Make Mine Music, a feature film which falls almost exactly in the middle of Disney's animation career, and utilizes a number of animation and musical styles.
A Chat with Hernán Henriquez
Hern Henriquez, one of Cuba's animation legends,speaks about his role in Cuban animation history and working side by sidewith Castro's revolution. L Zagury leads the conversation. Availablein English and Spanish.
The Tampere International Short Film Festival
Heikki Jokinen reviews the Tampere Festival in Finland,a unique short film festival that makes sure to integrate animation intoall of its programs.
Una conversación con Hernán Henriquez
Hern Henriquez, one of Cuba's animation legends, speaks about his role in Cuban animation history and working side by side with Castro's revolution. L Zagury leads the conversation. Available in English and Spanish.
Vilppu Drawing Online: From the General to the Specific
Renowned drawing instructor Glenn Vilppu offers the sixth installment in his bi-monthly Animation World Magazine online drawing course.
Publisher's Notebook
A Message from the Publisher
Celebrity Voice Actors: The New Sound of Animation
As animation hits the big time, stars are making more appearances in animated fare. While some say it is unfair to voice-only actors, others say it is a necessary marketing move. Joe Bevilacqua investigates the many varied viewpoints.
Animation and Music: You Can't Have One Without The Other
Animating to music seemed to be a lost art in televisionanimation until two producers at Disney decided to bring it back. Tony Craig explains how he and his animation partner re-created the days of yore.
Sunrise Over Tiananmen Square
Maureen Furniss reviews this touching Oscar nominated animated documentary that depicts the filmmaker Shui-Bo Wang's perception of Chinese Communism from his childhood to the massacre.
Whistle A Happy `Toon' -- A Review of The King and I
While steering clear of true innovation, The King andI, does have some interesting twists and the same old, time tested andtrue score. Ilene Renee Gannaway reports.
Whap! Zing! and A Holler: Animation Sound Design
Michael Geisler, sound effects editor and designer, discusses the elements of successful sound design and the considerations that must be taken when approaching a project.
Malicious Balloons and Flying Lingerie: Spike and Mike's 1999 Classic Festival
Spike and Mike's latest collection of classics reveal anaward winning, crowd pleasing line-up for animation connoisseurs. WendyJackson gives us the details.
On Winning an Oscar...
While the entire world recognizes the Oscar, past winners reflect on what the statue means to them and has meant to their career. The answers will surprise you.
Doug's 1st Movie: Wholesome Fare Finds the Big Screen
There are no surprises here! Bill Mikulak reviews thishome video turned motion picture that is sure to please young Doug fans.
The Oscar Short List
Animation World Magazine exhibits the five animation films that were short listed in the 1999 Oscars race, but unfortunately, were not nominated.
A Message from the Publisher
On Animation World Magazine's three year anniversary, Dan Sarto, Co-Publisher, writes about his memories of the beginnings and hopes for the future.
Predicting the Future of Futurama
While steering clear of true innovation, The King and I, does have some interesting twists and the same old, time tested and true score. Ilene Renee Gannaway reports.
ImagIna `99: Integrating Digital Images and Metatools
1999 was a key year for ImagIna, Europe's premier computer technology showcase and festival. Held in both Monaco and Paris for the first time, Sthane Singier is happy to report that the 18th edition of the event came through with flying colors.
Latin American Animation In Havana
L Zagury gives us a taste of The Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano in Havana, one of the most important venues for Latin American filmmakers.
Has the Boom Gone Bust?: The Animation Art Market
Four respected gallery owners discuss the current status of the animation art market, including what is hot and what is not.
Animation Goes Daily At KliK
The first animation series to be entirely produced and aired in the same day is here, Le JourNul de Franis Pusse,care of motion capture, key framing and KliK Animation. Heather Kenyontakes a look at their grueling schedule.
A Preview of Christie's Upcoming Animation Art Auction
Pierre Lambert, animation art consultant to famed auction house Christie's, gives us a preview of the magnificent pieces of animation art to be auctioned in April, 1999. Available in French and English.
Un aperçu de la prochaine vente aux enchères de Christie's
Pierre Lambert, expert chez Christie's pour l'animation, nous donne un aper de ce qui sera prentla prochaine vente aux enches en avril 1999. Article disponibleen franis et en anglais.
Millennium Bug: A Far Cry From a Y2K Disaster
PDI's Lee Lanier, director of Millennium Bug, describes how he took black and white photographs and turned them into a moving, satirical peak at the future.
