Editor's Notebook
Go Web Young (Wo)Man, Go Web
A Letter To A Master
Giannalberto Bendazzi writes Giorgio "Max" Massimino-Garni, who was not only a personal source of inspiration and learning, but one of the greatest figures in Italian, as well as international animation in the last 50 years.
Lettera A Un Maestro
Giannalberto Bendazzi writes Giorgio "Max" Massimino-Garni, who was not only a personal source of inspiration and learning, but one of the greatest figures in Italian, as well as international animation in the last 50 years.
Adventurous Action Abounds on Stanlee.net
In a new and novel on-line domain, the legendary comics creator Stan 'The Man' Lee is gleefully at work launching a commanding cache of super-hero worlds. Go quickly to stanlee.net. Be ready for a lot of visually compelling, action-adventure magic -- timeless in appeal and timely in presentation to a whole new world of Netizens hungry for engaging episodic fare. Go for the adventures, the laughs, the games, the community...and other evolving "bits" that Lee's band of digital revolutionaries are developing into the most comprehensive, individually branded site on the Web today.Stan...
Ray Harryhausen, A Celebration
When Ray Harryhausen turned eighty Creative Planet was there for this star studded tribute to a true industry inspiration. Joe Fordham reports.
Getting Started On-Line
So you want to get into this Internet game? Two of AtomStudios' animators, Kwesi Ako Kennedy and James Dalby, not only tell you how, but offer tips for success.
Serge Bromberg: Up Close With Annecy's Artiste
Serge Bromberg helmed the Annecy International Animation Film Festival this year as its Artistic Director. Heather Kenyon sat down with him and asked him about his role at Annecy and passion for film preservation.
Spawning A Super Hero
From comic book creator, to multi-millionaire, Todd McFarlane has always followed his own path with intelligence and daring. J. Paul Peszko meets the man behind Spawn.
Hollywood's World Animation Celebration
Gregory Singer found WAC 2000 to be exhiliarating. Here's why
X-Men Come to Play
Have you seen the new X-Men toys? Joseph Szadkowski thinks you should as Toy Biz hits a homer.
Keith Scott: Down Under's Voice Over Marvel
Stephen Lynch interviews Keith Scott, Australia's foremost voice actor, and hears all about his love of Jay Ward Cartoons and his exciting time on the set as the voice of Bullwinkle in Universal's upcoming Rocky and Bullwinkle.
The Annecy Story: 40 Years of Celebrating the Art of Animation
To celebrate its fortieth anniversary, Annick Teninge takes a look back at the storied history of the Annecy International Animated Film.
Annecy's MIFA: It's Business Time
Marie Beardmore reports on the new faces, deals and technology present at Annecy's MIFA, the festival's business market.
L'histoire d'Annecy: 40 ans de célébration de l'art de l'animation
Brenda Starr is an American icon. Jackie Leger looks at the woman behind her and the long legacy of female comic strip artists, who are unfortunatly not quite as well known
Comic Book Showcase
Animation World's readers answered the call and sent in their comics. Rick DeMott showcases the best of the best!
Fresh From the Feestivals: July 2000's Film Reviews
Within the world of animation, most experimentation occurs within short format productions, whether they be high budgeted commercials, low budgeted independent shorts or something in between. The growing number of short film festivals around the world attest to the vitality of these works, but there are few other venues for exhibition of them or even written reviews. As a result, distribution tends to be difficult and irregular. On a regular basis, Animation World Magazine will highlight some of...
A Rumpus On The Net
Lee Dannacher profiles one of the hottest new childrens players on the Web and finds out that they are an even cooler company.
Fresh From the Festivals: May 2000's Film Reviews
The world of wireless animation is sneaking up on many of us. Christopher Harz outlines the current state of the industry, its players and its potential.
Digital Production Comes of Age in the Comic World
Think those feature film software packages don't apply to comic book production? Think again. Joseph Szadkowski reveals the amazing meshing of production tools that is happening across many media.
Editor's Notebook
A live-action cover?
Super Mutants Everyone Can Relate To: The X-Men
Why are The X-Men so popular? Rick DeMott takes a look at the new feature film based on the phenomenally successful comic book series with two of the films executive producers Avi Arad, CEO of Marvel Studios, and Stan Lee, creator of the X-Men.
Jiri Trnka -- Walt Disney Of The East!
Edgar Dutka takes a look at the career of Czechoslovakia's great master, Jiri Trnka. His puppet films are masterpieces of subtle rebellion and sophisticated themes.
Growing Pains
Why can't animation grow up? Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman has an interesting take on the problem and highlights some of the medium's hits and misses at reaching the big kids.
AWN's Annecy Photo Album
AWN went to Annecy in force this year. Here is a collection of photos of the people, places and events that makes Annecy the place to be each spring.
It Takes More Than Blood And Gore
The adult gamer isn't just looking for a shoot-em-up type game. They are looking for sophistication. Jacquie Kubin looks at three games that are offering just that.
