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.
The Spirit Of Genius: Feodor Khitruk
William Moritz discovers Otto Alder's excellent documentaryon Feodor Khitruk, where Alder uncovers not only the life and works of theelusive Cold War soviet master, but also sheds light on the soviet animationregime.
Cartoon Charlie: The Life and Art of Animation Pioneer Charles Thorson
Cartoon Charlie: The Life and Art of Animation Pioneer Charles Thorson, a well-documented and illustrated biography of character designer Charles Thorson, is reviewed by Fred Patten.
Coming of Age: Large Screen Formats
Judith Rubin explains how the growing network of large-format3D theaters and an expanding range of digital production tools is openingthe door for computer animation in the large-format film industry.
Digital Technology in Asian Studios
From Korea to India and from digital ink and paint to motioncapture, Milt Vallas discusses the introduction of digital technology intothe animation production process of Asian studios.
Animation Tips & Tricks for Windows and Mac
Don Seidel gives a thumbs up to Animation Tips &Tricks for Windows and Mac, saying that it relates useful 3D modelingand animation shortcuts.
Book Review: 'A Bug's Life: The Art and Making of an Epic of Miniature Proportions'
There are no surprises here! Bill Mikulak reviews this home video turned motion picture that is sure to please young Doug fans.
NATPE 1999: Tons of Product But No Air Time
Can it be that the land of opportunity has turned intoa wasteland for independent animation companies? Adam Snyder reports fromNATPE `99.
