Deters & Wermers-Skelton Talk 'Prep & Landing'
The directors of Walt Disney Animation Studios' first TV special discuss their first CG-animated experience.
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In this candid conversation, the series’ EPs and showrunners discuss the show's enduring success, their long-running creative partnership, and how...
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The DreamWorks Animation series showrunner and EP discusses the new season’s multi-layered character arcs, which include Kenji’s unraveling as he deals with the grief of Brooklynn’s rejection, and... -
The creators of Adult Swim’s all-new comedy/thriller discuss their deep dive into the mysterious and surreal world of a newly discovered healing mushroom, big pharma, wellness culture, and their... -
The director and producer discuss DreamWorks’ latest cinematic gem, adapted from NYT bestselling author Dav Pilkey’s kids’ book series about a dog who becomes much more than a police officer’s ‘best... -
The co-executive producer/director and co-supervisor of animation discuss the challenges, inspirations, and innovative techniques that pushed visual and storytelling boundaries and helped shape... -
Composer Stuart Hancock discusses how he created the evocative soundtrack that so beautifully meshed with Neil Boyle and Kirk Hendry’s poignant 2D animated adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s novel,... -
The iconic show’s long-time executive producer and showrunner shares his thoughts on his team’s latest short film - featuring Sideshow Bob, famous Disney+ villains, and so-called Halloween spirit -...
Halo Legends Anime: An Interview with Frank O’Connor
Here are a few reasons why you should be watching Halo Legends anime.
Doing the Time Warp with 'FlashForward'
Kevin Blank goes behind-the-scenes of the hot new ABC series.
'The Road' to McCarthy's Post-Apocalyptic Survival
Mark Forker of Dive tells us what it was like traveling down The Road.
Interview with 'Up' Director Pete Docter
Pete Docter remembered me – or at least my Route 66 pin. I have a whole collection of them, shiny metal lapel pins I’ve gathered over the years. Pete arrived and our chat began. I started by mentioning I’d last seen him way early in the year at Disney’s New York screening room. “And you were wearing the Route 66 pin,” Pete said without a pause. “A different jacket, but I remember the pin.” When you’re in charge of a $175 million film, you develop an eye for details.
'V' for Awe-Inspiring VFX
Zoic's Andrew Orloff fills us in on the awe and wonder behind V.
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.
'Fanboy and Chum Chum': Breaking the TV CG Mold
Rick DeMott talks with Fanboy and Chum Chum creator Eric Robles about his first series and his 15 years in the animation business.
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.
Brad Bird Talks 'Iron Giant' 10th Anniversary
We get an exclusive chat with Brad Bird about Iron Giant turning 10 this year.
Getting into the Autumn Spirit with New 'Tinker Bell'
The second in the seasonal Tinker Bell movies comes to Blu-ray and DVD today from Walt Disney Home Ent., and we find out what's new with our favorite fairy.
Mike Fink Talks View-D
Prime Focus has a new tool for converting 2-D to 3-D more quickly and efficiently, and Mike Fink tells us all about it.
Clements & Musker Bring 2D Back to Disney -- Again
Traditional animation is definitely back at Disney and the directors of The Princess and the Frog give us a sneak peek.
Rediscovering 'Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol'
Animation vet Darrell Van Citters resurrects the ghost of a lost TV classic in his new book.
Spike Jonze Takes a Walk on the 'Wild' Side
The director of Where the Wild Things Are tells us the secret to his animated success.
Getting into a 'Zombieland' Mood
Mark Breakspear tells VFXWorld what it was like making a zombie flick.
Filoni Talks Second Season 'Clone Wars'
The director of Star Wars: The Clone Wars discusses "Rise of the Bounty Hunters" and a host of new animated wrinkles in season two.
Starz are the Limit: The Word on the Growing Studio
Rick DeMott had a chance to chat with Heather Kenyon, Head of Sales and Project Development at Starz Animation, to find out more about the growing studio.
'El Superbeasto': Turning X-Sheets Into XXX
Rick DeMott talks with producer Tom Klein about the challenges of creating the R-rated, 2D animated film, The Haunted World of El Superbeasto, directed by Rob Zombie.
Recreating Antarctica in 'Whiteout'
Find out how the terrifying storm becomes a scary creature in the new thriller, Whiteout.
Tech Talk with Sony's Rob Bredow
Sony's new CTO Rob Bredow discusses cutting edge technology on Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Alice in Wonderland and Arthur Christmas.
'Gamer': A New Kind of Mind-Control Mayhem
James McQuaide tells us what it was like working on Gamer with the directing team of Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor, makers of Crank.
Bekmambetov Talks '9, Wanted 2' and 'Moby Dick'
The hot Russian director Timur Bekmambetov gives us his take on 9 and an exclusive sneak peek of his other projects, including the supernatural Moby Dick.
Shane Acker Talks '9' and Beyond
Shane Acker discusses how he pulled off his long-awaited feature directorial debut as well as his latest short at Gnomon and future projects.
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Entering the 'Imaginarium' of Terry Gilliam
John Paul Docherty and Richard Bain tell us what it was like conjuring new frontiers for The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus.
Nancy Cartwright Chats with Andrea Romano -- Part 2
Nancy Cartwright continues her revealing conversation with legendary casting director, voice director and voice actress Andrea Romano.
Cameron Geeks Out on 'Avatar'
The King of the World tells us how he literally moved mountains with his revolutionary Avatar.
Moore Illuminates 'The Secret of Kells'
Director Tomm Moore chats with us about his acclaimed feature debut.
Clements & Musker Go Deeper into 'Princess and the Frog'
The Princess and the Frog directors tell us more about bringing 2D back to Disney.
Peter Jackson Talks 'Lovely Bones'
Peter Jackson tells us what it was like creating the In-Between world with Weta.
Dr. Toon: A Living Timeline
Dr. Toon relives the history of animation with a 105-year-old who still loves cartoons.
Deters & Wermers-Skelton Talk 'Prep & Landing'
The directors of Walt Disney Animation Studios' first TV special discuss their first CG-animated experience.
Halo Legends Anime: An Interview with Frank O’Connor
Here are a few reasons why you should be watching Halo Legends anime.
Doing the Time Warp with 'FlashForward'
Kevin Blank goes behind-the-scenes of the hot new ABC series.
'The Road' to McCarthy's Post-Apocalyptic Survival
Mark Forker of Dive tells us what it was like traveling down The Road.
Interview with 'Up' Director Pete Docter
Pete Docter remembered me – or at least my Route 66 pin. I have a whole collection of them, shiny metal lapel pins I’ve gathered over the years. Pete arrived and our chat began. I started by mentioning I’d last seen him way early in the year at Disney’s New York screening room. “And you were wearing the Route 66 pin,” Pete said without a pause. “A different jacket, but I remember the pin.” When you’re in charge of a $175 million film, you develop an eye for details.
'V' for Awe-Inspiring VFX
Zoic's Andrew Orloff fills us in on the awe and wonder behind V.
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.
'Fanboy and Chum Chum': Breaking the TV CG Mold
Rick DeMott talks with Fanboy and Chum Chum creator Eric Robles about his first series and his 15 years in the animation business.
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.
Brad Bird Talks 'Iron Giant' 10th Anniversary
We get an exclusive chat with Brad Bird about Iron Giant turning 10 this year.
Getting into the Autumn Spirit with New 'Tinker Bell'
The second in the seasonal Tinker Bell movies comes to Blu-ray and DVD today from Walt Disney Home Ent., and we find out what's new with our favorite fairy.
Mike Fink Talks View-D
Prime Focus has a new tool for converting 2-D to 3-D more quickly and efficiently, and Mike Fink tells us all about it.
Clements & Musker Bring 2D Back to Disney -- Again
Traditional animation is definitely back at Disney and the directors of The Princess and the Frog give us a sneak peek.
Rediscovering 'Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol'
Animation vet Darrell Van Citters resurrects the ghost of a lost TV classic in his new book.
Spike Jonze Takes a Walk on the 'Wild' Side
The director of Where the Wild Things Are tells us the secret to his animated success.
Getting into a 'Zombieland' Mood
Mark Breakspear tells VFXWorld what it was like making a zombie flick.
Filoni Talks Second Season 'Clone Wars'
The director of Star Wars: The Clone Wars discusses "Rise of the Bounty Hunters" and a host of new animated wrinkles in season two.
