Too Much Schedule
With so many fantastic events overlapping with one another, the Ottawa International Animation Festival really suffers from "too much schedule."
Category: Short Films
Is Brett Favre's Pecker Really the Talk of the Town?
From the Taiwanese studio and web broadcaster NMA.tv comes their latest animated news “piece,” Brett Favre's Pecker the Talk of the Town. Pardon my cheap pun. It can’t be avoided – you’ll understand once you watch the video.
10 Till 6 #1: Crying Through Toy Story 3, A Stick Figure Action Hero Returns & Animated Politicos
Time Magazine asks why parents cry during animated kids movies, Alan Becker's newest installment of Animator vs. Animation hits the web and Ray Grigg's political documentary I Want Your Money, highlighted by animated US Presidents past and present, hits selected theaters.
Between Bears Wins Animation Prize at Vimeo Awards
Online video sharing site Vimeo, an operating business of IAC [NASDAQ: IACI] tonight announced the winners of the Vimeo Awards at a gala awards ceremony hosted by Ze Frank at the SVA Theater in New York City.
In Awards, Event, Interactive, Short Films, Awards, Event, Interactive, Short Films | Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Not to Scale, Pic Pic Andre's A Town Called Panic Opens In U.K.
Not To Scale directors Pic Pic Andre, famous for their madcap Cravendale spots, have secured UK distribution for their brilliant Cannes-selected film, A Town Called Panic.
Plympton, Stan Lee Bring Content to MTV Geek
At New York Comic-Con, MTV Geek, a new genre site focusing on comic books, games, animation, toys, sci-fi, fantasy, horror and technology content, announced content deals with Bill Plympton and Stan Lee.
In Illustration, Interactive, Short Films, Writing, Illustration, Interactive, Short Films, Writing | Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Red Dog Short Gets Feature Deal
Zentropa Intl. Spain, Public Frame, Muak Canarias and Goa Films are partnering on the international co-production RED DOG, reports Variety.
Lasseter-Directed Cars Toons Debuts This Friday
The latest CARS TOONS short, directed by John Lasseter, will premiere on the Disney Channel this Friday, October 8, 2010.
In CG, Short Films, Television, CG, Short Films, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
New Road Runner & Coyote Shorts from Warner: The Matt O’Callaghan Interview
When Warner Bros. asked Matt O’Callaghan to return their yin-and-yang, would-be predator and hoped-for prey pair Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner, to the big screen – only in CGI-shape and 3D-depth, O’Callaghan took a deep breath and delivered the goods – and fortunately for all involved with the production, without once resorting to Acme technology…
Annie Awards Deadline Friday October 15
Just a reminder, the deadline to submit entries for the 38th Annual Annie Awards is Friday, October 15, 2010.
In Awards, Call for Entries, Event, Films, Short Films, Television, Awards, Call for Entries, Event, Films, Short Films, Television | Headline News | Special Events: Annie Awards | Geographic Region: North America
The NFB at VIFF 2010: Featuring the World Premiere of Charles Officer’s Mighty Jerome
The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) returns to the Vancouver International Film Festival with seven films, including features that spotlight local heroes Harry Jerome and David Suzuki, and a new short from acclaimed Vancouver animator Ann Marie Fleming
Comic-Con to Stay in San Diego
Comic-Con International: San Diego, the largest comics convention of its kind in the world, today announced it will be staying in San Diego for the foreseeable future.
In Books, Business, Event, Films, Games, Home Entertainment, Illustration, Interactive, Television, Visual Effects, Anime, Books, Business, Cartoons, Event, Films, Games, Home Entertainment, Illustration, Interactive, Short Films, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News | Special Events: Comic-Con | Geographic Region: North America
The Newest Titles from Warner Home Video’s Looney Tunes Super Stars Series to be Released November 30, 2010
Foghorn Leghorn, the lovable, mischievous rooster and his pals Tweety and Sylvester are the next to headline Warner Home Video’s (WHV) Looney Tunes Super Stars releases, the newest series of DVDs celebrating classic Looney Tunes characters.
Aardman Create World Record Breaking Film for Nokia
Aardman Animations have broken a Guinness World Record for Smallest stop-motion animation character in a film, with their new short film: "Dot."
In Commercials, Short Films, Stop-Motion, Commercials, Short Films, Stop-Motion | Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Method Builds Sci Fi World for Halo: Reach "Deliver Hope" Short
Method has just completed work on a massive, VFX-filled campaign for Halo: Reach--one of the most anticipated game releases of all time.
Holland Animation Film Festival: Submit Your Favorite Films For Shareware
The Holland Animation Film Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary! Therefore the festival invites you to take part in the programme Shareware.
Here’s Your Chance to Animate William Shatner: A Contest Presented by Myouterspace.com and Toon Boom
Hosted by William Shatner, the Myouterspace Contest calls the greatest talent in the creative galaxy to come forward and shine! The Contest is scheduled from September 1 until December 1, 2010 and is open to the talent of this world and beyond.
Dr. Toon: The Last Picture Show
Dr. Toon recounts the life and death of the theatrical animated short.
Face to Face with Chris Landreth’s Masterclass on Facial Animation
It’s all smiles for animators taking the new facial animation masterclass from Chris Landreth.
SIGGRAPH 2010 Electronic Theater to Screen at LA ACM SIGGRAPH Event
The Los Angeles Chapter of ACM SIGGRAPH will host a one night only event, showcasing the world's finest animation and visual effects in a special screening version of the "Electronic Theater" from the SIGGRAPH 2010 Conference's Computer Animation Festival.
Annies Call for Entries, Adds Two Categories
The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood, announces its ‘Call for Entries’ for the 38th Annual Annie Awards.
In Awards, Call for Entries, Commercials, Films, Games, Home Entertainment, Short Films, Television, Awards, Call for Entries, Commercials, Films, Games, Home Entertainment, Short Films, Television | Headline News | Special Events: Annie Awards | Geographic Region: North America
Danish Animation Awards Announced
Friday evening, at the incredible Galla Award Ceremony at the 25th Odense International Film Festival in Denmark, the winners of The Danish Animation Society's Animation Award was announced.
In Awards, Event, Short Films, Awards, Event, Short Films | Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
Puppet Animator Kihachiro Kawamoto Dies
Kihachiro Kawamoto, famed Japanese puppet animator, has died of pneumonia, reports Anime News Network.
In Anime, Films, In Passing, People, Short Films, Stop-Motion, Television, Anime, Films, In Passing, People, Short Films, Stop-Motion, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Animazing Spotlight Announces Nominations for Upcoming Weekend of Animated Shorts
Animazing Spotlight has announced its nominations for the 2010 Second Annual Weekend of Animated Shorts, to be held September 4 & 5 at Woodbury University.
Wellins Talks 'Tick Tock Tale'
The director of the latest Disney short discusses animating like clockwork.
