SCREENWRITER’S MUST-READ BOOK LIST
You don’t need to go to film school and pay thousands of dollars for screenwriting classes. All you need to do is some reading. Let me tell you which books I found to be the most helpful...
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Me Books Launches Children's Book Contest
Me Books and Show Me the Animation partner to launch a children’s book contest to unearth one of the UK’s best budding author/illustrators.
'Mia and me' Rolls Out Publishing Program
The “Mia and me” publishing program continues with the first edition of a monthly fan magazine and two other print products rolling out this March.
In Books, Business, Cartoons, Television, Books, Business, Cartoons, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
Book Review - 'Dark Shadows: The Visual Companion'
Fred Patten digs into Mark Salisbury’s book detailing the latest Tim Burton – Johnny Depp collaboration.
Silver Dolphin Launches Digital Arm
Silver Dolphin Books launches kids’ app publishing business and acquires app publishing rights to evergreen brands Little Critter and Richard Scarry.
In Books, Business, Games, Interactive, Mobile and Wireless, Books, Business, Games, Interactive, Mobile and Wireless | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
HOW TO WRITE FOR ANIMATION NOW AVAILABLE FOR KINDLE
Emmy-winning writer Jeffrey Scott’s acclaimed book, How To Write For Animation, has just been released for the Kindle and other eBook formats
It all started…
Eric Fogel, creator of MTV's Celebrity Deathmatch, starts blogging on AWN with a little background on a youth spent at his drafting table creating comic books.
Book Review: 'The Art of Brave'
This new book celebrates in wonderful detail the art, rather than the making, of Pixar’s latest feature film.
Berenstain Bears Celebrate 50th Anniversary
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the beloved “Berenstain Bears.”
In Books, Cartoons, Licensing, Books, Cartoons, Licensing | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Maurice Sendak Dies at 83
Maurice Sendak, the children’s author and illustrator best known for the 1963 classic “Where the Wild Things Are,” died Tuesday in Danbury, CT, at the age of 83.
HOW TO WRITE FOR ANIMATION available again at Amazon.com
My book, How To Write For Animation, has just been released for the Kindle and other eBook formats. Read what Jeffrey Katzenberg, Stan Lee and others have to say about it.
In 2D, 3D, Acting, Anime, Awards, Books, Business, Cartoons, CG, Education and Training, Films, Flash, Interactive, Stop-Motion, Technology, Television, Visual Effects, Voice Acting, Writing | Blogs: FADE IN: on Screenwriting, by Jeffrey Scott
Teach Yourself - Getting A Project Off the Ground
So you’ve got an idea for a first film... Where do you go from here?
Andrew Stanton Talks 'John Carter'
How do you tackle one of the most seminal works in science fiction history? The Oscar-winning director describes how he grappled with the challenges of bringing Edgar Rice Burroughs’ epic tale to the big screen.
Jan Berenstain Dies at 88
Jan Berenstain, who with her husband, Stan, wrote and illustrated the Berenstain Bears books that have charmed preschoolers and their parents for 50 years, resulting in two television series, a number of TV specials and even a videogame, suffered a severe stroke on Thursday and died Friday in Solebury, Pennsylvania.
In Books, Cartoons, Games, In Passing, People, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
‘The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore’ Wins Oscar for Best Animated Short
William Joyce and Brandon Oldenburg’s “The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore” won the award for Best Animated Short at the 84th Academy Awards.
In Awards, Event, People, Short Films, Awards, Event, People, Short Films, 2D, 3D | Headline News | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: North America
Lionsgate Acquires Chaos Walking YA Series
LIONSGATE, a leading global entertainment company, announced today that it has obtained worldwide rights to develop, produce and distribute films based on the award-winning, best-selling and critically acclaimed "Chaos Walking" young adult novel trilogy by Patrick Ness.
Percy Jackson Lawsuit Thrown Out
New York Federal Judge Sidney Stein tossed out a lawsuit against 20th Century Fox, the Walt Disney Co. and others claiming that the PERCY JACKSON books and films were stolen, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The Fantastic Flying Animated Adventure of William Joyce
Find out how Moonbot Studios made their first project fly as a short and E-book.
Coolabi, Walker Prods. To Develop Scream Street
Leading children’s and family entertainment producer and rights management company Coolabi, and Walker Productions, the production arm of leading independent book publisher Walker Books, have entered into a major new co-development deal for Walker Books’ quirky comedy book series Scream Street.
StorySmyth Launches Oxford Titles on iTunes
StorySmyth Ventures Ltd, the producers of the StorySmyth Tales range of digital mobile children’s stories, has today launched a range of titles featuring children’s books from Oxford University Press (OUP).
In Books, CG, Illustration, Interactive, Mobile and Wireless, Books, CG, Illustration, Interactive, Mobile and Wireless | Headline News | Geographic Region: All
How to Prosper in Toon Town — An Excerpt from "How to Write for Animation"
Before you run off half-cocked with that shiny new animated six-shooter of yours, here are a few pieces of advice that will help you live long and prosper in this business. It would be foolish to think you could become a good animation writer without first understanding a little bit about creativity, especially considering cartoon writing is one of the most creative forms of writing there is. Fortunately, creativity is not as ethereal as some might lead you to believe.
Poppy Cat TV Series Is A Hit With Licensees
Coolabi’s brand new property Poppy Cat is already proving to be a licensing hit even before making its UK debut on Nick Jr in the spring, followed by its international roll out.
In Business, Licensing, Television, Business, Licensing, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
New Partner Joins Penelope Licensing Program
4Kids Entertainment International, licensing agent for the hit pre-school property Penelope, has signed a new agreement that will see apparel company Paul Dennicci ltd produce a range of juvenile clothing for the UK market.
Mind Your Business: What Artists Want for Christmas
Mark Simon plays animation Santa.
50% Off All 3DATS Books and 100% of Sales Donated to an Amazing Charity
Today, Sept 13th, 3DATS (with the help of CGarchitect) has just launched a charitable promotion whereby for 30 days we are selling all our 3D graphics books currently in print for 50% off and donating 100% of sales to an amazing charity called "Soldiers to the Summit".
