The Cartoon Forum: More Advancements for Europe
The 1998 Cartoon Forum, held in Greece, gave Europe a grand opportunity to put productions into motion. Marie Beardmore reports.
Reviews
A Reader in Animation Studies, Edited by Jayne Pilling
Pat Raine Webb reviews Jayne Pilling's new book, A Reader in Animation Studies, which publishes 21 scholarly Society for Animation Studies essays, for the first time.
Computer Animation: A Whole New World
Want to make professional-looking banners for the Web that are complete with animations? Ged Bauer puts this new banner-creating software, MicroSites, to the test.
Antz: The First Biggie from DreamWorks
DreamWorks Pictures and PDI bring this much-awaited CG wonder to screens this month. Jerry Beck reviews what is hoped to be another animated blockbuster.
Comic-Con: Where Comics Are King
Pete Nicholls traveled to San Diego to report on Comic-Con in a year when comics reigned and animation was strangely missing...
Waste Management in Animation
Environmentalist Lesli Rynyk explains the Canadian Waste Management Act and subsequent Animation Waste Management Plan designed to decrease waste in animation studios.
The Osamu Tezuka Manga Museum: A Cultural Monument
Heather Kenyon relates the events from Cardiff, Wales, an educational festival full of panel discussions and lectures with many bright spots, despite the rain.
Bob and Margaret: An Ordinary Couple Goes Prime Time Worldwide
Maureen Furniss reviews Bob and Margaret, the new,prime time animated series based on the 1995 Oscar-winning animated short, Bob's Birthday
The State of Visual Narrative In Film And Comics
Peter Chung examines the flaws of today's comics as he reveals the basic nature of visual narrative.
On A Desert Island With....Some Consenting Adults and a Cartoon Talk Show Host
Glenn Vilppu continues his world-class life drawing lessons. This month the focus is on Spherical Forms.
The Mainstream Business of Adult Animation
Sean Maclennan Murch explains why animated shows targeted toward adults are becoming a more popular approach for some networks.
The Anime "Porn" Market
Animation World Magazine profiles the SIGGRAPH `98 Computer Animation Festival, which will feature computer animated films ranging from scientific visualizations to blockbuster visual effects to independent shorts.
Dig This! 1001 Nights: An Animation Symphony
Buzz Potamkin tells us how the much-awaited first annual Annecy International Animated Film Festival faired.
In Passing... A Tribute to Pierre Ayma (1941-1998)
Finally, something the Pimp likes! Rex The Runt.But, this month, we see that the Animation Pimp reads a lot into this show of four dogs.
Stuttgart: A Splendid Festival
William Moritz reviews the ninth Stuttgart Animation Festival which took place from April 3 through April 8, 1998 in Stuttgart, Germany.
The Entertainment/Marketing/Exploitation Relationship: Two Takes
Buzz Potamkin reviews two new books: What Kids Buy and Why: The Psychology of Marketing to Kids by Dan S. Acuff and The Business of Children's Entertainment by Norma Odom Pecora.
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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.
A Little Curious Is A Little Too Safe
Terrence Briggs reviews the new HBO Family show, A Little Curious, and reveals that while it isn't as imaginative as Sesame Street, parents could leave their children in the hands of much worse programming.
Dilbert: A Specter of Doom
Terrence Briggs reviews Dilbert, UPN's big hope: a newspaper comic strip come to animated prime time life.
The PJs: Black and Beautiful
While The PJs is stirring up controversy, Amid Amidi gives Fox's newest addition to primetime a rave review.
A Bug's Life: PIXAR Does It Again
Charles Solomon reviews PIXAR's much anticipated follow-up to Toy Story, A Bug's Life, which is funny, bright and a joy to watch.
Craig Bartlett's Charmed Past Life
Did you know that before Hey Arnold!, Craig Bartlett completed several projects for amusement parks and World's Fairs? Joe Bevilacqua looks into Craig Bartlett's past life...
Vilppu Drawing Online: Introducing Material and Proportion
Contrary to popular belief, the Internet and kids are made for each other. Ted Pedersen & Francis Moss take us into the world of the post-television generation.
The Cartoon Forum: More Advancements for Europe
The 1998 Cartoon Forum, held in Greece, gave Europe a grand opportunity to put productions into motion. Marie Beardmore reports.
A Reader in Animation Studies, Edited by Jayne Pilling
Pat Raine Webb reviews Jayne Pilling's new book, A Reader in Animation Studies, which publishes 21 scholarly Society for Animation Studies essays, for the first time.
Computer Animation: A Whole New World
Want to make professional-looking banners for the Web that are complete with animations? Ged Bauer puts this new banner-creating software, MicroSites, to the test.
Antz: The First Biggie from DreamWorks
DreamWorks Pictures and PDI bring this much-awaited CG wonder to screens this month. Jerry Beck reviews what is hoped to be another animated blockbuster.
Comic-Con: Where Comics Are King
Pete Nicholls traveled to San Diego to report on Comic-Con in a year when comics reigned and animation was strangely missing...
Waste Management in Animation
Environmentalist Lesli Rynyk explains the Canadian Waste Management Act and subsequent Animation Waste Management Plan designed to decrease waste in animation studios.
The Osamu Tezuka Manga Museum: A Cultural Monument
Heather Kenyon relates the events from Cardiff, Wales, an educational festival full of panel discussions and lectures with many bright spots, despite the rain.
Bob and Margaret: An Ordinary Couple Goes Prime Time Worldwide
Maureen Furniss reviews Bob and Margaret, the new,prime time animated series based on the 1995 Oscar-winning animated short, Bob's Birthday
The State of Visual Narrative In Film And Comics
Peter Chung examines the flaws of today's comics as he reveals the basic nature of visual narrative.
On A Desert Island With....Some Consenting Adults and a Cartoon Talk Show Host
Glenn Vilppu continues his world-class life drawing lessons. This month the focus is on Spherical Forms.
The Mainstream Business of Adult Animation
Sean Maclennan Murch explains why animated shows targeted toward adults are becoming a more popular approach for some networks.
The Anime "Porn" Market
Animation World Magazine profiles the SIGGRAPH `98 Computer Animation Festival, which will feature computer animated films ranging from scientific visualizations to blockbuster visual effects to independent shorts.
Dig This! 1001 Nights: An Animation Symphony
Buzz Potamkin tells us how the much-awaited first annual Annecy International Animated Film Festival faired.
In Passing... A Tribute to Pierre Ayma (1941-1998)
Finally, something the Pimp likes! Rex The Runt.But, this month, we see that the Animation Pimp reads a lot into this show of four dogs.
Stuttgart: A Splendid Festival
William Moritz reviews the ninth Stuttgart Animation Festival which took place from April 3 through April 8, 1998 in Stuttgart, Germany.
The Entertainment/Marketing/Exploitation Relationship: Two Takes
Buzz Potamkin reviews two new books: What Kids Buy and Why: The Psychology of Marketing to Kids by Dan S. Acuff and The Business of Children's Entertainment by Norma Odom Pecora.
