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Animated People

Artists Pay Homage to Iconic ‘Peanuts’ creator Charles M. Schulz on his 100th Birthday

Ramin Zahed - November 26, 2022

Throughout the years, animation professionals have been inspired by the work and legacy of Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz, who would have turned 100...

Animated People

Director David H. Brooks on the Stop-Motion Magic of the New Special, ‘Mickey Saves Christmas’

Ramin Zahed - November 23, 2022

This Sunday (Nov. 27), everyone’s favorite studio mascot, Mickey Mouse, and his friends are sent to the North Pole to save the holidays in...

Festivals & Events

The Talk of the Town: The World Animation Summit Brings the Industry Together Once Again!

Ramin Zahed - November 22, 2022

The 2022 edition of the World Animation Summit was certainly one for the books. Bringing together a wide range of stellar Toon Town superstars and...

Shorts

Jonathan Laskar’s ‘The Record’ Is an Animated Journey Through Music & Memory

Ramin Zahed - November 21, 2022

***This article originally appeared in the December '22 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 325)*** In Jonathan Laskar’s poetic short The Record, an antiques dealer comes...

Television

‘Reindeer in Here’ Director Lino DiSalvo & Author Adam Reed Bring the Next Christmas Classic to CBS

Ramin Zahed - November 21, 2022

On Tuesday, November 29, CBS will premiere the new one-hour holiday animated special Reindeer in Here. Based on the award-winning Christmas book and plush...

Shorts

‘The Garbage Man’: Laura Gonçalves’ Ode to an Unforgettable Uncle

Ramin Zahed - November 20, 2022

***This article originally appeared in the December '22 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 325)*** Laura Gonçalves’ lovingly crafted short The Garbage Man (Homem do Lixo)...

Animated People

Emmy-Winning Art Director Alan Bodner on ‘Mickey Mouse Funhouse’ and the Timeless Appeal of Uncle Walt’s Characters

Ramin Zahed - November 18, 2022

We have a special treat for you today to help celebrate Mickey’s 94th birthday (the popular mascot made his debut in Steamboat Willie on Nov....

Streaming

Ron Holsey on Hatching Apple’s Charming ‘Interrupting Chicken’ (EXCLUSIVE CLIP)

Ramin Zahed - November 15, 2022

***This article originally appeared in the December '22 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 325)*** When Ron Holsey, executive producer of Apple TV+’s new animated...

Shorts

‘Ice Merchants’ Director João Gonzalez Molds Imagination & Music into an Artistic Dream

Ramin Zahed - November 14, 2022

***This article originally appeared in the December '22 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 325)*** Portuguese director João Gonzalez (Nestor, The Voyager) has quite a unique...

Shorts

Disney+ to Premiere New Studio Ghibli/LucasFilm Short ‘Zen — Grogu and Dust Bunnies’

Ramin Zahed - November 11, 2022

Star Wars and 2D animation fans have a big treat waiting for them this weekend: Disney+ is unveiling a new animated short titled Zen...

A Visit to Auntie Beeb’s Toon Shop: What’s Happening at BBC Studios Kids & Family

Ramin Zahed - November 11, 2022

***This article originally appeared in the December '22 issue of Animation Magzine (No. 325)*** Zoe Bamsey, Head of Animation Development, and Tony Reed, Production Creative...

North America

After Three Seasons, ‘Tuca & Bertie’ Is Canceled Again

Ramin Zahed - November 2, 2022

The acclaimed adult animated series Tuca & Bertie is getting its wings clipped again. According to series creator Lisa Hanawalt via Twitter, Adult Swim...

Streaming

‘Slumberkins’ EP Halle Stanford Introduces Her New Puppet Pals to Apple TV+

Ramin Zahed - November 1, 2022

***This article originally appeared in the December '22 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 325)*** Back in 2016, Halle Stanford, TV president for The Jim Henson...

Animated People

‘Titina’ Director Kajsa Næss Brings a Little Terrier’s Historic Adventure to the Big Screen

Ramin Zahed - October 28, 2022

Director Kajsa Næss' charming 2D animated feature Titina premiered last week at the Animation Is Film Festival in Los Angeles. The film centers on the...

Shorts

William Joyce Introduces Us to His Hopeful New Short ‘Mr. Spam Gets a New Hat’

Ramin Zahed - October 28, 2022

***This article originally appeared in the December '22 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 325)*** There’s always great excitement when news of a new project by...

Animated People

Actress Pamela Adlon Discusses Her Amazing Career and Spooky New Animated Role

Ramin Zahed - October 28, 2022

Animation fans know Emmy-winning actress Pamela Adlon as the unmistakable voice of Bobby Hill on King of the Hill. The talented and versatile writer-director-producer...

Festivals & Events

‘Little Nicolas’ Wins the Big Prize at L.A.’s Animation Is Film Festival

Ramin Zahed - October 27, 2022

Amandine Fredon and Benjamin Massoubre's Annecy Prize-winning feature Little Nicolas (Le Petit Nicolas) won the Grand Prize Jury prize at the fifth annual Animation...

Features

Flight of Fancy: How Nora Twomey & Cartoon Saloon Brought ‘My Father’s Dragon’ to Life

Ramin Zahed - October 26, 2022

***This article originally appeared in the December '22 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 325)*** Creating a beautifully crafted 2D-animated feature based on Ruth Stiles Gannett’s...

Television

Mainframe Embarks on New Adventures in Storytelling

Ramin Zahed - October 25, 2022

***This article originally appeared in the November '22 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 324)*** Vancouver-based Mainframe Studios has had quite a productive period since it...

Europe