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Features

Return to the Mirrorlands: The Wizart Wizards Divulge the Secrets of ‘The Snow Queen 5’

Ramin Zahed - June 24, 2021

***This article originally appeared in the June/July '21 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 311)*** We hope Elsa from Frozen doesn't get too jealous when she...

Animated People

What’s New at BUCK: One-on-One with Content Lead Jay Brooker

Ramin Zahed - June 22, 2021

It has been quite a busy period for BUCK, the motion graphics and animation company which was founded in L.A. back in 2004. The...

Features

Cottonwood’s David Michel & Zoé Carrera Chart a Course for ‘Around the World in 80 Days’

Ramin Zahed - June 21, 2021

***This article originally appeared in the June-July '21 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 311)*** There have been many cinematic adaptations of French novelist Jules' Verne's...

Festivals & Events

‘Flee,’ ‘My Sunny Maad,’ ‘Peel’ and ‘Vanille’ Win Top Prizes at Annecy

Ramin Zahed - June 19, 2021

The winners of Annecy International Animation Festival, which was held both online and in person this year, were announced today (Saturday, June 19th). Here is...

Features

Creating ‘Coppelia’: Behind the Scenes of the Innovative Hybrid Movie That Debuted at Annecy

Ramin Zahed - June 18, 2021

Among the dozens of compelling animated features which were unveiled at this week’s Annecy Festival was the German-Belgian-Dutch feature Coppelia. This modern interpretation of...

Animated People

Close Encounters: ‘Blush’ Director Joe Mateo Shares His Real-Life Inspiration

Ramin Zahed - June 18, 2021

Filmmaker Joe Mateo’s beautifully crafted and emotionally powerful new short Blush is set to premiere at Annecy as part of the festival’s closing night...

Festivals & Events

Annecy’s Short-Form Magic: A Sneak Peek at the Stunning 2021 Edition

Ramin Zahed - June 4, 2021

***This article originally appeared in the June-July '21 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 311)*** This year's edition of the Annecy Festival (June 14-19) offers a...

Features

Unchained Memories: Jonas Poher Rasmussen’s ‘Flee’ Animates a Turbulent Refugee Tale

Ramin Zahed - June 3, 2021

***This article originally appeared in the June-July '21 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 311)*** When Danish filmmaker Jonas Poher Rasmussen was a teenager, he befriended...

Animated People

Producer Kevin Kolde Sinks His Teeth Into ‘Castlevania’s Final Season

Ramin Zahed - June 2, 2021

Ending a popular series that has amassed a huge audience of die-hard fans around the world can be a tricky proposition! (Just ask the...

Features

‘Luca’: In Praise of Italian Summers and Mediterranean Sea Serpents

Ramin Zahed - June 2, 2021

***This article originally appeared in the June-July '21 of Animation Magazine (No. 311)*** On the surface, Pixar's 24th feature Luca is a charming, colorful valentine...

North America

Longtime Disney Animator Phil Young Has Died at Age 79

Ramin Zahed - June 2, 2021

We're sorry to hear of the passing of longtime Disney animator Phil (Pillip) Young from cancer in early May at 79. Young began his Disney...

Television

Pets with Issues: Gabrielle Allan & Jennifer Crittenden Speak on ‘HouseBroken’

Ramin Zahed - May 31, 2021

***This article originally appeared in the June-July '21 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 311)*** If you enjoy Fox's latest primetime animated series HouseBroken, you need...

Animated People

Wonder Woman: Joanna Quinn on Her Brilliant ‘Affairs of the Art,’ Life & Career

Ramin Zahed - May 28, 2021

***This article originally appeared in the June/July '21 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 311)*** If you've been following the world of indie animation over the...

Animated People

Lisa Hanawalt Gives Us a Bird’s-Eye View of ‘Tuca & Bertie’ S2

Ramin Zahed - May 28, 2021

Fans of Lisa Hanawalt's acclaimed animated series Tuca & Bertie were delighted when Adult Swim picked up the show after it was inexplicably dropped...

Streaming

The New Rugrats Are Here!

Ramin Zahed - May 25, 2021

***This article originally appeared in the June-July '21 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 311)*** That sound you've been hearing is the collective cheers of the...

Animated People

Thomas Villepoux Unlocks the Secrets of His VR Project ‘Jailbirds: Bwa Kayiman’

Ramin Zahed - May 20, 2021

One of the new animated VR projects generating an early buzz prior to its premiere at Tribeca Film Festival in June is Thomas Villepoux's...

Passings

Acclaimed French Animator/Director Olivier Jean-Marie Dies at 60

Ramin Zahed - May 16, 2021

We’re saddened by the passing of French animator, director and writer Olivier Jean-Marie on Thursday (May 13) at age 60, after a long battle...

Animated People

Director James Castillo Previews His Innovative Annecy & Tribeca Selected VR Project ‘Madrid Noir’

Ramin Zahed - May 11, 2021

The creative new VR project Madrid Noir, which is featured in the immersive sections at Annecy and the Tribeca Film Festival this year, is...

Animated People

VFX Supe Marion Spates Talks About the Visual Magic of ‘WandaVision’

Ramin Zahed - May 6, 2021

Watching the dazzling visuals on display during the eight-episode run of the hit Marvel Studios/Disney+ series WandaVision was one of the VFX highlights of...

Animated People