Composer Randy Newman and the Classic Sounds of New Orleans Celebrated on New Walt Disney Records Soundtrack The Princess and the Frog Nov 4, 2009
The Princess and the Frog marks the return to traditional hand-drawn 2D animation from the revered team of John Musker and Ron Clements, with music by Oscar-winning composer Randy Newman. The Walt Disney Pictures film takes place in New Orleans, whose sounds of jazz, Zydeco, blues and Gospel present the perfect musical setting for the film. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The Polar Express 2-Disc Edition DV... Nov 4, 2009
So it's borderline insane that director Robert Zemeckis buried 5 spectacular performances by Hanks under lifeless motion-capture animation for 2004's The Polar Express ... As it is, an exciting children's film is undone by waxy, emotionless animation from Zemeckis' computer-generated actors. (Suite101.com)
Pantheon Newsletter 12 Nov 3, 2009
Xperimental Video & Animation Group Exhibition entitled "Shootings on Mirrors"- Friday 20th of November 2009, 8:00pm ... Pantheon International Xperimental Film & Animation Festival 8. (AbsoluteArts.com)
"Clone Wars" ventures into season two Nov 3, 2009
The series has drawn inspiration not only from Lucas' past six feature "Star Wars" films, but also from Alfred Hitchcock and Japanese animation. Its artists say the series - partially animated overseas, with key drawings created by Lucas' team outside San Francisco - has grown over time. (Xinhuanet, China)
Dramas of the wrong kind Nov 1, 2009
Rather, actors needed strength in many areas including physical performance, film, TV and digital animation. Malcolm Long said of Williams: "She has brought a level of consultation and openness to NIDA that is very impressive. In a period of transition from an organisation run by the same people for almost 40 years, it's not surprising that some people associated with NIDA are finding it very difficult to reconcile themselves with the process of change.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
In NYs 23rd, conservatives bag a GOP heretic in Scozzafava Nov 1, 2009
If that ain t full-blown communism in animation, my name ain t. Pogo. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Beetlejuice's Move to Animated Tele... Oct 31, 2009
It's good, wholesome fun that parents can watch with their kids, something that the animation industry desperately needs in this new generation. Rating: 8. (Suite101.com)
CGDA Honored Top Game Developers in China Oct 31, 2009
Best Animation Design (Animation): the development team for Jianwang3 (Kingsoft) ... Best Creativity for FLASH Game: the development team for Luanyouji (All Easytoon Animations). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The Addams Family Gets Animated Oct 31, 2009
Stiff and mechanical animation makes the characters look slightly robotic sometimes. Then again, it is still better than a mound of 1980s cartoons, so it's really just a small gripe instead of a huge flaw. (Suite101.com)
Daniel Day-Lewis Dishes About His Clooney Kiss At The Oscars Oct 31, 2009
Backstage, the director addressed the thorny theory that animation can no longer penetrate the Best Picture category. "I hope one day that another animated film does again, like 'Beauty and the Beast' was, get nominated as the Best Picture," said Bird, who also won for "The Incredibles" three years ago. (Yahoo News -- Academy Awards)
Storytelling Books for Kids with Be... Oct 31, 2009
Ending with instructions on how to play Ninja, Cowboy, Bear (a variation on rock, paper, scissors that requires players to pose as a ninja, cowboy, or bear), this first children s book of author David Bruins and artist Hilary Leung offers a fun, fast read that is enhanced by Leung s appealing illustrations that look almost like animation storyboards. A good choice for group storytelling especially if storytellers want to end their storytelling sessions with classroom games. (Suite101.com)
From barren to beautiful Oct 31, 2009
A view of the closed Proctors Theater in Troy. Debra Lockrow, owner of Artcentric Gift Gallery in Troy, is heading a project to display artist's work on boards. (Albany Times Union)
Esquire Magazine Unveils 'Augmented Reality' Oct 30, 2009
The box at the bottom left triggers an on-screen animation when held in front of a webcam ... The box at the bottom left triggers an on-screen animation when held in front of a webcam ... Shift and tilt the magazine, and the animation on the screen moves accordingly. (Fox News)
Esquire employs 3-D animation Oct 30, 2009
Esquire looks to energize print with 3-D animation. Article:Esquire looks to energize print with 3-D animation:/n/a/2009/10/28/financial/f210743D81 ... DTL Article:Esquire looks to energize print with 3-D animation:/n/a/2009/10/28/financial/f210743D81. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Finding a quality camera for under $300 Oct 30, 2009
Or, display included animation to make a child smile. You'll also get image stabilization and a bevy of scene modes. (USA Today -- Tech)
Esquire goes 3-D in attempt to energize print Oct 30, 2009
Shift and tilt the magazine, and the animation on the screen moves accordingly ... Triggering the animation is a box just below Downey's cover image, resembling a crossword puzzle and looking a little out of place. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
Classic spooky Disney cartoons Oct 30, 2009
If you have young kids, the initial galleries might look a little text heavy, although they'll have fun with the sound table, which allows kids to play electronic instruments and teaches them how to sync the sounds to a video of "Steamboat Willie." There's also a kid-height replica of a Moviola; turn the crank to scroll through simple drawings of "Whistle While You Work" with frame-by-frame notes, or spin it quickly to see the frames turn into an animation. Touch screens and high-definition... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Press release Carlos Amorales, Navid Nuur & San Keller Oct 30, 2009
Seine Medien reichen von Malerei, Zeichnungen und Installationen bis zu Videoanimationen und Performances ... Es folgen Felix Kubin mit seiner einmaligen Mischung aus Sci-Fi Pop, Noise, Animation Films, Radio Plays and Experimental Broadcasting am 15 ... His media range from paintings, drawings and installations to video animations and performances. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Atelier : Ayez le reflex vido ! vendredi 30 octobre 17h30 Oct 30, 2009
Partenaires de l'Atelier : ArtFx Training ArtFx, Ecole d'Effets Sp;ciaux et Animation 3D Centre d'entrainement ; l'innovation num;rique Site Web. PhotoRent Location, vente pour la prise de vue professionnelle Site Web. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Las Vegas Strip: Daytime Tourism Ac... Oct 30, 2009
Visitors pass through a tropical entry into a rainforest world of electronic synchronized tropical rainstorms, waterfalls, and jungle animals in robotic animation all around. The menu includes something for every pallet from burgers to salads and soups, ranging in price from $5. (Suite101.com)
truTV Gets Sturgis Fever at World's Largest Biker Bar in New Series FULL THROTTLE SALOON Oct 29, 2009
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world. Follow truTV public relations on Twitter at. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Jack Straw Programs and Events: October/November 2009 Oct 29, 2009
Artist Talk: November 20, 2009, 7pmJack Straw New Media Gallery 4261 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle 98105 Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 - 5In So Long, Brent Watanabe continues his exploration of computer controlled installations, incorporating computer generated animations, robotics, and sound ... He works primarily in video, animation, and computer controlled installations. (AbsoluteArts.com)
REMINDER: CONTEMPORARY ART FROM ASIA: SPECIAL VIDEO SCREENING AND CONVERSATION WITH ARTIST SUN XUN Oct 28, 2009
SPECIAL VIDEO SCREENING AND CONVERSATION WITH ARTIST SUN XUN SUN XUN: FROM PAINTING TO ANIMATION Thursday, October 29 ... A graduate in printmaking at the Hangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, Xun has gained considerable recognition for his drawings and complex animations. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Evergreen Films and New York Times Bestselling Author, Dana Stabenow, Sign Alaska-Centric Television Deal Oct 28, 2009
Evergreen's team of industry pioneers (in digital filmmaking, CGI animation and 3D) is backed by the best digital technology in the business. Fully equipped production studios in Anchorage and Los Angeles put Evergreen in the heart of Hollywood, while simultaneously allowing the company to grow the film industry in Alaska, which recently passed a top tier film incentive program. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Beasley sculpture approved for Mitchell library Oct 28, 2009
The Public Art Commission also approved last week spending $120,000 on three other public-art pieces for the project, including a "new media piece" (one that incorporates 20th-century elements such as computer graphics and animation), a mural and "artistically designed bollards.". The gradually decreasing costs of construction could also bolster the city's effort to bring other works of art to the Mitchell Park Library and Community Center. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
'Alice in Wonderland' is subject of Tarble exhibition and film showings Oct 27, 2009
It was created by using both live action and stop-motion animation. (Not rated, this film is probably PG-13. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Going native Oct 27, 2009
" They hope that they can pass it on to other cities, too. Future events may include guests from out of town, and "eventually I'd like to see Native in cities across the U.S.," Mr. Supler said. They're planning their second dinner for the spring, with 40 invitees instead of 20. Native's creative team: animation, Stephen Lim; art installation, Alex Etschmaier and Ryan Keene; bartending, Ngai Wharff; food, Keith Fuller; communications, Joel Brown; lighting, Andy Shick; music, Ryan Walsh;... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Salesforce.com, Adobe Partner on Flash Toolkit Oct 26, 2009
The Eclipse-based IDE provides more than 100 reusable user interface components, charting and animation capabilities, and an integration with Adobe's LiveCycle Data Services that allows developers to sync data from Salesforce. com's Force. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Scientists prepare to turn fiction into fact with first full-face transplant Oct 25, 2009
New Scientist worked with a television company, Mentorn, and an animation firm to conduct a "virtual transplant", stretching the facial skin of a virtual donor over the bone structure of a virtual patient. Appearance is dictated not just by skin, but by bone structure, and surgeons are not sure how closely a reconstructed face would resemble a donor's at the end of the operation. (Yahoo News -- Organ Donation & Transplants)
Needham High School Anime Club brings like-minded teens together Oct 24, 2009
The great thing about animation in general is you can do anything. I think Japanese animation has taken advantage of that, while American animation has been pegged to a specific genre. (Needham Tab, MA)
Manga library planned for Japan Oct 24, 2009
The proposed Tokyo International Manga Library will house two million comic books, animation drawings, video games and other cartoon industry artefacts ... Hayao Miyazaki's Oscar-winning film Spirited Away is a classic example of anime - animation based on manga styles. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Astro Boy - Film Review Oct 23, 2009
Based on the robot-boy hero from a Japanese comic series, this kid-friendly, futuristic animation aims for a younger audience, rather than adult fans of Astro Boy ... Animation directed by Jakob Hjort Jensen. (Suite101.com)
Astro Boy: Sweet Sci-Fi for Your Inner Child Oct 23, 2009
The new version, streamlined and Americanized, but with animation from the Hong Kong company Imagi, lacks the brand recognition of the big CGI studios, but the movie has its charms ... The animation style is supple and assured ... Any purely reasoned critique of Astro Boy would note that it does not advance the art of animation, and that some of its humor stabs miss their mark. (Time.com)
Film review: 'Astro Boy' gets two stars out of five Oct 23, 2009
" (AP Photo/Summit Entertainment)AP By Roger Moore The Orlando Sentinel October 23, 2009 2:00 AM Lovely dollops of wit and warmth float through the big screen version of "Astro Boy," the latest Japanese TV cartoon to make it to the big screen. But the look, themes and slam-bang "Transformers" violence of that 1960s animated series make this every bit as dated as "Speed Racer," even if it is easier to watch.It's about a Pinocchio with rocket engines for legs, x-ray eyes and a swirly... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
The Ghost of John Winston Howard Oct 23, 2009
Nice animation to capture this political 'ghost. Jim Beam - October 23, 2009, 12:03PM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Collecting Art for Absolute Beginne... Oct 21, 2009
Maybe you are into Japanese Animation style illustration. This is a highly subjective area with no restrictions. (Suite101.com)
Grumpy and Co come to India Oct 18, 2009
When in 1934 Walt Disney went about making the first feature-length animation in the history of moving pictures, his wife Lillian sounded its premature death knell: no ones ever gonna pay a dime to see a dwarf picture ... He set about altering conventional animation, so long versant only with the antics of Mickey Mouse, Woody Woodpecker, Popeye, Tom and Jerry and Bugs Bunny ... When he returned, he decided to make a whole feature film in animation, in technicolour, no less. (India Times, India)
Fun Film Trivia from Where The Wild... Oct 16, 2009
Fun Film Trivia from Where The Wild Things Are. Fun Film Trivia from Where The Wild Things Are. (Suite101.com)
* EXHIBITIONS Oct 14, 2009
Anima (]) is an animation festival that brings together 56 works by artists from Taiwan, France and the US.. The animation production techniques range from traditional media such as hand-drawn puppets to the latest in digital 3D computer animation. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Nickelodeon Culminates SpongeBob's 10th Anniversary Celebration with Star-Studded Prime Time TV Event SpongeBob SquarePants 'Truth or Square' Premiering Friday, Nov. 6 at 8:00 p.m. Oct 14, 2009
"Over the past decade, SpongeBob has become one of the most beloved characters in television history," said Brown Johnson, President, Animation, Nickelodeon and MTVN Kids and Family Group ... Hillenburg graduated from the California Institute of the Arts with a master's degree in experimental animation and studied marine biology and art as an undergraduate ... SpongeBob SquarePants is a Nicktoons Production and is produced at the Nickelodeon Animation Studios in Burbank, Calif. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Graphic design symposium set Saturday Oct 13, 2009
Selected by EIU art professor Mary Leonard-Cravens and Tableriou, the exhibition comprises Web design, digital illustration, animation and film, along with a wide variety of printed pieces and designs. The exhibition will continue through Nov. 29 in the Tarble s Brainard Gallery and eGallery. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Museum remembers the life of Walt Disney Oct 13, 2009
Housed within a former military facility with a sweeping view of the Golden Gate Bridge are original artworks from "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" and other Disney classics, early animation artifacts, Academy Awards and family mementos, including the miniature train that ran around Walt Disney's back yard and provided inspiration for Disneyland. Is this place destined to be the happiest museum on Earth. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
THQ's Cars Race-O-Rama Out Oct 13, 2009
About Pixar Animation Studios Pixar Animation Studios, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is an Academy Award-winning film studio with world-renowned technical, creative and production capabilities in the art of computer animation. Creator of some of the most successful and beloved animated films of all time, including Toy Story, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Cars, Ratatouille, WALL-E and most recently, Up. (IGN PS2)
Art review: Mitzi Pederson and Pae White Oct 11, 2009
By far the most impressive pieces here take the form of projected video, sophisticated mergers of 3-D digital scanning and computer animation ... The animation projects the processed information in sepia, within a tight, mirrored enclosure that White calls a "pavilion." It presents a continually revolving and levitating passage around and through the substance of the tree. (San Francisco Chronicle)
GM sells Hummer brand Oct 10, 2009
Hummer, he said, has been in a state suspended animation since June 2008 when GM announced it would be reviewed for sale or closure. Since then, its future has been uncertain and it got no marketing support or new products. (MSNBC -- Business)
Trick 'r Treat DVD Oct 10, 2009
As Dougherty explains in his commentary, he put a lot of blood, sweat and tears into the animation (quite literally, as he cut himself while drawing the final scene), and it became the inspiration for the longer version. While Dougherty's commentary on the short is interesting, it's puzzling why he didn't record one for the film itself. (IGN FilmForce)
SID THE SCIENCE KID Explores Germs, Viruses and Vaccines Just in Time for Flu Season in a Special Episode 'Getting a Shot: You Can Do It!' Oct 10, 2009
The Jim Henson Company has remained an established leader in family entertainment for over 50 years and is recognized worldwide as an innovator in puppetry, animatronics and digital animation. Best known as creators of the world famous Muppets, Henson has received over 50 Emmy Awards and nine Grammy Awards. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Animator Andreas Deja on Snow White... Oct 7, 2009
A survivor of the infamous 'Tom Meeting' of 2002 where the bulk of Disney animation department were pink-slipped he continued to work on such fare as 2004's Home on the Range and 2007's Goofy Short 'How to Hook Up Your Home Theatre. He's currently supervising the character of Mama Odie in the upcoming. (Suite101.com)
Marge Champion on Snow White - Inte... Oct 7, 2009
Since there were no women animators at that time, they couldn t do girlish type animation ... But, from that short marriage, I knew more about animation than most other people because he had the same table that he had at the studio at home. (Suite101.com)
SCAD adds space to expand arts, digital media classes Oct 7, 2009
com Jaeho Lee and Monica Ellis work on their animation project at the Savannah College of Art and Design animation class taught by Becky Wible Searles in the school's newest building in Atlanta. SCAD opened a new classroom building to give students hands on experience in animation, television production, interactive design, game development and more ... They re all students in the stop motion animation class at the Savannah College of Art and Design. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Disney's Andreas Deja on Animation ... Oct 7, 2009
Disney's Andreas Deja on Animation - Interview: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Coming to Blu-Ray October 6th ... Disney's Andreas Deja on Animation - Interview ... Disney's Andreas Deja on Animation - Interview. (Suite101.com)
Tanzania: Major Animation Movies Series Set for Release in 2010 Oct 6, 2009
com: Tanzania: Tinga, Tinga - Africa's First Major Animation Series Production Set for Release in 2010 (Page 1 of 1) ... Tinga, Tinga - Africa's First Major Animation Series Production Set for Release in 2010 ... London Tiger Aspect's Head of Animation and Children's Claudia Lloyd travelled to East Africa and fell in love with Tanzania's Tinga Tinga art and the classic African children's tales about the origins of animals and why they are the way they are. (allAfrica.com)
Fatale Released Oct 6, 2009
FATALE was produced in collaboration with Laura Raines Smith (animation), Takayoshi Sato (character design ing), Jarboe (voice acting nt music), Kris Force (sound effects nt music), Gerry De Mol (dance music) and Eleonore Valere Lachky (choreography). Production of FATALE was supported by Flanders Audiovisual Fund. (IGN PC Games)
What We Know About Toy Story 3 Oct 5, 2009
But in the spirit of the beloved animation company that Pixar would eventually turn out to be, the creative minds there came together to create an adventure that vastly improved upon an already first-rate, family-friendly movie ... "My sources in the animation biz tell me that Disney, which will make Toy Story 3 without Pixar, cannot find a director to guide the project;.Every single animator of note has turned down the director's job. They don't want to cross Pixar. They've become the only deal... (IGN FilmForce)
DQ Entertainment Honors J.K Rowling With Lifetime Achievement Award Oct 5, 2009
The award ceremony was held at Hotel Martinez at Cannes on 4th Oct, which was star-studded with Industry peers from ZDF, Classic Media, Nickelodeon, American Greetings, Marvel, M6 France, BBC, Disney, Mike Young Productions, Gruppo Alcuni, Turner Asia, France 3, Moonscoop, Method Animation, TF1 and a host of others ... DQE is a leading animation, gaming and entertainment production and global distribution group engaged in production, co-production and original IP development with a workforce of... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Review: Shenzhen A Travelogue Fro... Oct 4, 2009
He continues these themes in Shenzhen A Travelogue From China as he finds himself temporarily assigned to an animation studio. Set in 1997, Shenzhen captures a unique place and time in a changing China, and along with Guy Delisle s wry observations provides a delightful reading experience. (Suite101.com)
Library offers more activities for youth Oct 3, 2009
From the Japanese animation movie screenings to the teen sewing labs, the library is renovating not only its programs but its role in the community and attraction to young adults ... A library sponsored field trip to the Figge Art Museum in Davenport on Sunday, Oct. 18, will allow teen fans of Japanese animation or anim; to join other anime enthusiasts at Teen Anime Day ... To feed into the comic and animation interest, Derbin also shows anime features on the first Friday of every month at 3:30... (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Daniel Day-Lewis Dishes About His Clooney Kiss At The Oscars Oct 3, 2009
Backstage, the director addressed the thorny theory that animation can no longer penetrate the Best Picture category. "I hope one day that another animated film does again, like 'Beauty and the Beast' was, get nominated as the Best Picture," said Bird, who also won for "The Incredibles" three years ago. (Yahoo News -- Academy Awards)
Lighting up the night Oct 3, 2009
Khoo also noticed that the plastic ones, which sings when the switch is turned on, is no longer popular as it was, although it is still produced based on the latest animation figures. As they are battery-operated, they are perfect for toddlers, but those that had withstood the challenge of changing times are still the paper ones imported from China. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Toy Story and Toy Story 2 in 3-D Mo... Oct 2, 2009
Disney/Pixar's limited engagement double feature of Toy Story and Toy Story 2 in Digital 3-D is another reminder of why Pixar is the best CGI animation studio ... And now that 3-D fever is officially sweeping the animation nation thanks in part to films like DreamWorks Animation's , Focus Features' Coraline and Disney/Pixar's own Up what better excuse did the Mouse House need to give these Chr;tien-era flicks the 3-D treatment ... While watching the first two movies shows how far... (Suite101.com)
Historic El Capitan Theatre Installed With RealD 3D XL Cinema System Oct 2, 2009
"This fantastic double feature will let moviegoers see two of their all-time favorite films from Pixar Animation Studios in a way they have never seen them before," said Mark Zoradi, president of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Group. "Countless hours are dedicated to creating Disney Digital 3D films and we're excited audiences at the El Capitan Theatre will experience every eye popping 3D effect and feel like they've stepped inside the movie through RealD 3D.". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Family's Disney museum is no Mickey Mouse operation Oct 2, 2009
Items on display include the evolution of Mickey Mouse and a host of other animated creations, with many stations offering visitors a chance to listen and even experiment with the mechanics of animation. A showstopper is a gallery showing a model of Disneyland, right down to the revolving teacup ride. (Boston Globe)
Toy Story gets new life in 3-D Oct 2, 2009
Computer-generated animation made the 1995 Pixar smash 3-D by design, with virtual cameras moving through a digital space, capturing the mass and dimension of each character and setting. At the time, though, theaters lacked the high-tech projectors required to show it that way, forcing filmmakers to collapse the images back down to two dimensions so the movie could play in multiplexes. (MSNBC -- News)
Suppandi to debut on silver screen Oct 1, 2009
Publishers of the 28-year old comic series, ACK Media, are producing a stereoscopic 3D animation film with Suppandi as the protagonist ... Going forward, ACK media is looking to convert some of its other properties into animation films and also produce a live action film ... Publishers of the 28-year old comic series, ACK Media, are producing a stereoscopic 3D animation film with Suppandi as the protagonist. (India Times)
Pop stops traffic so turtle could cross road, almost gets bagged Oct 1, 2009
Some herps become entirely immobile during cremation, and certain frogs - and perhaps some turtles - literally freeze, and enter a state of suspended animation until they thaw in the spring. Mom: Massachusetts is near the northern range limit of many herp species, and the abundance of our herps is sparse when compared with southern regions. (Weymouth News, MA)
