Cartoon Brew

Warner Bros Posts Fleischer Superman Cartoons Online

by Jerry Beck   Tuesday November 20, 2012   12:05 am

Yesterday, Warner Bros. quietly post most of the Fleischer
Superman cartoons to their You Tube channel. Normally this …

Happy 84th Birthday, Mickey Mouse

by Amid Amidi   Monday November 19, 2012   9:20 pm

Happy birthday to Mickey Mouse, who turned 84 years old
yesterday. The character debuted publicly in Steamboat Willie at …

The Celebrification of Animators

by Amid Amidi   Monday November 19, 2012   12:03 pm

The inevitable has happened. Fuck Yeah Animation Bosses is a
Tumblr for “anyone and everyone who feels a little bit tingly in …

VIP Partch and Spumco Comics Coming in 2013

by Amid Amidi   Monday November 19, 2012   3:40 am

2013 is shaping up to be quite the year for animation books. We
already know about Pete Docter’s Disney Nine Old Men …

“Where Is Dead Zero?”

by Jerry Beck   Monday November 19, 2012   12:05 am

I had an incredible time at the CTN Expo this past weekend (and
lost my voice in record time: mid-day on Saturday). The …

“Next A-Class”
Production I.G.’s …

What some will do for a good cup of noodle soup. Hang on! This
is one slick piece of anime goodness – courtesy of our friends at …

“I Know That Voice” trailer

by Jerry Beck   Saturday November 17, 2012   9:00 am

Filmmakers John DiMaggio, Tommy Reid and Lawrence Shapiro are
putting finishing touches of their documentary feature I Know …

“Feels Like We Only Go Backwards” by Becky & Joe

by Amid Amidi   Saturday November 17, 2012   2:02 am

Tame Impala’s new video “Feels Like We Only Go Backwards” stands
out for its fresh and clever take on clay animation. The …

CTN-X Live Streaming

by Jerry Beck   Friday November 16, 2012   9:40 am

The CTN-Expo in Burbank starts today at 12 noon – and that’s
where I’ll be. If you can’t make it to Burbank, I’ve been told …

“I’m Fine Thanks” by Eamonn O’Neill

by Jerry Beck   Friday November 16, 2012   6:30 am

I mentioned Eamonn O’Neill in a post earlier this week – but I
think he’s deserved of a special spotlight. He’s currently …

Awesome One-of-a-kind
Fleischer Superman …

Check out this wonderful statue of Superman, adapted from the Max
Fleischer theatrical cartoons of the 1940s. Sacramento-based …

A Cartoon Modern Primer

by Amid Amidi   Thursday November 15, 2012   10:03 pm

I pity the fool who doesn’t watch this primer about the “cartoon
modern” era. The cheeky but informative piece was created for …

Plymptoons Taking Art Supply Donations For Hurricane Sandy Victims

by Amid Amidi   Thursday November 15, 2012   12:38 pm

Bill Plympton’s producer Desiree Stavracos has set up a donation
drive to gather art supplies for kids affected by Hurricane …

Disney/Barneys
“Electric Avenue” …

Disney’s tie-in to Barneys holiday-themed Electric Holiday has yield
this 5-minute promotional cartoon, meant to run at Barneys stores …

“Bradley Manning Had Secrets” By Adam Butcher

by Amid Amidi   Thursday November 15, 2012   10:14 am

Adam Butcher’s Bradley Manning Had Secrets is a superb marriage
of form and content. Using transcripts of actual online …