Skipping the Shark
Why grassroots animation ecosystems are the way out of ‘no way’
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Check out my mother's memoir about growing up the daughter of The Three Stooges' Moe Howard.
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Check out my mother's memoir about growing up the daughter of The Three Stooges' Moe Howard.
Starchaser was the world's first full-length 3-D animated feature and after 40 years the rights are now available.
The never before told story of how I met Elvis Presley on the day he bought a .357 Magnum which sold at auction for $195,500.
New Book Release: GROWING UP STOOGE, by Joan Howard Maurer
Check out my mother's memoir about growing up the daughter of The Three Stooges' Moe Howard.
STARCHASER: THE LEGEND OF ORIN REMAKE RIGHTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE!
Starchaser was the world's first full-length 3-D animated feature and after 40 years the rights are now available.
PISTOL PACKIN' MAMA - THE DAY I MET ELVIS
The never before told story of how I met Elvis Presley on the day he bought a .357 Magnum which sold at auction for $195,500.
Comets Don’t Care
Attempting to prevent the use of AI in the workplace is a Quixotic effort.
In AI, Business, Guilds/Unions/Organizations, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: All
The Only Time is Real-time
A real-time animation primer for the uninitiated.
In AI, CG, Digital Media, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post, VFXWorld | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: All
The Impact of AI on Hollywood in 2024: 12 Predictions
The use of AI will provide significant advantages and present serious challenges.
In AI, Business, Digital Media, Films, Jobs & Recruiting, Television, Voice Acting, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post, VFXWorld | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: All
Katzenberg Ahoy!
Are you a creator or a cog?
In AI, Business, Digital Media, Films, People, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: All
Ask An AI
ChatGPT’s advice on how to teach and test in the AI era.
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From the Groundhog Up
The making of a labor of love: ‘GRANDPA GROUNDHOG.’
In 2D, Art, Books, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: All
Hollywood’s Inflection Point
Residuals, AI, and strikes… oh, my!
In Acting, AI, Business, Digital Media, Films, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Television, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post, VFXWorld | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: All
Distribution and Marketing in the Age of AI
As AI tools democratize content development and production, traditional distribution and marketing channels may ironically be more influential than ever.
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STARCHASER: THE LEGEND OF ORIN ANIMATION CELS SOLD ON EBAY
If you're a collector of rare animation cels, sorry, you missed my eBay auction which ended June 20th
In 2D, 3D, Anime, Art, Cartoons, Event, Films, Illustration, Licensing, Preservation, Stereoscopic 3-D, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: FADE IN: on Screenwriting, by Jeffrey Scott | Geographic Region: All
The Fleeting Nature of Competitive Advantage: From Sabermetrics to AI Content Creation
Plus: a big ol’ postscript on how the Writers Guild of America strike will inadvertently boost the utility and quality of ChatGPT.
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THE 2023 HUMANITAS PRIZES ARE OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS
Have you written a script that embraces our common humanity? Do yourself and the world a favor! Enter it!
In Awards, Call for Entries, Cartoons, Event, Festival, Films, Production, Television, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: FADE IN: on Screenwriting, by Jeffrey Scott | Geographic Region: North America
Animated Characters: The Art of Babbitt – Part 1
Animator, director, character designer, teacher, and writer Nancy Beiman shares Part 1 of her extensive, 2-part, 1979 interview with famed animator Art Babbitt, whom she met as a 21-year-old Cal Arts student after visiting Richard Williams’ L.A. studio on a dare.
In 2D, Commercials, Education and Training, Films, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Geographic Region: North America
‘¡AI, Caramba!’
2022 will be remembered as the year that AI came in like a wrecking ball.
In AI, Business, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, People, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: All
What About Bob?
Bob Iger’s re-entry upon Bob Chapek’s exit highlights Disney’s C-suite succession problems.
It’s a Wrap: My OIAF 2022 Competition Diary
There’s nothing like it – immersed in the dark theater, engrossed in OIAF competition films, popcorn greasy fingers tapping out notes in the dark.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Event, Festival, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Ambling Around | Special Events: OIAF | Geographic Region: All
"HOW TO WRITE FOR ANIMATION" - FOREWORD BY JOE BARBERA
Joe Barbera's thoughts on animation writing and Jeffrey's book
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Shift Into the Uncanny
Artist Michelle Robinson discusses including artificial intelligence in her process, and the prospect of AI as the ultimate conceptual art form.
In 2D, 3D, AI, Art, CG, Digital Media, People, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: All
A Word of Encouragement
That sinking feeling means you’re gaining ground.
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Metaverse Musings with Alvin Wang Graylin
HTC’s China President looks forward to the metaverse’s third phase.
In 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, NFTs - Blockchain, People, Technology, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: All, Asia
MOE HOWARD & NORMAN MAURER ESTATE AUCTION
Get One-Of-A-Kind Three Stooges Memorabilia and Rare Comic Books From Moe Howard and Norman Maurer's Personal Collections. Auction Ends June 30, 2022 at https://natedsanders.com/
In Acting, Business, Cartoons, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Home Entertainment, Licensing, Mobile and Wireless, People, Preservation, Production, Short Films, Special Tributes, Television, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: FADE IN: on Screenwriting, by Jeffrey Scott
Catch You on the Flip Side
Creators and studios pivot to Southeast Asia as China jumps the shark.
In Business, Films, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: Asia
