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FMX 2018 ANIMATIONWorld

WATCH: Blue Sky’s Chris Wedge Talks Animation Directing Challenges at FMX 2018

By Dan Sarto | Sunday, May 13, 2018 at 10:08pm

The Oscar-winning director and studio co-founder shares his insights on the animation industry, what inspires and drives him, as well as what advice he has for young professionals.

FMX 2018 ANIMATIONWorld

WATCH: David Silverman Discusses ‘The Simpsons’ Then and Now at FMX 2018

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 8:00pm

The Oscar-nominated director talks about his work on Fox’s multiple Emmy Award-winning hit series, some of the show’s history as well as his new feature film in production with Wink Animation. 

FMX 2018 VFXWorld

WATCH: Paula Fairfield Talks ‘Game of Thrones’ Creature Sound Design and More at FMX 2018

The veteran designer discusses her work creating the riveting sounds of White Walkers and dragons on HBO’s hit action-adventure series.

FMX 2018 VFXWorld

WATCH: Esben Toft Jacobsen Talks Post-Apocalyptic Series ‘The Rain’ and More at FMX 2018

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 9:00pm

The creator and visual supervisor discusses his world-building and design work on the upcoming VFX-driven Netflix Original Series.

FMX 2018 VFXWorld

WATCH: Phil Tippett Talks Tough on 40 Years of VFX, Movies and More at FMX 2018

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at 10:19pm

The legendary industry pioneer shares his insights as an artist, director, visual effects supervisor and survivor, including thoughts on digital character performance and conflicts with studio executives. 

Stop-Motion Blogs

From Megasaki City to NYC: ‘Isle of Dogs’ Takes Manhattan

AWN’s resident “Miscweant” has a dog day afternoon with the voice, writing and directing talent behind the new stop-motion animated feature from Wes Anderson.

Animated Feature Films Blogs

Review: A Tale of Two Dogtoons - ‘Isle of Dogs’ and 'Lady and the Tramp’

More than 60 years separate these animated films featuring Wes Anderson and Walt Disney’s very different takes on man’s best friend.

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ANIMA BRUSSELS INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FESTIVAL 9 – 18 February 2018 - Brussels, Belgium

The 2018 edition of Anima Brussels was an exceptional mixture of special events and competition screenings.  First and foremost was the salute to Estonian animation in honor of the 100 year anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Estonia.

Animation Blogs

“HOW TO WRITE FOR ANIMATION” – THE #1 BOOK ON ANIMATION WRITING

“I live and die by this book!”

Animated Feature Films Blogs

Review: ‘Mary and The Witch’s Flower’ and ‘Have a Nice Day’

By Joe Strike | Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 5:07pm

At long last, AWN’s resident Miscreant returns to writing about animation – in particular, two recent features, From China and Japan, that couldn’t be more different.

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