‘Cryptozoo’ Review: Bakus & Gorgons & Satyrs – Oh My!
AWN’s Miscweant examines Dash Shaw’s new animated feature film, set in ‘surreal’ 1967, about an activist group trying to protect supernatural cryptids from amoral government agents.
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ANNY’s ‘Monsters and Me’ VR Event
AWN’s resident Miscweant, adorned in an Oculus Quest 2 headset, shares his report on Animation Nights New York’s cutting-edge webXR virtual animated shorts screening.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, People, Short Films, Technology, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: The Miscweant | Geographic Region: North America
Annecy 2020 Feature Films in Competition
From ‘Nahuel and the Magic Book’ to ‘Little Vampire,’ this year’s features represent some of the best independent work being produced.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Films, People | ANIMATIONWorld | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: All
Review: FIAF’s 2020 Animation First Festival
Great French animation again comes to New York City.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Diversity and Inclusion, Event, Festival, Films, People, Reviews, Short Films, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: The Miscweant | Geographic Region: North America
‘Sonic Boom’: Bill Freiberger’s Hilarious Trope-Busting Kids’ Show
After stumbling upon the series on Amazon Prime, AWN’s Miscweant talks to the showrunner of Sega’s 2014 pop culture parody gem.
Reviews: ‘Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles’ and Rob Paulsen’s ‘Voice Lessons’
The Misweant writes about a different labyrinth and definitely not those ‘Turtles;’ plus, with apologies to Rocket J. Squirrel, ‘that voice… where have I heard that voice?’
In 2D, Books, Cartoons, Films, People, Reviews, Television, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: The Miscweant | Geographic Region: All
Women Directors Talk Shop at WIA NYC Gathering
Karen Disher, Signe Baumane, Anna Samo and Peggy Stern share insights and realities at Women in Animation New York chapter March event; AWN’s Miscweant reports.
In 2D, Diversity and Inclusion, Event, Films, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: The Miscweant | Geographic Region: North America
Review: LAIKA Delivers its Most Complex Film Yet with ‘Missing Link’
AWN’s Miscweant examines the increasing sophistication of the technology powering the stop-motion studio’s fifth animated feature film, a globe-trotting adventure directed by Chris Butler.
In CG, Films, People, Stop-Motion, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: The Miscweant | Geographic Region: North America
REVIEW: Disney’s ‘Dumbo’ Remake is ‘Pure Burton’
In the absence of talking animals, director Tim Burton’s ‘Dumbo’ works in plot points and references to the original film in very clever ways that fans of the original will recognize without feeling forced.
In 2D, 3D, Acting, CG, Films, People, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, VFXWorld | Blogs: The Miscweant | Geographic Region: All, North America
Pinscreen Magic and ‘Kirikou and the Sorceress’ Highlight FIAF’s Animation First Weekend
The Miscweant reports on New York’s French Institute Alliance Française’s 2nd annual festival of French animation.
In 2D, Event, Festival, Films, People, Short Films, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: The Miscweant | Geographic Region: North America
Review: ‘Never-Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki’
AWN’s Miscweant looks at the fascinating new documentary that begs the question of whether or not the iconic animation director will ever make another film.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Films, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: The Miscweant | Geographic Region: Asia
Review: ‘Mary Poppins Returns’
AWN ‘s ‘Miscweant’ waxes nostalgic as he breaks down Disney’s return to the world of their 1964 classic, ‘Mary Poppins.’
In 2D, 3D, CG, Films, Reviews, Visual Effects | Blog Post, VFXWorld | Blogs: The Miscweant | Geographic Region: All
Review: ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’
AWN’s “Miscweant” shares his take on brand names, Disney Princesses and a refreshing break from clichéd buddy movies.
In 3D, CG, Films, People, Reviews | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: The Miscweant | Geographic Region: All, North America
Animation Nights New York Celebrates Third Annual ‘Best of the Fest’
AWN’s resident Miscweant shares his conference report on the cutting-edge XR Showcase and presentation by indie legend Bill Plympton.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Event, Festival, Films, People, Short Films, Technology, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: The Miscweant | Geographic Region: North America
The Academy Presents ‘Women in Indie Animation’ at New York City’s Metrograph Theater
AWN’s resident Miscweant attends The Academy’s September New York City event honoring celebrated New York animators Signe Baumane, Emily Hubley, Candy Kugel and Debra Solomon.
In 2D, Event, Films, People, Places, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: The Miscweant | Geographic Region: North America
Review: ‘Incredibles 2’
Avoiding sequel-itis, Pixar’s latest is their best since ‘Inside Out.’
Annecy 2018: Political, Social and Family Issues Stand Out in a Strong Line-Up of Feature Films
From Belle Époque Paris to biblical Egypt, the films in this year’s feature competition offer a bracing diversity of styles, themes and cultures.
All the Way to Never Land: Disney’s ‘Peter Pan’ Signature Edition Arrives on Blu-ray
On the 65th anniversary of the 1953 animated classic, AWN’s resident ‘Miscweant’ speaks with Kathryn Beaumont, the voice of Wendy in Disney’s ‘Peter Pan.’
In 2D, Films, Home Entertainment, People, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: The Miscweant | Geographic Region: North America
Review: Aardman’s ‘Early Man’ Arrives on Disc
AWN’s resident Miscweant weighs in on the Home Entertainment release of Oscar-winning director Nick Park’s stop-motion football feature.
In Films, Home Entertainment, People, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: The Miscweant | Geographic Region: Europe, North America
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.
In Films, People, Stop-Motion, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: The Miscweant | Geographic Region: North America
