The John Canemaker Interview — Part 1
Beginning a three-part series, Joe Strike spoke with famed animation historian and filmmaker John Canemaker about his early career and how he got into animation.
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Disney’s Animation Cash Crop — Direct-to-Video Sequels
Joe Strike looks at Disneys animation cash crop and 2D home at the studio direct-to-video sequels.
Adult Animation Surges in 2004
Joe Strike takes a look at the new moves in adult animation, which continues to grow around the world.
The Tad Stones Interview — Part 3
Concluding our extensive interview with Tad Stones, Joe Strike talks with the animation vet more about Darkwing Duck and direct-to-video projects.
The Tad Stones Interview — Part 2
Joe Strike continues his interview with Tad Stones about his 30-year career in animation.
Model Sheets vs. Business Models: How Independent Animators Work Within the System
Joe Strike sets out to find out how independent animators find work within the system while keeping their independence.
The Tad Stones Interview — Part 1
Joe Strike talks to Tad Stones about his thirtysome years in animation, from Eric Larsons training program at Disney, his work on EPCOT, the influence of Jeffrey Katzenberg, Disney TV Animation and now his new project, Brer Rabbit, at Universal Cartoon Studios.
2003 TV Wrap-Up, What’s in Store for 2004
Joe Strike looks at daytime TV successes of 2003 in the U.S and what we can expect from 2004. He talks to industry vet Fred Seibert and network pundits at Kids WB!, FOX BOX, Disney/ABC, Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, as well as Linda Simensky, in her new role at PBS.
What Makes a Hit a Hit?
Joe Strike tries to uncover the special something that turns an animated idea into a long-running, hit television series.
How Does Adult Animation Rate?
Joe Strike takes a look at adult animation to see if it holds up to all the hype.
DPS and the Global Animation Studio
Joe Strike ventures into the Newark, New Jersey home of DPS to discover how their global animation studio philosophy has helped them become a major player in such a short period of time.
The Fred Seibert Interview — Part 2
In the second installment of a two-part interview, Joe Strike talks to Fred Seibert about animated life after Hanna-Barbera, the creation of Frederator Studios and his new series on Nickelodeon and upcoming projects.
The Fred Seibert Interview — Part 1
In the first of a two-part interview, Joe Strike reveals how Fred Seibert came to revive television animation in the 1990s, helping Hanna-Barbera and Nickelodeon give birth to a slew of original hits.
Mark Dindal's Place in the Sun
Q: What do some non-dancing cats and a llama with an attitude have in common? A: Mark Dindal. Here the director of Cats Don't Dance and Disney's upcoming major holiday release, The Emperor's New Groove, sits down with Joe Strike and talks and talks and talks...
