Disney has just released two new, ADORABLE film stills from Feast, the upcoming short by Paperman‘s head of animation Patrick Osborne. Shown above is but a fraction of the first still. To see both stills in all of their full-sized glory…
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Monthly Archives: August 2014
Help Fund ‘Hullabaloo’
James Lopez is a veteran Disney animator (The Lion King, Pocahontas, Paperman) who is trying to raise funding for his primarily hand-drawn short film, Hullabaloo, with hopes of eventually finding a studio to fund a full-length version.
First Look: Pixar’s ‘Lava’
Here’s the first clip from Pixar’s upcoming musical short, Lava. The short is being directed by longtime Pixar animator James Ford Murphy, and will premier June 19, 2015 in front of Pete Docter’s Inside Out.
Matt Groening’s Animation Inspiration
“As a child I loved animation and always wanted to try it. I remember watching Disney’s 101 Dalmatians and the scene of the puppies watching television. I was amazed at that image, the kind you can only get with animation and I knew that I wanted to do the same kind of things myself some day.”
Matt Groening, creator of The Simpsons (via: Animation Scoop)
In Praise Of Nani
Pasted below are four fantastic quotes detailing why Nani from Lilo & Stitch is one of the BEST Disney characters ever. The quotes were culled from a long and winding Tumblr thread that emerged organically below a small GIFset. (See stills above. See original thread here.)
It’s stuff like this that makes me lose entire afternoons to the internet. Continue reading
These kids are AWESOME!
“My brother sent me a picture of a few young girls protesting outside of Party City in Harlem, today. They want Princess Tiana back.” - ishyagrrrl
Laura Jenkison’s Lip-Art Is Creepy
Is it clever? Yes.
Is it crafty? Most definitely.
Does it put a great big smile on my face? You betcha.
Still, that doesn’t make it any less creepy. *shudders* THAT SHREK!!!
To see more of Laura’s animation-inspired ‘lip-art,’ visit her blog.
Before There Was Prozac, There Was Casper
This was an ACTUAL AD, unearthed by the pop culture historians at Showbiz Imagery & Chicanery. Click pic to enlarge.
We’ve All Heard Of Jesus’ Image Appearing On A Slice Of Toast…
…But what about the bat-symbol appearing in a child’s smile? Surely this is the work of the nefarious Joker!
Photo via: cptnblck
I’m Not Crying. My Eyes Are Sweating.
“The Charmander cake I made for my cousin. Too bad he killed it by making a wish.” — Bilybul
Look! Up On Your Screen!
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a highly hypnotic Superman GIF by Robin Dave!
The Endless Emotions In A Random Run Cycle
In this music video, a character run cycle is repeated over and over again. Everything else in the frame — the backgrounds, effects, etc. — is completely redesigned each time the run cycle resets. It’s amazing how swapping out these seemingly secondary elements can completely change the emotion of the animation. It’s also a great reminder that EVERY part of the animation process is immensely important!
Note: The song is Transfer, by Livetune, with vocals by Japanese voice actress Nakajima Megumi. The animation was done by Fantasista Utamaro and Kubotabee.
This Totoro Futon Is The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of (And On)
Back to school shopping has begun! You’ve bought your pencils, your erasers and your animation themed laptop decals. But what about your dorm? You want your new roommate to know you’re a cartoon fan, but you also want them to see you as a tasteful decorator. What to do, what to do? Enter the Totoro Double Bed-Sized Futon. It’s cute, cuddly and available on Amazon!
Eric Goldberg’s touching tribute to Robin Williams
Eric Goldberg, the amazing animator behind the Genie from Aladdin, drew this sweet, starry scene as a tribute to his friend, Robin Williams. Click through for the full image.
T-Shirt Please!
The Groots by Ali Graham. PERFECT!
6 Essential Books For Aspiring Story Artists
Curious about a career in the story department? Interested in the intricacies of storyboarding? S&BT has put together a short, sharp list of books to obsess over, books GUARANTEED to increase your knowledge, ability and appreciation for the often overlooked artistry of story. Continue reading
Miyazaki’s First ‘Mononoke’ Was A Decidedly Different Tale
Did you know that Hayao Miyazaki wrote an ENTIRELY DIFFERENT version of Princess Mononoke back in 1980? S’true! Continue reading
Studio Ghibli ‘Pauses Production’
The Guardian UK reports: “Toshio Suzuki, the general manager of…Studio Ghibli, [announced that the studio] will cease film-making after 29 years of production. Suzuki told the show Jounetsu Tairiku [that Ghibli is] downsizing its staff to manage trademarks and copyrights on its existing portfolio of 20 feature films.”
Now That’s A Disturbing Thought…
“In [the world of] Toy Story, blow up dolls and other sex toys are probably sentient as well, and are essentially sex slaves.” — Grimmet_the_Hobb
Nightmarish imagery via: 1Worder
“Rapunzel Signed Our Frying Pan!”
I’ve never had the urge to have a Disney character autograph anything…until now.
Photo and quote: RockemSockemCronuts
