The Animation AnomalyAnimation Finance: A few Thoughts on The Inevitable Changes
Thursday, December 5, 2013
A few thoughts on animation finance and the changes that are afoot.
Finding the Animation Diamond in the Rough
Monday, November 4, 2013
Why are there so many mediocre animated shows being produced and why can’t we just have lots of good animation instead?
Batman & Branding
Monday, October 28, 2013
The 1989 Batman film was one of the most successful at the time but besides the star names on the billing, was the very brand of the film itself. The Dissolve has a thorough post about how the studio, knowing they had a troublesome film on their hands, took an unusual route to getting the news that a Batman film was forthcoming out there.
Three Simple Rules For Creating A Popular Animated Show
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Three simple, universal rules for creating an animated show that are so often ignored by creators and networks alike.
Do Animated Films Really Impart Narcissism In Kids?
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Luke Epplin at The Atlantic thinks that animated feature films are brainwashing kids into being narcissistic and overly confident. Is he right?
Bee & Puppycat & Character Development
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Bee & Puppycat is the latest Cartoon Hangover hit. But why, after 11 minutes of animation do we know relatively little about the two main characters?
Why the Boom and Bust In Animation Employment?
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Animation employment follows a boom and bust cycle. Productions ramp up and down as necessary, but why can’t they be stable all the time instead?
Theatrical Animation Needs A Rating Below ‘R’
Friday, July 26, 2013
Theatrical animation has to flourish in order to survive and remain relevant to teen and adult audiences. A rating below ‘R’ would fix that.
Like it or Not, Disney Means TV Not Movies
Monday, July 15, 2013
Disney these days is all about TV and not the movies that the marketing and local news would have you believe.
What About Apprenticeships in Animation Instead?
Monday, July 1, 2013
Animation degrees are all the rage, but they are also quite expensive and are becoming prohibitively so. Could a return to apprenticeships be the solution?
Nickelodeon, Kids, Junk Food and Animation
Monday, June 17, 2013
When it comes to TV for kids, a common flashpoint is junk food advertisements. Here’s a look at why Nikelodeon is currently taking flak for their policies.
