The Animation AnomalyCreator’s Block
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
We’re all familiar with writer’s block, that agonizing thing when it feels like you can write nothing. But what about creator’s block? I certainly got it today with…
Mickey Mouse’s Copyright Law
Monday, April 19, 2010
How old is Mickey Mouse? Well, he’s about 82 years if he’s a day. So why is he still under copyright while other early cartoon stars are not?…
Toys As A Creative Source For Cartoons
Thursday, April 15, 2010
To be frank, I don’t remember an awful lot of these. being a child of the mid-80s, I missed more than half the decade, also having been raised…
Celebrity Voice Acting Part Deaux
Sunday, April 11, 2010
This morning I was watching CBS Sunday morning. It’s a show I particularly like because, quite frankly, there aren’t many shows like it being broadcast, at least not…
Renewing TV Shows
Friday, April 9, 2010
It is the dream of every show creator to be renewed for another season. It is in many ways the ultimate compliment; “your show is so great and…
Lead Female Protagonists in Mainstream US Animation
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Animated TV programmes with female lead characters. Are they a rare occurrence? Certainly when compared to the numbers with male lead characters. Now, I’m not saying that females…
