Traditionally, the twin concepts of Disney and high-fashion being mentioned in the same sentence would have been laughed at. Low-grade, mass-produced, and with mass-appeal are what defined Disney merchandise for decades. Things appear to be changing though, as the company makes a concerted push into luxury fashion in a move that is bewildering yet not entirely surprising.
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What’s With Disney’s Push Into Luxury Fashion? Read More »
We’ve been clamouring for them for years, but now that we’ve finally got we wanted, it may actually be necessary to kill the strong female character off.
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It’s Time to Kill Off the Strong Female CharacterRead More »
It’s Time to Kill Off the Strong Female Character Read More »
The British animation industry was pulled back from the brink by subsidies, but now it faces a far bigger and more insurmountable challenge: Brexit.
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Why Brexit Will Shatter the British Industry’s ResurgenceRead More »
Why Brexit Will Shatter the British Industry’s Resurgence Read More »
Passive storytelling has been around since the dawn of time. It will likely continue to exist until the end of time too, as humans have exhibited the trait across generations and cultures without fail. Storytelling exists today in many forms, and it is in that sense that modern passive storytelling (where the audience merely listens or watches) may be reaching the end of its long dominance of the entertainment business.
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Has Passive Storytelling Reached the End of the Road?Read More »
Has Passive Storytelling Reached the End of the Road? Read More »
Erin Esurance was a mascot created to sell that most exotic of products: car insurance. She was a radical step away from the more traditional mascots and was given suitably contemporary marketing to appeal to buyers. Unfortunately she performed a little too well, and was pulled for a rather embarrassing reason.
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Erin Esurance: A Cautionary Tale of Appealing CharactersRead More »
Erin Esurance: A Cautionary Tale of Appealing Characters Read More »
Fans and fandoms are recurring themes here on the blog, and for good reason. They form an essential, and ever more critical part of a successful cartoon or animated feature. They are marketers, advocates, customers, and above all, appreciative individuals. However, fans have long been held at length by studios, and for good reason as the latest Steven Universe drama unfolds.
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Connect With Fans, but By All Means, Maintain A DistanceRead More »
Connect With Fans, but By All Means, Maintain A Distance Read More »
The third feature-length film centered on the Equestria Girls spin-off from My Little Pony is about to be released on home video and, well, I have conflicted feelings about it.
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More Than A Few Reasons to Like Equestria Girls: Friendship GamesRead More »
More Than A Few Reasons to Like Equestria Girls: Friendship Games Read More »
Time for my favourite post of the year: the one where I decipher which comics I discovered at the Small Press Expo (SPX) that are worthy of getting animated adaptation 🙂
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Three Comics from SPX 2015 That Deserve the Animated TreatmentRead More »
Three Comics from SPX 2015 That Deserve the Animated Treatment Read More »
Much like Avatar: The Last Airbender, RWBY is an animated series that was staring me in the face for so very long before I actually sat down and watched it. Here are a few thoughts on the show.
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Some Thoughts on RWBY Read More »
How can animation be even remotely similar to opening a restaurant? One is extremely risky, is enormously susceptible to changing tastes, is faced with intense competition and….well, I suppose they’re not so different after all, are they? So if you’re producing animated content, what lessons can you learn from a restaurant and can you use them to drive success?
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Why Producing Content is Like Opening a RestaurantRead More »
Why Producing Content is Like Opening a Restaurant Read More »
Great TV is everywhere nowadays, at least that what everyone is telling me. Creators are pushing boundaries, genres are being stretched, and cultural barriers are falling. If only it were all true! Great TV is like Punk Rock in more ways than one, and what is on our screens nowadays isn’t inspiring me to get a leather jacket, or a mohawk.
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Great TV is Like Punk Rock, But Our Screens Are Filled With Adult ContemporaryRead More »
Great TV is Like Punk Rock, But Our Screens Are Filled With Adult Contemporary Read More »
