Animation Magazine

Red Star 3D Co-Founder Ben Smith Discusses the Award-Winning British Animation Shop

Marking its 20th anniversary this year, Red Star 3D has established itself as a notable feature of the U.K. animation landscape. The studio produces for...

Ramin Zahed - April 18, 2024

‘Good Times’ Creator Ranada Shepard on Bringing the Pioneering Sitcom to the World of Adult Animation

“Good Times..ain’t we lucky we got ‘em?” Again! Norman Lear’s beloved sitcom from the 1970s gets an animated sequel this week as a re-imagined version...

Ramin Zahed - April 14, 2024

‘Vivi and the Planet Protectors,’ a Journey of Purpose, Creativity and Collaboration

By Tina Newman and Lindsay Watson In a world where environmental issues are increasingly urgent, the decision to focus on veganism wasn't just a creative...

Animation Magazine - April 5, 2024

‘Epic Tails’ Director David Alaux Discusses His Mythic Mouse Adventure (Exclusive Clip)

For centuries, readers (and later, moviegoers) have imagined what it would be like to witness the events of Greek mythology and ancient legend. Epic...

Mercedes Milligan - April 5, 2024

Titmouse Veteran Otto Tang Discusses His New Short ‘Time to Go’ and the Studio’s ‘5 Second Night’ Event

Animation veteran Otto Tang has been working as an in-demand art director at L.A.-based Titmouse Studio. He is the creator of Nick Jr./Noggin's well-received...

Ramin Zahed - March 29, 2024

‘Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock’ Creatives Sing the Praises of the Show’s Second Season

Muppet fans have been counting the days until the premiere of the second season of Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock on Apple TV+...

Ramin Zahed - March 20, 2024

Los Hermanos Calavera Unveil the Secrets of ‘Rey Mysterio vs. The Darkness’

A young boy named Oscar join forces with his favorite luchador in Rey Mysterio vs. La Oscuridad (Rey Mysterio vs. The Darkness), one of...

Ramin Zahed - March 19, 2024

Rich Farris Takes Us Behind the Scenes of His Annie-Nominated Short ‘From the Top’

A young girl decides to get rid of her drum kit, but giving up her passion proves to be quite difficult in Rich Farris’s...

Ramin Zahed - March 4, 2024

Artist Paul Rivoche Discusses His Work on the Oscar-Nominated ‘Robot Dreams’ and Beyond

Canadian comic-book artist, writer, illustrator and animation background designer Paul Rivoche is best known for numerous animated projects, including the cult classic movie Rock...

Ramin Zahed - March 1, 2024

Director Phoebe Jane Hart Talks about Her Buzzy Sundance Short, ‘Bug Diner’

Phoebe Jane Hart’s clever and unforgettable short Bug Diner won the Best Animated Short prize at this year’s Sundance Film Festival last month. The...

Ramin Zahed - February 22, 2024

Robert Morgan Discusses the Inspirations and Challenges of His Hand-Crafted Horror Movie ‘Stopmotion’

In director Robert Morgan’s new feature film Stopmotion, a talented stop-motion animator becomes consumed by the grotesque world of her horrifying creations -- with...

Ramin Zahed - February 21, 2024