Tag Archives: Animation

Cartoonist Tracy Butler’s Webcomic Phenomenon LACKADAISY Is Now an Animated Short, Directed by Fable Siegel

Set in St. Louis, Missouri in the midst of Prohibition, Tracy Butler’s Eisner Award-nominated phenomenon Lackadaisy is now an animated short film directed by Fable Siegel. The trailer for the highly anticipated movie has been viewed over 800,000 times since it dropped in January of this year and now Lackadaisy: The Animated Short Film is… Read More »

Will the Future of Digital Animation Mean More Motion Comics?

The Motion Comic evolved out of a product called an animatic. Animatics have been used by movie producers to show studios heads and production crews how a scene in a live action film will take place. Overtime these inexpensive and quick production tools have become direct to consumer products smaller content creators use to tell… Read More »

Nickelodeon’s Annual Writing and Artist Programs Return To In-Person On Studio’s Animation Campus

Twelve new participants join Nickelodeon’s annual Writing and Artist Programs, designed to develop the next generation of creative voices from underrepresented communities. This year’s programs are back in person at the Nickelodeon Animation Studio in Burbank for the first time since 2020, where group members will develop their skills with hands-on work. The long-running Writing Program enters its… Read More »

It Came From The Archives “Klaus: Instant Christmas Classic”

If you haven’t watched Klaus, you need to see it ASAP. It’s pure Christmas joy wrapped up in beautiful animation. I forgot to rewatch it last year, which was a solid mistake. Originally Published: December 21st, 2020 Klaus Is Worth Watching This Christmas Season Klaus is a heartwarming, magical, wonderful film that does what the… Read More »

Al chats with Eleazar Galindo – Comic Crusaders Podcast #267

Today Al chats with the head of Piko Interactive, Eleazar Galindo. Piko specializes in releasing games for defunct systems like the SNES, Genesis, and Game Boy Advance. Tune in to learn all about the latest project he is working on, The Legend of Calamity Jane: DVD Box Set and Comic, and more… [embedded content] Support… Read More »