See how the recreated the NY Public Library for Ghostbusters Frozen Empire.
Sure, shooting on location would have been the first preference, but there was a big action/vfx scene to do and it was probably too costly or impossible to...
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10 hours ago
Head of Community at Stage 32 ♦ Creative Executive, Script Consultant, Producer
1 day ago
The 25 Best Animated Films – How Do They Rank?
Animation has produced some of the most iconic and emotionally powerful films of all time, blending artistry, storytelling, and innovation. The Times recently published a ranking of the 25 best animated films, featuring classics like Snow White and The Lion King, as well as modern masterpieces like...
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Maurice Vaughan
- 1 day ago
I haven't seen some of the films on the list, but I agree with the ones I've seen, Ashley Renee Smith. I'm surprised TOY STORY, TOY STORY 2, and HERCULES aren't on the list....
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Annie Awards Winners
Congrats to all of the Annie Awards winners. Flow is still going strong. It should be an interesting Oscar race.
https://www.animationmagazine.net/2025/02/52nd-annie-awards-wild-robot-a......
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Maurice Vaughan
- 4 days ago
I'm not surprised Arcane won seven awards, Bob Harper. It's one of the best series I've seen lately, and the animation is incredible! I plan on watching The Wild Robot today and Flow soon....
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Ashley Renee Smith
- 1 day ago
Bob Harper, absolutely! Flow continues to prove itself as a powerhouse this awards season, and it will be exciting to see how it holds up in the Oscar race. The Annie Awards really showcased some incr...
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Animation needs to be classified by genre on Stage32
Animation is not all of the same genre and when we writers of it are paying to pitch to executives, we can often be choosing the wrong ones. It does no good to pitch animation geared towards children to an executive looking for the next Simpsons. There are, at least, three animation classifications:...
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Bob Harper
- 1 week ago
I'd add experimental or alternative to the categories. But you are correct in not treating animation as a genre and targeting the right buyer with your project.
Maurice Vaughan
- 1 week ago
Hi, Mark Kelly. You could email the suggestion to support@stage32.com.
Leonardo Ramirez
- 1 week ago
Agreed Mark Kelly. I would suggest it to Stage 32.
Cameron Tendaji
- 1 week ago
Google and research every exec before you spend your money on them.
Best Practices For Animators and Social Media
Here's a neat article on how to optimize your social media presence as an animation content creator.
https://www.cartoonbrew.com/sponsored-by-wondershare/social-media-ready-......
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A Shoutout for Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
As a member of ASIFA, I get to watch the screeners for the Annie Awards (The Animation Industry Awards). I usually can't catch the films in theaters, and many don't stream readily, or at least until after the award season. So, I'm late to the game on many of these.
Flow is proving to be an award darl...
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Cyrus Sales
- 1 week ago
Bob Harper you mentioned you're a member of ASIFA, what organization is this? Does it focus solely on Animation?
Bob Harper
- 1 week ago
Cyrus Sales ASIFA is an international organization dedicated to animation. I believe they have different area branches, I'm a member of the Hollywood branch. Here is a link to their international bran...
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Ashley Renee Smith
- 1 week ago
That’s so cool that you get to watch the Annie Awards screeners! Flow has definitely been getting a lot of buzz, but I love hearing that Memoir of a Snail is one to root for—I’ll have to keep an eye o...
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Bob Harper
- 1 week ago
Ashley Renee Smith I wouldn't say too many surprises thus far, other than Inside Out 2 doesn't seem to get much buzz.
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2 weeks ago
Crafting the Bittersweet Stop-Motion in Adam Elliot’s ‘Memoir of a Snail’
The Oscar-winning ‘Harvie Krumpet’ director discusses how he’s failed as a filmmaker if audiences aren’t left emotionally wrecked by his latest film about the difficult lives of once inseparable twins forced to live with different families after their father dies; just nominated for an Oscar and two...
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Maurice Vaughan
- 2 weeks ago
The animation in MEMOIR OF A SNAIL looks great, Pat Alexander. Stop-motion is one of my favorite animation styles. I'd like to write a stop-motion script one day.
Adam Elliot said in the article, "I w...
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Bob Harper
- 1 week ago
This is my pick for Best Animated Feature. Poignant, heartfelt, and funny at the same time.
Pat Alexander
- 1 week ago
I hope it wins too Bob Harper, was the best in my opinion and really a sweet film
Ashley Renee Smith
- 1 week ago
That’s such an intense and compelling perspective on filmmaking. Adam Elliot has a real gift for crafting deeply emotional stories that linger with audiences long after the credits roll. His ability t...
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Head of Community at Stage 32 ♦ Creative Executive, Script Consultant, Producer
2 weeks ago
Exploring Scale in Attack on Titan – A Deep Dive into VFX & Animation
Creating a true sense of scale in animation is no easy task, but Attack on Titan has mastered it. In this fascinating breakdown, Wren from Corridor Crew dives deep into how the series achieves its breathtaking scope, from towering Titans to intense cityscapes, using a combination of cinematic techni...
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Maurice Vaughan
- 2 weeks ago
Fun video, Ashley Renee Smith. The Giant Furby in The Mitchells vs. the Machines is one of my favorite examples of scale done right.
Cyrus Sales
- 1 week ago
Ashley Renee Smith - Thank you for sharing! My business partner has been talking about Attack on TItan - thought this would be a great video to share with them. It's interesting to hear Hajime is a re...
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Ashley Renee Smith
- 1 week ago
It's my favorite anime, Cyrus Sales! I'm blown away by the level of writing in the series.
Works at Mad Dog Movies ♦ Animator, Editor, Screenwriter
1 month ago
Animation Style Guides
Getting a team of animation artists to all draw the same is a challenge. Aside from model sheets, a style guide can help with that. I saw excerpts from the King of the Hill style guide posted recently, and it reminded me of the Simpsons one I saw years ago.
Here are some links:
KING OF THE HILL STYLE...
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Ashley Renee Smith
- 3 weeks ago
This is awesome, Mike Boas! Thank you for sharing!
Cyrus Sales
- 1 week ago
Mike Boas - thank you for sharing! As someone who has had to assist with guiding a group of animtors with different styles to come together to create one animation. This was extremely insightful....
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Common Side Effects
I'm intrigued by this new series. It has a quirk to it but keeps it accessible to most audiences. I'm digging the style, and it's good to see Mike Judge still doing it.
https://www.cartoonbrew.com/series/common-side-effects-creators-joseph-b......
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Maurice Vaughan
- 1 week ago
COMMON SIDE EFFECTS looks funny, Bob Harper! Catchy title. Steve Hely said in the interview, “There’s plenty of Common Side Effects that could only be done in animation.” That’s one of the things I lo...
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Cyrus Sales
- 1 week ago
Bob Harper thank you for sharing. I checked out the trailer, had a nice laugh. This looks like a fun animation series to watch in my downtime or when I'm wanting to have a "relaxing," day....
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Head of Community at Stage 32 ♦ Creative Executive, Script Consultant, Producer
3 weeks ago
Unreal Engine Powers First Fully CG Television Show
In a groundbreaking development for the animation industry, Unreal Engine has been utilized to produce a fully computer-generated television show for the first time. This advancement showcases the engine's capabilities beyond gaming, highlighting its potential to revolutionize animation production w...
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Maurice Vaughan
- 3 weeks ago
A full CG TV show sounds interesting, Ashley Renee Smith. Maybe animators will be able to come up with cool animation styles, character designs, and world/environment designs with Unreal Engine....
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Leonardo Ramirez
- 3 weeks ago
I wonder if this will cut down the amount of time to produce a show Ashley Renee Smith or even a full-length feature. Just watched a snippet of the show and it looks good (for a show)....
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Bobby Foster
- 3 weeks ago
The proof is definitely in the cost of production. The studio I’m working with gave me two quotes for my project. When using a traditional pipeline the cost was quoted at 100k per minute. Whereas if T...
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Sam Sokolow
- 2 weeks ago
I read way back when that the South Park team harnessed early video game engines to help speed up production of their episodes and the marriage between animation production and tech advancement never...
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I'd bet that an epic grant has something to do with this project
An interview with Chris Sanders
Fresh off his 4th Best Animated Fil Oscar nom, Chris Sanders shares some great insight in this interview. https://deadline.com/video/wild-robot-direct-rchris-sanders-video-interv......
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Bob Harper
- 2 weeks ago
Chris is a solid director and Wild Robot is a solid contender for best animated feature.
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I saw Ghostbusters Frozen Empire, Mike Boas. I thought those scenes were shot on location. That's incredible!
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it helps that they shot with natural light, outdoors. Easier to match that way.