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Ottawa International Animation Festival

If you like to second-guess jury decisions, Ottawa '96 was the perfect animation festival for you. Almost as good as the O.J. Simpson trial. Even the Grand Prize Winner engaged in some public secondguessing.Ottawa award winners, Igor Kovalyov, Pritt Parn and Paul Dressien.When Russian animator Igor Kovalyov came forward to accept his best film of the festival trophy for Bird in the Window, he was suitably gracious if somewhat stunned. He thought Priit Parn would win it for his film 1895.

This was the perfect ending to an enjoyable animation festival that featured some peculiar choices for...

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Disneyland and Europe: Walt Disney's First Magic Kingdom

Robin Allan examines how Disneyland, the progenitor of today's theme parks, came into being and the role animation had in it.

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The Electric Felix Man

John Canemaker relates how Otto Messmer, the creator of Felix the Cat, got into directing animated films for a Times Square landmark.

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Betty Boop: The Definitive Collection

Philippe Moins takes a look at one of the oldest and most respected animation schools in continental European.

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Editor's Notebook

Editor's Notebook by Harvey Deneroff.

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ANIMATIONWorld

Dirdy Birdy

Judith Shane reports on what goes on behind the scenes at one of the leading video game producers and of the latest escapades of Leisure Suit Larry and Jolly Al.

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Desert Island Series....Please keep your arms in the vehicle while the ride is in motion!

Scott Ross, Jane Baer and Bob Rogers.

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The View From Hollywood

Raimund Krumme, one of Germany's top independent animators who is now working on a feature version of a children's classic, talks about Hollywood and the challenges posed by his new project.

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Cartoon ANIMATIONWorld

The Politics of Protectionism: The Cartoon Forum

Jill McGreal discusses the politics of funding for animation via the European Union's CARTOON initiative, which is trying to create the infrastructure for a transnational industry.

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The Case of Hans Fischerkoesen

Hans Fischerkoesen, Germany's leading producer of animated commercials, was ordered to make theatrical cartoons by the government in World War II, as William Moritz notes, he produced a trio of remarkable films which were not exactly Nazi propaganda.

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Film ANIMATIONWorld

Momotaro's Gods-Blessed Sea Warriors: Japan's Unknown Wartime Feature

Fred Patten takes a look at Japan's first animated feature, a propaganda tract made at the behest of the country's military government.

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Animation ANIMATIONWorld

Leaving Home

Linda Simensky ruminates on the political and other consequences of changing jobs amidst today's boom times in the animation industry.

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Fight To The Death, But Don't Hurt Anybody! Memories of Political Correctness

Tom Sito, fresh from his gig as head of story on Disney's Pocohantas, details his experiences over the years trying to be politically correct.

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Animation ANIMATIONWorld

Editor's Notebook

Editor's Notebook October 1996: Politics & Propaganda

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Reynard the Fox and the Jew Animal

The Dutch film industry's most ambitious production during World War II was an anti-Semitic sequel to Reynard the Fox. Egbert Barten and Gerard Groeneveld detail the fascinating story behind the film's production.

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Animation ANIMATIONWorld

Icelandic Animation

Animation in Iceland is a relatively recent (and mostly hidden) phenomenon. Giannalberto Bendazzi provides an look at frame-by-frame filmmaking in the island nation.

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Dirdy Birdy

Attorney Nicolas Valluet explores the whys and wherefores of having your work put on the Internet.

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Desert Island Series....The Pragmatic Voice of Kibitzing?!?

Tom Sito, June Foray and Bob Basler.

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Hiroshima Diary

Translated by William MoritzMonique Renault (Netherland).Thursday, August 22, First Day of the Festival Arrived yesterday after having flown halfway around the world without seeing very much of it. Yes, Taiwan. It's much bigger than I had imagined. I thought Taiwan was just a pile of little workshops where people made counterfeit Diors, false Raybans or Adidas ... Evidently there are also mountains and greenery.

I'm happy to be back in Hiroshima. Last May, for the selection of films--Ah! that selection!--I discovered Japan. You encounter the politeness of the Japanese while working,...

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Hiroshima 96, Journal de bord

Monique Renault (Pays-Bas).Jeudi 22, premier jour du festival Arriv hier apr avoir survolla moitidu monde sans en avoir vu grand chose. Si. Taiwan. C'est beaucoup plus grand que je ne l'imaginais. Pour moi, Taiwan c'etait un amoncelement de petits ateliers oles gens s'entassent pour fabriquer des faux Dior, des fausses Rayban ou Adidas ... Apparemment ils ont aussi des montagnes et de la verdure.

Je suis contente de revenir Hiroshima. En mai dernier, pour la selection - ah! la section! - j'avais douvert le...

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Series ANIMATIONWorld

TV's Fall Animation Lineup

A special report from Pamela Schechter detailing what's new and what's being renewed in animation on American television this coming season.

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Kids ANIMATIONWorld

Listen Up, It's Playtime

The GiggleBone Gang is alive and well at Seattle-based Headbone Interactive. Judith Shane explains it all.

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So You Wanna Be an Animation Executive?

Cori Stern provides a test to see if you too can join the executive ranks at the animation company of your choice.

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Locomotion: The Animation Network

America's Hearst Entertainment and Venezuela's Cisneros Group are combining forces to form a new, 24-hour-a-day animation channel for Latin America. Harvey Deneroff reports.

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The Cockroaches of Joe's Apartment

Author John Berger has observed that the only other living things that will survive alongside human evolution will be those which humans eat (like cows and chickens) and the cockroach. As Ralph, the lead cockroach in John Payson's unconventional feature film, Joe's Apartment has prophesied, after the bomb drops, roaches will rule the world. The idea of using the most universally loathed insect as a means to examine the landscape of human relatedness to other humans and the world they inhabit, questions the belief of human vitality and longevity. As a species, we are extremely...

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Ottawa International Animation Festival

This was the perfect ending to an enjoyable animation festival that featured some peculiar choices for...

In Reviews | ANIMATIONWorld

Disney ANIMATIONWorld

Disneyland and Europe: Walt Disney's First Magic Kingdom

Robin Allan examines how Disneyland, the progenitor of today's theme parks, came into being and the role animation had in it.

In AWN Profiles | ANIMATIONWorld

ANIMATIONWorld

The Electric Felix Man

John Canemaker relates how Otto Messmer, the creator of Felix the Cat, got into directing animated films for a Times Square landmark.

In People | ANIMATIONWorld

Read More about The Electric Felix Man»

Films ANIMATIONWorld

Betty Boop: The Definitive Collection

Philippe Moins takes a look at one of the oldest and most respected animation schools in continental European.

In Reviews | ANIMATIONWorld

Animation ANIMATIONWorld

Editor's Notebook

Editor's Notebook by Harvey Deneroff.

In ANIMATIONWorld | Columns: Desert

Read More about Editor's Notebook»

ANIMATIONWorld

Dirdy Birdy

Judith Shane reports on what goes on behind the scenes at one of the leading video game producers and of the latest escapades of Leisure Suit Larry and Jolly Al.

In ANIMATIONWorld

Read More about Dirdy Birdy»

Disney ANIMATIONWorld

Desert Island Series....Please keep your arms in the vehicle while the ride is in motion!

Scott Ross, Jane Baer and Bob Rogers.

In People | ANIMATIONWorld

Animation ANIMATIONWorld

The View From Hollywood

Raimund Krumme, one of Germany's top independent animators who is now working on a feature version of a children's classic, talks about Hollywood and the challenges posed by his new project.

In People | ANIMATIONWorld

Cartoon ANIMATIONWorld

The Politics of Protectionism: The Cartoon Forum

Jill McGreal discusses the politics of funding for animation via the European Union's CARTOON initiative, which is trying to create the infrastructure for a transnational industry.

In AWN Profiles | ANIMATIONWorld

Films ANIMATIONWorld

The Case of Hans Fischerkoesen

In People | ANIMATIONWorld

Film ANIMATIONWorld

Momotaro's Gods-Blessed Sea Warriors: Japan's Unknown Wartime Feature

Fred Patten takes a look at Japan's first animated feature, a propaganda tract made at the behest of the country's military government.

In Reviews | ANIMATIONWorld

Animation ANIMATIONWorld

Leaving Home

Linda Simensky ruminates on the political and other consequences of changing jobs amidst today's boom times in the animation industry.

In AWN Profiles | ANIMATIONWorld

Fight To The Death, But Don't Hurt Anybody! Memories of Political Correctness

Tom Sito, fresh from his gig as head of story on Disney's Pocohantas, details his experiences over the years trying to be politically correct.

In AWN Profiles | ANIMATIONWorld

Animation ANIMATIONWorld

Editor's Notebook

Editor's Notebook October 1996: Politics & Propaganda

In ANIMATIONWorld | Columns: Editor

Read More about Editor's Notebook»

Film ANIMATIONWorld

Reynard the Fox and the Jew Animal

In Production, AWN Profiles | ANIMATIONWorld

Animation ANIMATIONWorld

Icelandic Animation

Animation in Iceland is a relatively recent (and mostly hidden) phenomenon. Giannalberto Bendazzi provides an look at frame-by-frame filmmaking in the island nation.

In AWN Profiles | ANIMATIONWorld

Dirdy Birdy

Attorney Nicolas Valluet explores the whys and wherefores of having your work put on the Internet.

In ANIMATIONWorld

Read More about Dirdy Birdy»

Films ANIMATIONWorld

Desert Island Series....The Pragmatic Voice of Kibitzing?!?

Tom Sito, June Foray and Bob Basler.

In People | ANIMATIONWorld

Animation ANIMATIONWorld

Hiroshima Diary

I'm happy to be back in Hiroshima. Last May, for the selection of films--Ah! that selection!--I discovered Japan. You encounter the politeness of the Japanese while working,...

In Reviews | ANIMATIONWorld

Hiroshima 96, Journal de bord

Je suis contente de revenir Hiroshima. En mai dernier, pour la selection - ah! la section! - j'avais douvert le...

In Reviews | ANIMATIONWorld

Series ANIMATIONWorld

TV's Fall Animation Lineup

A special report from Pamela Schechter detailing what's new and what's being renewed in animation on American television this coming season.

In Reviews | ANIMATIONWorld

Kids ANIMATIONWorld

Listen Up, It's Playtime

The GiggleBone Gang is alive and well at Seattle-based Headbone Interactive. Judith Shane explains it all.

In AWN Profiles | ANIMATIONWorld

Animation ANIMATIONWorld

So You Wanna Be an Animation Executive?

Cori Stern provides a test to see if you too can join the executive ranks at the animation company of your choice.

In AWN Profiles | ANIMATIONWorld

Animation ANIMATIONWorld

Locomotion: The Animation Network

America's Hearst Entertainment and Venezuela's Cisneros Group are combining forces to form a new, 24-hour-a-day animation channel for Latin America. Harvey Deneroff reports.

In AWN Profiles | ANIMATIONWorld

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