'Calvin and Hobbes' Snowmen Brought to Life By Talented Animators [VIDEO]
A couple of enterprising 'Calvin and Hobbes' fans turned some of Calvin's twisted snow creations into a heartwarming tribute video (or at least as heartwarming as the image of a snowman hanging from a...
View ArticleDisney Princesses Get Reimagined As Hipsters [ART]
If Disney's princesses had lived in the 21st Century, they'd probably major in art history at an East Coast liberal arts college and then move to a parent-subsided walk up apartment in Brooklyn, where...
View ArticleWatch Oscar-Winning Animated Short 'The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris...
As the 'Bridesmaid's' ladies joked, some films are shorter than others. 'The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore' only runs about 15 minutes, but the gold statuette it won for Best Animated...
View ArticleTim Burton's 'Frankenweenie' Trailer Rises From The Grave
In 1984, a young Disney animator named Tim Burton directed his live-action debut, the short film 'Frankenweenie.' Disney planned for the short to run before a theatrical re-release of 'Pinocchio,' but...
View ArticleTeenage Mutant Stop Motion Turtles!
Kyle Roberts really loves the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. He loves them so much, in fact, that he lovingly recreated the opening using nothing but action figures and hand-drawn animation. Seriously....
View ArticleKid Discovers Incredible Circus Snails in Animated Short
In this short animated film by Philippe Desfretier, a boy plays with some very acrobatic snails that he discovers one raining day in his tree house. Though these creatures are awesomely talented, we...
View Article'Fresh Guacamole' Animation Puts Everyday Objects In New Light
Directed and animated by PES (real name Adam Pesapane), 'Fresh Guacamole' is an ingenious stop-motion short film that sees familiar objects, like a baseball, a light bulb and even a grenade, being...
View ArticleSee the Faces Behind Your Favorite Cartoon Characters
You've heard their voices on numerous cartoon shows and video games, but have you ever wondered what those voice actors looked like in real life? Some of the most popular voice artists in the business...
View ArticleSee Album Covers Come to Life Through Animation
If you think your regular old album covers are cool, you haven't seen those same album covers in motion. The latest cool Tumblr blog, created by someone who calls himself Mr. Dormouse, animates album...
View ArticleWatch Time-Lapse Video of an Engine Being Stripped
The first thought that comes to us watching this is: "This guy had a lot of time on his hands!" But what came out of it was actually something fascinating, a two minute video of him fully stripping an...
View Article10 Things You Didn't Know About Pixar
1995’s 'Toy Story' wasn’t just an epic success because it was the first feature length animated film done entirely with computer graphics and one of the highest grossing films of the year. It was also...
View ArticleWatch the Awesome 'Star Wars' Anime Short George Lucas Won't Let You See
Finally, a new installment of 'Star Wars' that doesn't make us want our $14 back. And not just because it's free. Continue reading…
View ArticleThe Best of 'Brave Little Toaster' Director Jerry Rees''Ask Me Anything' Session
'The Brave Little Toaster' is one of those childhood movies that sticks with us forever. What's not to love about an adorable toaster who bravely sets out on an adventure to find his lost owner? Talk...
View ArticleIs the 'Pizza Robot Song' the New Nyan Cat?
Although we respect it as one of the most enduring memes ever, we never understood the allure of Nyan Cat. But what about 'Robot Pizza Song,' which is essentially the same thing? Now this is something...
View ArticleJustin Bieber's Onstage Pukeage Gets the Tawainese Animation Treatment
In case you haven't heard, Justin Bieber threw up on stage over the weekend. And this latest news animation (newsmation?) from the folks at Taiwan's NMA studios is probably the best news coverage of...
View Article10 Things You Didn't Know About 'It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown'
‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ might be the best-known Peanuts television special, but the gang’s Halloween special also cemented its place in television history. Sure there wouldn’t be a Halloween...
View ArticleSeeing 'Futurama' Voice Actors in Person Will Blow Your Mind
This is a strange experience. With the (maybe) exception of Katey Segal, watching these people provide the voices for the characters of 'Futurama' is a little hard to process. Continue reading…
View Article'I Have Your Heart' Animated Film Will Warm Your Heart
Part musical and part fairy tale, the animated short 'I Have Your Heart' was created by New York-based illustrator Molly Crabapple, international singing sensation Kim Boekbinder and Melbourne animator...
View ArticleWatch Thanksgiving According to Larry David
We may not have hundreds of millions of dollars, but that doesn't mean that our Thanksgivings aren't just like the ones Larry David used to have with his family. Here's an adorable cartoon from the...
View ArticleCheck Out This Ridiculously Gruesome Cranberry Commercial
Thanksgiving isn't just about the turkey-- there's also cranberry sauce. Those poor, poor cranberries. Here's a hilarious (NSFW) commercial parody by comedian Sam Kim about how cruel a process they...
View ArticleSee the 'Game of Thrones' Cast Rendered in Anime-Style
Sure, it's got sword fights and dragons, but if you're wanting to take 'Game of Thrones' to some next-level nerdery, this fantastic artwork is probably the ticket. Yes, it's the series' beloved...
View ArticleCheck Out This Cute 'Dumb Ways to Die' Parody
Remember that super-adorable 'Dumb Ways to Die' PSA from a few weeks ago? Here's a super-adorable parody of it called 'Cute Things to Find.' Chances are if you liked the first one, you'll like this...
View ArticleWatch 'Toy Story' Recreated With Live-Action Toys
Jonason Pauley and Jesse Perrotta of Arizona spent two years making this masterpiece of stop motion animation. The least you could do is watch it. Continue reading…
View ArticleManti Te'o Story Helpfully Explained in Taiwanese Animation
If the whole Manti Te'o debacle has got you scratching your head because you don't have time to read large, uninterrupted blocks of text ... here's a cartoon! Continue reading…
View ArticleWatch This Ridiculous 3D 'Lion King' Remake
Oh man, this guy pretty much nailed it. The fact that this homemade 3D video of Mufasa's death scene in 'The Lion King' exists makes us glad to be alive for once. Continue reading…
View ArticleSee the Cast of 'FernGully: The Last Rainforest' Then and Now
In the wake of 'Beauty and the Beast,' an ambitious animated feature called 'FernGully: The Last Rainforest' aimed to capture the imaginations of children while teaching them a lesson about the...
View ArticleThe Top 10 Reasons We Love 'Sailor Moon'
Thanks to the 2011 re-release of the English translation of the 'Sailor Moon' manga by Kodansha USA and Naoko Takeuchi's announcement of a new 'Sailor Moon' anime that will be released worldwide in...
View ArticleArtist's Hand Vs. Street Fighter in Awesome Stop Animation
Ugh. We need to get new hobbies. This guy makes awesome stop-motion animations on whiteboards, and our hobby is to watch them. Oh well, at least it's highly enjoyable. This particular video is based on...
View ArticleAmy's Baking Company Gets Animated to Hilarious Effect
Surely you remember that horrifying episode of 'Kitchen Nightmares' that took place at Amy's Baking Company. The cook, Amy, was the most legitimately insane person we've ever encountered not in real...
View ArticleWhat That Amazing Chipotle 'Scarecrow' Ad Was Really Saying
Hey guys, just a friendly reminder that that gorgeously animated ad from Chipotle was still an ad, courtesy of this send-up from Funny or Die. Once you get past the whole "person trying to sing like...
View ArticleStray Cat Transforms Into Nyan Cat in Animated Short [VIDEO]
What cat doesn't dream of viral video fame? In this animated short, a stray feline finds out that becoming an internet meme sensation, like the Nyan Cat, sometimes happens when you least expect it....
View ArticleSeth MacFarlane Thinks ‘Family Guy’ Should Have Ended Years Ago
'Family Guy' fans, brace yourselves. Creator Seth MacFarlane told the Hollywood Reporter he's uncertain whether the flagship series of the 'MacFarlane Fox Animation Domination' should continue. Stewie,...
View ArticleGoogle Doodle Honors Legendary Disney Artist Mary Blair [VIDEO]
Friday's Google Doodle should delight not just Disney fans, but anyone with an interest in graphic design. As an early animator and concept artist for Disney, the late Mary Blair provided the look of...
View ArticleHand-Drawn Flipbook Is a Creative Birthday Gift [VIDEO]
Despite a lack of traditional drawing talent, Reddit-user Streamcipher has crafted a touching flipbook gift for girlfriend Emma, who's birthday is this Wednesday. Continue reading…
View ArticleAnimate Your Thanksgiving With Funny Jib Jab Sendable eCards [VIDEO]
The folks from Jib Jab are back with more goofy holiday greetings to share with your friends and family. Recently, we showed you how you can make a humorous email-able Christmas video card featuring...
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