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Disney's Hexed opens with a hand-drawn 2D prologue, a rare return

Disney Animation’s Hexed starts with a hand-drawn prologue by Tyler Pacana, one of the studio’s few remaining 2D animators.

I saw the new Lilo & Stitch short, and I am in awe of how Disney brought back 2D animation

More of this please, Disney!
Cartoon Brew

Level Up Your 2D Animation Like A Pro With Cartoon Animator

Cartoonist and animator Garry Pye produced a full 2d animated film in two weeks using Cartoon Animator (CTA) and leveraging its tools to craft professional-level animation. Join Pye as he shares his ...
Cartoon Brew

Reallusion Pitch & Produce: Creating A 2D Animated Series Pilot With Cartoon Animator 5

For the latest article in our series with Reallusion, animator Christopher Meyer-White discusses the finer points of animating a series pilot using Cartoon Animator 5. Meyer-White has worked in Home ...
IndieWire

‘The Garfield Movie’ Gives Its Legendary Orange Tabby a Makeover

Director Mark Dindal and DNEG tell IndieWire about capturing the 2D aesthetic of the concept art while still offering a fresh look at Garfield's origin story. The legendary orange tabby gets a ...
Collider

'A Goofy Movie' and 'Tarzan' Director Explains What Makes 2D Animation So Special [Exclusive]

The world of feature-length animation continues to thrive, with films like Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, Predator: Killer of Killers, and the Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse movies pushing the ...

BBC, Bobby Prod, Folivari, Gao Shan Pictures Honored by Europe’s Animation Industry at Cartoon Forum

Broadcaster, Investor/Distributor and Producer of the Year were joined by Gao Shan Pictures, bringing home the very first Ecoprod Cartoon Tributes ...
Psychology Today

When 2D Animation and Nostalgia Bring Us Renewed Hope

I woke up today embracing two things. First, as an adult, I am going to spend my Saturday morning watching cartoons in bed, with a bowl of Fruity Pebbles, next to my partner. The other thing: the ...