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In addition to the first article we published 19 years ago on February 25 1999 entitled "What's Up in Toon Town?"...

We followed up with "Origins of the Problem"...

And "The Pseudo-Producers".

We launched this website and our movement on February 25 1999 with this article. What's Up In Toon Town? Take a look back in time to see and learn what was happening in the animation industry 19 years ago.

Here's a lighthearted short that may not be safe for work but sure is fun to watch. "Tabook" features a young lady who discovers something out of the norm while browsing at a book store. The creation of Studio Pupil in Amsterdam and directed by Dario Van Vree. 

Have you seen this trailer yet? Take a look at one of the most amazing animated films ever created. Each frame of "Loving Vincent" is a hand painted picture for an extraordinary effect. A labor intensive masterpiece about the life of Vincent Van Gough. Directed by Warsaw Poland based Dorota Kobiela and Hugh Welchman and released by Breakthru Films. Latest info states that it's currently playing in theaters in the US and UK. Watch the video and experience the astonishing visuals...

One of the personal perks of my many years of hosting AnimationNation has been the exposure I've gotten to the fantastic worldwide community of creators that comprise the animation industry of today. Among the latest I'd like to spotlight is Mika Animation in Singapore founded by Ishak Khan. Here's a look at their latest film entitled "Fearless"...

The worldwide industry's leading publication on what's happening in the amazing world of animation, visual FX and motion graphics is Stash Magazine.  Enjoy the video preview of Stash 125. You can try out Stash for free for 30 days or just head straight for a full subscription at this link. 

Excited and privileged to feature the online premiere of this fine animated short from Stav Levi. After a very successful run in more than 50 festivals the award winning "HEAD" is now available for all to enjoy. Created while a student at the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design in Jerusalem in 2015. HEAD is a surreal contemplative experience that challenges the viewer with an unusual theme. Music by Trixerin. 

The most recent trailer for Pixar's "Coco" has been uploaded. It gives us a better idea of the story and a more comprehensive understanding of the characters. Release date is scheduled for November 22 2017. Follow along on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

One of the greatest animation schools in the world. Gobelins in Paris always fascinates and amazes us with the wonderful films they create. In "Mehua" we're taken back to a liberating moment in ancient MesoAmerica where human sacrifice is the order of the day. Brilliant design and traditional animation supported with a little CGI. Congratulations to all the talented artists involved with this film!

Here's a look at an animated feature in production coming to a theater near you soon. "Gnome Alone" from Cinesite in Montreal can be followed on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Industry veteran Jason Ryan is the lead character animator.