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Attendees at Cartoon Forum's 35 th edition also paid tribute to Germany's ZDF Studios and Ireland's Cartoon Saloon, offering respective honors for Investor/Distributor and Producer of the year.
Attendees at Cartoon Forum’s 35th edition also paid tribute to Germany’s ZDF Studios and Ireland’s Cartoon Saloon, ...
Many early cartoon characters, like Mickey Mouse and Felix the Cat, had four fingers for aesthetic reasons. Animators used circles when sketching bodies, heads, and hands, and circular palms weren ...
Kilkenny animation studio Cartoon Saloon launches book to help children engage with nature. The Puffin Rock Wildlife Activity Book is inspired by the artwork and message of the film ‘Puffin Rock ...
Iconic Irish studio Cartoon Saloon turns 25 this year, and to mark the occasion, founders Tomm Moore, Nora Twomey, and Paul Young recently took part in a British Film Institute discussion.
Cartoon Saloon — which celebrates its 25 th anniversary this year — certainly felt like a breath of fresh air when it came bursting out of the animation blocks with its first feature.
The omission of “My Father’s Dragon” from the 2023 Oscar nominations list for best animated feature sparked murmurings of disapproval from within the industry. The Netflix film — directed by Nora ...
Cartoon Saloon’s distinctive style has also attracted up-and-coming animators into its orbit, something which is leading its next cinematic phase. The studio is currently developing its sixth feature, ...
The current boom in demand for content from streaming services helped revenues surge by 20pc to €16.03m at five-time Oscar-nominated animation studios Cartoon Saloon in 2022.
Cartoon Saloon Brand Development will showcase its new brand, Silly Sundays, to potential partners in the toys, publishing, apparel and accessories categories at Licensing Expo.
Cartoon Saloon co-founder Paul Young turns director with "Screecher's Reach" and embraces "Star Wars" with an Irish twist. It’s about a young girl named Daal (Eva Whitaker) who seeks adventure ...
The Cartoon Saloon is where caricature, community, and a little comedy combine. It's where men who loved cartoons like Bugs Bunny and Popeye created an atmosphere where anything can be possible.