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#Neil Boyle

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‘Kensuke’s Kingdom’ Debuts North American Trailer, Release Date

The 2d hybrid film is based on Michael Morpurgo’s book of the same name.

By Amid Amidi | 10 months ago

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RIP Roy Naisbitt, Master Layout Artist And Longtime Collaborator Of Richard Williams

Naisbitt was exceptionally skilled as a draftsman, and had a talent for distorted perspectives and unconventional camera moves.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 4 years ago

"Kensuke's Kingdom"

European Feature ‘Kensuke’s Kingdom’ Finds New Partners, Enters Production

The film, about a shipwrecked boy and his dog, is based on a novel by “War Horse” scribe Michael Morpurgo.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 5 years ago

‘Kensuke’s Kingdom’: Watch The Proof-of-Concept Teaser For This European Feature (Exclusive)

Watch the teaser for “Kensuke’s Kingdom,” a feature film based on the bestselling children’s novel by Michael Morpurgo.

By Amid Amidi | 8 years ago

Cartoon Movie 2017: Five Innovative Family Films Out of Europe

European animation producers are putting forward a new vision for family-oriented animated features. Here’s some exciting upcoming projects.

By Amid Amidi | 8 years ago

The Oral History of ‘Space Jam’: Part 3 – Reflections on A Beloved Film

In the final part of Cartoon Brew’s oral history of “Space Jam,” the crew reflects on long hours and the legacy of the film.

By Ian Failes | 9 years ago

The Oral History of ‘Space Jam’: Part 2 – The Perils of New Tech

In Part 2 of our 20th anniversary oral history of Space Jam, the crew discuss tackling new techniques for 2D animation, and gearing up for the vfx.

By Ian Failes | 9 years ago

The Oral History of ‘Space Jam’: Part 1 – Launching the Movie

Space Jam is 20 years old! Our 3-part oral history begins with the troubled start to production, character designs, and how the basketball scenes were shot.

By Ian Failes | 9 years ago

Concept Art Revealed for Feature Film ‘Kensuke’s Kingdom’ (Exclusive)

Neil Boyle and Kirk Hendry are attached to direct the feature based on the bestselling novel by Michael Morpurgo.

By Darryn King | 10 years ago

Sylvain Chomet Made A Music Video With Europop Star Stromae

Sylvain Chomet teams up with Belgian music star Stromae to warn of the tweetpocalypse.

By Amid Amidi | 10 years ago

A Behind-The-Scenes Look At Sylvain Chomet’s ‘Simpsons’ Opening

The elaborate “Simpsons” couch gag directed by Sylvain Chomet (“Triplets of Belleville,” “The Illusionist”) now has a making-of video courtesy of the production company that produced the opening, London-based th1ng.

By Amid Amidi | 11 years ago

‘The Last Belle’ by Neil Boyle (Updated)

The Last Belle is an animated short featuring two characters journeying towards a blind date: Wally, who suffers a nightmarish drunken …

By Amid Amidi | 11 years ago

‘Triplets of Belleville’ Director Sylvain Chomet Does French ‘Simpsons’ Couch Gag (Updated)

I’ve got just two words for the latest “Simpsons” couch gag created by “Triplets of Belleville” director Sylvain Chomet: C’est magnifique!

By Amid Amidi | 11 years ago

TRAILER: “The Last Belle” by Neil Boyle

Fifteen years in the making. 35,000 hand drawn, hand-painted cels. Shot onto 35mm movie film on a rostrum camera. This is Neil …

By Amid Amidi | 13 years ago

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