#207 November 2010

November ’10 Highlights – Issue 207

You Know What They Say About Big Brains…
DreamWorks Animation’s latest 3-D feat, Megamind, tells a story full of heart and humor from a super-villain’s POV.

A Big Year for the Indie King.
Prolific artist Bill Plympton takes us behind the scenes of his latest movie, Idiots and Angels, and discusses the fast-changing world of animation.

Matured to Perfection.
It took a lot of smooth and well-calibrated vfx work to bring the explosions, stand-offs and flying bullet sequences of Red to the screen.

Move Over, Harry Potter!
Based on a popular French book series, Moonscoop’s new animated show Tara Duncan is ready to cast its spell on young audiences around the world.

A Buzzworthy Comeback.
Studio100′s new CG-animated version of Maya the Bee is poised to win a whole new generation of fans.

This Little Lamb Went to Nursery School.
Aardman’s Timmy Time finds the perfect American home on Disney Channel.

MIPCOM 2010.
Our annual Buyers Guide, exec Q & A, show highlights and a look at what’s new from toon studios around the globe.