Tag "George Dunning"

British Animation Icon John Coates Dies at 85

September 17, 2012 by Ramin Zahed 9 Comments divider image

We are saddened by the news that beloved British animator John Coates, the man behind such revered projects such as The Beatles’ Yellow Submarine and the Oscar-nominated special The Snowman, passed away of cancer on Sunday in his home in Longfield, Kent, in the U.K. He was 85. According to [...]

John Coates and the American Invasion

June 28, 2012 by Michael Mallory No Comments divider image

Twenty-twelve is shaping up to be such a year of plenty for high-profile animated features—originals, adaptations and franchise sequels—that it is starting to remind one of the old days of the “Toon Boom.” [not to be confused with the popular 2D animation software] For those who don’t remember or weren’t [...]

Restored ‘Yellow Submarine’ Hits Theaters in May

May 1, 2012 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

Fans of The Beatles’ groundbreaking animated feature Yellow Submarine will have the chance to see a new restored version of the film in theaters this month. Directed by George Dunning, the 1968 feature was produced by Al Brodax, with art direction by Heinz Edelmann and production management by John Coates [...]

TV Animation Veteran Jim Duffy Dies from Cancer

March 25, 2012 by Ramin Zahed 1 Comment divider image

We are sad to report the passing of TV animation veteran Jim Duffy this weekend after a long battle with cancer. He passed peacefully at home in his sleep surrounded by his family at the age of 75. Duffy was born in the U.S., but spent his career between London [...]

‘Yellow Submarine’ Dives onto DVD/Blu-ray

March 21, 2012 by Mercedes Milligan No Comments divider image

Fans of psychedelic ‘60s animation are in for a treat as The Beatles’ Yellow Submarine (1968) is set for a fully restored home video release on DVD and Blu-ray May 28, together with a reissue of the soundtrack, The Hollywood Reporter revealed. The live-action/animated adventure has undergone a painstaking frame-by-frame [...]

‘Monster in Paris’ to Open N.Y. Family Film Fest

February 2, 2012 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

If you’ve been dying to see some fantastic animated features and shorts from all over the world, you’ll just need to book that flight to the Big Apple this spring. The New York Family Film Festival has announced a very impressive line-up for this year’s edition, which takes place March [...]