Archive for Animation Avenue
The Aardman Story
In an Animation Avenue Special, Chris Perkins explores Aardman Animations, one of Britain’s most treasured animation studios. There’s a brief history of the stop-motion powerhouse, along with a list of Aardman’s best…
Animation Avenue Top Ten TV Special
Animation Avenue returns with a Top Ten Special in which Chris Perkins examines the very best on offer from Western and Eastern animated television shows…
Akira (1988)
With the recent release of Katsuhiro Otomo’s ‘Akira’ on Blu-Ray looking better than ever, Chris Perkins revisits the now-legendary sci-fi anime for Animation Avenue’s first foray into Eastern Cinema…
Coming Attractions: the year ahead in animated film
AN ANIMATION AVENUE SPECIAL: Chris Perkins previews this year’s notable releases from the world of animation, including Pixar’s ‘Brave’ and Tim Burton’s ‘Frankenweenie’…
The Secret of Kells (2009)
Chris Perkins continues his look at Oscar-nominated animation with ‘The Secret of Kells’, a Celtic adventure that the Academy overlooked in 2009 in favour of Pixar’s ‘Up’…
Chico & Rita (2010)
Chris Perkins begins his stroll along Animation Avenue with a look at the Oscar nominated ‘Chico & Rita’…
