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Wacom has added to it’s arsenal of tablets in the form or a 13″ one. It’s similar to the monster 22″ one in that it does not rotate which for me is important. the size while small isn’t really that bad when you think that we used to draw on 8 1/2 x 11 or 8 1/2 by 14 size paper and this is within that range. At $1000 bucks though I wonder if buying a full tablet (which is essentially the same size) would be a better buy. Granted you can only do that if you’re willing to take on Windows 8 instead of OSX but when you’re drawing the OS really doesn’t matter.

You can read more about the Cintiq 13HD  here.

Developed to broaden Nickelodeon’s outreach efforts, the Nickelodeon Artist Program is designed to nurture the development of emerging and diverse artists for positions within the Nickelodeon Animation Studio, while supporting their growth as creative visionaries

You can read more here!

More inspiration from the mind of Stephen Silver!

Animator Stephen Brooks went to the last CTN Animation Expo in Burbank, California and has a video review detailing what’s there, gives tips on how to make the most of the experience, and has a coupon code for 10% next years ticket! While, CTN was a while ago, the video gives some great insight into going to the event. So much so that as a result of this video, I believe I will attend!

As for 2012, animation greats like Glen Keane, Brenda Chapman, Andreas Deja, John K, Pascal Campion, and Michel Gagne are there… will you be? Check out the video and if you decide to go, use the coupon code for 10% off and look out for Stephen and his handy-cam to be put in next year’s review.

Check out this FANTASTIC new Mickey Mouse cartoon by Disney. I’ve been hearing about these for a few years now and really excited to see the results!I would argue that these look better than the originals. Apparently they are doing a total of nineteen new Mickey Mouse films!

Here’s an old Mickey commercial from 1955 which while fuzzy comes close.

For those out of the US you can see it here.