ARTLINKS

Looking for links? We got ‘em. Check out these sites we love, focusing on everything from film reviews to art blogs to artist interviews!

 

Film-Related
Leonard Maltin’s Movie Crazy

Leonard Maltin is an accomplished film critic, professor, and author. Read his film reviews and more here.

Famous Monsters of Film

A goldmine of reviews, trailers, art, and all things related to the horror genre.

Film Score Monthly

Great resource in the field of film musice appreciation.

Screen Archives Entertainment

Shop for soundtracks and hard-to-find movies.

Society for the Appreciation of the Music of Bernard Herrmann

Journal articles and forums for discussing the Academy Award-winning motion picture music composer.

Movie Poster

Looking for a particular movie poster? Look no further!

A Person in the Dark

Dedicated to silent films, early talkkies, all stars, and all films.

Making Of

Behind-the-scenes look at entertainment. Find galleries, interviews, and discussion forums here.

 

Amazing Artist Sites & Blogs
Ralph McQuarrie at Dreams and Visions Press

Academy Award-winning conceptual designer and illustrator, known for Star Wars, Battlestar Galactica, and E.T. artwork.

John Alvin

John was a close friend of ours. Cinematic artist known for some of the world’s most recognizable movie posters like E.T. and Aladdin.

Jim Salvati

Illustrator for the elite Disney Fine Art. Jim describes his style as “painterly realism.”

Tim Rogerson

Another painter for Disney Fine Art. Tim’s vibrant and energetic style brings Disney favorites to life in a fresh new way.

Toby Bluth

In his work for Disney Fine Art, Toby magically creates “the moment that you think you saw.”

Steven Chorney

Steven’s considerable talents have been applied to more than 120 motion picture campaigns for Disney, MGM, and Warner Bros for movies including Who Framed Roger Rabbit, License to Kill, Idiana Jones & the Last Crusade, to name a few.

Ray Harryhausen

Visual effects creator and father of “Dynamation.”

John Rowe

Disney Fine Art oil painter whose interpretive style brings realism to Disney favorites.

Kevin Kidney

Long-time Disney designer specializing in sleek, retro-Mod illustration and sculpture.

Masked Avenger Studios

Vast array of sculpture, animation, comics, and design.

Matt Bush – Hollywood is Dead

In his re-imagined movie posters, Matt parodies favorite movies with a zombification treatment.

James Goodridge

Goodridge’s film paintings and illustrations have to be seen to be believed.

 

Illustration Blogs
Drawn

Daily blog of illustration, animation, cartooning, and comic art.

Illustration Art

“Great art in humble places.” This illustration blog features the work of artists who illustrate stories, advertisement, and comics.

 

Comics & Animation Blogs
Cartoon Brew

The latest news, trends, and ideas in animation–from cutting-edge computer animation and visual effects for both television and film, to classical techniques like hand-drawn and stop motion.

ComicsDC

Information and events in the Washington, DC area relating to cartoons and all forms of comics.

 

Disney Blogs
The Disney Blog

Fan blog offering entertainment and education about all things Disney.

UltimateDisney.com Interview

In light of 101 Dalmatians DVD release, UltimateDisney.com interviewed Andreas Deja, who worked on the Platinum Edition’s special features.

The Animation Podcast

Podcaster Clay interviews today’s animation talents to create primary sources of the animators’ thoughts and experiences. Insightful and inspiring!

The Animation Guild

The thoughts and observations of the leaders of The Animation Guild.

Animation Backgrounds

Behind the scenes in the world of animated films.

Disney Character Central

Lifelong Disney fans Jon and Dan blog about Disney characters and parks.

Disney and more

Tons of photos of Disney travels around the world.

WDW Magic

WDWMAGIC is an unofficial Walt Disney World fan site bringing you the most up-to-date news and information since 1996.

Disney Central Plaza

Forums for discussing all things Disney in French.

DLRP Magic!

The biggest online guide to Disneyland parks.

 

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