Animation involves the rapid display of sequential images which create an optical illusion of movement, and this category is where you will find links to sites about animation involved in television and films, including motion pictures or videos.
Recommended Resources
Animation studio, producer of Wallace and Gromit and other enjoyable animated characters.
http://www.aardman.com/
Aaron's New Tom and Jerry Information Site
Fan site contains details about revival episodes which aired between 1975 and 1977, including lyrics, synopses, sound clips and downloads.
http://1975tomjerry.50megs.com/
Find out about gifts for animators, essential animation supplies, flash animation tutorials, industry profiles, history of animation and more at this guide website from About.com
http://animation.about.com/
Produces humorous thirty second cartoons featuring bunnies. Includes parodies of Jaws, Die Hard, Alien, Borat, A Christmas Story, Fight Club and more. Purchase merchandise, including T-shirts.
http://www.angryalien.com/
Animation Arena is a website that covers the animation industry. Includes information on the world's leading animation schools such as Westwood College and Collins College. Provides reviews on comic books, animation movies and video games, and also has information on video game design.
http://www.animationarena.com
Contains an animation library which webmasters and other users can utilize for free. Categories include animals, hobbies, alphabets, entertainment, people, words, food and drinks.
http://www.animationlibrary.com/
Animation Magazine covers the art, technology and business of animation. Find information on animation schools and animation jobs. The magazine covers animation in TV, video games and commercials.
http://www.animationmagazine.net
Comprehensive animation portal covers a wide range of topics. Publishes Animation World Magazine, a leading anime magazine covering topics such as book reviews, European animation trends, MIPCOM, animated shorts and more.
http://www.awn.com/
The Anime Café provides free reviews of this noted Japanese art form. This site also has a parents guide and he to help parents decide which anime is suitable for their children. You can also test your anime trivia in the café trivia section of the site.
http://www.abcb.com/
Established in 1999, this magazine covers anime and manga, and features a variety of topics, from anime and manga to Japanese music and anime soundtracks, import and domestic video games, industry information, and interesting cultural and fan-related features.
http://www.atanime.com/
Be in the know with the latest updates on the Bleach anime and manga. Includes online manga, an anime guide, episode summaries, character information, multimedia downloads and the latest anime releases.
http://www.bleachexile.com
A film community dedicated to the art of stop motion animation. Includes plenty of animation films in its directory (along with ratings). Discuss stop animation on the website's forums.
http://www.brickfilms.com
This website provides information about the noted American animator, Chuck Jones. You can also access a biography to familiarize yourself with Jones' work. The site also has a wedding and gift registry where you can purchase gifts inspired by his work.
http://www.chuckjones.com/
Digital Media FX: Animation History
Features a history of animation which starts in the early 1900s with Winsor McCay up to modern times.
http://www.digitalmediafx.com/Features/animationhistory.html
Features the latest news and updates on this anime and manga series. Includes episode and saga guides, character information, DVD releases, merchandise store, contests and downloadables, and polls.
http://www.dragonballz.com
Studio offers unique flash templates, flash components, and flash effects. All of their products come with the source .fla for maximum modification capabilities.
http://www.dreamlinestudio.com
Features information on this controversial and hilarious cartoon program. Also offers DVDs, ringtones for cell phone, and a message board for Family Guy fans.
http://www.fox.com/familyguy/
Provides a portal and community surrounding anime, manga, mecha, and Otakus topics.
http://generationotaku.net/
Provides information and the latest updates about a Flash animated Internet cartoon. Includes online games, character information, full episodes, download index and an online store.
http://www.homestarrunner.com
Holds a collection of Flash-based cartoons, comics, games and videos created by Joe Shields. Includes an online store, downloads, and blog posts.
http://www.youtube.com/joecartoondotcom
The official site of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and the Tazmanian Devil offers online cartoons featuring all of those characters and more. Also contains polls, and downloads.
http://looneytunes.kidswb.com/
Website dedicated to anime, the popular form of Japanese animation. Offers regular reviews of anime films, as well as anime dvd recommendations for those not sure where to begin. Includes forums where anime fans can share views on these films.
http://www.mania.com/anime_manga_oav_ova_dvd_category_143.html
English translations of manga works is the main feature of this website. You can read works like Immortal Reigns, Little Jumper, Parfait Tic, Zero, Aflame Zero, Bartender, Yu-Gi-Oh and other titles. The website also has a forum where you can discuss manga with others.
http://www.onemanga.com
Paul Clark is a UK-based freelance cartoonist offering a variety of humorous illustration, covering a variety of publication and media, whose clients range from local businesses to the national press. A brief biography of the artist is featured, including a portfolio of his work and contact data.
http://www.pctoonart.co.uk/
Disney's animation studio, creator of Toy Story, Finding Nemo and the Incredibles.
http://www.pixar.com/
Offers Pokemon images for use on forums, sites or in emails, both animated and transparent. Also links to indexes of other anime images, including Digomon, Powerpuff Girls, and Sailor Moon.
http://www.dltk-kids.com/pokemon/adopt.html
UK based animation gallery and store, with an extensive collection and free animation art.
http://www.premieranimation.com/
Features the latest news and updates on the world of animes, with emphasis on Dragon Ball, Naruto and Bleach. Includes an image gallery, discussion forums, anime reviews, movie guides and an arcade.
http://www.saiyanisland.com
Offers 3d tutorials, interviews with 3d artists, and news and information for the simply3d network of sites.
http://simplymaya.com/
The Simpsons Archive is one of the Internet's best resources about this long running American cartoon series. You can find a guide to the cartoon's many episodes and small summaries of what happened in them. The website also has information on upcoming episodes.
http://www.snpp.com/
Contains information on the English adaptation of a Japanese anime and manga which centers on automobile racing. Includes character biographies, episode guide and production notes, games and downloads, a fan zone and merchandise shop.
http://www.speedracer.com
Collects the best online stick figure movies including stick fights and humor and also contains a variety of stick games. The website is also equip with flash games, movies, all free Xiao Xiao style.
http://www.stickpage.com
Scooby Doo fan page features pictures, profiles, fan fiction, and Madlibs as well as an interactive message board for other fans.
http://tarascooby.tripod.com/
Provides the fundamentals of any fan site including the latest anime news, fan art, fan comics, wallpapers, fan words, discussion forums and other interactive content.
http://www.theotaku.com
British cartoon website features the latest gossip in the British animation world, TV, movie and printed toons, the people behind the cartoons and animation studios, resources and more.
http://www.toonhound.com/
The Toonopedia website is a repository of information on cartoons like The All Winners Squad, Adam Strange, Bozo the Robot, Baby Blues, and many others. This award winning website also has a blog on cartoons. You can also find a biography of the website's creator, Donald D. Markstein.
http://www.toonopedia.com
