Animation

• Animation World Network - Provides information resources to the international animation community. Features include searchable database archives, monthly magazine, web animation guide, the Animation Village, discussion forums and other useful resources.
• About.com: Animation Guide - Keep up with developments in online animation for all skill levels. Download tools, and seek inspiration from online work.
• Animation - American and Japanese - Dan Patanella's essays and reviews on over three dozen films and animated series. Also includes list of animation books, articles, and magazines.
• Chronology of Animation - Timeline of animated films and related events.
• Digital Media FX: The History of Animation - Michael Crandol takes an exhaustive look at the history of animation and animators/visionaries like Max Fleisher, Walter Lantz, and Otto Messmer.
• Enculturation: From Mouse to Mouse: Overcoming Information - Essay by Patricia Pisters on the animated image and its changing relationship with the cinematic image.
• History of Animation: Before Disney - A short, illustrated essay by Patrick James on the basics of early animations.
• Spark Online: Only Genius Is Genius - Chris Romano feels that the proliferation of Flash and other web-based animation technologies has not improved the overall quality of animation and cartoons.
• Toonhound - British cartoon, animation and comic strip creations - links, reviews and news from the UK.

Animation Graphics

• All Stars the Movie - A Simply3D fan-movie project in the making by Reu Smith starring Mario, Luigi, and others. See screenshots, pictures, and even previews.
• Brainblowing Graphics - 3D images, and interactive java-driven scenes. Animations are stored in AVI files for download.
• 16 Color Cinema - Offers visitors a chance to make their own animated movies.
• 3d Mathematical Models - Collection of FLI and GIF files created from QuickBasic and ported to Acad, which were finally composed in 3D Studio. 3d mathematical models flash, and animated GIFs.
• 3D Morphing with Underground - Site presents 3D morphing system, and a movie, displaying many morphing sequences, which the system produced.
• D.G.'s Morphs - Collection of digital morphs from photographs and other pictures. Animated GIF examples and snapshots of morphs.
• 3dwoody - Profile site of James Woodrow with storyboards, and stills of artistic works, using 3d computer graphics.
• Exstream Media - Web 3d using the Tulip system, which delivers real-time character animation, with expressive faces and lip-sync, over slow connections. Some animations are available for free use by others.
• Javier O'Neill - Some samples of his models and animations.
• Lazy Cat Animation - Official site of the collected animation works of Lazy Cat, created by DiniSink.
• Little Red Plane (Animated Short) - Little Red Plane is a short animation done by a group of students from Art Center College Of Design.
• Lost in Space - Representative work of an animation, design and effects studio.
• Project Darkmere - Work in progress for a computer animated short film entitled "Darkmere".
• Q'tZ Animation - Fast fun and free Java animations, easy to use on desktops and web pages.
• Star Chronicles - Take an animated journey through space with Star Chronicles, featuring Jonn Serrie's custom score.

Animation Art Galleries

• Acme Animation Art Gallery - Art and cel animation galleries featuring 100's of cartoon cels, drawings and figurines from Walt Disney, Warner Bros and Hanna-Barbera.
• All Animation, LLC. - Specializing in animation art and collectibles from Disney, Warner Brothers, King Features, Marvel Comics, Animated Animations, Chuck Jones, and other studios. Includes cels, lithos, posters, and original production art.
• American Royal Arts Animation Art - Free full-color online catalog offering animation art, limited editions, original production cels, sericels and more from Disney, Warner Bros., Hanna-Barbera, Garfield, The Simpsons, Bugs Bunny, Mickey Mouse, Comics and Cartoons. Over 1000 images online.
• The Animation Art Gallery UK - Offering sculptures, cels & sericels, oil paintings, and etchings for many animated shows and major animation studios.
• Animation Connection - Original and limited edition animation art from Disney, Warner Bros., Hanna-Barbera and Fox. Studio-authorized art gallery based in Toronto, Ontario.
• Animazing Gallery Animation Art - Offering rare vintage artwork, and new, just-released cels and limited editions from every studio. Also offers restoration services and appraisals, and is interested in buying, taking consignments, and trading.
• Barker Animation Art Galleries - Offering limited-edition pieces by Warner Brothers, Disney, Hanna Barbera, Chuck Jones and Charles Fazzino. Also carries autographed sports memorabilia and various other cartoon collectibles.
• Cartoon Animation Gallery - Animation art superstore featuring cels, sericels, lithographs, and prints from Disney, Hanna-Barbera, Don Bluth, Warner Brothers, and other studios, with custom framing and giftwrapping services.
• Cartoon Factory Animation Art Gallery - Expansive selection of original and limited edition animation art cels from Disney, Warner Bros, Hanna-Barbera, Peanuts and many other cartoon studios.
• Cel-ebration! Animation Art Gallery - Authorized dealer in Disney, Warner Bros, Hanna-Barbera cels, cartoon drawings, sericels, and limited editions.
• Choice Collectibles - Specializing in vintage and contemporary original animation art: cels, drawings, sericels, limited editions and serigraphs. Includes art from Disney, Warner, Hanna-Barbera, MGM, and Fox.
• Cuckoo Collectibles - Vintage Animation Art - For more than twenty years selling only the finest vintage animation art. No limited editions, no recent cels, or any other non-collectible commercial animation art. Just straight vintage animation art.
• Fascination St. Gallery - Thousands of animation art cels, sericels, production art, fine art, WDCC, figurines, and collectibles from Walt Disney, Warner Bros, Hanna-Barbera, The Simpsons, Peanuts, Cartoon Network, Tom Everhart, Peter Ellenshaw and others.
• Gremlin Animation Art Gallery - Offering over 4,000 cartoon art production cels from Disney, Warner Bros., Anime, MGM, and Fleischer Studios, available for view in the online gallery.
• Sci-Fi Station - Collectibles superstore offering Animation/Advertising art from "Name That Toon" and Star Wars lithographs.
• Toon City - Features cartoon cels, drawings and figurines from Walt Disney, Warner Brothers and Hanna-Barbera.
• Van Eaton Galleries - Full service animation art gallery and resource center featuring production artwork, limited editions, sculpture, videos, books, reference, and cels & sericels form all major studios.
• Vintage Ink & Paint - Restoration, authentication, appraisal, and sales of animation art, including many samples of Disney animation art.
• Wonderful World Of Animation Art Gallery - Original animation cels from Disney, Warner Bros, Peanuts, and Simpsons. Large selection of vintage art from the 1930s and 1940s from a New York City gallery.
• World Wide Art - Specializing in Limited Editions by Today's Top Artists and Custom Framing.

Animation Artists

• Animationman - Evert Brown, Emmy Award-winning animation director, designer, and animator is now doing freelance animation, storyboards, layout, directing, and production.
• Bill Davis, Director/Designer - Animation and live action television commercials, illustrations and paintings by Emmy Award winning director, designer, illustrator and artist.
• Brian Mitchell Cartoon Animation Studio - Animation, cartoon design and concept studio based on Long Island, New York headed by Emmy Award Winning animator, Brian Mitchell. Services in Animation, design, storyboarding, direction, layout, and total production.
• FilmAnimation.com - Cyber community for film animators and the producers who use their services.
• Harry Smith Archives - Filmography, interviews, pictures, and resources related to the work of this visionary animator.
• Jerry Leibowitz: A Creator's Work - An introduction to the artist's work. From his creation of UPN's animated show, "The Mouse and The Monster" to other endeavors including fine art, graphic design, cartoons, literature and music.
• Jo Claxton - Portfolio and resume of animator Jo Claxton. Illustration, animations, and storyboard sketches.
• John Whitney obituary - Director of UPA cartoons in the '50s.
• Priestley Motion Pictures - Collection of animations by Joanna Priestley. Requires Flash.
• Schiedon, Fons - Illustration, graphic design and experiments in animation and webdesign.
• The World of Adam - Original animations by New York City artist Adam Shecter, with music tracks. Includes artist biography and dates of performances and screenings.

Animation Shopping

• Angelina Ballerina - Offering Angelina Ballerina themed bedding, toys, clothing, and ballet themed partyware.
• Cartoon Fan Club - Offering children bedding, backpacks, toys and fashion accessories featuring popular cartoon themes such as Disney and Nickelodeon shows.
• Cartoon Freak - Offering themed merchandise including Betty Boop, Taz, Goofy, Mickey Mouse, and Scrooge.
• Cartoonworld - Offering clothing, decor and collectibles for Disney, Looney Tunes, Sesame Street and Winnie the Pooh.
• Character Shop - Offering Bagpuss, Clangers, Thunderbirds, Ivor the Engine, Rainbow, and Noggin the Nog merchandise.
• Comic Mint - Offering limited edition prints and giclee of the Simpsons, Family Guy, and Ren and Stimpy.
• FortMax - Offering Star Wars, GoBots, and Transformers.
• GiftApolis - Offering licensed merchandise including Betty Boop, Disney, Superman and Family Guy.
• House of Toys - Merchandise themes include Maisy, Miffy, The Snowman, Pooh, Peter Rabbit, and Angelina Ballerina.
• Jenn's Place - Selling toys and collectibles from the 80s - focusing on My Little Pony items, but also offering Care Bears, Strawberry Shortcake, and a variety of others.
• Joe Collector - Selection of Snoopy and Peanuts collectibles including Philadelphia Flyer, games, toys, figurines, and clothing.
• Karikter - European licensed character merchandise. Includes design and character products, calendars and a request catalogue.
• Officially Nuts - Specializing in Snoopy themed items, including jewelry, snow globes, and holiday items.
• Pokémon Center.Com - Official site for Pokémon merchandise. Offers plush toys, videos, trading cards, computer games and exclusives.
• Rainbo Animation Art - Offers collectible toys, art pieces, phone cards, and autographs.
• The Toy Doctor - Offers sales and repair of variety of Toy Story and Monsters, Inc. collectible toys. Ships internationally.
• Wacky Willy's - Offers uncut anime, dragonballz movies, and Hello Kitty.

Animation Training

• Acting For Animators - Acting For Animators, by Ed Hooks, is the first book about acting theory that is written specifically for animators. Site contains information about classes, resources, and news.
• Animated Adventures - Helps people of all ages express themselves though the art of animation. The company blends media literacy, visual arts, and technology education in hands-on animation production workshops.
• Animation Arena - Offers advice for current and prospective students in the field. Features information on learning 3-D techniques, Maya and Flash.
• Animation Meat - Offering notes from professional animators, downloadable dope and model sheets, opinions, animation facts, recommended books and links. [Best viewed with Netscape Navagator]
• Animation World Network: Student Corner - Resources for animation students. News, job-hunting advice, tutorials, interviews, events schedule, school database, and home to Larry's Toon Institute.
• Brian Lemay's Animated Cartoon Factory Website - Original books on character design, layout, and writing for animation, as well as inside portfolio tips from the coordinator of Sheridan's Animation program.
• Cartoons By Kids - Cartoon workshops that teach basic drawing skills and 2-D animation to kids. Founded by Emmy winner Byron Vaughns.
• CG Academy - 3D computer animation training DVDs for the 3ds max user. Covering all aspects of using Discreet 3ds max software.
• The Character Animator - How PDI-DreamWorks and Pixar create living virtual characters. Resource for professional character animators. Seminars, lectures, articles, coaching in Europe and North America by international specialists.
• Karl Gnass' Spirit of the Pose - Gallery and information about classes and tips on life drawing by instructor for Disney and Nickeodeon, among others.
• Karmatoons Incorporated - Small studio site with drawing for animation lessons.
• M. I. A. Training Center - Offers Maya training and resources to the 3D Graphics community. Includes on-line, instructor led classes, video tutorials and traditional on-site training.
• Make Movies - Free film scriptwriting and animation lessons for schools, covering materials, equipment, and techniques for traditional and computer animation.
• POM - Tools for Animators - Human Motion Reference Videos & Rigs to refine your animation skills.
• Simply Maya - A massive resource for Maya users offering tutorials, forums and interviews with industry professional's tutorials
• Video Game Times - Guide to becoming a game designer, offers lists of schools, articles and tutorials.
• Voiceover Training - Voicetrax SF - SF Bay Area voiceover training school and casting agency with courses for the beginner and voice professional
• Voiceover training with Gary Anthony Sturgis. - Voice training from working voice over talent Gary Anthony Strugis. Attend voice over workshop or record your voice over demo in a state of the art facility. ISDN available.

Animation Movies

• All-Reviews.com - Reviews of animated movies.
• American Memory - Origins of Animation - Development of early American animation represented by collection of 21 animated films and 2 fragments, spanning the years 1900 - 1921.
• Animated Features Page - Animation news, pages on various feature films with information on cast and crew, pictures, profiles, and interviews.
• Animation World Network: Film News - Headline news related to animated films, or theatrical films using animation.
• Internet Movie Database - Searchable index of more than 10,000 animated TV series and movies.
• Jurassic Punk - The original web collection of movie and animation clips and trailers.
• Keyframe - The Animation Resource - Features sections for animated shorts, series, films, holiday specials and web animation, as well as a voice actor index, studio information and news.
• Upcoming Theatrical Releases - Presented by Animation World Network - lists production details and related links for animated feature films, direct-to-video and DVD, as well as live-action films which include computer/digital animation.

Video Games

• Computer and Video Games Survey - Annual quantitative survey to describe gamers hardware, software and connectivity set-ups.
• Game Config.co.uk - TCP and UDP port settings for popular online games for Windows, PlayStation 2, and Xbox.
• Genre and the Video Game - An analysis of genre categorization as applied to video games in contrast with books and film, with definitions and examples.
• Open Site: Video Games - A volunteer-run encyclopedia categorized by genre. Includes information, review overviews, hints, release dates, and artwork.
• PBS - The Video Game Revolution - Companion site to the PBS program, "The Video Game Revolution." Examines the evolution and history of the video game industry, from the 1950s through today, the impact of video games on society and culture, and the future of electronic gaming.
• And Alice Played a Video Game - A study by Souvik Mukherjee of the relationship between children's fantasy adventure stories and interactive computer games of American McGee's Alice and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. (June, 2002)