Final Note

The chance discovery of stolen awards connected a string of animation workers with an industry legend.

As SpongeBob SquarePants turns 25, series veterans Marc Ceccarelli and Vincent Waller look back on gags, outlines, and keeping things surreal.

Retired TAG member Dave Brain reflects on crossing paths with legendary animator Tex Avery.

Animator Andrew Chesworth used modern tools to capture the whimsy of the past in his short film The Brave Locomotive.

Three TAG members reflect on what the honor of being inducted into The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences means to them.

As Nickelodeon Animation Studio celebrates its 25th anniversary, TAG members reflect on working on beloved “Nick” shows.

On the 60th anniversary of the founding of DePatie-Freleng Enterprises (1963-1981), retired TAG member Dave Brain reminiscences about meeting co-founder Friz Freleng over the years.

Screenwriter Linda Woolverton reflects on the first animated film nominated for a Best Picture Academy Award.

With just a single season, The Jetsons captured the imagination of generations with its creative take on life in the future.