Issue #199 December 09/January 10

Features - The directors of the highly anticipated "The Princess and the Frog" discuss the studio's risky return to traditional animation and singing heroines; "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel" promises more high-pitched singing and lots of elaborate CG-animated/live-action sequences; Director Tomm Moore shares his thoughts on the studio's breakout feature, "The Secret of Kells", and is bid for the animated Oscar race. Special Focus - Indian toon powerhouse, DQE, reflects on 10 years of astonishing growth; The smart and sassy French animation house, Marathon, celebrates 10 years of blending anime style and American toon conventions to create globally popular franchises. VFX - Phil Tippett spills the beans on creating the furrocious vfx for "Twilight: New Moon".