OFF THE CUFF EDITORIAL Are about to break up the company and sell oft their Amiga technology to die highest bidder? Rumours abound at the cemlng the _financial health ot the Big C and whether the company Is still a viable concern. Yet another set ot disappointing financial figures have |ust been released by Commodore, and these have done nothing to guell the scaremongers amongst us. In an exclusive news story. CU Amiga goes behind the scenes to assess Commodore's chances ol surviving through the coming year to launch their high-end workstations away me competition. We talk lo David Pteasance. Commodore UK's joint MD. Leading software houses and other commentators to lind out their views and opinions. Full story on page 1M1. We've also got a truly gigantic graphics and animation leature which covers everything Irom how the Amiga is being used In hit movies lo how to gain a diploma in Amiga animation. There's also a battle ot the palnl programs, as Digital Creation's Brilliance takes on EA's Dpalnt in a head-to-head encounter, and we've also got an exclusive interview with Jim Sachs, one ol the premier Amiga artists of all time. Thera's lots more besides, but I'll lei you discover II all at your leisure. With the bottom ol the page rapidly approaching, I want to take time out to say a big thank you to all our loyal readers who have supported us throughout 1993. Our circulation has sky-rocketed during this time, and It's very encouraging to get all your letters ot support and encouragement. So, without snivelling uncontrollably into by hanky, I'd like to say a big THANKS, and wish you all a very happy and enjoyable new year. See you in 19941 28 ANIMATION & GRAPHICS SPECIAL Now the Amiga has come of age in the anfmalion and special effects industry, we throw the spotlight on the very best up-and-coming and established Amiga animators. We also pul Deluxe Paint IV and Brilliance into a head-to-head battle to see just who is the king of Amiga paint programs. All of that, plus inside info from the man who brought us Detender ot the Crown, Jim Sachs, who knows more about the Amiga than even Commodore.