Activision Blizzard CEO Responds To Sexual Harassment Scandal: ‘I Am Truly Sorry’
Bobby Kotick has announced initiatives to help clamp down on sexual harassment and discrimination at the game titan.
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Genius Brands To Acquire Frederator & Mainframe Studios Parent Wow! For $53M
Frederator and Mainframe have worked on shows including “Madagascar: A Little Wild,” “Castlevania,” and “Adventure Time.”
‘Misaligned’ Director Marta Magnuska Shares An Exclusive BTS Look At Her Oscar-Qualified Short
The 2d charcoal-drawn short is one of the year’s top animated shorts and won the Golden Dove at DOK Leipzig.
Netflix Teases Henry Selick’s Stop-Motion Feature ‘Wendell & Wild’
The film stars two “hellishly funny demons,” voiced by Key & Peele.
HBO Max Greenlights ‘Poor Devil,’ Its First Adult European Animated Series
The show stars the son of Satan, who would rather be a Broadway star than follow in his father’s footsteps.
Looney Tunes Characters Are Getting A ‘Gravity-Defying’ Live Stage Show
The show promises “the same charm, swagger, and pathos” as the classic cartoons.
‘Lightyear’: Fan Service For Pixar Buffs Or A True Sci-Fi Film?
Buzz Lightyear is a real person. That’s the set-up for “Lightyear,” the 26th feature-length effort from Pixar.
Plask, Whose AI-Based Tech Converts Video Into Animation, Raises $2.6M
The South Korean startup says its automated animation tool can slash production costs.
‘Flee,’ ‘Belle,’ ‘The Crossing’ Awarded At Animation Is Film 2021
L.A.’s Animation Is Film has announced the winners of its fourth edition, which was held in person on October 22–24. Flee …
Exclusive: Annecy-Winning Special ‘Mum Is Pouring Rain’ Is Getting Two Sequels
As the French family film qualifies for an Oscar, its creators are working on two follow-up specials.
‘Fortnite’ Is Hosting A Halloween-Themed Animation Festival This Week
This is the game’s third animation festival of the year.
Series Craft: Designing The Elaborate Costumes In ‘Maya And The Three’
Jorge Gutiérrez and Sandra Equihua talk us through their influences, from Mesoamerican sculptures to sword-and-sorcery characters to Miss Universe costumes.
‘Flee’ Selected As Denmark’s Submission To The Oscars
No animated film has been nominated in the international feature film category since “Waltz with Bashir” in 2009.
A Cheat Sheet To (Almost) Every Game Developers’ Remote Work Policies
Find out which companies allow work from home and on what terms.
Winners Of 2021 Student Academy Awards Announced
There’s good news for students from Calarts, Ringling College of Art & Design, Cleveland Institute of Art, and France’s MoPA.
L.A. Animation Studio Owner Who Swindled Artists Is Indicted By Feds Over Fraud Charges
Anderson is accused of duping investors into contributing to his companies. If convicted, he could face decades in jail.
The ‘Inside Job’ Interview: Shion Takeuchi Delves Into The Deep State
The showrunner of Netflix’s new satirical series talks conspiracies and creative collaborations.
Netflix Releases Trailer For Buzzy Cannes-Premiered European Feature ‘The Summit Of The Gods’
The mountaineering drama will be reaching for an Oscar nomination.
‘Ron’s Gone Wrong’ Reviews Roundup: Disney Sci-Fi Comedy Is Alright
Locksmith Animation’s debut delivers good laughs and timely social commentary, say critics.
‘Flee’ Kicks Off Awards Season With Best Documentary Nom At Gotham Awards
The film could campaign this season for animated, documentary, or international feature categories.
Fox’s Tubi Picks Up ‘The Freak Brothers,’ Its First Original Animated Series
The ad-supported streamer is entering original programming in a big way.
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