‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Review Roundup: Warner Bros. Tooniverse Fails To Charm
The sequel’s frantic mashup of studio IP is far from a slam dunk, say critics.
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Cartoon Network Studios Is Developing A Chicago-Set Musical Comedy Series ‘Battu’ With Matthew A. Cherry And Chaz Bottoms
“‘Battu’ is unlike anything we have ever tried at the studio,” says Cartoon Network Studios president Sam Register.
Tenerife: A Thriving International Animation Hub In Spain’s Canary Islands
Tenerife’s animation and vfx industries are booming thanks to highly competitive tax incentives and an influx of talented artists.
D.M. Galloway, A Young Artist From Brooklyn, Is Becoming The Go-To Animator For Major Toy Brands (Interview)
Galloway has carved out a niche creating stop-motion commercials with toys. He tells us how he got here.
Netflix Expands Licensing Deal With Universal For Illumination And Dreamworks Titles
Upcoming titles like “Minions: The Rise of Gru” and “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” will be available in the U.S. on Netflix.
Nickelodeon Wants To “Earn The Trust Back Of The Creative Community,” Says President
Robbins admits that the kids network had “lost its way for a while.”
An Anxious Red Panda Causes Havoc In The First Trailer For Pixar’s ‘Turning Red’
Domee Shi will become the first woman to get a sole directing credit on a Pixar feature.
Hayao Miyazaki’s ‘Future Boy Conan’ To Get First-Ever North American Release This Year
Miyazaki’s influential series will be released by GKIDS later this year.
Mappa Defends Labor Practices Amid Row Over Pay
The Tokyo studio also condemned public discussion of its working conditions.
‘The Brave Little Toaster’ Production Artist Shares Footage Of Film’s Production In Taiwan
The cult classic turns 34 this week.
Enrico Casarosa Interview: The ‘Luca’ Director Talks Monsters, Miyazaki, And Mouth Shapes
In a wide-ranging interview, the director drills into the narrative and design choices behind his Pixar feature.
‘Demon Slayer’ Animation Studio Ufotable And Company Founder Indicted For Tax Evasion
The company owed ¥137 million in unpaid taxes.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Reneepoptosis’ By Renee Zhan
Winner of the 2019 Sundance jury prize for best animated short.
BBC Ignite Program Is Looking For New Animation Talent
The goal of Ignite is to “find the U.K.’s next animation hit.”
Disney Continues Multicultural Focus With ‘Encanto,’ A Colombia-Set Fantasy Film
Walt Disney Animation Studios released a teaser today for “Encanto,” its sixtieth animated feature.
Mappa Opens A New 5,000 Square Feet Studio In Tokyo, Aims To ‘Improve The Work Environment’
The company is expanding its workforce, despite recent criticisms that it pays its artist rock-bottom rates.
What Animation Does AT&T’s Warnermedia Own?
Warner Bros., Cartoon Network, DC Comics, HBO Max, Looney Tunes, Hanna-Barbera: Warnermedia has one of the world’s most famous animation portfolios, period.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Wood Child & Hidden Forest Mother’ By Stephen Irwin
Deep in the forest, a hunter encounters a strange creature he cannot kill.
Series Craft: How A Thriving Ecosystem Was Built Mostly From Paper For ‘Hello World!’
Welcome to Series Craft, a new series in which we explore a creative facet of a show’s production in depth and discuss the choices that led to the finished result.
Japan’s Toei Is Using AI Tools To Speed Up Animation Production
The anime titan has used tools to speed up coloring and convert photos into animation backgrounds.
Cannes Animation Lineup: ‘Belle,’ ‘Where Is Anne Frank,’ ‘The Summit Of The Gods’
The festival will also host the world premiere of “Satoshi Kon, The Illusionist,” a documentary about the late anime master.
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