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.
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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.
Janice Nadeau’s ‘Harvey’: A Boy Recalls The Spring Day When His World Turned Upside Down
It’s been a whirlwind year for Quebec animator Janice Nadeau since the premiere of her animated short Harvey at Clermont-Ferrand.
Book Review: ‘Pulses Of Abstraction: Episodes From A History Of Animation’
An insightful, if sometimes dryly academic, look at the development of abstract in animation, chiefly between the 1950s and 1970s.
‘The Boss Baby: Family Business’ Opens #2 In Theaters, Far Behind Original’s Opening
The Dreamworks sequel took a projected $17.3M in three days, far behind the original’s $50M in 2017.
A Story Artist On HBO Max’s ‘Jellystone!’ Reacts To Reactions To The Show
Are you ready for the most meta reaction video out there?
First-Ever Disney Show At Met Will Look At How European Art Influenced The Studio
“Inspiring Walt Disney: The Animation of French Decorative Arts” opens at the New York museum on December 10.
Animators Paid A Mere $34/Cut On Mappa Anime Show For Netflix, Says Animator
“As I see it, the problem is that Netflix, a company with vast resources, has started commissioning at low rates,” says Ichii.
Meat And Tensions Simmer In Špela Čadež’s ‘Steakhouse’ (Exclusive Trailer Premiere)
The film will have its world premiere at Switzerland’s Locarno Film Festival next month.
Don Duga, Industry Artist Who Worked At Rankin/Bass And UPA, Dies At 87
In his long career, Duga storyboarded on “Frosty the Snowman,” designed Twinkie the Kid, co-founded and ran the studio Polestar, and taught for decades at the School of Visual Arts.
73 People Invited To Join Academy’s Animation And VFX Branches
But the number of women invited to join these branches remains well below average.
First Look: Three Generations Of Women Grapple With Angola’s War In ‘Nayola’
Acclaimed Portuguese director José Miguel Ribeiro presented his intriguing feature debut as a work in progress at Annecy.
Powerhouse Strikes First-Look Deal With Netflix, Working On ‘Castlevania’ Spin-off
The Texan studio’s credits include “Castlevania,” “Blood of Zeus,” and “Seis Manos.”
Amazon Prime Will Release Latest ‘Evangelion’ Film Globally
The film will come out on August 13 in over 240 countries and territories.
‘America: The Motion Picture’ Review Roundup: Brash Historical Satire Lacks Laughs
The R-rated Netflix comedy is directed by “Archer” veteran Matt Thompson.
Jorge Gutiérrez, Sandra Equihua, Aska Animation Team Up For Pixelatl’s 2021 Trailer (Exclusive Premiere)
Latin America’s leading animation festival will be held virtually on September 7–11.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Les Garçons De L’Été’ By Julien Hazebroucq
Sébastien dreams of a great love. He remembers Simon, Sasha, Timothé, his summer loves who he visited in the sunny corners of France.
Digital Dimension And Lex+Otis Launch Krakn Animation
Based in L.A. and Montreal, the new studio will work on “premiere real-time 2d and 3d series and features.”
‘Clifford The Big Red Dog’ Intimidates New York In First Trailer
Paramount will release the hybrid film theatrically on September 17.
Animated Films And Series Coming To Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, And Criterion Channel, In July 2021
July promises to be a huge month for animation streaming.
2021 Daytime Emmy Nominations: Disney And Netflix Stay Dominant As New Streamers Enter Field
In all, streamers took 51 nominations against 43 for other platforms. Winners will be announced on July 17.
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