‘Jiang Ziya,’ The Follow-Up To Chinese Breakout Hit ‘Ne Zha,’ Hits U.S. Theaters Today
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Here’s The Biggest Animation News You Missed In September
Release date reshuffles, a “Lion King” sequel, a new studio from Don Bluth, and more…
Basque Animation Is Booming Thanks To A Diverse And Eye-Catching Slate Of Film And TV Projects
Spain’s Basque Country has produced animated fare that stands out at international markets, festivals, and awards ceremonies.
Unconfirmed: Comedy Central’s ‘Ren & Stimpy’ Reboot Has Been Shelved
ViacomCBS has not yet commented on internet reports that their revival of “Ren & Stimpy” has been shelved.
Watch The Trailer For ‘Josep,’ The Hand-Drawn Historical Drama Selected At Cannes
The film, which tells the story of Catalan artist and political activist Josep Bartoli, hits French theaters tomorrow.
Kilkenny Animated Will Be The Ultimate ‘Wolfwalkers’ Event
Sketching tours of historic sites and projections on Kilkenny Castle are on the schedule for one of this year’s most unique animation events.
Netflix And Unions Clash Over New Production Quota In France
Netflix is fighting against an upcoming law in France that would force it to commission more locally-made French content. France’s animation union Animfrance is among those that believes Netflix is shirking its responsibility to support the country’s content.
Barry Jenkins To Make Animation Directing Debut With ‘Lion King’ Sequel
Barry Jenkins, known for the Oscar-winning “Moonlight,” is in the animation director’s chair for the first time.
CHART: The Most-Viewed Indie Animated Shorts On Youtube
A simple question did not have a simple answer — until now.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘HBO Backstories: Watchmen’ by Ivan Dixon
Damon Lindelof talks about his childhood love of comic books.
Warner Bros. Teases CG Feature ‘Moomios’ As It Grows Its Commitment To Spanish Production
Warner Bros. Spain has announced plans to invest in or produce 8–10 features a year in the country — both live action and animation.
Watch The Trailer For ‘Shuo Feng — Po Zhen Zi,’ A Historical Action Epic From China
Tang Chinese forces clash with the Abbasid Caliphate in this new feature from Nice Boat Animation.
Comics Titan IDW Announces New Executive Hirings, Will Start Producing Animation
The changes come as the company launches an initiative to grow its presence in the kids, family, and young adult sphere.
PODCAST: Listen To Cartoon Brew’s The Weekly
This week we look at shifting theatrical schedules, Fox’s big commitment to animation, and talk to Pixelatl head José Iñesta about Mexico’s evolving animation industry.
Disney Sued By Evel Knievel’s Son Over Duke Caboom Character In ‘Toy Story 4’
The lawsuit alleges that Disney has used Evel Knievel’s likeness, reputation, and image without the consent of his estate.
Voice Artists Of Color Join Casts Of ‘The Simpsons’ And ‘Family Guy,’ Replacing White Actors
Alex Désert will voice Carl Carlson in “The Simpsons” and Arif Zahir will take over as Cleveland Brown in “Family Guy.”
Netflix Appoints Kevin Clark As Its First Director Of Preschool Animation
Clark is an experienced professor and creative consultant. His expertise lies in diversity and digital equity.
The Animation That Changed Me: Joanna Quinn on ‘Carnival’
Susan Young’s 1985 short is set during London’s famed Notting Hill Carnival. “The thing that really excited me was that she’d used animation to say something about society at that time,” says Quinn.
Disney Is Currently Set To Release A Record 4 Animated Films In 3 Months Next Year
As things stand, “Raya and the Last Dragon,” “Bob’s Burgers,” “Luca,” and “Ron’s Gone Wrong” will all come out between March and June.
Microsoft To Buy Video Game Titan Zenimax For $7.5 Billion
The deal represents Microsoft’s biggest video game acquisition to date.
Netflix Animation Signs Mega-Office Lease In Burbank
The move suggests that Netflix could be moving a big part of its animation operation to Burbank.
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