Chinese Blockbuster ‘Ne Zha’ Nets Stellar $18,000-Per-Theater In U.S. Launch
In its U.S. debut, the Chinese animated film grossed more per theater than any film playing on five or more screens.
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Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Sentient’ by Matt Griffin
Music video for a track by The Sei.
Artists Of Any Skill Level Can Create Professional Quality Animation With Cartoon Animator 5.2’s Motion Pilot
CTA dev Garry Pye and his 15-year-old daughter Maddison demonstrate how easy creating animation is with CTA 5.2.
Chinese Box Office Phenomenon ‘Ne Zha’ Is Now Playing In North America
“Ne Zha” is the only foreign animated movie that has ever opened in North America with over $500 million already in the bank.
Shaq Got Dunked On By The Creative Community After Requesting Free Animation
The former basketballer fouled out in his attempt to score free animation from artists.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘The Wrong End of the Stick’ by Terri Matthews
A neurotic middle-aged man faces an all-consuming identity crisis, as his marriage disintegrates and he is forced to express a deep, hidden desire.
Netflix Sets Theatrical Release Dates For ‘I Lost My Body’ And ‘Klaus’
Netflix will be pushing both of these animated features during awards season.
One Second from Every Classic Looney Tunes Short
Watch over 1,000 cartoons in under 20 minutes.
Japan Picks ‘Weathering With You’ For Its International Oscar Submission
Makoto Shinkai’s latest feature can now compete in two categories at next year’s Academy Awards.
2019 Juried Emmy Winners: ‘Love, Death & Robots’ And ‘Age of Sail’ Win Big
Juried Emmy winners have been announced in the animation, interactive media, and motion design categories.
Hasbro Is Paying $4 Billion For ‘Peppa Pig’ Owner Entertainment One
Are you ready for the Peppa Piggaverse?
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Cat Days’ by Jon Frickey
When you are told that you are actually a cat…
Disney Is Rebooting ‘The Proud Family,’ Says Actor Tommy Davidson
The sitcom originally aired on Disney Channel from 2001 to 2005. Its return has yet to be confirmed.
Here Are 5 Animation Books To Look For This Fall
A preview of upcoming animation books.
Dreamworks’s New Short ‘Marooned’ Hits U.S. Theaters This Weekend
The film, about a robot stranded in space, will play before a retrospective of popular Dreamworks animated features.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Vile Vaudeville: Lil Peggy Sue’ by Matt Marblo
Peggy Sue tries her best to perform an original song for the community talent show.
Video Of The Week: Different Approaches To Creating Animation On The Go
Are you looking to get some animation done in your hotel room? Finesse your script on the beach? Storyboard at Starbucks? L.A.-based artist Toniko Pantoja gives some tips on what tech you’ll need.
Roku Launches Free ‘Kids & Family’ Streaming Service In U.S.
Users of The Roku Channel can now access a dedicated kids’ section, which features content from dozens of partners.
Richard Williams (1933-2019), A Director, Animator, And Educator Who Pushed The Art Of Animation Forward
Williams, one of the world’s most acclaimed animators, has died aged 86. We look back over his wide-ranging career.
‘The Angry Birds Movie 2’ Becomes Latest Animated Sequel To Flop At The Box Office
The sequel earned 72% less in its opening weekend than the original “Angry Birds” movie.
Mexico’s Pixelatl Festival Unveils 2019 Trailer By Kraneo Estudio (Exclusive)
Mexico’s buzzing festival and conference returns to Cuernavaca, September 3–7. This year’s theme is “Roots & Tomorrow.”
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