Former ‘Simpsons’ Composer Alf Clausen Is Suing Fox Over His Dismissal
After 27 years on “The Simpsons,” Clausen claims that he was fired due to his “perceived disability and age.”
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Interview: ‘Angry Birds 2 Movie’ Director And Producer On Defying The Franchise’s Video Game Origins
Thurop Van Orman, creator of “The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack,” makes the most of his feature directorial debut.
Ibermedia Next Backs 14 New Tech And Open Source Animation Projects
Ibermedia Next, an initiative organized by the Ibermedia Program, has announced the results of its call for animated projects that …
Video Essay of The Week: Marlon West Explores The Legacy Of Disney’s ‘Pixie Dust’
Disney veteran Marlon West explores one of the studio’s most enduring effects, and its influence on character animation.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘New York City Sketchbook’ by Willy Hartland
Sketchbook drawings come to life in this poetic expression of New York City.
‘Buñuel In The Labyrinth Of The Turtles’ Opens Friday In North America
The mixed-media feature tells the strange yet true story of Luis Buñuel’s expedition to a remote Spanish region in the 1930s.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘The Man With Birds’ by Quentin Marcault
In a snowed-in mountain village, the inhabitants await the arrival of The Man With Birds, who announces the end of winter.
Industry Vets Minkyu Lee And Shiyoon Kim Launch A New Podcast
The artists will aim to discuss the “big ideas and trends” in the animation industry. Listen to the first episode here.
Four Resources That Will Help You Understand How The New ‘Lion King’ Was Made
In our round-up of articles, the senior crew explain how they created — and, in some cases, fudged — the film’s photorealism.
‘The Lion King’ Surpasses ‘Frozen’ As Highest-Grossing Animated Feature Of All-Time
The Walt Disney Company has finally found a worthy competitor that can beat its films at the box office: The Walt Disney Company.
Jeffrey Epstein Documents: ‘Simpsons’ Creator Matt Groening Allegedly Received Foot Massage From 16-Year-Old Girl
Epstein’s accuser claims that Groening received the massage while flying on Jeffrey Epstein’s private plane.
FXX’s New Late-Night Series ‘Cake’ Will Feature Original Short-Form Animation
The Disney-owned cable network is using the program as an incubator for full-length series.
Disney And Pixar Executives Are Taking Over Blue Sky Studios
Disney’s new executive changes at Blue Sky Studios suggest that the studio’s future is safe for now.
‘Nezha’ Smashes $460 Million Box Office, Set To Overtake ‘Avengers: Endgame’ In China
The cg fantasy feature, made by an unknown director and an unproven studio, has proven unstoppable at China’s box office.
Kyoto Animation Arson Attack: Police Name The First Ten Victims (Updated)
The dead include famed director Yasuhiro Takemoto and renowned animator Yoshiji Kigami.
British Film Institute’s New Fund For Animated Shorts Offers Up To $146,000 Per Film
Brexit or not, the U.K. government is investing in independent animation.
A Garfield/Spongebob Crossover Just Became Possible
Viacom has bought Garfield.
Ottawa 2019: Rebecca Sugar, Matthew Cherry, Bruce Smith & Pete Browngardt Join Line-up Of Speakers
High-profile industry artists are set to speak at the Ottawa Int’l Animation festival next month.
Fox Entertainment Acquires ‘Bob’s Burgers’ Studio Bento Box
Bento Box’s co-founders and senior leadership team will continue to lead the company.
‘Hair Love’ Short Will Get North American Release In Front Of ‘Angry Birds 2’
“Hair Love,” which started as an independent short, is now getting a release in front of a major studio film.
U.S. Release Of ‘Playmobil: The Movie’ Pushed Back To December
In a year of U.S. animation box office disappointments, STX Entertainment hopes to avoid that fate with its upcoming “Playmobil: The Movie.”
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