Chris Sanders Returns To Dreamworks To Direct ‘The Wild Robot’
The film is an adaptation of Peter Brown’s bestselling illustrated book of the same name.
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Animation Coming To Disney+, Netflix, Max, Hulu, And More In October 2023
October’s animation streaming calendar is an eclectic mix offering exciting new titles and enjoyable library animation.
‘Misaligned’ Director Marta Magnuska Shares An Exclusive BTS Look At Her Oscar-Qualified Short
The 2d charcoal-drawn short is one of the year’s top animated shorts and won the Golden Dove at DOK Leipzig.
Know Your Indie Filmmaker: Michèle Cournoyer
Cournoyer’s metamorphic black and white films can make viewers uncomfortable, taking them to places they know but rarely want to acknowledge.
‘PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie’ Reviews Roundup: An Aesthetic Step Forward For Nick’s Hit Franchise
While critics agree the film’s story is formulaic, they’ve got plenty of good things to say about the work Mikros did in animating the film.
2024 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘Starling’ Director Mitra Shahidi
‘Starling’ was produced through Pixar’s co-op program which allows employees to use studio equipment for their personal projects.
Prime Video Orders Two Seasons Of Vivienne Medrano’s ‘Hazbin Hotel’
The series will debut on the platform in January of next year.
Walt Disney Animation Studios Production Workers Get Their Wish Granted As NLRB Approves Union Vote
The Disney Company still hasn’t voluntarily recognized the unit of workers nor negotiated in good faith to reach an agreement with these workers.
Watch The Trailer For Max’s Sci-Fi Survival Thriller Series ‘Scavengers Reign,’ Coming October 19
The series is adapted from Joe Bennett and Charles Huettner’s 2016 Annie-nominated short ‘Scavengers.’
Annecy Prize-Winning Anime ‘The Tunnel To Summer, The Exit Of Goodbyes’ To Get U.S. Theatrical Release From Hidive And IFC Films
The companies will host the film’s English-dub premiere at New York Comic Con before releasing it on November 3.
Workinman Interactive Employees Vote Unanimously To Form First IATSE Video Game Union
Eligible Workinman voters returned a unanimous decision in favor of joining up with IATSE.
Disney Drops New ‘Wish’ Trailer Ahead Of November Release
‘Wish’ is directed by Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn from a script by Jennifer Lee and Allison Moore.
‘Moana’ Producer Osnat Shurer Joins Baobab Studios As Co-Chief Creative Officer
Shurer will work on Baobab’s multi-platform ‘Momoguro’ franchise as well as Disney+ series ‘Intercats’ and ‘Witchverse.’
New Zealand’s Floating Rock Studio Unveils The Trailer For Its First IP, ‘Kyōryū,’ About Samurai Dinosaurs Living In Postapocalyptic Japan
Floating Rock recently received a $2.5M venture capital investment that helped expand the studio’s original IP division.
SAG-AFTRA Members Vote To Authorize Video Game Workers Strike
SAG-AFTRA now has the authority to call for a strike if this week’s negations with major studios don’t prove productive.
Cartoon Forum 2023: A Final Batch Of Pitch Reviews For New European Series
Creators and producers from across Europe brought their top projects to Toulouse last week, pitching to potential partners.
Paramount Developing ‘Superworld’ Animated Feature Based On Yarrow And Carrie Cheney Book Series
Yarrow Cheney was a production designer on ‘Despicable Me’ 1 and 2 and co-directed ‘The Secret Life of Pets’ and directed ‘The Grinch.’
Poland Submits ‘The Peasants’ For Best International Feature Oscars Race
‘The Peasants’ is the latest feature from ‘Loving Vincent’ writer-directors DK and Hugh Welchman.
95% Of NFTs Are Worthless, And The Ones That Aren’t Have Plummeted In Value
A new study published by blockchain experts Dappgambl has cast an ugly light on the current state of the NFT marketplace.
Writers Strike Nears End As WGA Reaches Tentative Deal With AMPTP
Although its no longer picketing, the WGA did suggest its members join the actors on their lines until that strike can be similarly resolved.
‘When Adam Changes,’ ‘Miserable Miracle’ Take Top Prizes At Ottawa 2023
Canadian titles shone at this year’s event, and for the third consecutive year a Japanese short won the grand prize.
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