Gerald Potterton, ‘Heavy Metal’ Director, Dies At 91
Over a seven-decade career, Potterton worked with a who’s who of the art form: John Halas, George Dunning, Richard Williams, Norman McLaren, and Bob Godfrey, among others.
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GKIDS Picks Up Chinese Feature ‘New Gods: Yang Jian’ For North America
The feature topped the Chinese box office last weekend.
From The Classroom To The Silver Screen: Discover Animation Mentor’s Student Showcase & Alumni Legacy
The world of animation is as much about storytelling as it is about technique. Animation Mentor’s latest student showcase is a testament to this fact.
Animated Doc ‘Eternal Spring’ Is Canada’s Submission To The Oscars
The film will represent Canada in the Academy Awards category for international feature.
Animating Horror: Series Creators Discuss The Aesthetic Ground Rules Of FX’s ‘Little Demon’
To strike a balance between comedy, horror, and drama, the show’s creators worked hard to keep the series grounds.
Capitol Records Drops ‘AI’ Rapper FN Meka After Accusations Of Cultural Appropriation
Critics are condemning the character’s repeated use of the n-word, mocking of police brutality, and appropriating experiences of Black creators.
TIFF Selects 7 Animated Shorts For Its Short Film Competition
Two animated features will also screen at the prestigious Toronto film festival.
Full Trailer For Disney’s Hybrid Reboot Of ‘Pinocchio’ Unveils CG Title Character
‘Pinocchio’ will premiere September on Disney+.
Ollie’s Odyssey: A Behind-The-Scenes Look At The Twelve-Year Journey Of Netflix’s ‘Lost Ollie’ (Exclusive)
In the works for more than a decade, ‘Lost Ollie’s journey to the screen is nearly as epic as that of its floppy-eared hero.
‘Minions: The Rise Of Gru’ Has An Alternate Ending, Courtesy Of Chinese Authorities
The Chinese government couldn’t resist editing the ending of Illumination’s latest animated feature.
L.A.’s Pauhaus Gallery Hosts Exhibition Of Artwork From Stop-Motion Innovator David Daniels’
The exhibit featuring Daniels’ artwork will run through August 28.
9 Animated Shorts That Are Oscar Hopefuls For 2023
These nine Oscar-contending animated shorts have built momentum heading into awards season.
‘Infinity Train’ Creator Calls Out ‘Unprofessional, Rude . . . Slimy’ Tactics At Warner Bros. Discovery
In a Substack post, Dennis discusses the show’s removal from HBO Max, its near complete deletion by WBD, and what hope there is for the future of ‘Infinity Train.’
‘Batman’ Series, ‘Gumball’ Movie Among Half-Dozen Titles No Longer Headed To HBO Max
The company will shop the projects around to other networks and platforms.
HBO Max’s Feature ‘Driftwood’ Cancelled Just Months After Being Greenlit
The 90-minute film idea was created by Victor Courtright (‘Aquaman: King of Atlantis,’ ‘Thundercats Roar’).
‘Monkey King’ Director Tian Xiaopeng’s ‘Deep Sea’ Gets Full Trailer
One of China’s most successful box office animation directors, Xiopeng is back with ‘Deep Sea.’
‘Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero’ Tops North American Box Office With $20M+ Debut
‘The Rise of Gru’ finally got its Chinese release, but was overshadowed by local animated feature ‘New Gods: Yang Jian.’
Aztec History Gets Reimagined In Hand-Drawn Feature ‘The Mark Of The Jaguar’ (Exclusive)
Paris-based vfx-animation company Hecat has joined Mexican’s Ocelotl Co and Brazil’s Origem on the feature.
Know Your Indie Filmmaker: Xi Chen
Xi Chen’s cut-out films take a slow dive into personal stories in order to tackle larger societal and cultural issues in China.
Director Hisko Hulsing Discusses Netflix’s Bonus Animated ‘Sandman’ Installment, ‘A Dream Of A Thousand Cats’
Hulsing discusses how he got the gig, working without a character designer, and why 30 naked people sang to him on his 50th birthday.
An Early Look At This Year’s Animated Feature Oscar Race
Thoughts on who might make an impact at the 2023 Oscars.
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