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A Live-Action ‘Moana’ Deepfake Didn’t Happen, But AI’s Hollywood Footprint Keeps Growing
Disney explored using AI in its feature films, including a deepfake Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson in the live-action ‘Moana’ remake, but cut it from the final film.
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Three Of 2025’s Most-Streamed Shows Are Animated, ‘Moana 2’ Overtakes ‘Moana’ As The Top Movie
‘Bluey’ remains the most-streamed show in the world, with ‘Family Guy’ and ‘Bob’s Burgers’ in fourth and fifth place.
Artist Seeks $10 Billion From Disney In ‘Moana’ Copyright Lawsuit
Buck Woodall claims that ‘Moana’ is based on his idea ‘Bucky.’
John Musker: Disney Animation Needs A ‘Course Correction’
He also says that his last feature at the studio, ‘Moana,’ was “a very difficult project.”
The 7 Most-Streamed Films Last Year Were All Animated
Notably, all seven of the films also had theatrical releases, making a strong argument that a theatrical run can pay dividends for years after a film has left cinemas.
Americans Were Obsessed With Streaming Disney-Produced Animation In 2021
“Luca,” “Moana,” and “Raya” were the most-streamed films of 2021.
David G. Derrick To Direct ‘Moana’ Series For Disney+
The “Moana” series will be the first production from Walt Disney Animation Studios Vancouver.
Walt Disney Animation Studios To Open Vancouver Studio For Disney+ Series
The studio is set to open in January 2022. Its first production will be a “Moana” spin-off series.
Academy Members Don’t Care About Animation: 2017 Edition
Academy members’ flippant attitude and outright disdain for animation has led to a crisis of confidence in the organization’s abilities to judge animation.
It’s Time to Vote: Cartoon Brew’s Coverage of Oscar-Nominated Films
Here’s our coverage of the 15 contenders who are competing for an animation/vfx Oscar next week.
BREAKING! ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ Wins BAFTA Award
‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ beat three Disney animated features for the BAFTA feature animation prize.
Disney Wins Producers Guild of America Award for 9th Time in 11 Years
The Producers Guild of America likes Disney Company animated films—A LOT.
2017 Oscar Nominations: Animated Feature, Animated Short, VFX
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SURPRISE! ‘Monster Trucks’ Beat ‘Rogue One’ At the Monday Box Office [Updated]
Defying critics, box office pundits, and even the studio that made the film, audiences have turned out to see “Monster Trucks.”
VES Awards: ‘Kubo’ Leads Animation Pack With Six Nominations
The Walt Disney Company has won every VES animation honor for the last four years. Can “Kubo and the Two Strings” break the streak?
BAFTA Nominees Announced: Disney Picks Up Three of Four Feature Film Noms
The BAFTAs expanded the feature animation category this year, a move that benefitted the Walt Disney Company.
‘Sing’ Could Set A Box Office Record, But Not One That Anybody Was Expecting
No one was expecting this record.
‘Zootopia’ Wins Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature
Disney’s “Zootopia” takes the Golden Globe!
‘Sing’ Spikes At Box Office in Second Weekend
“Sing” has never hit No. 1 thanks to “Rogue One,” but it’s still a huge hit.
The Cartoon Brew 2016-17 Animation Award Winners Tracker
Stay up-to-date on which animation and vfx films are winning end-of-year honors.