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Apple Said No, But Its VFX Workers Said Yes, Voting 12-0 To Unionize With IATSE
The deal includes wage minimums, health and retirement benefits, overtime and rest rules, and protections covering artificial intelligence.
Lionel Messi’s Animated Disney+ Series ‘Messi And The Giants’ Unveils First Teaser
2027 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘Corpus Christi’ Director Bea Lema
Judge Clears Final Hurdle For Paramount-WBD Merger, And Hollywood Gets A Little Smaller
Pixar, Disney Vet Christian Roman To Lead Black N Animated Storyboarding Workshop
39th TIFF Announces Full Lineup, Including First-Ever Animated Film In Competition
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‘Adventure Time: Side Quests’ Season 2 Is A Proof Of Concept For More In-House Animation (EXCLUSIVE)
Showrunner Nate Cash and supervising director Victor Courtright unpack the season premiere, and make the case for producing more animation domestically.
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‘Hoppers’ Director Daniel Chong To Kick Off 24 Hours Animation Contest For Students
Teams of five students from around the world will have just 24 hours to create a 30-second animated film based on a mystery theme, unvieled this Friday.
Inside SVA’s 3D Animation Program: Clubs, Studio Tours, And Industry Access
See how SVA’s 3D Animation and Visual Effects program uses studio tours, student clubs, and portfolio reviews to prepare artists for careers.
Netflix Promises ‘Very Broad Theatrical Release’ For ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sequel
Ted Sarandos says the animated follow-up will be part of Netflix’s growing theatrical ambitions, marking a shift from the original’s streaming debut.
‘My Husband’ Turns Medieval Marital Misery Into An Erotic Animated Melodrama
Frantic animation and exaggerated character designs fuel a funny, erotic portrait of a man torn between longing for his spouse and loathing him.
Canada’s Kids Media Industry Is In Crisis, New Report Says The System Needs To Be Rebuilt
Project Sunbeam calls for a new funding model as Canadian kids increasingly turn to YouTube, streaming, games, and creator media.
Craig McCracken, Lauren Faust, Paul Rudish And Original ‘Powerpuff Girls’ Voice Actors To Reunite For Glendale Fundraiser
The November 7 fundraiser will feature a panel, a live performance by Bis, animation screenings, and more at Glendale’s Alex Theatre.
LightBox Founders On Building Community And Taking A Hard Line Against Generative AI: ‘We Think Generative AI Is Theft And It’s Not Real Art’
The LightBox co-founders discuss the animation job market, studio recruiting, career development, and creating new opportunities for artists at every level.
Mahmoud Khalil’s Immigration Detention Letter Come To Life In ‘Awake’ Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)
Directors Elyse Kelly and Dan Fipphen discuss transforming Khalil’s writing into a five-minute animated documentary ahead of its Edmonton debut.
Titmouse Foundation To Host All-Day Tabletop Gaming Fundraiser ‘Dirty 20’ In Burbank
The Burbank event will pair dozens of tabletop games with VIP sessions, an artist marketplace, commissions, and a BRIC Foundation art show.
Manchester Animation Festival Unveils 2026 Competition, Full Program With ‘Wildwood,’ ‘Ray Gunn,’ ‘Forgotten Island’
The feature competition includes ‘In Waves,’ ‘Blaise,’ ‘We Are Aliens,’ ‘Viva Carmen,’ and ‘Brave Cat,’ spanning coming-of-age, sci-fi, comedy, and musicals.
ASIFA-Hollywood Unveils New Two-Day Animation Showcase Ahead Of Awards Season
ASIFA-Hollywood is launching a two-day animation showcase in Los Angeles featuring Disney/Pixar, Netflix, Laika, Sony, DreamWorks, and more.
OIAF 2026: Award Winners, ‘Ray Gunn’ Panel, AI In Animation, And More From Ottawa
We recap OIAF 2026, including the festival’s award winners, a ‘Ray Gunn’ panel with Brad Bird, AI discussions, Pitch THIS!, and more.
ACE Canada Names Nine Animation Professionals For Its Fifth Career Excelerator Cohort
The Netflix-backed program will bring together artists and filmmakers from across Canada to make an animated short and gain senior-level credits.
DreamWorks’ Original ‘Forgotten Island’ Flops With $12.8M Opening Despite Rave Reviews And Audience Scores
The critically acclaimed animated feature earned just $20.65 million worldwide through Sunday, despite an A CinemaScore and strong audience reactions.
‘We Are Aliens,’ ‘Praying Mantis’ Win Top Prizes As ‘Ball Face’ Makes Student Film History At OIAF 2026
Other Ottawa International Animation Festival winners included ‘Eri,’ ‘The Comet,’ Adult Swim’s ‘The Elephant,’ and Don Hertzfeldt’s ‘Paper Trail.’
How To Make An Animation Market Worth Your Time And Money
At OIAF, animation professionals shared practical advice on preparing for a market, building relationships, following up, and attending when money is tight.
A New 20% Federal Tax Credit Would Require Most Animation Work To Stay In The U.S. To Qualify
The bipartisan proposal would cover eligible U.S. labor costs and could be combined with states’ local production incentives.