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"Avatar" "Avatar"

Weta Digital’s Head Of HR Quits Amid Inquiry Into Claims Of Toxic Workplace

Vfx shop Weta Digital is currently undergoing an independent inquiry after numerous allegations of bullying, sexism, harassment, and a generally “toxic” workplace.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 months ago

Mill Film Mill Film

Toxic Labor Practices At Mill Film Led A VFX Worker To Suicide, Co-Workers Allege

Eighty-hour workweeks, humiliation by bosses, and a “deeply disturbing” contract are among the factors that some say drove one vfx worker to suicide.

By Amid Amidi | 3 months ago

Titmouse Vancouver

Historic Moment in Canadian Animation: Titmouse Vancouver Workers Vote To Unionize

A watershed moment in Canadian animation history.

By Amid Amidi | 3 months ago

"Spikes," Gaïa Lamiot

How A New Residency In London Is Trying To Create More Female Directors In Animation

“The animation industry is still a boys’ club,” says Hannah Lau-Walker, founder of She Drew That.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 3 months ago

Weta Digital, "Lord of the Rings"

Senior Lawyer To Conduct Inquiry Into Claims Of Toxic Workplace At Weta Digital

Dozens of current and former staff have alleged bullying, sexism, and harassment at the vfx titan.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 3 months ago

Arif Zahir, Alex Désert

Voice Artists Of Color Join Casts Of ‘The Simpsons’ And ‘Family Guy,’ Replacing White Actors

Alex Désert will voice Carl Carlson in “The Simpsons” and Arif Zahir will take over as Cleveland Brown in “Family Guy.”

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 4 months ago

"My Life as a Zucchini"

France’s Industry Reacts To The Creation Of An Animation Branch At The César Awards

To put it simply: some are happier than others.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 5 months ago

"Ren & Stimpy"

Petition To Halt Comedy Central’s ‘Ren & Stimpy’ Reboot Passes 11,000 Signatures

The petition was started by Robyn Byrd, who has accused the show’s creator John Kricfalusi of sexually abusing her as a child.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 5 months ago

"Skullgirls"

Multiple Employees Leave Game Developer Lab Zero Over Boss’s ‘Inappropriate’ Behavior

Studio head Mike Zaimont is accused of “a pattern of hostility, insults, threats, lying, and harassment.”

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 5 months ago

"Batman: Arkham Knight"

Claims Of Inaction Over Sexual Harassment Rock Game Developer Rocksteady

A female employee has publicly criticized toxic behavior at Rocksteady. The company says other female employees disagree.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 5 months ago

"World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth"

Blizzard Staff Protest Pay Gaps By Sharing Salaries Anonymously

Pay at the game developer reportedly ranges from $30 million to almost minimum wage.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 6 months ago

"Bob's Burgers"

‘Bob’s Burgers’ Creator Loren Bouchard: We Aren’t Doing ‘Enough’ On Gender Imbalance

The renewed attention on the race of voice actors may prompt a reevaluation of gender in casting, too.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 6 months ago

Ubisoft Assassin's Creed

Ubisoft Axes 3 Top Executives After Widespread Claims Of Sexual Harassment And Misconduct

The videogame publisher is in turmoil following widespread claims of sexual harassment and abuse throughout its studios.

By Amid Amidi | 6 months ago

"Chicken Run"

‘Chicken Run’ Actress Julia Sawalha Dismissed From The Sequel, Accuses Producers Of “Ageism”

“To say I am devastated and furious would be an understatement,” said Sawalha in a statement.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 6 months ago

Pixar studio in Emeryville

Read A Former Pixar Employee’s Story That Alleges ‘Systemic Racism And Sexism’ At Pixar

A former Pixar employee describes a workplace rife with racism, sexism, and class insensitivity.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 7 months ago

Carl, "The Simpsons"

Critic Lauren Michele Jackson: Black Actors Voicing Black Characters Doesn’t Solve The Problem

It doesn’t matter if a black character is voiced by a black actor, Jackson argues, but studios need to endow more black talent.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 7 months ago

"Promare"

Japan’s Studio Trigger Settles With Former Employees Over Unpaid Overtime

The studio behind “Promare” and “Little Witch Academia” had abused a labor law, paying staff a fixed wage irrespective of hours worked.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 7 months ago

Monique Henry-Hudson and Frank Abney

Cartoon Brew Podcast: Animating While Black

How is the movement for racial justice shaping animation? We speak to industry figures who are pushing for change.

By Jen Hurler | 7 months ago

"Bojack Horseman"

‘Bojack Horseman’ Creator Says He Made ‘Huge Racist Error’ By Not Having Vietnamese Writers For Vietnamese Character

Voice actor Alison Brie has also apologized for voicing a person of color on an animated show.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 7 months ago

Art school firings

Three Prominent Animation And Illustration Teachers Lose Jobs Over Sexual Harassment And Abuse Claims

Art and animation schools are cleaning house.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 7 months ago

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