John Lasseter Trying To Creep Back Into Industry, Wants To Do A Podcast: Report
The disgraced Disney and Pixar animation chief is thirsty for a new job.
Artist Rights
Aardman Founders Give Employees Majority-Ownership Stake In Studio
To assure Aardman’s future independence, co-founders Peter Lord and David Sproxton are handing control of the studio to employees.
Jet Li Turned Down ‘The Matrix’ Films Because He Didn’t Want Warner Bros. To Own His Mo-Cap Martial Arts
“They wanted to record and copy all my moves into a digital library,” says Li. “They could own [my moves] as an intellectual property forever.”
Kobe Bryant Is No Longer A Jury Member At The Upcoming Animation Is Film Festival (Updated)
There had been a lot of talk in the L.A. animation community about why Bryant had been invited to serve on the festival’s jury.
‘Aladdin’ Writer Unhappy That He Was Excluded From And Not Paid For Disney’s Live-Action Remake
If you buy a ticket to see the “Aladdin” remake, remember that the animation artists and writers who created the Disney characters and stories aren’t receiving any compensation for their efforts.
Miami Dade College’s Animation Program Raises Ethical Questions About Ownership Of Student Ideas
An animation program in Florida is retaining permanent rights to students’ ideas, setting up the school to earn potentially huge paydays.
Watch John Lasseter Get Namechecked As A Sexual Harasser On Showtime’s ‘Shameless’
John Lasseter has entered the cultural lexicon, but perhaps not in the way he intended.
A Preview Of Breaking The Glass Frame, A Timely Symposium In L.A. About Women In Animation
“We really want to dig in,” the event organizers tell Cartoon Brew. “We need actual, positive strategies for moving forward.”
Former Telltale Games Employee Files Class-Action Lawsuit After Mass Layoffs
The lawsuit alleges that Telltale Games’ sudden dismissal of hundreds of employees violated federal and state laws.
Telltale Games Shuts Down Suddenly, Won’t Pay Severance To Hundreds Of Laid Off Employees
Employees were reportedly given 30 minutes to leave the studio premises.
Potential TV Animation Strike Averted After SAG-AFTRA And AMPTP Reach Tentative Deal
The actor’s union and tv producers have reached a tentative agreement that will prevent a strike of animated tv series in Los Angeles.
Breaking The Glass Frame Symposium Will Spotlight Women’s Contributions To Animation
Three prestigious American animation schools – Calarts, USC, and UCLA – are teaming up for this first-of-its-kind symposium dedicated to the contributions of women in animation.
98% Of Voice Actors Approve TV Animation Strike Authorization
TV animation voice actors are ready to strike.
‘Rick & Morty’ Co-Creator Dan Harmon Deletes Twitter And Apologizes After Lewd Video Resurfaces
The co-creator of “Rick & Morty” has quit Twitter after being criticized for a lewd 2009 comic sketch that has gone viral on the internet.
People Are Questioning Disney’s Inconsistent Values: James Gunn Was Fired Over Tweets, John Lasseter Is Still Employed
The Disney Company’s inconsistent values and ethics is causing a lot of people to question its reputation as a family-friendly brand.
Voice Actors Threatening To Call Strike Over Streaming Services Like Netflix and Amazon
After a year of failed negotiations with entertainment producers, animation voice actors could call a strike.
Former Pixar Artist Cassandra Smolcic Speaks Out About The Studio’s ‘Sexist,’ ‘Vulgar’ And ‘Unprofessional’ Culture
Pixar is a “sexist boys club” says a former artist, who tells stories of demeaning, lecherous, and physically abusive behavior, many involving John Lasseter.
Animation Workers Set To Receive $170 Million Payout From Wage-Theft Lawsuit
After more than a year of waiting, animation workers will soon receive the first payment from the $170 million settlement they won from various animation studios.
Annecy: 4 Things That Animation Studios Can Do To Create A Culture Of Belonging
Here are some smart ways to improve the working lives of everyone at an animation company and help build a better future for the industry.
REPORT: There Was An Internal Battle At Disney Over This Children’s Book Starring Disgraced Animation Chief John Lasseter
Not everyone at Disney is happy about this children’s book starring John Lasseter.
