The Oscar Shortlist Interviews: How To Improve Short Film Distribution
We asked the directors of this year’s 15 shortlisted shorts about how they would improve animated short distribution and viewing.
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Netflix And Reel FX Tease ‘Super Giant Robot Brothers!’, An Animated Series Made With Unreal Engine
“Brave” director Mark Andrews is directing the new series.
Disney Responds To Peter Dinklage’s ‘Snow White’ Criticism, Says It Will ‘Avoid Reinforcing Stereotypes’
The company has been “consulting with members of the dwarfism community.”
Peter Robbins, Voice Of Charlie Brown, Dead At 65 From Suicide
Robbins, who was bipolar, had spent time in prison in recent years.
‘Peppa Pig’ Owner eOne Sues Studio Behind Youtube Channel Wolfoo
The case is related to “passing off and trade marks.”
DNEG Will Go Public In $1.7 Billion SPAC Deal
The vfx giant’s move follows an abandoned plan for an IPO.
Asian Shadows Nabs Sales Rights To Lei Lei’s ‘Silver Bird And Rainbow Fish’
The feature from Lei, one of the most notable Chinese indie filmmakers working today, premieres this week at Rotterdam.
‘A Winter’s Journey’: The Hybrid Feature That Combines Schubert, Painted Animation, And A Playstation Game
The film follows a lovelorn poet in Bavaria in 1812 as he undertakes a dangerous journey across mountains, ice, and snow.
Paramount Will Release Aniventure’s ‘Blazing Samurai’ On July 22
First announced in 2015, this “Blazing Saddles” riff finally has a release date.
Netflix Releases Teaser For ‘Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio,’ Announces Dec 2022 Release
The film is del Toro’s feature animation directorial debut.
Green M&M Loses Go-Go Boots In Ridiculed Rebrand
In other news: the Orange M&M will henceforth “acknowledge his anxiety.”
Qyou Media Launches Pioneering Adult Animation Channel In India
Targeting the 15–35 age group, it’s billed as “India’s first and only television channel featuring this style of alternative animation 24/7.”
The Oscar Shortlist Interviews: How The Films Were Visually Developed
We asked the directors of this year’s 15 shortlisted shorts how they came up with their styles and techniques.
Annie Awards Cancel Live Edition, Postpone Virtual Event Until March 12
The ceremony was due to take place at UCLA’s Royce Hall on February 26. Omicron upended those plans.
Why Did Netflix’s Value Plunge By Over 20% Overnight?
How does the biggest streaming service lose $45 billion in market cap, especially after gaining over 8 million subscribers in three months?
Latifa Ouaou, Eryk Casemiro Named Executive VPs At Paramount And Nickelodeon Animation
Nickelodeon especially has grown fast in the pandemic.
Following One’s Dreams In Animation Can Be ‘Toxic,’ Says Former Industry Artist
In a video, Anoosha Syed explains why she quit the industry after struggling with anxiety, jealousy, and depression.
Youtube Shuts Original Programming Division
The company will continue to fund original content through its Black Voices and Kids Funds.
Abigail Disney Condemns Walt Disney Company’s Labor Practices In Sundance Doc
“The American Dream and Other Fairy Tales” premieres at the festival on January 24.
Netflix And Aardman Announce ‘Chicken Run’ Sequel Details, New ‘Wallace & Gromit’ Feature
The “Wallace & Gromit” film will be co-directed by creator Nick Park.
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