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As Pandemic Rages, Annie Awards, Kidscreen, And GLAS Go Virtual In 2021
Forget about live animation events in the U.S. in the first half of next year.
Alex Dudok de Wit
Netflix Inks Overall Deal With Jorge Gutiérrez, Unveils First Slate From Chris Nee
The streamer’s partnerships with the two high-profile creators bring diversity to the fore.
Watch Top Festival Shorts For Free On Autour de Minuit’s New Channel For Adult Animation
Some of the best, funniest, and downright weirdest films on the animated shorts circuit are now available to view for free online.
‘Hair Love’ Director Matthew A. Cherry Is Developing His First Animated Feature At Sony Pictures Animation
“Tut” is described as “an afro-futuristic, coming-of-age story of the boy king Tutankhamun.”
Elizabeth Warren Slams Walt Disney Company Over Park Layoffs And Executive Pay
“In the years leading up to this crisis,” writes Warren, “your company prioritized the enrichment of executives and stockholders.”
CEE Animation Forum Pitches: A Look At The Future Of Europe’s Adult Animation
We dive into the feature projects presented at this year’s pitching forum.
Ed Catmull Heads Line-Up At View Conference’s Free Virtual Edition
Italy’s View Conference is offering 125 events free to stream this year.
Disney Unveils New Distribution Strategy That Pits Streaming Against Theaters
“Covid accelerated the rate at which we made this transition,” said CEO Bob Chapek, “but [it] was going to happen anyway.”
Why Universal Is Giving ‘Trolls World Tour’ A Wide Theatrical Release In France Tomorrow
“I don’t see [France’s] cinema theatre as any riskier than school,” says Xavier Albert, Universal Pictures France’s managing director.
Moving ‘Soul’ To Disney+ Is ‘Economically Totally Unjustified,’ Say French Theaters
The trade body for the sector has slammed Disney’s decision in a statement.
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.
‘Soul’ Review: Pixar’s Meditation On Life, Death, And Jazz Is Its Most Ambitious Film In Years
The film is the first to be directed by Pete Docter, the studio’s new chief creative officer, since 2015’s “Inside Out.”
‘Over The Moon’ Review: Glen Keane’s Celestial Journey Is A Scenic But Bumpy Ride
The legendary animator’s feature directorial debut is produced by Netflix and Shanghai’s Pearl Studio.
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.
Epic Games Launches Free Online Course In Basics Of Virtual Production
Want to learn a useful new skill: try virtual production.
Australia Abolishes Kids’ Content Quotas, Threatening ‘Thousands Of Jobs’
Commercial networks have been calling for this change for years. Australian producers are aghast.
Explore The 100 ‘Most Important’ Sequences In Animation History, As Picked By Vulture
The culture website’s wonderful article runs through the history of the medium, from magic lanterns to “Steven Universe.”
Peter Ramsey, Shannon Tindle, ‘Stranger Things’ Producers Team Up For Netflix’s ‘Lost Ollie’
The hybrid family show tells the story of a lost toy searching for home.
Behind The Scenes: How ‘Jiang Ziya’ Is Seeking To Rival Hollywood Animation
Watch the crew discuss their ambitions for the film — and for Chinese animation in general.
Animated Documentary ‘Just A Guy’ Wins Top Prize At Animafest Zagreb 2020
Other prizewinners include Soetkin Verstegen’s “Freeze Frame” and Nadja Andrasev’s “Symbiosis.”
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