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This Twitter Thread Delivers A Concise History Of Meta-Gags In Animation
Vincent Alexander run us through the finest self-referential moments in animation, from Koko the Clown to “The Simpsons.”
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Warner Animation Group Expands Dr. Seuss Partnership, Announces Two New Features
J.J. Abrams will produce an adaptation of “Oh, The Places You’ll Go!” for the studio.
Top Filmmakers Call On Congress To Rescue Ailing Theaters (UPDATED)
Sofia Coppola, Clint Eastwood, Wes Anderson, and Richard Linklater are among the signatories of a letter to Capitol Hill.
‘Jiang Ziya’ Reaches Nearly $100 Million In Two Days, Breaks Single-Day Animation Box Office Record In China
More people saw “Jiang Ziya” in its first day than have seen Disney’s “Mulan” during its entire release in China.
Nickelodeon Expands Animation Leadership Team With One Hire, Three Promotions
The management shakeup comes as Nickelodeon’s animation studio continues to grow in the pandemic.
‘Jiang Ziya,’ The Follow-Up To Chinese Breakout Hit ‘Ne Zha,’ Hits U.S. Theaters Today
Welcome to the Fengshen Cinematic Universe.
Here’s The Biggest Animation News You Missed In September
Release date reshuffles, a “Lion King” sequel, a new studio from Don Bluth, and more…
Watch The Trailer For ‘Josep,’ The Hand-Drawn Historical Drama Selected At Cannes
The film, which tells the story of Catalan artist and political activist Josep Bartoli, hits French theaters tomorrow.
Netflix And Unions Clash Over New Production Quota In France
Netflix is fighting against an upcoming law in France that would force it to commission more locally-made French content. France’s animation union Animfrance is among those that believes Netflix is shirking its responsibility to support the country’s content.
Barry Jenkins To Make Animation Directing Debut With ‘Lion King’ Sequel
Barry Jenkins, known for the Oscar-winning “Moonlight,” is in the animation director’s chair for the first time.
Warner Bros. Teases CG Feature ‘Moomios’ As It Grows Its Commitment To Spanish Production
Warner Bros. Spain has announced plans to invest in or produce 8–10 features a year in the country — both live action and animation.
Watch The Trailer For ‘Shuo Feng — Po Zhen Zi,’ A Historical Action Epic From China
Tang Chinese forces clash with the Abbasid Caliphate in this new feature from Nice Boat Animation.
Comics Titan IDW Announces New Executive Hirings, Will Start Producing Animation
The changes come as the company launches an initiative to grow its presence in the kids, family, and young adult sphere.
Disney Sued By Evel Knievel’s Son Over Duke Caboom Character In ‘Toy Story 4’
The lawsuit alleges that Disney has used Evel Knievel’s likeness, reputation, and image without the consent of his estate.
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.”
Netflix Appoints Kevin Clark As Its First Director Of Preschool Animation
Clark is an experienced professor and creative consultant. His expertise lies in diversity and digital equity.
The Animation That Changed Me: Joanna Quinn on ‘Carnival’
Susan Young’s 1985 short is set during London’s famed Notting Hill Carnival. “The thing that really excited me was that she’d used animation to say something about society at that time,” says Quinn.
Disney Is Currently Set To Release A Record 4 Animated Films In 3 Months Next Year
As things stand, “Raya and the Last Dragon,” “Bob’s Burgers,” “Luca,” and “Ron’s Gone Wrong” will all come out between March and June.
Microsoft To Buy Video Game Titan Zenimax For $7.5 Billion
The deal represents Microsoft’s biggest video game acquisition to date.
“The Feeling Of Despair Is The Foundation Of My Creation”: A Conversation With Sarina Nihei
Nihei’s new film “Polka-Dot Boy” premieres this week at the Ottawa International Animation Festival.
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