Europe Produces An Annual Average Of 55 Animated Films, But Europeans Overwhelmingly Prefer U.S. Features
For every 5 admissions to U.S. animated features, Europeans see one animated film produced in their own region.
Alex Dudok de Wit
Disney Patents Virtual World Simulator That Doesn’t Require Headsets, Goggles, Or Smartphones
The immersive tech could eventually allow park visitors to interact with Mickey Mouse and Elsa as images, not cast members in costume.
AMC Networks Acquires Anime Licensor Sentai Filmworks, Streamer Hidive
Anime is now a key part of AMC Networks’ growth strategy.
The Secret To ‘Arcane’ Studio Fortiche’s Success: It’s Owned By Artists
The French studio wants to avoid “the watered-down things” that result from Hollywood’s profit-seeking formula, says “Arcane” lead animator Alexis Wanneroy.
‘To The Bright Side’ Looks Unlike Other Chinese Animated Features
The seven-part anthology film probes the theme of childhood from various angles.
Exclusive: Animation Pros Can Stream Key Oscar-Contender ‘Flee’ For Free On The Animation Showcase
The platform also contains nearly all of the 15 Oscar-shortlisted animated shorts.
Japan Box Office: ‘Jujutsu Kaisen 0’ Earns More In 11 Days Than Any Live-Action Film Did In All Of 2021
The anime feature also had the second-biggest opening weekend in Japanese history, behind only “Demon Slayer.”
RIP Mike Camarillo, Multitalented Artist Who Worked On ‘Powerpuff Girls,’ ‘The Road to El Dorado,’ And ‘The Simpsons’
Camarillo worked across crucial but unsung roles, such as prop designer and background clean-up artist.
LIST: All The New Animated Series For TV And Streaming In 2022
A list-in-progress of the year’s originals.
Why The Anime Industry Lacks Unions And How That Could Change: A Veteran Producer Speaks
A veteran anime producer and character designer discuss what effects unionization might have and why it is slow in coming in Japan.
‘Winnie-The-Pooh’ And ‘Bambi’ Have Entered The Public Domain
As have many other books, films, compositions, and a trove of around 400,000 sound recordings.
Disney, Nick, And Cartoon Network Saw Double-Digit Ratings Plummet (Again) This Year
If you work for Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, or Cartoon Network, you may want to look away now.
‘Slanted Eyes’ In Chinese Indie Film ‘I Am What I Am’ Spark Backlash
The filmmakers wanted more realism in their designs. But some viewers think the film is playing up to racist stereotypes of the Chinese.
The 3 Top-Grossing Films In Japan In 2021 Are All Animated
We’ll take our good box office news where we can get it.
A Homemade Documentary Reveals How ‘South Park’ Became A Megahit
This video has real tegridy.
Animation Coming To Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, Peacock, And More In January 2022
Bring in the new year with lots of animation.
Epic Has Awarded Grants To Almost 400 Projects This Year
The $100M fund promotes use of Unreal Engine, which is increasingly core to animation production and the development of the metaverse.
Know Your Indie Filmmaker: Elizabeth Hobbs
Welcome to a new series in which we profile the most interesting independent animation filmmakers working today.
Creating A Menagerie Of Monster Puppets For ‘Frankelda’s Book Of Spooks’
We speak to the directors and designers behind Mexico’s ambitious stop-motion series.
Forget Charlie Brown: Here’s The Best Alternative Christmas Animation, As Chosen By Readers
From the Fleischers to Satoshi Kon, we’ve got your Christmas viewing schedule sorted.
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