MPC, Studio Behind ‘The Lion King,’ Shuts Down Vancouver Studio
Two weeks before Christmas, a major vfx shop in Vancouver has shut down.
Amid Amidi
Procreate 5 Expands Animation Features in New Release
The popular iPad illustration app has added significant improvements to its animation capabilities.
Flying Bark Productions Is Opening An L.A. Studio In 2020
Veteran Nickelodeon artist Ian Graham will lead the new LA operation.
Netflix And Gaumont To Produce Paul McCartney’s ‘High In the Clouds’ As Animated Feature
Oscar-nominated Timothy Reckart (“The Star”) will direct.
Disney Got 3 Golden Globe Animation Nom, But There’s One They’d Rather Not Have
A new series of Disney campaign ads don’t acknowledge that “The Lion King” was nominated in the animation category.
‘Playmobil: The Movie’ Bombs, Worst Opening Of All-Time In 2,300+ Theaters
Only two movies have ever opened more poorly in 2,000+ theaters: “The Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure” and “Delgo.”
‘Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles’ Wins European Film Award
The Oscar-contending “Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles” picks up award for best European animated feature of 2019.
NFB To Co-Produce Final Short In ‘Impossible Figures’ Trilogy – Exclusive
See the teaser that was released today.
2019 AWARD TRACKER: Feature Animation & VFX Honors
We’re keeping track of who’s winning all the end-of-year accolades in feature animation and vfx.
Director Kevin Bao Fired By Animation Studio After Accused Of Plagiarism In Sony Playstation Spot
“Good artists copy; great artists steal” is not the best motto if you work in the animation industry.
Disney Alleged To Have Violated Antritrust Laws in South Korea Over Its Release Of ‘Frozen 2’
A civic group alleges that “Frozen 2” is screening on over 88% of the country’s movie screens.
Studio Ghibli Films Will Soon Be Available On Digital Download-To-Own Services
The Studio Ghibli library will soon be easier than ever to watch in the U.S. and Canada.
ANALYSIS: Netflix Overtakes Disney In 2019 Annie Award Nominations
See the complete list of 2019 Annie Award nominations.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Nothing Happens’ by Michelle and Uri Kranot
We all wait for something to happen. However, nothing does…
Christina Miller Is Stepping Down As President Of Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, And Boomerang
Michael Ouweleen will serve as interim president of cartoon Network.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘La Noria’ by Carlos Baena
A young boy who loves to draw and build ferris wheels encounters strange creatures that turn his life upside down.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘The Wanderer’ by Savva Tsekmes
A take on the giant-impact hypothesis, a collision event that is thought to have birthed the moon and changed Earth to be as we know it.
Netflix Acquires North America/Latin America Rights To ‘A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon’
Aardman’s latest feature has grossed over $30 million worldwide since its theatrical release in September.
Reporters Should Stop Misleading People — ‘Frozen’ Isn’t The Highest-Grossing Animated Film Of All-Time
CNN, “L.A. Times,” and CNBC are just a few of the outlets that are not acknowledging “The Lion King” as the highest-grossing animated film of all time.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Gimme Summn’ by Cole Kush
Music video for TNGHT’s “Gimme Summn.”
