Americans Were Obsessed With Streaming Disney-Produced Animation In 2021
“Luca,” “Moana,” and “Raya” were the most-streamed films of 2021.
Amid Amidi
David G. Derrick To Direct ‘Moana’ Series For Disney+
The “Moana” series will be the first production from Walt Disney Animation Studios Vancouver.
Netflix Orders Nicole Silverberg’s ‘Bad Crimes, Executive Produced By Mike Judge And Greg Daniels
The show is described as a “dark comedy procedural.”
Robert Valley’s Epic Short ‘Pear Cider And Cigarettes’ Is Now Free Online
Based on a true story, Valley’s short was nominated for the Oscar in 2017.
How An Animator Made A Challenging Shot Look Easy
Animator Ere Santos shares his process of animating a complicated shot in “Spirit Untamed.”
Battle Has Never Looked As Hypnotic As In Georges Schwizgebel’s ‘The Battle Of San Romano’
An animated take on Paolo Uccello’s Renaissance painting “The Battle of San Romano.”
Iran’s Leader Ali Khamenei Posts Provocative Anti-Trump Animated Film
The short film, “Revenge is Definite,” is the winning entry in an online contest.
A Rooster Contemplates Death In ‘Dust Bath’
Nova Scotia-based filmmaker Seth A. Smith directs this short pick of the day.
‘Sing 2’ Becomes First Animated Film In Over 2 Years To Gross $100M At U.S. Box Office
It’s the first time since “Frozen 2” that an animated film has cracked $100M domestically.
There’s Something Very Special About This ‘We Baby Bears’ Billboard In Burbank
Cartoon Network Studios finally gets its due in Burbank.
‘Turning Red’ Becomes The Third Pixar Original In A Row To Head Straight-To-Streaming
Pixar staffers were already unhappy that two of their films had gone straight to streaming. Now it’s happening again.
Adithi Krishnadas’ ‘Kandittund!’ Brings Indian Folklore To Life With Fun & Stylish 2D Animation
Introducing the world of the illustrious Mr. Panicker and his tall tales.
‘The Chimney Swift’ Explores The Dark History Of Child Chimney Sweepers In Victorian England
The famous New Year’s good luck symbol of a little chimney sweeper is turned upside down in Frédéric Schuld’s powerful short.
Cartoon Brew Pick: ‘Leviathan’ By Nick Cross
That which is above is like that which is below, and that which is below is like that which is above.
3 Animation Books I Can’t Wait To Read In 2022
A pivotal event in animation history, a memoir from an industry legend, and a how-to book on a little-discussed part of the feature animation filmmaking process…
Riot Games To Pay $100 Million In Class-Action Gender Discrimination Lawsuit
“We hope that this settlement properly acknowledges those who had negative experiences at Riot,” the company said in a statement.
Derrick Wyatt, Character Designer On ‘Teen Titans,’ ‘Transformers,’ And ‘Scooby Doo,’ Dies At 49
Wyatt was popular with fans for his stylized design takes on iconic characters.
15 Animated Shorts Make Oscar Shortlist And ‘Flee’ Makes International And Documentary Shortlists
Key contenders that made the short shortlist include “Affairs of the Art,” “Robin Robin,” “Souvenir Souvenir,” and “Windshield Wiper.”
‘Bob’s Burgers’ Castmember Who Allegedly ‘Took Part In Violence’ At U.S. Capitol Riots Is Banned From Fox/Disney Series
Actor Jay Johnston, who is wanted by the FBI, is no longer voicing Jimmy Pesto on “Bob’s Burgers.”
Tangent Animation Ordered To Pay Workers Who Were Abruptly Laid Off
Multiple Canadian government agencies have ordered the studio to pay what it owes to its former workers.
