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First Teaser For ‘The Peasants’ From Oscar-Nominated Filmmakers Of ‘Loving Vincent’
The period drama is expected to premiere later this year.
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Toon Boom Animation Software Acquired By U.S. Investment Firm For Over $110 Million
The new owner, Integrated Media Company, plans to “expand [Toon Boom’s] platform into new markets and to introduce ground-breaking products.”
Randy Fullmer, Effects Animator-Turned-Producer Of ‘Emperor’s New Groove,’ Dies At 73
Described as a “problem solver and genius” by ‘Beauty and the Beast’ director Gary Trousdale, Fullmer created the role of artistic coordinator on Disney animated features.
Actors Fear Studios Want To Replace Them With AI Digital Doubles
A key points of contention between actors and studios is the use of synthetic actors and performances – and the issue is far more complicated than most realize.
Disney CEO Bob Iger On Disney And Pixar Animation: Work To Be Done On ‘Improving Our Creative Output’
Iger believes that Pixar has had some “creative misses.”
Disney CEO Bob Iger Gets Contract Extension Through 2026
“Bob has once again set Disney on the right strategic path for ongoing value creation,” says Disney’s chairman of the board of directors.
Cartoon Brew Relocates To Los Angeles In Time For 20th Anniversary
Cartoon Brew started in L.A. nearly 20 years ago – and now we’re back!
Filipino Studio Toon City Expands With Vancouver Outpost Led By Atomic Cartoons Co-Founder Trevor Bentley
Toon City Vancouver will specialize in both traditional and digital services, with an eye towards co-production opportunities.
‘Nimona’ Is A Hit, Shooting Up To The No. 3 Spot On Netflix’s Weekly Top 10
‘Nimona’ more than doubled its viewership from its first appearance in the rankings.
Koreans Can’t Get Enough Of ‘Elemental’, #1 For Three Straight Weeks
Defying box office norms, ‘Elemental’ has grossed a greater amount each weekend it has screened in Korea.
Ottawa Animation Festival Announces Seven Features In Competition
Among the selections is ‘Chicken for Linda!’ which won the top feature film prize at Annecy last month.
RIP, Cartoon Network Studios Burbank Building (2000-2023)
The building was home to dozens of Cartoon Network productions.
‘Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken’ Is Worst Dreamworks Opening Of All-Time
‘Ruby Gillman’ has entered the record books, but not for the right reason.
53 Animation Pros Invited To Join Academy’s Animation And VFX Branches
Women, Black, and Asian artists were mostly overlooked in the animation branch.
Paramount+ Content Purge: Streamer Is Removing Six Animated Series
Shows that are being taken off the service include ‘Becca’s Bunch,’ ‘Pig Goat Banana Cricket,’ and ‘Star Trek: Prodigy.’
Boomerang Is Rebranding To Cartoonito Across Southeast Asia
The rebrand will happen at the end of July.
This Weekend, ‘Across The Spider-Verse’ And ‘Elemental’ Debunked A Great Hollywood Misconception
As the audience for animation grows larger than ever, it’s time to recognize that multiple animated films can succeed in theaters at the same time.
Third Time’s The Charm: Warner Bros. Relaunches Its Feature Animation Division Yet Again
Has Warner Bros. finally figured out how to run a feature animation division?
‘Lightyear’ Director And Producer Among Mass Layoffs At Pixar; Biggest Purge At Studio In Last Decade
Around 75 employees have been let go from the venerable Northern California studio.
‘Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse’ Shatters Opening Weekend Record For A Sony Animated FIlm
It’s the first $100 million-plus domestic launch for an animated Sony title.
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