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Production Workers On ‘Rick And Morty’ And ‘Solar Opposites’ File to Unionize
Disney and Warnermedia say they are unwilling to voluntarily recognize these workers.
Amid Amidi
‘Icarus’ Trailer Arrives Ahead Of Theatrical Launch In France
The independently produced European feature was directed by former Pixar animator Carlo Vogele.
Oscars Cut The Animated Short Award From Live Telecast
It’s one of eight awards that’s being given the boot.
Artist Management Firm The Gotham Group Launches NFT-Driven Emerging Tech Division
The firm will use this division to create entertainment projects “outside the confines of the traditional studio and network environment.”
‘Ernest & Celestine’ Director Benjamin Renner Will Helm An Illumination Comedy About Ducks
Also headed to theaters: “Despicable Me 4.”
Brad Bird Will Direct ‘Ray Gunn’ For Skydance Animation
“Ray Gunn” is Bird’s first animation project since “Incredibles 2.”
John Cena To Star Alongside Wile E. Coyote In ‘Coyote Vs. Acme’
The film is set to begin live-action photography in New Mexico at the end of March.
‘Chip ’n Dale: Rescue Rangers’ Trailer Is A Showcase Of Odd Aesthetic Choices
Disney’s long-gestating hybrid project “Chip ’n Dale: Rescue Rangers” has a trailer – and it’s a headscratcher.
Fox Entertainment Is Developing A ‘Bloom County” Series
The strip’s creator Berkeley Breathed is on board as writer and executive producer.
Netflix’s ‘Cat Burglar’ Is A ‘Tex Avery-Inspired’ Interactive Cartoon From The Creator Of ‘Black Mirror
The project blends classic cartoon craziness and interactive trivia.
Tubi Is Expanding Its Animation Offerings With GKIDS Deal
Select GKIDS titles will begin rolling out on Tubi later this month.
Teddy Newton, Oscar-Nominated Director Of ‘Day & Night, Signs With Psyop
Newton most recently worked with Psyop on a “Clash of Clans” holiday-themed short.
Pixar Delivers First Full ‘Lightyear’ Trailer
Pixar is touting this as the “definitive origin story” of Buzz Lightyear, the hero who inspired the toy in the “Toy Story” films.
Fox Entertainment Buys Gumby And Will Relaunch Character With New Series, Merchandising, And NFTs
Gumby and Pokey are being revived in the 21st century.
Animation Filmmakers React To Oscar Nominations
There’s a lot of happy animation folks this morning and we’re sharing their immediate reactions to being nominated for an Oscar.
‘Flee’ Makes Oscar History With Nominations For Animated Feature, Documentary, And International Feature
Animation had its big breakout at the Oscars, with nominations in seven different categories.
Dreamworks Animation Has A New Fellowship Program For HBCU Students
Fifteen participants will be selected for the eight-week program.
This Korean A Cappella Group Reimagines The Sounds Of ‘Tom & Jerry,’ ‘Encanto,’ ‘The Simpsons,’ And More
You’ve never heard animation soundtracks like these.
Activision Blizzard Won’t Voluntarily Acknowledge Unionization Effort At Its Subsidiary Raven Software
The workers at the “Call of Duty” developer are now taking their fight to the National Labor Relations Board.
Bob Iger Doesn’t Think Audiences Will Return To Movie Theaters In The Same Numbers Post-Pandemic
For theaters, Covid was “severe injury that maybe doesn’t heal,” says Iger.
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