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Anime

GKIDS To Release ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ Feature In The U.S. Beginning July 16

‘Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory/Premature Death – The Movie’ is the first new release from the franchise since the end of the series’ second season.

Distribution

Goodfellas Animation Will Handle Sales On Andy Serkis’s Feature Animation Directorial Debut ‘Animal Farm’

The 96-minute film will be introduced next week to buyers at the Cannes Film Market, and will premiere at the Annecy animation festival next month.

Feature Film

Aardman To Release Third Shaun The Sheep Feature In 2026

‘Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom’ is described as a “light-hearted, spooky Halloween adventure.”

RIP

Jim Smith, Co-Founder Of Spümcø, Dies At 70

Smith played a key role in Spümcø’s series ‘The Ren & Stimpy Show’ and ‘The Ripping Friends.’

Business

Report: Half Of Hollywood’s Top 10 Most Profitable Films Last Year Were Animated

‘Inside Out 2,’ the most profitable film of 2024, netted Disney $650 million.

Distribution

Julian Glander’s Indie Feature ‘Boys Go To Jupiter’ Scores Theatrical Release In August

The film’s North American distribution rights have been acquired by Cartuna and Irony Point.

Anime

Anime Is Now A ‘National Security Threat,’ According To Trump

Trump wants a 100% tariff on all films “produced in foreign lands” but no one in Hollywood knows what he means.

Politics

Trump Cuts Funding For Animated Series On PBS Kids. Who Is Affected?

If Trump’s executive is implemented, numerous animated series would lose federal funding.

Events

May 10 In LA: Attend ‘Arcane’ Screening And Q&A With Creators

All attendees will receive a free ‘Art of Arcane’ book.

Feature Film

Three Animated Features Are Premiering At Cannes. Could One Of Them Be The Next ‘Flow’?

There’s a good reason to pay close attention to these three animated films premiering at Cannes.

Artist Rights

Report: Disney’s Shift Of ‘Moana 2’ Production To Canada Cost California Hundreds Of Millions In Economic Benefit

A new study shows that California’s animation industry is in dire condition and without stronger government support, the industry could collapse.

Business

AI Animation Tech Startup Cheehoo, Backed By Netflix Head Of Film Dan Lin, Raises $10 Million

The company wants to make the process of creating animation less expensive and complex.

Events

Next Week In LA: Attend ‘Love, Death & Robots: Volume 4’ Screening, Q&A And Reception

Cartoon Brew is pleased to invite you and a guest are to a special advance preview screening of the new season of ‘Love, Death & Robots,’ followed by a conversation with the creators.