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WBD Rejects Yet Another Paramount Skydance Takeover Attempt
Warner Bros. Discovery rejects a revised takeover bid from Paramount Skydance, despite new guarantees from backer Larry Ellison, reaffirming its Netflix deal.
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DreamWorks Remote Workers, Netflix Animation Production Staff, And ‘Ted’ Crew Vote To Unionize
Three late-December NLRB votes extended union coverage to remote and production workers, reflecting a widening of worker protections across the industry.
Oscar Shortlist Interviews: Director Anastasiia Falileieva’s Favorite Shot From ‘I Died In Irpin’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Falileieva talks about building the entire film around this one shot, imagined just two days after she escaped the Russian attack on Ukraine.
The Art Of ‘In Your Dreams’ Portfolio: Tracing The Visual Development Of Netflix’s Family Gem (EXCLUSIVE)
Production designer Steve Pilcher discusses the artistic decisions, collaborators, and design structure that shaped the film’s dream worlds.
ASIFA-East Festival And Cartoon Brew Announce Exclusive Media Partnership
We’re also excited to announce that we’re sponsoring a new honor at the festival, the Cartoon Brew Award for Excellence in Filmmaking.
Oscar Shortlist Interviews: Director Konstantin Bronzit On His Favorite Shot From ‘The Three Sisters’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Bronzit explains why the opening shot from ‘The Three Sisters’ is his favorite, and what he teaches aspiring animators about kicking off a film.
Opinion: And The Critics Choice Award For Animated Series Goes To… ‘South Park’?
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ wins made sense, but ambitious shows like ‘Common Side Effects’ or ‘Long Story Short’ seemed more deserving of best animated series.
‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘Elio’ Lead 53rd Annie Award Feature Nominations With 10 Nods Each
ASIFA-Hollywood reveals the 53rd Annie Awards nominees, including features, series, shorts, VFX, games, and craft categories ahead of the Feb. 21 ceremony.
Oscar Shortlist Interviews: Director Florence Miailhe’s On Her Favorite Shot From ‘Butterfly’ (EXCLUSIVE)
In a man’s final swim, the aging champion revisits love, joy, and trauma, as water becomes a living passage between memory, loss, and survival.
Oscar Shortlist Interviews: Director Sylwia Szkiłądź On Her Favorite Shot From ‘Autokar’ (EXCLUSIVE)
The director describes the film’s Sparrow Lady as a grandmother figure tied to memory and roots, defined by hidden eyes, gentle sadness, and familiar warmth.
Animation Boom Fuels China’s 2025 Box Office Boom
China’s box office surged 22% in 2025, led by record-breaking animated hits like ‘Ne Zha 2,’ ‘Zootopia 2,’ and ‘Nobody.’
Oscar Shortlist Interviews: Director J.P. Vine Shares His Favorite Shot From ‘Cardboard’ (EXCLUSIVE)
In this intimate moment, ‘Cardboard’ uses just a few frames to convey a single father’s sense of loss, softened by a hopeful light at the end of the tunnel.
‘Zootopia 2’ Becomes Disney Animation’s Highest-Grossing Release Of All Time
Powered by international audiences and impressive holiday legs, the sequel has reshaped expectations for Disney Animation franchises.
In Memoriam: Remembering The Animation Figures Who Died In 2025
We pay tribute to the animation artists, guardians, and innovators whose work shaped the medium and continues to inspire.
Oscar Shortlist Interviews: Director Jan Saska Shares His Favorite Shot From ‘Hurikán’ (EXCLUSIVE)
The Czech director breaks down perspective, surprise, and setting behind the film’s first reveal, from frozen time to Prague’s iconic skyline.
Traditional Financing Be Damned: Jorge Gutiérrez Courts Partners By Releasing The Full 40-Minute ‘El Guapo Vs. The Narco Vampires’ Animatic Online
The creator sidesteps studios by releasing a raw, adult-aimed animatic online, signaling a growing shift toward creator-led, independent animation.
Oscar Shortlist Interviews: Director Aaron Blaise Shares His Favorite Shot From ‘Snow Bear’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Disney legend Aaron Blaise discusses the emotional centerpiece of his Oscar-shortlisted animated short ‘Snow Bear’ and what the moment means to him.
Toho Purchases Anime Limited, Extends European Reach With New U.K. Base
GKIDS ‘ parent company, Toho, is growing again. The Japanese giant has established a U.K. European HQ and purchased Anime Limited to scale distribution.
Public Domain Day 2026: Betty Boop, Pluto (As Rover), And Flip The Frog Hit The Commons On January 1
Works released in 1930 hit the U.S. public domain on January 1, including early animation icons, forgotten favorites, and the art form’s formative experiments.
Avatar Feature ‘Legend Of Aang’ To Skip Theatrical, Go Straight To Paramount+
Avatar Studios’ ‘Legend of Aang’ will debut on Paramount+ instead of theaters, alongside the new animated series ‘Avatar: Seven Havens.’
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