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‘Lightyear’ Gets August Disney+ Release Date, Can It Find New Life There After A Brutal Theatrical Run?
Lightyear will end its theatrical run as one of Pixar’s worst-ever flops. But might it be a hit for Disney+?
Jamie Lang
Karen Toliver Promoted To Netflix Head Of Animation Film As Melissa Cobb Shifts To Producer Role
In an internal office letter, Netflix VP global film Scot Stuber and VP studio operations Amy Reinhard outlined an executive shakeup.
Cinesite Acquires ‘Fireheart’ Studio L’Atelier Animation
Cinesite continues to grow its global footprint by acquiring the Montreal-based animation studio.
Mexico’s Pixelatl Festival Unveils 2022 Trailer From Mighty Animation (Exclusive)
Watch Pixelatl 2022’s charming festival trailer Aquí te encuentras from director Julio Pacheco.
Netflix To Acquire ‘The Lego Movie’ Animation Studio Animal Logic
According to the streamer, the acquisition of the Australian indie studio “will support Netflix’s ambitious animated film slate.”
Pixar’s Pete Docter Granted Honorary Membership As Visual Effects Society Unveils 2022 Honorees
Retired educator and industry leader Pam Hogarth was named the recipient of this year’s VES Founders Award.
MPC London Scraps 2022 Raises, Introduces Color-Coded Alert System For Troubled Projects
Visual effects workers who are on projects with “serious issues” may no longer work from home.
Craig McCracken Is Rebooting ‘The Powerpuff Girls,’ ‘Foster’s Home For Imaginary Friends’
The projects, currently in development, will be produced through Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe.
‘Paws Of Fury’ Falls Flat As ‘Minions’ Flies Past Major Box Office Milestone
Paramount’s kung-fu comedy whiffed at the box office, while Minions: The Rise of Gru has now grossed more than $500 million worldwide.
See How Computer Animation Was Used Over 30 Years Ago To Produce ‘Roller Coaster Rabbit’
A rare look back at Disney’s Florida animation studio and the early days of computer animation.
Black-Owned Studio Smokescreen Launches In L.A., Watch Their First Short Here
Founder Kris Wimberly discusses the new studio, meant to be a gateway into the industry for artists from marginalized communities.
Explore Real-Time Animation Practices In Epic’s Free Ebook ‘The Animation Field Guide’
The Animation Field Guide is a detailed how-to manual in the techniques of creating animation in real-time using Unreal Engine.
108 Media Secures Majority Stake In Singapore’s Robot Playground Media
Robot Playground Media has made series like Mickey Go Local and the Singaporean adult series Downstairs.
Kazuki Takahashi, ‘Yu-Gi-Oh!’ Creator, Dies At 60
Takahashi was found dead after an apparent snorkeling trip in Okinawa Prefecture.
California Grants $2.5 Million In Startup Funding For Animation Museum Project
A group of industry figures, including the director of “Frozen,” wants to put a physical animation museum in the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena area.
‘The Sea Beast’ Reviews Roundup: Critics Praise Film’s Stunning Set Pieces And Expert Cinematography
Netflix’s The Sea Beast launches worldwide today, and critics are praising the animation work of Chris Williams and his team.
U.K. Cinemas Ban Formal Attire As #GentleMinions Meme Results In Despicable Behavior
Cinemas in the U.K. have reported losses in the thousands after the #GentleMinions viral trend turned destructive.
Ringling College Alumni Allege Fraud, Negligence In Lawsuit
The group alleges the school mishandled student-on-student reports of sexual assault, sexual harassment, threats of violence, and stalking.
‘Primal’ Season Two Gets Trailer, Adult Swim/HBO Max Release Dates
Creator Genndy Tartakovsky has also shared details about two other projects he’s working on, Unicorn: Warriors Eternal and Fixed.
Ottawa International Animation Festival Unveils Seven-Feature Competition Lineup
This year’s OIAF runs September 21-25.
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