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Mexican Animation Crisis; Netflix’s AI Surge; ‘Avatar’s’ Two Token Theaters
Ánima Estudios, one of Mexico’s largest and most consequential animation companies, has paused production amid a corporate …
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Netflix Used GenAI Workflows On Nearly 300 Titles This Year So Far
Most of the work occurred in post-production, as Netflix increasingly turns to AI to create complex shots faster and at a lower cost.
Pearl Studio’s ‘All Wishes Come True!’ Trailer Turns The Eight Immortals Into A Heist Crew
The former Oriental DreamWorks and its parent company, CMC Pictures, unveils a Chinese mythological comedy about eight mortals attempting to rob the gods.
Gábor Csupó’s Proposed ‘Duckman’ Revival Opening Feels Like An Elaborate Provocation Or A Nightmare
The Klasky Csupo co-founder shared a sloppy take on the cult series’ intro, replacing its gritty noir look with glossy digital polish and a horrific new song.
GKIDS Drops ‘Cocoon – One Summer of Girlhood’ Trailer Ahead Of September Theatrical Release
GKIDS has unveiled the first English-subbed trailer for Yukimitsu Ina’s adaptation of the popular wartime manga ahead of the film’s September release.
Spanish Government Invests Another $7.4M In Animation, Backing Canary Studio Amuse Animation
Spain follows a $28.8 million Anima Kitchent investment with a $7.4 million backing of Amuse Animation as it pushes to grow its domestic animation industry.
Paramount Gives ‘Avatar’ A Token Two-Theater Release Before Its Paramount+ Debut
Paramount is giving ‘Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender’ a one-week, two-city theatrical run to qualify for awards before it heads to streaming.
UPDATED: Ánima Estudios, One Of Mexico’s Most Important Animation Studios, Is Undergoing A Corporate Restructuring
The studio says it is restructuring to realign its “business model with the evolving demands of the international entertainment landscape.”
Titmouse And Meow Wolf Join Forces On Animated Series And L.A. Immersive Experience
Titmouse will develop an animated series based on Meow Wolf’s universe and create animation for the immersive company’s Los Angeles exhibition.
‘The Legend Of Korra’ Turns 15 With A New Global Concert Tour
Paramount will bring ‘The Legend of Korra’ to concert halls with a live orchestra, HD visuals, and a 2027 tour across North America and Europe.
Sony-Backed ‘Alvin and the Chipmunks’ Reboot Will Turn The Trio Into Digital-First ‘Influencers’ Before A 2028 Theatrical Feature
Big Shot Pictures will relaunch Alvin and the Chipmunks with digital-first content before a planned feature film in 2028.
Chilean Schoolyard Noir; Student Academy Awards; Bigger In Texas
This week is off to an eclectic start, which is how we prefer it. We’re really excited to debut the exclusive trailer for the Chilean …
In ‘The Scarlet Tamagochi’ A Missing Virtual Pet Kicks Off A Schoolyard Noir Mystery (EXCLUSIVE TRAILER)
Chilean short ‘The Scarlet Tamagochi’ blends film noir, hand-painted animation, and childhood nostalgia in its first official trailer.
All Of This Year’s Student Academy Award Animation Finalists Came From France Or Germany
The Academy has revealed the seven animated student films competing for 2026 Student Academy Awards medals, led by Gobelins with three finalists.
Sony Animation Checks Back In For Fifth ‘Hotel Transylvania’ Film
Genndy Tartakovsky will EP the IP’s fifth “theatrical” feature (the pandemic sent 4 straight to streaming), with Jennifer Kluska and Alan Hawkins directing.
Don Iwerks, Disney Legend, Oscar-Winning Inventor, And Pioneer Of Immersive Cinema, Dies At 96
Oscar-winning inventor Don Iwerks transformed Disney attractions, large-format cinema, and 3D filmmaking across six decades.
Texas Film Commission Is Offering Independent Short Filmmakers A Free Path To Oscar Qualification
Fort Worth’s Premiere Package gives independent short filmmakers worldwide a free Oscar-qualifying theatrical run and travel support.
CEE Animation Forum Reveals 33 Projects Selected For 2026 Pitching Event
The Forum will also introduce a €50,000 Series Co-Production Development Award, reflecting the growing role of animated series and TV specials at the event.
‘Not Alone’ Premiere; Emmy Nominations; Exceptional Indies
We’re pretty proud to be closing out the week with a trio of unique exclusives. After falling in love with it at this year’s …
Personal Memory And Visual Metaphor Shape Momo Cao’s Experimental Short ‘Not Alone,’ Online Today (EXCLUSIVE)
Momo Cao discusses loneliness, identity, and the deeply personal discovery that inspired her short Cartoon Brew Award-winning film.
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