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Netflix Converts Warner Bros. Deal To All-Cash To Shut the Door On Paramount
The streamer removes the stock-based part of its offer, speeding up the shareholder vote and strengthening its case against Paramount’s takeover attempts.
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‘Arco’ Wins Best Feature At The European Film Awards
Ugo Bienvenu’s sci-fi debut took top animated honors at this year’s awards, strengthening its awards season credentials with Oscar nominations coming this week.
Roger Allers, Co-Director Of ‘The Lion King’ And Key Disney Renaissance Figure, Dies at 76
“A king’s time as ruler rises and falls like the sun”: The animation world mourns the loss of a legendary filmmaker and storyteller.
‘Zootopia 2’ Is Officially The Highest-Grossing Hollywood Animated Film In History
Passing ‘Inside Out 2,’ ‘Zootopia 2’ trails only ‘Ne Zha 2’ among animated films, and is the ninth-highest-grossing movie ever released, animated or otherwise.
‘Animation Mavericks’ Feature Documentary Brings UPA’s Untold Story To The Screen
The upcoming documentary examines the artists, politics, and risks behind the studio that broke away from Disney’s industry-dominant realism.
Netflix Goes On The Record, Promising A Full 45-Day Theatrical Run For Warner Bros. Films
Speaking with the New York Times, Netflix co-CEO said that if his company gets into theatrical distribution: “I want to win box office.”
Disney Greenlights Third ‘Phineas And Ferb’ Streaming, TV Film
There’s 104 days of summer vacation, and now kids will have a new way to spend one of them when the property’s third film hits Disney+, Disney Channel.
All Of Sony’s Films Will Head to Netflix After Their Theatrical, Home Entertainment Windows Under New Pay-1 Deal
Under the new deal, Netflix will become the exclusive first-window streaming platform for Sony films worldwide after their theatrical and home releases.
Oscar Shortlist Interviews: Director Matteo Burani’s Favorite Shot From ‘Playing God’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Featuring a carefully animated fall where a clay figure loses its identity in a state between death and rebirth, the clip embodies the film’s emotional core.
Director And Icon Creative CEO Shea Wageman On ‘Charlie The Wonderdog,’ A Hero For The Mid-Budget Indie Landscape
The film hits theaters Friday. We spoke to director and Icon Creative CEO Shea Wageman about the rare North American indie, and why it’s not the studio’s last.
Scott Adams, Racist Streamer And ‘Dilbert’ Creator, Dies At 68
The influential cartoonist turned office satire into a global, multimedia brand before racist remarks ended his mainstream career in public disgrace.
‘Hotel Transylvania 5’ Confirmed By Keegan-Michael Key, Who Praises Voice Acting As A ‘Sacred Connection To The Drawings’
At the Golden Globes, the Murray the Mummy voice actor let slip that he’ll soon head into the booth to start recording for the franchise’s fifth installment.
Against The Clock And The Odds: How ‘Out of the Nest’ Survived Being Shut Down To Become An Awards Season Hopeful
Director Arturo Hernandez details how Out of the Nest nearly collapsed mid-production and the global effort that led to its eventual completion.
Oscar Shortlist Interviews: Director John Kelly’s Favorite Shot From ‘Retirement Plan’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Kelly shares a playful scene that precipitates a drop in tone, and the one retirement dream that he shares with its protagonist, Ray.
VES Nominations: ‘Avatar’ Leads The Pack, ‘Zootopia 2,’ ‘Elio,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Tied Among Animated Films
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ scored 11 VES Awards nominations, while ‘Zootopia 2,’ ‘Elio,’ and ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ lead animation titles with five each.
Paramount Skydance’s David Ellison Unveils Two-Part Plan To Disrupt Netflix’s Purchase Of Warner Bros. Discovery
David Ellison takes Warner Bros. Discovery to court, demanding financial disclosures on its Netflix deal as Paramount pushes its rival bid.
Netflix Renews Partnership With ACE Canada Career Advancement Program
Netflix continues its premiere partnership with ACE Canada as the animation career accelerator launches its fifth national cohort for 2026.
Oscar Shortlist Interviews: Director James A. Castillo’s Favorite Shot From ‘The Quinta’s Ghost’ (EXCLUSIVE)
The turning point scene shows Goya realize that his past and his madness are inescapable, yet he continues painting as the audience watches in helpless silence.
Guy Moon, ‘Fairly OddParents’ And ‘Danny Phantom’ Composer And Long-Time Butch Hartman Collaborator, Dies At 63
The Emmy-nominated and Annie-winning composer’s credits also included ‘T.U.F.F. Puppy’ and ‘Bunsen Is a Beast,’ as well as several live-action features.
See The First Piece Of Concept Artwork From Each Of This Year’s 15 Oscar Shortlisted Animated Shorts (Exclusive)
We asked the filmmakers of all 15 shortlisted shorts to send us the first piece of artwork they created for their films and to explain what inspired the look.
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