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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.
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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.’
Box Office: ‘David’ Sets Angel’s Opening Record; ‘SpongeBob’ Treads Water; ‘Zootopia’ Holds; And ‘Avatar’ Rules
The pre-holiday box office sees ‘David’ surprise, ‘SpongeBob’ stumble, ‘Zootopia 2’ carry on, and ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ dominate globally.
Five Indie Animated Features, Five Very Different Paths: Welcome To Cartoon Brew’s Awards Season Rogue Roundtable
Directors of ‘Endless Cookie,’ ‘Black Butterflies,’ ‘Boys Go to Jupiter,’ ‘Dog of God,’ and ‘Slide’ discuss their 2025 indie gems.
WildBrain Sells Its Peanuts Stake To Sony For A Debt-Free Balance Sheet
The sale erases WildBrain’s debt and shifts focus to scaling wholly owned franchises, digital platforms, and long-term margin growth.
The Oscars Are Heading To YouTube In 2029
The landmark deal reflects declining TV audiences and a strategic bet on streaming platforms to hopefully future-proof the iconic awards show.
Shareholders Push Back On Blue Ant Purchase Of Thunderbird Entertainment
The proposed deal puts Atomic Cartoons at the center of a debate over valuation, control, and whether Blue Ant’s offer reflects Thunderbird’s long term worth.
‘You Have To Leave Him How You Found Him’: Derek Drymon And The Reel FX Team On Bringing SpongeBob Back To The Big Screen
From story structure to CG textures, Derek Drymon and the Reel FX animation team detail how SpongeBob’s theatrical DNA was preserved and expanded.
Rainbow Acquires Geronimo Stilton IP, No Mention Of The Previously-Announced Feature Adaptation
The feature was announced in 2023 with ‘Captain Underpants’ director David Soren, but today’s release offered no update, raising doubts about its future.
‘Original One-Off Pieces… Are Really The Only Thing I Want To Make’: Inside Adult Swim’s ‘The Elephant’ With Patrick McHale, Pendleton Ward
McHale and Ward discuss the guts of their three-act special, creating in isolation, and embracing non-canon storytelling, creative risk, and collaboration.
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