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Independent Film Company Acquires Cannes Darling ‘Tangles,’ Plans Awards Run
Leah Nelson’s hand-drawn Alzheimer’s dark comedy will receive an Oscar-qualifying theatrical run this year before expanding wide in early 2027.
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Peter Cullen, Iconic Voice Of Optimus Prime, Eeyore, Toonami, And More, Dies At 85
Among his hundreds of voice acting credits, the prolific Canadian actor was also the unmistakable voice behind Cartoon Network’s Toonami promos.
Pixar’s ‘Toy Story 5’ Gets September Disney+ Release Date
After a franchise-best box office run, Pixar’s latest ‘Toy Story’ sequel will make its exclusive Disney+ debut on September 23.
Rare Disney Artwork From Gustaf Tenggren, Mary Blair, Carl Barks, And More Sells For $3.4 Million
Heritage’s three-day sale brought together 1,346 lots spanning Disney’s Golden Age, Renaissance era, theme parks, and Pixar history.
Miyu Distribution Acquires Fernanda Salgado’s Buzzy Brazilian Ancestral Memory Drama ‘Ana, En Passant’
Developed through Berlinale Talents and presented at the Annecy Animation Showcase in Cannes, the mixed-media feature will debut in Brazil this fall.
‘Closer To The Chuck Jones Model’: How Classic Looney Tunes Design Made ‘Coyote Vs. Acme’s’ Wile E. A More Sympathetic Leading Canine
Director Dave Green explains how story artists, a life-size puppet, and classic cartoon flashbacks turned a silent slapstick icon into the heart of the film.
Tim Curry, Legendary Actor Who Voiced Nigel Thornberry, Hexxus, Auntie Whispers, And Many More, Dies At 80
Over nearly four decades, Curry brought his unmistakable theatricality to more than 150 animated, video game, and voice-over performances.
VES Awards Add Short-Form Category, Expand Recognition For Animated Projects
Animated series will compete alongside features under revised rules that also split CG cinematography into separate animation and photoreal categories.
Warner Bros. Animation Faces An Uncertain Future As Sam Register Departs
The widely respected animation executive will step down as president of Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios, and Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe.
‘Saga Of Rex’ Trailer; Disney Health Cuts; Toxic Fandoms
Over the weekend, Michel Gagné unveiled the first trailer for The Saga of Rex, an hour-long hand-drawn feature he spent 14 years …
The ‘Lesbian Space Princess’ Backlash Shows Online Fandom At Its Worst
Criticism of ‘Lesbian Space Princess’ is fair game, but the ugly online campaign against the film and its creators feels feels cruel, targeted, and inorganic.
James Gunn, Bob Persichetti, And Justin K. Thompson To Headline Crunchyroll Anime Forum
The inaugural Anime Future Forum will bring leading filmmakers and Japanese animation executives to New York on October 7.
Science Saru Has Posted A Brilliant BTS Video For One Of The Year’s Best New Series, ‘Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia’
Naoko Yamada, Abel Góngora, and Kenichi Yoshida reveal how the studio translated Tomato Soup’s singular manga artwork and pacing into animation.
Miyu, Les Films Du Préau Will Bring Joeri Christiaen’s Modern-Day Fable ‘The Wolf’s Dinner’ To Theaters
The 30-minute Blender-made special follows a courageous young lamb whose encounter with a mysterious wolf challenges her clan’s inherited fears and prejudices.
Pixar’s ‘Cars’ Will Return To Theaters For Its 20th Anniversary This Fall
The 2006 Pixar fan-favorite will race back into theaters on September 4 as Disney continues its year-long anniversary celebration.
‘Peanuts’ Studio WildBrain Acquires ‘Hey Peppa Pig’ GenAI Company Personality AI
The company behind ‘Hey Peppa Pig’ joins WildBrain in a deal with $11 million in upfront cash, shares, and up to $58 million in additional payments.
Disney To End Health Coverage For Thousands Of Employees’ Spouses
Disney will limit spousal health coverage in 2027 while committing at least $9 billion this year to stock buybacks intended to support shareholder value.
GKIDS Acquires Yoshiaki Kawajiri’s Gothic Anime Classic ‘Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust’
GKIDS will bring Yoshiaki Kawajiri’s gothic anime classic back to North American theaters in a new HD master, followed by a home entertainment release.
Two New ‘One Piece’ Movies Announced For 2027 And 2029
Toei Animation will release ‘One Piece Film God Valley’ in summer 2027, followed by the mysterious Oda-designed ‘One Piece Film Baad’ in 2029.
Michel Gagné Unveils The First Trailer For ‘The Saga Of Rex,’ A Solo Hand-Drawn Feature 14 Years In The Making
‘The Iron Giant,’ ‘Ratatouille,’ and ‘Spider-Verse’ veteran Michel Gagné created, directed, and animated the 60-minute feature almost entirely by himself.
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