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‘Masha And The Bear’ Creator Oleg Kuzovkov Re-Acquires The IP, Launches New Studio, Plans Feature Film
Kuzovkov has regained creative control of the global hit franchise, one of the most-viewed in YouTube history, and launched Studio MiM.
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YouTube Wrongly Flagged ‘Tiny Grandma’ As AI And Created A Viral Stop-Motion Phenomenon (EXCLUSIVE)
After the YouTube takedown, Philly’s Marie Hart and Peter Heacock stepped in front of the lens alongside their puppet and watched tens of millions tune in.
Amazing Digital Box Office!: ‘The Last Act’ Surpasses $7.5 Million In Presales, Expands To 2,000 U.S. Theaters
Glitch Productions and Fathom have doubled the film’s theatrical footprint as demand grows for the feature-length finale to the viral indie web series.
Oscar-Nominated Iranian Filmmaker Yegane Moghaddam Announces Next Short, Shares Teaser (EXCLUSIVE)
The ‘Our Uniform’ director shares a first look at ‘Our Body Language,’ a dialogue-free project combining clay and 2D animation.
‘SuperMutant Magic Academy,’ ‘Batman: Knightfall,’ Original Adult Comedies Headline WBA And DC Studios’ Annecy Lineups
Festival plans include major superhero previews, Netflix and Adult Swim originals, and the world premiere of a new Batman feature.
Fredrikstad Animation Festival Announces Animated Network Days For October 2026 (EXCLUSIVE)
The Nordic-Baltic animation festival expands with a new industry market focused on pitching, co-production, and financing.
Anime Growth Helps Offset Sony Losses From Pixomondo Shutdown, Bungie Troubles
Sony’s latest financial report highlights rising anime revenue as VFX restructuring and live service gaming setbacks pressure other divisions.
‘Another World,’ Hong Kong’s Highest-Grossing Animated Film Ever, Is Heading To The U.S. This Summer
Tommy Ng Kai Chung’s debut feature follows a spirit guide who must save a young girl’s soul from unleashing destruction on two worlds.
‘The Material In ‘KYR-U’ Is Constitutional, Civic, And Genuinely Nonpartisan’: Inside The ACLU’s New Stop-Motion Series
Creator Brandon Lake discusses bringing ‘Know Your Rights University’ to YouTube with veteran stop-motion artists and a ‘Schoolhouse Rock!’ spirit.
Studio Ghibli Wins Spain’s Prestigious Princess of Asturias Award, An Anime First
The iconic company follows past laureates including ‘Persepolis’ writer Marjane Satrapi and ‘Mafalda’ creator Quino, but is the first anime studio honored.
Netflix Sets Annecy 2026 Slate: ‘Ray Gunn,’ ‘Blue Eye Samuri’ S2, ‘Charlie vs. The Chocolate Factory’ First Looks
The streamer will also tease Ricky Gervais’s ‘Alley Cats,’ the new ‘The One Piece’ series, upcoming feature ‘Steps,’ and more.
GKIDS Acquires U.S. Rights To ‘Tekkonkinkreet,’ Plans 4K Remaster Theatrical Run
Studio4°C’s cult classic, directed by Michael Arias, returns in a new 4K remaster, with a UHD Blu-ray and digital release from GKIDS coming later this year.
Nathan Little Hand-Animated Sydney the Song Cat For Four Years, Then YouTube Demonitized It As ‘Inauthentic Content’ (EXCLUSIVE)
The industry vet says years of original 2D work was swept into a vague system with little explanation from a truly inauthentic customer service system.
‘Hopefully It’ll Outlive Me’: Emily Brundige On ‘Strawberry Vampire’ And Why She’s Done Handing Her IP To Studios
Inside the indie crowdfunded comedy about a 113-year-old vampire and her immigrant family, plus why its creator says studios get IP all wrong.
View Conference’s New Trailblazer Award Honors 15 Women From Across The Motion Picture Industry
Italy’s annual animation and VFX gathering will honor 15 women across directing, cinematography, production design, VFX, publicity, and education.
‘Star Heist’: How A Group Of Spanish Pros Pulled Off A Star Wars Day Short In Less Than 12 Parsecs (EXCLUSIVE)
Director José Ucha and his team walk us through the break-neck production behind their stylish May the 4th animated tribute.
Oscars Set New VFX, AI Rules For Next Year’s 99th Ceremony
Voters must watch the VFX Bake-Off reels, animated features get a Nov. 12 deadline, and the Academy reserves the right to question AI use.
Bandai Namco Taps Cartuna For New 2D Pac-Man Series On YouTube
The Brooklyn studio sends Pac-Man into neon-lit New Pac-City for a monthly run of retro-styled shorts, premiering May 22 on YouTube.
A Year After ‘Olive Place’s’ Release, The Indie Pilot Has An Audience, But What’s Next For Creator Jarrod Prince?
Jarrod Prince made his 11-minute pilot mostly alone over five years on a shoestring budget. A year in, he’s plotting his next steps.
A K-Pop Teaser Allegedly AI-Cloned Their Gobelins Student Film: ‘Niccolò’ Co-Director Speaks Out
Co-director David Florian says he expected ‘a little email back’ from Gobelins, not a public stance and legal threat defending the film’s six alumni.
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