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Cinesite Takes Majority Stake In Indian Animation/VFX Studio Assemblage
Cinesite has taken a majority stake in Mumbai-based animation and vfx studio Assemblage. Details: Under the new partnership, …
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Five Animated Shorts That Could Contend For The Upcoming Oscars
In our second list of the year, we check out five titles which have qualified for this year’s animated short Oscars race.
Bob Iger Is Back As Disney CEO, Bob Chapek Steps Down
The market was bullish after the news, with Disney shares up 10% in pre-market trading on Monday.
Cartoon Saloon Producer/Director Nuria González Blanco Gives Career Advice During World Animation Day Masterclass
Blanco has produced shorts such as the Oscar-nominated ‘Late Afternoon,’ and series including Netflix’s ‘Puffin Rock’ at Cartoon Saloon.
‘Sonic The Hedgehog’ Creator Yuji Naka Arrested For Alleged Insider Trading
Sonic the Hedgehog creator and former Square Enix employee Yuji Naka was arrested by prosecutors in Japan on Friday.
Pixar Shares First Trailer, Release Date For Peter Sohn’s ‘Elemental’
‘Elemental,’ based loosely on Sohn’s childhood growing up in the Bronx, will release in theaters in June of next year.
Hasbro Plans To Sell Part Of eOne, But ‘Peppa Pig’ Isn’t Going Anywhere
In fact, Hasbro plans to lean even harder on major franchises such as ‘Peppa Pig,’ ‘Transformers,’ and ‘My Little Pony.’
Saudi Arabia’s Manga Productions Licenses ‘Grendizer’ For Amusement Parks And Events Across The Middle East
Manga Productions is partnering with rightsholder Dynamic Planning to revitalize the Grendizer IP in the Middle East.
‘Atlanta’ Episode Features A Hilarious, Heartbreaking Alternative History To The Making Of ‘A Goofy Movie’
‘The Goof Who Sat by the Door’ is the fictional story of Disney’s first-ever Black CEO who tried to make “the Blackest movie of all time.”
Crunchyroll, Sony Pictures, And Japanese Broadcaster Wowow Unveil Multi-Series Co-Production Deal
The companies’ first co-production will be a series adaptation of Tow Ubukata’s fantasy action novel ‘Bye, Bye, Earth.’
Netflix Launches New ‘My Dad The Bounty Hunter’ Trailer, Unveils Release Date
The sci-fi family series from Everett Downing and Patrick Harpin will touch down in early 2023.
DNEG Sets Up VFX/Animation Studio In Sydney, First Project Is George Miller’s ‘Furiosa’
The studio will be helmed by Oscar-winning vfx supervisor Andrew Jackson, an Australian native and veteran of the ‘Mad Max’ franchise.
‘Bratz, L.O.L. Surprise!’ Manufacturer MGA Entertainment Launches MGA Studios, Acquires Pixel Zoo Animation
According to MGA, the company is looking to growing its footprint in the rapidly evolving digital entertainment landscape.
Epic Games Launches Unreal Engine 5.1 With New And Refined Features For Animation And VFX Work
According to the team at Epic Games, with UE 5.1 “we’re honing in on the artist, and how the artist can use this tool.”
The Animation Guild Unveils Officer And Executive Board Election Results
Three of five TAG officers won re-election, including Steve Kaplan, Jeanette Moreno King, and Paula Spence.
‘Tom And Jerry’ Get Kawaii Makeover From Cartoon Network Japan
The new series debuted as part of a seven-hour Jerry-themed block for Japan’s “Cheese Day.”
‘Suzume’ Passes ‘Weathering With You,’ ‘Your Name’ For Biggest Japanese Opening Of Director Makoto Shinkai’s Career
A November release could hurt ‘Suzume’ long-term. Shinkai’s previous films opened in summer, historically a more favorable window.
‘My Father’s Dragon’ Reviews Roundup: A Well-Made Film For Kids That Falls Just Short Of Cartoon Saloon’s Lofty Standards
Critics are praising the work done by director Nora Twomey and her animation team on Netflix’s latest animated feature.
Kevin Conroy, Longtime Batman Voice Actor, Dies At 66
Described by many as the definitive voice of Batman, Conroy voiced the Caped Crusader in series, films, and games for three decades.
Disney Plans Layoffs, Hiring Freeze After Weak Fourth Quarter
In a memo to executives, CEO Bob Chapek outlined a series of cost-cutting measures headed Disney’s way.
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