CEE Animation Forum Selects 42 Projects In Record Year For Submissions
The pitching event is a key platform for Central and Eastern European animation in particular.
Jen Hurler
Rooster Teeth Adapting Graphic Novel ‘Slam!’ for HBO Max
An animated series based on the roller derby-themed graphic novel “Slam!,” written by the screenwriter of “Moana,” is in the works for HBO Max.
VES Award Nominees: ‘The Mandalorian’ Dominates Series, ‘Soul’ Leads Animated Features
It’s a good year for Disney+ exclusives.
Jennifer Coyle and Leo Matsuda Board Hello Kitty Feature As Directors
The iconic Japanese character is making its first bigscreen outing.
‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Reviews: Critics Generally Positive, Despite A Reliance On Formulas
Branded as formulaic, “Raya and the Last Dragon” is still being praised for its world-building, performances, and emotional depths. Here’s what some critics had to say.
Cartoon Brew Podcast: Tim Story On How He Introduced Tom & Jerry To A Live-Action World
In our latest podcast, the director of “Tom & Jerry” discusses the “education” he received in animation production on the hybrid feature.
Brenda Banks, One Of The First Black Women Animators In America, Dies At 72
Even as she built up an impressive career working with the likes of Ralph Bakshi, Hanna-Barbera, and Warner Bros., Banks remained very private about her life.
For Hire: Top-Class Artists From Blue Sky Studios
With the studio due to shut down soon, employees are promoting their work as they search for new jobs.
Skydance Animation Signs Multi-Year Pact With Apple For Features And Series
The deal will give a boost to Apple TV+’s meager animation offerings.
Warnermedia To Launch 50 Preschool Series, Announces “Redraw Your World” As New Cartoon Network Slogan
Warnermedia Kids and Family has come up with a multi-pronged approach to take on Netflix, Disney, Youtube, and Nickelodeon in the highly competitive kids’ space.
Five Things I’ll Miss About Blue Sky Studios: Recollections Of A Former Employee
Jen Hurler reflect on her time at the studio, which will shut down in April.
Newly Announced Features: ‘This Was Our Pact,’ ‘Young Captain Nemo,’ ‘Redwall,’ ‘Toto’
Welcome to our new regular round-up of animated feature projects in the pipeline.
HBO Max Orders Three New Adult Animated Series, Including ‘Clone High’ Reboot
The streamer has also renewed the adult series “Close Enough” and unveiled a slate of four more series in development.
Golden Globes Nominees: Original Stories Triumph, Netflix And Apple Debut In Category
Of the five nominees, four are based on original ideas — a big change from last year’s contenders.
‘Flee’ And ‘Cryptozoo,’ The Two Animated Features In Competition At Sundance, Win Awards
Bastien Dubois’s animated short “Souvenir Souvenir” picked up a prize too.
How The Hit Short Film ‘Puparia’ Was Born From Frustration With The Anime Industry
In a new documentary, animator Shingo Tamagawa explains the unusual back story to his indie short.
Craig McCracken Talks About Creating Netflix Series ‘Kid Cosmic’
Craig McCracken’s new show “Kid Cosmic” premieres today on Netflix. He speaks with INBTWN Animation about creating his first serialized series.
Listen To Cartoon Brew’s The Weekly Podcast
Streaming services continue to dominate the animation news cycle, with HBO Max, Netflix, and Disney+ all making big announcements this week.
Cartoon Brew’s The Weekly: Could The Mass Layoffs At Disney Have Been Prevented?
Jen Hurler looks at the mass layoffs announced at the Walt Disney Company and whether they could have been avoided if the company had more sustainable business practices.
PODCAST: Listen To Cartoon Brew’s The Weekly
This week we look at shifting theatrical schedules, Fox’s big commitment to animation, and talk to Pixelatl head José Iñesta about Mexico’s evolving animation industry.
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