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Mythacrylate Mythacrylate
Interviews

U.K. Directors Nicolas Ménard And Jack Cunningham Release 3D-Printed Stop-Motion Project ‘Triple Bill’

This trilogy of stop-motion shorts achieves its effect with a mix of traditional and cutting-edge animation techniques.

By Joe Fordham | 2 months ago

Pocoyo Pocoyo
Interviews

Iconic Children’s Show ‘Pocoyo’ Has A New Owner — And A New AI-Powered Production Pipeline

Sixte de Vauplane, co-founder of Animaj, explains his new technology and how animation can benefit from new generative AI pipelines that serve artists.

By Joe Fordham | 2 months ago

The Eclipse
CGI

‘The Eclipse’ Short Film Is A Magical Directorial Debut For Gabriel Schemoul

Schemoul, an animation industry artist in France, worked nights and weekends for nine months to create this stunning, dreamlike film.

By Joe Fordham | 3 months ago

Robot Chicken, Avatar: The Last Airbender
Series

‘Robot Chicken’ And ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Mark 20th Anniversaries With New Production Announcements

‘Robot Chicken’ is getting a new special, while the ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ franchise is getting a new 26-episode series.

By Joe Fordham | 3 months ago

The King of Kings
Feature Film

New Trailer For CG Feature ‘The King of Kings’ Reveals All-Star Cast And Stylized Biblical Settings

Angel Studios will released the film in U.S. theaters on April 11, 2025.

By Joe Fordham | 3 months ago

The Wild Robot
Feature Film

6 Open-Source Tools Used In The Production Of ‘The Wild Robot’

There’s a lot more open-source software used in big-studio animated features than you may think.

By Joe Fordham | 3 months ago

Flow
Feature Film

Criterion Collection To Release ‘Flow’ In A 4K Special Edition

The film, which has already won the Golden Globe, the Annie Award, and the European Film Award, will get a physical media release from Criterion Collection.

By Joe Fordham | 3 months ago

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Feature Film

Innocence And Truth: How Wētā FX Animated A Key Scene In ‘Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes’

Watch a video with behind-the-scenes footage from the production of the film.

By Joe Fordham | 3 months ago

Hank Azaria
Ideas/Commentary

‘Simpsons’ Voice Actor Hank Azaria Explains Why He Can’t Be Easily Replaced By AI

Azaria is anxious about the future, but believes his job is safe for the immediate future.

By Joe Fordham | 4 months ago

Krumble TV
Interviews

KrumbleTV Creator On Making Animated Films With Metahuman Creator

Using his unique production methods, the self-taught Russia-born, Texas-based animator is able to produce an entire animated short in one workday.

By Joe Fordham | 4 months ago

House of Hanna-Barbera
TV

‘Heavens To Murgatroyd!’ MeTV Toons Expands Hanna-Barbera Offerings With New Programming Block

The daily ‘House of Hanna-Barbera’ programming block will launch on Sunday, February 16.

By Joe Fordham | 4 months ago

Public domain characters in 2025
Classic

Popeye, Bosko, Tintin, And Horace Horsecollar Are Now In The Public Domain

A bounty of classic cartoon and comic characters have entered the public domain this year.

By Joe Fordham | 4 months ago

Nickelodeon
Studios

Nickelodeon Reveals Its 2025 Emerging Writer And Artist Program Participants

Three writers and four artists will participate in the network’s talent incubator programs.

By Joe Fordham | 4 months ago

The Most Precious of Cargoes
Awards

Michel Hazanavicius’ Animated Feature ‘The Most Precious Of Cargoes’ Nominated For 3 César Awards

Gints Zilbalodis’ Oscar-nominated ‘Flow’ is also among the nominees in the feature animation category.

By Joe Fordham | 4 months ago

Mindshow tech for Barbie
Tech

Mindshow’s Real-Time Virtual Production Platform Allows Filmmakers To Direct Animation Entirely In A VR Headset

Barbie, Chester Cheetah, and Cocomelon have all been brought to life using the company’s production pipeline.

By Joe Fordham | 4 months ago

Into the Wonderwoods
Feature Film

Shout! Studios Acquires N. American Rights To French Animated Feature ‘Into The Wonderwoods’

The new animated fantasy from the directors of ‘Persepolis’ and ‘Zombillenium’ will be distributed in the U.S. and Canada.

By Joe Fordham | 4 months ago

Away
Feature Film

Gints Zilbalodis’ Debut Feature ‘Away’ Returns To U.K. And Irish Cinemas In March

‘Away’ is the solo-animated debut feature of the director of the two-time Oscar-nominated ‘Flow.’

By Joe Fordham | 4 months ago

K&K Design
Anime

How A Japanese Studio Is Embracing AI In Its Anime Production Pipeline

“Without AI, the work would take a minimum of one week to ten days. Using AI, it is about four of five hours,” says the studio’s design director.

By Joe Fordham | 4 months ago

Flow
Tech

The Custom Blender Plug-in That Was Used To Create The Water Scenes In ‘Flow’ Is Now Available Publicly

‘Flow’ director Gints Zilbalodis and plug-in developer Mārtiņš Upītis talk about the development of the water plug-in used to create the Golden Globe-winning film.

By Joe Fordham | 4 months ago

Bucky and Moana
Feature Film

Artist Seeks $10 Billion From Disney In ‘Moana’ Copyright Lawsuit

Buck Woodall claims that ‘Moana’ is based on his idea ‘Bucky.’

By Joe Fordham | 4 months ago

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