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Report: Emma Thompson Quits Skydance Animation’s ‘Luck’ Over John Lasseter’s Hiring

Emma Thompson quit Skydance Animation’s first feature over “concerns about working with Lasseter.”

Holly Edwards will replace Bill Damaschke in the role of president at Skydance Animation.

Activision Blizzard just had the best year in its history. So why did they announce mass layoffs?

Formerly Studio Pascal Blais, Tonic DNA sets a new course for its future, including more long-form projects.

Lighthouse, a joint venture between Mercury Filmworks and Cartoon Saloon, continues to grow in Kilkenny, Ireland.

The producer of “Gumball” is taking on more responsibility at Turner EMEA.

The chief of Paramount Animation told her staff that she is “furious” about Lasseter’s re-entry into the business.

Working for the Walt Disney Company is a sweet gig — if you’re running the joint.

Show co-creator Eric Robles says the series is not cancelled.

Paramount Animation just became the new home of John Lasseter’s films and they’re not happy about it.

Cohn will oversee both film and television animation at Dreamworks.

Umm…welcome back?

One of the U.K.’s largest independent animation studios is expanding.

California REALLY wants Warner Bros. to make “Space Jam 2” in its state.

To assure Aardman’s future independence, co-founders Peter Lord and David Sproxton are handing control of the studio to employees.

ILM TV will offer vfx and animation services for episodic work on streaming and linear tv platforms.

A new person has arrived in the never-ending game of executive musical chairs at Nickelodeon.

The fast-growing animation/vfx/vr industry in Montréal is getting a boost from the Canadian government.

A 165-room property is opening in central Pennsylvania.

Ed Catmull co-founded Pixar and revolutionized the animation industry.