DHX Media Bolsters Animation Slate With Two Executive Appointments
Stephanie Betts and Todd Brian will oversee the creation of original animated series for the Canadian content titan.
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Hundreds Of Canadian Filmmakers Declare ‘Crisis’ As NFB Commissioner Is Reappointed
Over 250 National Film Board of Canada directors have revolted against the organization, claiming it spends less than 20% of its budget on production.
85 TV Projects Will Be Presented At Cartoon Forum
Europe’s leading co-production platform for tv and SVOD animation will return to Toulouse, France on September 16–19.
Universal Kids Will No Longer Develop Original Content
Moving forward, the network will rely more heavily on content from Dreamworks Animation.
Animation In Europe, A Federation Of European Producer Associations, Elects New Board
This federation of animation organizations supports independent animation producers, studios, and distributors throughout Europe.
Amazon Is Reportedly Giving Up On Original Kids’ Series
Amazon Studios is pivoting from kids’ content to series for older and broader audiences.
Sony Pictures Animation Launches New International And Alternative Animation Divisions – Annecy
Genndy Tartakovsky features and a new “Boondocks” series are part of Sony’s new alternative animation division.
Annecy 2019: First-Ever Inclusion in Animation Study Confirms Obvious Lack Of Opportunities For Women In Industry
An unprecedented amount of data and analysis about the lack of opportunities for women in the Los Angeles animation industry.
Xilam Animation, Studio Behind ‘I Lost My Body,’ To Acquire French CG Studio Cube Creative
French producer Xilam, the studio behind “I Lost my Body” and “Oggy and the Cockroaches,” will boost its cg output with this acquisition.
Animation In Ottawa Is Growing Faster Than Ever Before: All You Need To Know About Its Exploding Industry
There’s more animation jobs in Ottawa than there are qualified workers.
Exclusive: Taika Waititi And Netflix Pull Out Of Stop-Motion ‘Bubbles’
Pre-production on “Bubbles” has been halted after both Waititi and Netflix backed out of the project.
‘Lil’ Pimp’ Co-Creator Mark Brooks Promoted To Creative Director At Titmouse
“I plan to get my hands bloody and fight the good fight ’til my dying breath,” says Titmouse’s new creative director.
Billionaire Scion David Steward Launches Lion Forge Animation Studio
When you think of animation production, St. Louis is not the first place that comes to mind, but that could soon change if David Steward has his way.
Alan Bergman Promoted To Disney Studio Co-Chairman; Alan Horn Upped To Chief Creative Officer
Alan Bergman and Alan Horn will share the co-chairman title at Disney Studios.
Sony Pictures Animation Hires Illumination’s Alison Mann As VP Of Creative And Strategy
In this newly created role at the studio, Mann will concentrate on fostering international talent, among other duties.
Square Enix Adding 100 New Jobs In Montreal
Square Enix already employs over 700 people in Canada, representing the company’s largest workforce outside of Japan.
Mega-Deal: Phil Lord and Chris Miller Sign Nine-Figure Pact With Sony Pictures TV
Sony is committing to the creative team of Phil Lord and Chris Miller in a big way.
7 Tips For Building A Successful Animation Channel On Youtube
Three top creators reveal the secrets of developing successful Youtube animation channels.
Disney Heiress Abigail Disney: CEO Bob Iger’s Salary Is ‘Insane’
The Walt Disney Company is fine with allowing its employees to live at or below the poverty line. The granddaughter of the company’s co-founder disagrees.
Amir Nasrabadi Appointed EVP/GM Of DHX’s Vancouver Animation Studio
Nasrabadi will play a key role at DHX’s animation operation, which currently employs around 500 people in Vancouver.
