Disney Veteran Kirk Wise To Direct ‘Sunny,’ Enderby Entertainment’s First Animated Feature
It’s about “a boy named Sunny who must learn to control his emotions because his emotions control the sun.”
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Churn Is The Streaming Business Buzzword You Should Know For 2021
A new report by Deloitte found that Americans are changing the streaming services they use more frequently than ever.
Pixar Veteran Guido Quaroni Appointed To Key Role On Adobe’s 3D & Immersive Team
Quaroni spent 24 years at Pixar, most recently as its vice president of software r&d.
Laika Hires Veteran Executive Ian Sheppard As Head Of Development
The executive was previously overseeing development at the John Lasseter-led Skydance Animation.
Technicolor Sells Post-Production Business ‘To Focus On VFX And Animation’
The media conglomerate has had a rough 2020, with production revenues falling 53.7% year-on-year in the third quarter.
John Agbaje Leaves FX To Lead Animation At J.J. Abrams’s Bad Robot
The production company is getting serious about animation.
‘Big City Greens’ Creators The Houghton Brothers Sign Overall Deal With Disney TV Animation
Disney Channel has also renewed “Big City Greens” for a third season.
‘Full House’ Star Dave Coulier Launches Production Company With Animation Vet Bob Harper
The company will “tap into” the fan base of the “Full House” franchise.
Analysis: U.S. Streaming Subs Grew By Over 50% In 2020, Benefiting All Major Services
A new analysis of data shows that the streaming wars have yet to really begin.
Where Animation Is Headed: Veteran Executive Eric Calderon Names 7 Trends For 2021
In a Youtube video, Calderon appraises the major studios’ strategies, praises the industry’s growing diversity, and singles out the companies that deserve more airtime.
Animation Software Moho Acquired By Original Creator, With The Endorsement Of Cartoon Saloon
The vector-based 2d animation software will continue to release new updates under the guidance of its creator, Mike Clifton.
Weta Digital Opens Offices In California, Announces New Board Members
The new offices “enable storytellers to tap Weta’s production pipeline and work with concept designers, animation supervisors, and other key creatives,” says CEO Prem Akkaraju.
Alan Bergman Named Disney Studios’ Sole Chairman; Alan Horn Stays On In Top Creative Role
There’s been a slight adjustment at the top of Hollywood’s biggest movie studio. Here’s what that means.
The Walt Disney Company ‘Needs To Be Saved From Itself,’ Says Abigail Disney
Disney has subjected the company that bears her name to her harshest criticism yet.
Sidney Clifton Will Lead The Jim Henson Company’s Animation Efforts
Clifton’s appointment builds on her collaboration with the company on two upcoming series, “Lena!” and “Harriet the Spy.”
Dreamworks Inks First-Look Deal With ‘The Croods: A New Age’ Director Joel Crawford
The deal cements a relationship between Crawford and the studio that stretches back to 2006.
Trioscope Studios And Juice, Partners On Netflix’s ‘The Liberator,’ Launch Trioscope Europe
The new venture will leverage the proprietary Trioscope technology, which marries live-action performances and animated environments.
Report: Apple In Talks To Acquire Skydance Animation’s Films ‘Luck’ And ‘Spellbound’
The John Lasseter-led studio’s films are currently set up at Paramount and dated for 2022.
Bruce W. Smith And Ralph Farquhar Enter Overall Deal With Disney Television
As part of their deal, they will identify and develop other Disney projects from emerging and diverse talent.
CBS All Access Bolsters Kids’ Programming And Features Ahead Of Relaunch
Almost 800 episodes of kids’ programming have been added to the streaming service, which is also getting new parental controls.
