Veteran Executive Fred Seibert Launches Animation Production Company Fredfilms
Seibert has played a key role in the development of many hit series, including “Adventure Time,” “The Powerpuff Girls,” and “The Fairly Oddparents.”
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Bilibili Acquires Haoliners Animation, Including Tokyo’s Emon Animation Company
The titan of Chinese subculture continues its shift toward mainstream animation production.
‘Things Will Never Be The Same Again’: Why Blue Zoo Will Let Staff Keep Working Remotely
Post-pandemic, the British studio will adopt a new flexible work model. Co-founder Tom Box tells us how it will work.
HBO Max Will Launch In Latin America In June; Europe To Follow
Thirty-nine territories across Latin America and the Caribbean will get HBO Max in June.
Breaking: Disney Is Shutting Down Blue Sky Studios, ‘Nimona’ Production Halted, 450 Employees To Be Impacted
Disney will no longer complete production on Blue Sky’s “Nimona.”
Fox Orders Animated Series From Dan Harmon As It Shapes Its Strategy Post-Disney Sale
The “Rick and Morty” co-creator is cooking up an adult series set in ancient Greece.
Google Shuts Its Stadia Game Studios After 15 Months, Pivots Business
Around 150 workers in Los Angeles and Montreal are reportedly affected by the shutdown.
Blue Sky Studios Vet Brian Keane Joins Nickelodeon To Support ‘Ambitious Growth Plans’
Keane’s newly created post is executive vice president of production and operations.
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.”
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.
