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Fredfilms Fredfilms

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.”

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 5 days ago

"A Centaur's Life" "A Centaur's Life"

Bilibili Acquires Haoliners Animation, Including Tokyo’s Emon Animation Company

The titan of Chinese subculture continues its shift toward mainstream animation production.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 1 week ago

‘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.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 weeks ago

"Adventure Time: Distant Lands"

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.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 weeks ago

Scrat from Ice Age

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.”

By Amid Amidi | 3 weeks ago

Dan Harmon, Fox

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.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 3 weeks ago

Stadia

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.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 4 weeks ago

Kara Lord Piersimoni, Brian Keane, Jennie Monica

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.

By Amid Amidi | 1 month ago

Enderby Entertainment

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.”

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 1 month ago

"Wolfwalkers"

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.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 1 month ago

Guido Quaroni, Adobe

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.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 1 month ago

Ian Sheppard, Laika

Laika Hires Veteran Executive Ian Sheppard As Head Of Development

The executive was previously overseeing development at the John Lasseter-led Skydance Animation.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 1 month ago

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.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 1 month ago

John Agbaje, Bad Robot

John Agbaje Leaves FX To Lead Animation At J.J. Abrams’s Bad Robot

The production company is getting serious about animation.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 1 month ago

Houghton Bros

‘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.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 1 month ago

Grilled Cheese Media

‘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.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 1 month ago

"The Midnight Gospel"

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.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 months ago

Eric Calderon 2020

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.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 months ago

"The Breadwinner"

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.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 months ago

"Avengers: Endgame"

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.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 months ago

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