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South Africa’s Triggerfish Opens U.K. Studio, Recruiting Artists For TV Special
South Africa’s Triggerfish opens a UK studio, expanding its European reach and recruiting local talent for an upcoming TV special.
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TikTok Ban Averted As U.S. And China Strike Agreement
A U.S.–China deal keeps TikTok alive, securing a vital platform for animators and studios to reach audiences and drive viral campaigns.
Joel Kuwahara, Last Remaining Bento Box Co-Founder, Departs As ‘Bob’s Burgers’ Studio Integrates Further With Fox
Joel Kuwahara, co-founder of Bento Box Entertainment, has exited the Fox-owned studio, marking the end of its founding leadership era.
Vimeo’s $1.38 Billion Sale Marks The End Of An Era
Once a hub for indie filmmakers and animators, Vimeo’s $1.38B sale to Bending Spoons marks bookends its long decline from online indie content dominance.
Paramount Skydance Plots Bid For Warner Bros. Discovery As Ellisons Expand Media Empire
Paramount Skydance, backed by the Ellison family, is weighing a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery in a move that could reshape Hollywood’s studio landscape.
‘Iyanu,’ ‘Hair Love’ Producer Lion Forge Entertainment Lands $30M Investment To Fuel Expansion
Oscar-winning studio Lion Forge Entertainment lands $30M led by HarbourView to scale its kids, family, and YA animation franchises.
KitBash3D And Greyscalegorilla Merge To Expand 3D Tools And Assets
KitBash3D and Greyscalegorilla join forces to expand 3D assets, plugins, and workflows, promising to speed up the creative process.
French Animation Exports Slide: Established IPs Hold But New Properties Struggle As North America Hits 16-Year Low
French animation exports fell nearly 10% in 2024, with North American sales plunging 37% to their weakest level since 2008.
Canada’s Animation Giant Falls Silent: Corus Halts Production At Nelvana, Ending A 50-Year Legacy
Debt-hit Corus halts production at Nelvana, ending decades of beloved Canadian animation from ‘Care Bears,’ ‘Babar,’ ‘The Magic Schoolbus,’ and more.
Netflix Publishes Generative AI Use Guidelines: Here’s What Is/Isn’t Allowed
Netflix outlines how AI can and can’t be used in production, stressing it won’t replace artists and requires approval for key visuals or talent replication.
Canada Loses A Kids’ TV Landmark As WildBrain Winds Down Broadcast Division, But Company Promises ‘Minimal’ Impact On Broader Business
WildBrain will close Family Channel and sister networks, marking the end of a Canadian kids’ TV era as it pivots to streaming and global IP.
Noggin Is Making A Comeback, And Indie Animators Stand To Benefit
Noggin’s return brings fresh opportunities for indie animators as the platform expands into games, streaming, and real-world experiences.
Dana Tafoya-Cameron Promoted To Head Of ‘Bob’s Burgers,’ ‘Hazbin Hotel’ Animation Studio Bento Box
Fox promotes Dana Tafoya-Cameron to lead Bento Box Entertainment, the animation studio for shows including ‘Bob’s Burgers,’ ‘Hazbin Hotel.’
Streaming Deal Costs Sony As ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Nears Netflix’s Top Spot
Sony made just $20M on ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ as Netflix turns the anime musical into one of its biggest-ever streaming hits.
Ankama Purchases Majority Stake In Andarta, Securing The Future Of The French Indie And Its ‘Ewilan’s Quest’ Adaptation
Ankama acquires majority stake in Andarta Pictures, saving it from a court-appointed receivership and ensuring completion of the ‘Ewilan’s Quest’ adaptation.
Glassworks VFX Closes After Nearly 30 Years, Citing ‘Exceptionally Challenging Market Conditions’
Influential VFX studio Glassworks, known for its standout work on films, TV, and global ad campaigns, shuts down after nearly 30 years in the industry.
Sony Invests $430M In Bandai Namco To Strengthen Strategic Position In Anime, Games, Merch Sectors
Sony acquires 2.5% of Bandai Namco to expand ties in anime, gaming, and IP, aiming to boost global fan engagement and entertainment synergy.
Comcast To Bury Cartoon Network In Its $9.95/Month More Sports & Entertainment Package
Cartoon Network moves to Comcast’s $9.95 add-on tier in August, reducing its cable visibility as audiences shift to digital platforms.
Global Animation Viewership Rebounds, But European Titles Lag Despite High Output
A new study shows that theatrical animation has returned to pre-pandemic levels with 882M global admissions, but Europe lags behind, earning just 5% of the global box office.
‘Bluey’ Is Growing Up: BBC Plots All-Ages Expansion For The Franchise As A Full-Fledged Lifestyle Brand
The BBC aims to turn ‘Bluey’ into a full lifestyle brand, reaching teens and adults as the hit preschool series becomes a global commercial powerhouse.
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