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Jennifer Lee, Pete Docter Will Succeed John Lasseter As Creative Heads Of Disney And Pixar

It’s a new day at Disney and Pixar animation studios!

Fox Protest Grows: Seth MacFarlane Donates $2.5 Million To Public Radio; ‘Modern Family’ Creator Leaves Fox

Creators no longer want to be associated with 21st Century Fox.

Comcast Outbids Disney With $65 Billion Offer To Buy 21st Century Fox

Comcast is urging 21st Century Fox shareholders to reject Disney’s offer for the company.

Longtime Nickelodeon Boss Cyma Zarghami Steps Down

The top exec at Nickelodeon since 2006, Zarghami is stepping down after a major reorganization effort at Viacom.

A Tectonic Shift: Teens Are Online Constantly, Youtube And Snapchat Top Facebook In Popularity

A new study reveals valuable insights into online consumption habits by teens.

Sony Buys Stake In ‘Peanuts’ For $185 Million

It’s konnichiwa, Charlie Brown.

Psyop Makes Minority Purchase Of Golden Wolf, Combines With Blacklist

The U.S. commercial studio is growing.

‘Animal Crackers’: Making The Film Was Hard, Finding Distribution Is Even Harder

Scott Christian Sava accomplished one of the hardest things possible: producing a high-quality independent cg feature. But he wasn’t prepared for the distribution challenges that followed after the film was finished.

King Features Signs Over A Dozen New Licensing Deals For Betty Boop

Betty Boop merchandise is expanding into new international territories and new merchandise categories.

Nickelodeon, Disney Channel, And Cartoon Network Ratings Are In Free Fall

The kiddie cablers are having their worst year ever.

Lori McAdams, ‘John Lasseter Protector’ And Key Figure In Illegal Wage-Fixing Conspiracy, Is Leaving Pixar

Pixar is cleaning house.

‘Boss Baby’ Producer Ramsey Naito Joins Paramount Animation As Executive V-P

Paramount Animation is bulking up its executive ranks.

Latin American Animation Leaders Are Gathering For A Big Meeting At The Quirino’s Co-Production Forum

Leading representatives from the Ibero-American animation industry are gathering this week to talk about the booming animation scene in the region.

COMMENTARY: Why Did ‘Coco’ Producer Darla K. Anderson Ditch Pixar Just Days After Winning The Oscar?

One of the most important people at Pixar, 25-year veteran producer Darla K. Anderson, has left the company just days after she won the Oscar for “Coco.”

The Streaming Wars Are Here: Disney And Viacom Offer First Details About Their Services

Two entertainment conglomerates – Walt Disney Company and Viacom – have revealed the first details about their streaming plans. Here’s a look at what they’re planning to each offer.