GKIDS Will Release ‘Marona’s Fantastic Tale’ Online In June
The film is the most high-profile indie animated title so far to skip theatrical release as a result of the coronavirus.
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ViacomCBS CEO Doesn’t Rule Out Direct-To-VOD Release For Upcoming ‘Spongebob’ Movie
“The Spongebob Movie: Sponge on the Run” is currently due to hit theaters on August 7 — among the earliest scheduled releases in the calendar.
Studios Vs. Theaters: Who Will Blink First In War Sparked By ‘Trolls World Tour’?
“Trolls World Tour” did well on video-on-demand. Universal wants to repeat the formula. Theaters are furious.
Oscar-Winning Producer Nicolas Schmerkin Explains How To Build Relationships With Directors
Get drunk with your director, treat them like a spouse, and be ready to annoy them. This worked for Nicolas Schmerkin, at least.
‘Sponge On The Run’ And ‘Soul’ Are Now The Only Tentpole Animated Releases Due This Summer
The coronavirus has pushed other releases back — and may still do the same with these two.
GKIDS Will Release ‘Lupin The 3rd: The First’ In North America This Year
Japan’s favorite gentleman thief returns in his first cg outing.
Theater Owners Issue Veiled Threat To Universal Over ‘Trolls’ VOD Release
The days of exclusive theatrical windows will eventually come to an end. Coronavirus is simply speeding up the process.
Watch ‘Onward’ At Home Starting Today In The U.S.
With nearly all U.S. theaters shut down for the foreseeable future, companies like Disney are adapting in real-time.
Coronavirus: Major Cinema Chains Shut Down In U.S., Canada, And U.K. (Updated)
The number of theaters that have gone dark runs well into the thousands.
Universal Will Break Theatrical Window With Same-Day VOD Release Of ‘Trolls World Tour’
“Trolls World Tour” will be the guinea pig in a major experiment for Hollywood film studios.
Latido Films Acquires Roc Espinet’s ‘Girl And Wolf’
The Spanish sales agency has picked up international rights to Espinet’s debut feature, which is based on his graphic novel.
Saudi-Japanese Co-Pro Animated Feature ‘The Journey’ Secures Distribution Deals
Distribution arrangements have been confirmed for the Middle East and North Africa, as well as Japan, which is co-producing the historical epic.
Cartoon Movie Reveals Nominees For 2020 Cartoon Tribute Honors
The awards recognize achievements in European animated feature filmmaking. The winners will be announced on March 5.
Charades Nets International Sales For 3 Animated Features
The French sales company has closed a range of deals for “Marona’s Fantastic Tale,” “Little Nicholas,” and “Bigfoot Superstar.”
Chinese Theaters Shut Amid Coronavirus Fears, Delaying Release Of Two Big Animated Films
To help contain the coronavirus, Chinese distributors have canceled releases during the highly profitable new year holiday.
National Film Board of Canada Producers On How Animated Shorts Will Evolve In The New Decade
Shorter festival windows, easy access to digital production tools, and uninhibited explorations of sexuality are just some of the recent developments in the world of animated shorts.
Studio Ghibli Films Will Soon Be Available On Digital Download-To-Own Services
The Studio Ghibli library will soon be easier than ever to watch in the U.S. and Canada.
American Audiences Don’t Have To Wait Long To See The Chinese Blockbuster ‘Ne Zha’ In Theaters
The Chinese box office phenomenon is headed to U.S. theaters later this month.
Anime Licensing Firm Sentai Filmworks Receives $30M Investment From Cool Japan Fund
The investment is an effort to expand anime’s audience outside Japan, as the country’s domestic market approaches saturation.
Restored Hungarian Cult Classic ‘Son Of The White Mare’ Will Get U.S. Theatrical Release
Marcell Jankovic’s 1981 animation masterpiece will get a theatrical release next spring.
Shout! Factory Acquires Library Of Independent Animator Bill Plympton
The deal encompasses all seven of Plympton’s feature films as well as over 50 of his shorts.
GLAS Announces New Theatrical Distribution Of Animated Shorts (EXCLUSIVE)
The first edition of “Animation Next” will tour U.S. theaters this fall.
GKIDS Acquires Anca Damian’s ‘Marona’s Fantastic Tale’ – Annecy
The film is premiering this week at Annecy.
GKIDS Picks Up North American Rights To ‘White Snake’ – Annecy
The Chinese film grossed $67 million during its China run.
GKIDS Acquires N. American Rights To Makoto Shinkai’s ‘Weathering With You’
Makoto Shinkai’s last film “Your Name” smashed worldwide box office records for anime.
GKIDS Acquires North American Rights to Goya-Award Winner ‘Another Day of Life’
Winner of both the Goya and European Film Award, “Another Day of Life” will be released this year in the U.S.
Rémi Chayé’s New Feature ‘Calamity – A Childhood of Martha Jane Cannary’ Acquired Up By Indie Sales
Indie Sales has boarded Rémi Chayé’s next hand-drawn feature film.
STX Takes U.S. Rights To Lino DiSalvo’s ‘Playmobil: The Movie’ Ahead Of Annecy Premiere
STX, which is also releasing “Uglydolls,” will now release a second animated feature in the U.S. this year.
Vimeo Is Changing The Company’s Main Focus From Media To Tech
The company is pivoting from a video platform to a software tools company.
How French Company Miyu Distributed Oscar Nominees ‘Negative Space’ And ‘Garden Party’ In France
In France, where short films are financed by subsidies, the short film distribution strategy developed by Luce Grosjean is inspired by the way American short directors consider their films: a stepping stone to other projects.
