Critics Have Been Harsh, But How Will Audiences Respond To ‘Scoob!,’ Which Arrives On VOD Today
The Scooby-Doo origin story is the second animated tentpole to skip theaters for VOD.
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From fully-animated features to vfx-driven live-action films, animation is an integral part of the theatrical marketplace today.
How A Mexican Studio Turned Kids’ Drawings Into Animation For The Berlin-Winning Feature ‘Los Lobos’
When Sam Kishi wanted to incorporate animated segments into his live-action feature, he didn’t have to look far. That’s because he also runs the Mexican animation studio Platypus.
Report: Genndy Tartakovsky Is Trying To Make ‘Popeye’ Again
Tartakovsky hasn’t given up on the world’s most famous pipe-smoking cartoon sailor.
The #ScoobDance Campaign On Tiktok Has Generated 3 Billion Views In A Week
The Tiktok era of animated film promotion has arrived.
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.
‘Toy Story 4’ Director Josh Cooley To Direct Animated ‘Transformers’ Prequel
Paramount and Hasbro’s Entertainment One will produce the film, with a script from the writers of Marvel’s “Ant-Man and the Wasp.”
Everything Is Awesome Again: Universal And Lego Strike Exclusive Five-Year Film Deal
Warner Bros. gave up on a previous partnership with the toy company after their movies yielded diminishing returns.
With New Rule Exemption, ‘Scoob!’ And ‘Trolls World Tour’ Assured Oscar Eligibility
Until theaters reopen, films that are launching on streaming or VOD services will still qualify for the Oscars.
New Deer’s Upcoming Slate Is A Who’s Who Of Japanese Indie Animation
A mythological feature that’s also about the coronavirus. A game in which you do sit-ups underneath a dog. A short film about mescaline. These projects are pretty wild.
‘Scoob!’ Will Skip U.S. And Canada Theaters, Head Straight To VOD
Another animated feature is choosing video on demand over theatrical exhibition.
How ‘The Willoughbys’ Uses CGI To Create A Handmade Look (Exclusive Art)
The director and production designer of Netflix’s latest animated feature talk about their creative approach and influences, from “Citizen Kane” to bats in toilets.
A Hit Across The Arab World, ‘Masameer: The Movie’ Is Now On Netflix
“Masameer” director Malik Nejer tells Cartoon Brew how he transitioned from online shorts to bigscreen feature.
Disney Delays Two Animated Features: Pixar’s ‘Soul’ And Disney Animation’s ‘Raya And The Last Dragon’
The new changes leave Paramount’s “Sponge on the Run” as the only theatrical animation release of summer 2020.
‘Trolls World Tour’ Director Walt Dohrn On How To Make Audiences Laugh
Hint: it helps to have yodeling.
See The Sizzle Reel For ‘Galaxy Gas,’ A 2D Feature By Disney All-Stars That Never Made It To Screen (Exclusive)
An all-star team of former Disney talents decided to bring hand-drawn animation back in 2012. Their film was never made. For the first time, the project’s sizzle reel is being shared…
‘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.
Netflix Is Developing A ‘Dragon’s Lair’ Feature, But It’s A Live-Action Film With Ryan Reynolds
Netflix is getting on board for a “Dragon’s Lair” revival.
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.
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