A Celebration Of The Mexican Artists Who Helped Create The American Animation Industry
Recognizing the Mexican and Mexican-American artists who have made immense contributions to the development of the American animation industry.
Ideas/Commentary
How Executives Think People React To Celebrity Voices In Animated Films
Sometimes a 20-second Youtube video says everything that needs to be said about the animation industry.
Go To Work As An Animated Character With Facebook’s New Workrooms VR App
Facebook thinks creativity suffers when staff work remotely. Its solution: virtual offices filled with cartoon avatars.
‘The Ren & Stimpy Show’ Reinvented TV Animation And Its Influence Remains 30 Years Later
Something like this could not exist for long, but its short-lived glory has had a lasting impact.
Mamoru Hosoda Says Hayao Miyazaki “Does Not Have Confidence In Himself As A Man”
The director of “Belle” says that a lot of anime filmmakers present young women in a way that “has nothing to do with the reality of who they are.”
Happy Birthday, John Canemaker!
An appreciation of one of the titans of the animation world.
David Bowie’s Advice To Artists: “It’s Dangerous For An Artist To Fulfill Other People’s Expectations”
Succinct and timeless insights on how to be an artist – in one minute.
‘The Mitchells Vs. The Machines’ Has Been Netflix’s Top U.S. Film For 9 Days In A Row
The Mike Rianda-directed film has also notched six straights days at no. 1 worldwide.
Academy Members Don’t Care Who Wins The Animated Feature Oscar, So Why Should We?
Many people view the Oscar as the ultimate film honor. When it comes to animated features, it’s the ultimate sham.
‘Soul’ And ‘Wolfwalkers’ Dominate 48th Annie Awards; ‘Hilda’ Led On Series Side – Winners List
As had been expected, “Soul” and “Wolfwalkers” traded awards back and forth for much of the evening.
Watch Cartoon Brew’s Roundtable Discussion About The Oscar-Shortlisted Animated Shorts
Cartoon Brew’s editorial staff debates the Oscar-contending animated shorts.
‘Soul’ Co-Director Kemp Powers Wasn’t A Golden Globe Nominee Until Hours Before Ceremony
The first rule of the Golden Globes: there are no rules.
Does Animation Need Cinemas?
What does cinema-going mean to animation — and what will change in this new era of streaming?
Reed Hastings Reaffirms Netflix’s Goal To Challenge Disney For Animation Supremacy
“We’re very fired up about catching them in family animation, maybe eventually passing them.”
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.
Netflix To Release Six Original Animated Features Every Year, Says Co-CEO Ted Sarandos
Netflix’s animation ambitions are to do what “no major studio has ever done.”
Explore The 100 ‘Most Important’ Sequences In Animation History, As Picked By Vulture
The culture website’s wonderful article runs through the history of the medium, from magic lanterns to “Steven Universe.”
Will ‘Soul’ Be The Next Animated Film To Cancel Its Theatrical Release?
Rumors are flying that “Soul” might be the next animated feature to abandon its U.S. theatrical release.
Nick Pulls ‘Made By Maddie’ Premiere After ‘Hair Love’ Controversy
Angry reactions on Twitter have caused Nick Jr. to pull the premiere of an upcoming animated series.
Every Single Disney Animated Film Is Better Than Its Live-Action Remake, Says ‘Beauty And The Beast’ Director
Kirk Wise and Gary Trousdale would rather you just watched their film.
