Disney’s Twitter Oscar Campaign For ‘Incredibles 2’ Didn’t Go As Planned
Fans of Sony’s “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” overran Disney’s Twitter Oscar campaign for “Incredibles 2.”
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Op-Ed: Why I Filed The Wage-Theft Lawsuit Against Major Animation Studios
Georgia Cano, one of the three lead plaintiffs in the animation wage-fixing lawsuit, speaks out for the first time.
The Public Domain Is Working Again — No Thanks To Disney
The Walt Disney Company has exploited the public domain while preventing the same opportunities to other artists.
Is Skydance Endangering Its Female Employees? Here Is A List Of Accusations Against John Lasseter
John Lasseter is an alleged serial sexual predator, and that should raise concerns for women working at Skydance.
‘Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse’ Wins The Golden Globe
It’s a new day in animation!
Top Disney Executive Believes Disney’s New ‘Lion King’ Isn’t Animation Or Live-Action
Don’t call “The Lion King” an animated film. Or a live-action film.
Oscar Shortlist For Animated Shorts Snubbed Most Of 2018’s Best Shorts
The Academy is honoring animated shorts by snubbing the majority of the year’s most artistic and creative animated short films.
European Animation Awards: Seven Hot Takes From The Event
The European Animation Awards shed light on European animation’s self-image at a time of great change.
Disney Writer Linda Woolverton Unhappy About Being Locked Out Of ‘Lion King’ And ‘Beauty And the Beast’ Remakes
“”I’m not happy that I don’t get to participate. Who would be?,” says Woolverton.
Chinese Government Debuts Photoreal Synthetic News Anchor
The AI-generated synthetic anchor was created with the goal of replicating realistic movement, facial expressions, and voice.
NetfIix’s New Animation Slate Includes Craig McCracken, Nora Twomey, and Jorge Gutierrez (Analysis)
Netflix is shaking up the animation industry in a big way. Here a look at the studio’s upcoming projects.
Jet Li Turned Down ‘The Matrix’ Films Because He Didn’t Want Warner Bros. To Own His Mo-Cap Martial Arts
“They wanted to record and copy all my moves into a digital library,” says Li. “They could own [my moves] as an intellectual property forever.”
‘The Atlantic’: ‘America’s Grip On Children’s Entertainment Is Coming To An End’ Because Of Youtube
An investigation into the mysterious companies that are producing the most popular children’s content on Youtube, and what effect it might be having on children.
Disney Bows To Pressure, Reanimates Princess Tiana In ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’
Responding to public pressure on social media, Walt Disney Animation Studios is reanimating the scenes of Princess Tiana that appear in “Ralph Breaks the Internet.”
The 10 Most-Viewed Pieces Of Youtube Animation Aren’t What You Might Expect
Youtube is the new gatekeeper for animation creators – and that’s not necessarily a good thing.
Bobby Chiu Calls CTN Animation Expo ‘Toxic,’ Accuses Event Of Bullying And Abusing Artists
A prominent industry figure has vowed to never attend CTN Animation Expo again. He is part of a growing group of artists who are criticizing the popular L.A. industry event.
People Are Questioning Disney’s Inconsistent Values: James Gunn Was Fired Over Tweets, John Lasseter Is Still Employed
The Disney Company’s inconsistent values and ethics is causing a lot of people to question its reputation as a family-friendly brand.
‘Teen Titans Go! To the Movies’ Is Coming Out This Week, And Everyone Should Be Paying Attention
This film is a major rarity in the U.S movie market.
Here Is The Ultimate Guide To Distributing A Short Film On The Internet
The “Be Everywhere All At Once” strategy is a new – and smarter – way to think about distributing a short film online.
Brad Bird: ‘Incredibles 2’ Is NOT A Kids Movie
Brad Bird doesn’t care if your 4-year-old doesn’t like his film.
