Tim Burton Weighs In On AI Copying His Style: “It’s Like A Robot Taking Your Humanity, Your Soul”
The director also bemoaned growing up in Burbank, recalled walking the halls of Calarts Naked, and shared his opinion on modern Disney.
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Tech Bros Want To Replace Storyboard Artists With Artificial Intelligence
Numerous AI tools have been released this year with the aim of eliminating storyboard artists. The animation industry needs to respond.
Commentary: AI Should Not Be Everything, Everywhere, All At Once
A prominent figure in tech makes a strong argument for why the public must take a stand against AI before it’s too late.
Paramount Animation To Move Away From Original Animated Features, Focus On Nick IP
“We’re not going to release an expensive original animated movie and just pray people will come,” says Paramount Pictures CEO Brian Robbins.
Christopher Nolan Forgot To Credit Over 80% Of VFX Crew On ‘Oppenheimer’
VFX workers get screwed by Hollywood yet again.
Actors Fear Studios Want To Replace Them With AI Digital Doubles
A key points of contention between actors and studios is the use of synthetic actors and performances – and the issue is far more complicated than most realize.
Animation Companies Are Going Green. Here’s How They’re Doing It
We spoke with animation organizations from around the world that are spearheading the industry’s green push.
Challenges That Women Face In The Animation Industry: A Roundtable Discussion
Glasgow and Women in Animation teamed up to present a conversation about gender constraints that women working in animation are likely to face, both on the creative and business sides of the industry.
Oscar Voter Admits He Doesn’t ‘Really Give A S**t’ About The Nominated Animation Features
It’s Oscar day, the one day of year where Hollywood has to collectively grit its teeth and spend a few moments acting like they respect and appreciate animation.
Animation Filmmakers Speak Out About Oscars Disrespect
“Anybody who works in filmmaking, I feel they’re my peers. I don’t think they look at me the same way,” said director Sergio Pablos.
Stop Motion Rules At 50th Annie Awards As ‘Pinocchio’ And ‘Marcel The Shell With Shoes On’ Top Winner’s List – Analysis
Netflix led all companies with 11 wins across 32 categories, while Disney floundered.
6 Bold Animation Industry Predictions For 2023
Some conversation starters for the year to come, as we prepare ourselves for the crazy twists and turns that are surely headed our way in 2023.
‘Infinity Train’ Creator Calls Out ‘Unprofessional, Rude . . . Slimy’ Tactics At Warner Bros. Discovery
In a Substack post, Dennis discusses the show’s removal from HBO Max, its near complete deletion by WBD, and what hope there is for the future of ‘Infinity Train.’
Commentary: It’s Not Just The Beginning – Animation Has Always Pushed Boundaries
Alberto Mielgo’s acceptance speech was as problematic as the other issues of the evening. It denied animation history. It rejected what exists, has existed, and will continue to exist.
During The Biggest Oscar Trainwreck In History, ‘Encanto’ And ‘The Windshield Wiper’ Won Oscars (Commentary)
It was somehow fitting that in an evening absent of all decorum, the Academy found two different ways to trash the animation art form.
Watch: Cartoon Brew Breaks Down The Oscar-Nominated Features And Shorts
Who should win the Oscars for best animated feature and animated short? Who will win?
‘Arcane,’ ‘Mitchells Vs. The Machines’ Dominate The Annie Awards (Analysis + Full Winners List)
Netflix won 20 of 31 categories.
Why ‘Shrek”s Dance Party Ending Is Good — And Others Are Bad
Youtuber Karsten Runquist breaks down this most irritating of tropes.
‘Winnie-The-Pooh’ And ‘Bambi’ Have Entered The Public Domain
As have many other books, films, compositions, and a trove of around 400,000 sound recordings.
I Attended A Festival During The Pandemic. Here’s What I Learned
What does it feel like to attend an animation festival during the pandemic. One of our writers decided to find out for himself.
