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It’s Officially Been Two Years Since The Last Major U.S. Animation Release Directed By A Woman

It’s not just women who are lacking from the picture either — men aren’t treated equally either.

What Will Disney And Pixar Do About John Lasseter?

John Lasseter’s sabbatical ends on May 21, but no one knows if he’s coming back.

COMMENTARY: Why Did ‘Coco’ Producer Darla K. Anderson Ditch Pixar Just Days After Winning The Oscar?

One of the most important people at Pixar, 25-year veteran producer Darla K. Anderson, has left the company just days after she won the Oscar for “Coco.”

Will Wes Anderson’s ‘Isle of Dogs’ Help Animation Be Viewed As A Serious Artform?

Wes Anderson’s new film is already breaking barriers, becoming the first animated feature to open the Berlinale festival. What else can it do for animation art?

It’s Buying Season In Animation. So Hurry Up And…Read This!

A tv animation veteran shares some thoughts on the current demand for series in the animation industry.

Butch Hartman’s Video About Leaving Nick Shows How Creators Can Control Their Brand

Creators can learn a lot from how Butch Hartman announced that he’s leaving Nickelodeon.

Commentary: The Annie Awards In The #MeToo Era

When your first award presenter of the evening is a man charged with rape, it’s a fair indication of where the rest of the evening is headed.

The Twenty Most-Read Cartoon Brew Stories of 2017

Here’s a look back at the pieces that captivated the animation community in 2017.

For The Second Year In A Row, Women Will Not Direct Any Major Animation Releases in 2018

99% of all major U.S. animation releases in the 2010s have had at least one male director. The grim situation will continue in 2018.

Actors Shouldn’t Take All The Credit For Performance Capture, Says ‘Kong: Skull Island’ Director

“[It’s] misguided to even consider nominating an actor for a performance unless you’re also gonna nominate the part of the vfx team behind it and the vfx supervisor because that is a joint effort.”

There’s A Problem With Apu – And Now There’s A Film About It

When creating Apu, voice actor Hank Azaria said he was instructed by “The Simpsons” writing staff: “Can you do an Indian accent and how offensive can you make it?” Now there’s a documentary about how offensive Apu is.

This Award Season, Andy Serkis Has Found New Ways To Disrespect Animators

Andy Serkis’ newest lie: animators aren’t part of the production process for the characters he performs.

Cuphead Has Sold Over 1 Million Copies In Its First Two Weeks – And What It Means For Animation Creators [UPDATED]

The success of Cuphead is the harbinger of a new era for independent animation creators.

Moms In The Hollywood Animation Industry Speak Out

Women in animation speak openly with Cartoon Brew about what it means to work in the business while being a mom, and what the industry should be doing to support their careers.