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Burbank

What's Opera, Doc? What's Opera, Doc?
Real Estate

David Zaslav Continues His Crusade Against Looney Tunes; Plans To Tear Down Historic Animation Building

The historic structure was where classic animated shorts like ‘Robin Hood Daffy,’ ‘Three Little Bops,’ ‘Birds Anonymous,’ and ‘What’s Opera, Doc?’ were produced.

By Amid Amidi | 8 months ago

Walt Disney Animation Studios production workers Walt Disney Animation Studios production workers
Artist Rights

Production Management Workers At Walt Disney Animation Studios Have Ratified Their First Union Contract

The milestone contract marks the first time that production management workers at a feature animation studio have gained representation through The Animation Guild.

By Amid Amidi | 9 months ago

Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
Events

This Thursday In Burbank: ‘Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl’ FYC Screening With Directors Nick Park And Merlin Crossingham

You’re invited to a free screening of the latest Wallace & Gromit feature followed by a reception with the directors.

By Amid Amidi | 10 months ago

Nickelodeon
Studios

Nickelodeon Reveals Its 2025 Emerging Writer And Artist Program Participants

Three writers and four artists will participate in the network’s talent incubator programs.

By Joe Fordham | 10 months ago

Animation Guild Solidarity Rally
Artist Rights

Huge Turnout For Animation Solidarity Rally Ahead Of AMPTP Negotiations (VIDEO)

Animation workers in Los Angeles are fired up as they prepare to take on the world’s biggest entertainment companies.

By Amid Amidi | 1 year ago

Jentry Chau vs. The Underworld
Business

Major Netflix Animation Leak Traced Back To Burbank Post-Production Company

Netflix says it is “aggressively taking action” to have the materials removed from the internet.

By Amid Amidi | 1 year ago

Stand with Animation Rally
Artist Rights

Animation Worker Rally In Burbank Wants Cartoon Fans To Come Out And Show Support

Ahead of new contract negotiations with studios, The Animation Guild is holding a rally this weekend in Burbank.

By Amid Amidi | 1 year ago

Kyle Adam Carrozza
Animators

Cartoon Network Show Creator Kyle Carrozza Arrested On Child Pornography Possession Charges

Carrozza created Cartoon Network’s first original online series ‘Mighty Magiswords.’

By Amid Amidi | 1 year ago

Cartoon Network Studios stairwell
Cartoon Culture

An Interactive Version Of Cartoon Network’s Iconic Artist Stairwell Is Now Online

The effort to digitally preserve the former Burbank studio’s stairwell was led by artist and producer Calvin Wong.

By Amid Amidi | 2 years ago

Cartoon Network Sign
Cartoon Culture

Iconic Cartoon Network Building Signage Sold Letter-By-Letter In Ebay Auction

Some lucky people were able to acquire a piece of modern animation history today.

By Amid Amidi | 2 years ago

Cartoon Network Studios
Real Estate

RIP, Cartoon Network Studios Burbank Building (2000-2023)

The building was home to dozens of Cartoon Network productions.

By Amid Amidi | 2 years ago

Afroanimation, Peter Ramsey, Kemp Powers
Events

Afroanimation’s First In-Person Summit Will Take Place In Burbank April 26-27

This year’s speaker lineup is headlined by ‘Spider-Verse’ directors Peter Ramsey and Kemp Powers.

By Jamie Lang | 3 years ago

Blackhawk Films
Classic

Watch: This Video Explains What Goes Into Restoring A Classic Animated Film

“I don’t think we should be altering what the film looked like, beyond making it a very, very nice copy,” says restoration expert Steve Stanchfield.

By Jamie Lang | 3 years ago

WDAS Production Workers TAG
Artist Rights

Production Workers At Walt Disney Animation Studios Voted To Unionize But The Studio Has Refused Voluntary Recognition

After Disney refused recognition, IATSE, on behalf of The Animation Guild, filed a petition for a National Labor Relations Board vote.

By Jamie Lang | 3 years ago

Animation Guild
Artist Rights

Animation Guild To Hold Solidarity Rally In Burbank This Sunday

Negotiations on a new contract have gone on for an “unprecedented” 12 days, but still no deal.

By Amid Amidi | 4 years ago

We Baby Bears
Cartoon Culture

There’s Something Very Special About This ‘We Baby Bears’ Billboard In Burbank

Cartoon Network Studios finally gets its due in Burbank.

By Amid Amidi | 4 years ago

Kara Lord Piersimoni, Brian Keane, Jennie Monica
Business

Blue Sky Studios Vet Brian Keane Joins Nickelodeon To Support ‘Ambitious Growth Plans’

Keane’s newly created post is executive vice president of production and operations.

By Amid Amidi | 5 years ago

Netflix Burbank
Real Estate

Netflix Animation Signs Mega-Office Lease In Burbank

The move suggests that Netflix could be moving a big part of its animation operation to Burbank.

By Amid Amidi | 5 years ago

"Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart"
Business

Titmouse To Open Vast Studio In Burbank, Expand Workforce By 35%

One of the largest independent animation studios in L.A. just got a lot larger.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 6 years ago

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