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With Less Than A Million, ‘Sponge On The Run’ Is No. 1 In Canada
Canadian moviegoers are eager to watch animation on the bigscreen again.
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Vancouver, Canada’s Animation Powerhouse, Is Thriving In The Pandemic
What gives the city an edge — and what threats does it face?
Mercury Filmworks CEO Says Work-From-Home Not Viable For Larger Studios
Ottawa’s Mercury Filmworks is operating at only 75% capacity during the pandemic.
‘Sponge on the Run’ Will Open Theatrically – But Only in Canada
Spongebob will open in theaters across Canada on August 14, but will anyone actually go?
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Pomegranate’ by Nick DenBoer
Music video for Deadmau5 and The Neptunes’s “Pomegranate.”
Ottawa Animation Festival Reveals Competition Selections For 2020 Virtual Edition
The Ottawa International Animation Festival has picked 92 shorts and 6 features in competition for its 2020 edition.
Ubisoft Axes 3 Top Executives After Widespread Claims Of Sexual Harassment And Misconduct
The videogame publisher is in turmoil following widespread claims of sexual harassment and abuse throughout its studios.
Vancouver’s Bron Media Launches New Animation Division In Response To Pandemic
Bron Digital will emphasize virtual production workflows.
Exclusive Short Film Premiere: ‘Oh Say Can You See?’ by Noam Sussman
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Watch The First Trailer For ‘Over The Moon,’ Glen Keane’s Feature Directorial Debut
A Chinese girl and her pet rabbit board a rocket to space in this new feature from Netflix and Pearl Studio.
Copernicus Studios Is Developing ‘Skullkickers’ As Adult Animated Series
The Canadian service studio known for shows like “Teen Titans Go!” and “Pickle and Peanut” is developing this comic book into an adult animated series.
French Producer Miyu Unveils Slate Of Features By Tiny Inventions, Simon Rouby, And Others
Having established itself as a major player in indie shorts, the French company is now charging into feature production.
Theodore Ushev Shuts Himself Up In ‘Living In A Box’ (World Premiere)
The renowned filmmaker produced his latest short at home, in six days, with no money.
Faith, Nazis, And The Queen Of Scratch: A Conversation With Andreas Hykade
We speak to the renowned filmmaker ahead of the Annecy premiere of his autobiographical new film “Altötting.”
Here Are The Biggest Animation Stories Of May 2020
It’s not all Covid. Honest.
Citing Coronavirus Impact, Technicolor Is Shutting Down Mill Film Brand, Merging Studio With Mr. X
An official statement says: “Covid-19 is changing the entertainment industry … The merger is a direct and necessary response.”
Quarantine Chronicles: How Guru’s New ‘Sesame Street’ Robot Series Is Entering Production Mid-Lockdown
Toronto’s Guru Studio is crewing up an additional 80 people for “Mecha Builders” — without any face-to-face contact.
These Beautiful Flipbooks Reveal New Sides To Famous Animators And Filmmakers
Two newly digitized sets of flipbooks highlight the links between animation, live action, and print.
Producer Julie Roy Appointed NFB’s Director General Of Creation And Innovation
Roy, an experienced animation producer at the National Film Board of Canada, will now spearhead a broader creative strategy for the organization.
Critics Have Been Harsh, But How Will Audiences Respond To ‘Scoob!,’ Which Arrives On VOD Today
The Scooby-Doo origin story is the second animated tentpole to skip theaters for VOD.
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