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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.
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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.
Ziva Dynamics Raises $7M Seed Funding, Expands Character Simulation Software Into Gaming
The company’s development of a a real-time platform will allow it to work more closely with major game studios.
The Creator Of ‘Incredible Ant’ Is Bringing Fresh Style And Storytelling To Chinese Animated Series
After a decade of studying and working in Europe, show creator Cheng Li is pushing to bring new ideas into Chinese series.
Guru Studio And Sesame Workshop Team Up For ‘Sesame Street’ Mecha Spin-Off
The robot-themed show will air on the forthcoming streaming service HBO Max.
Wow! Plans To Double Size Of Animation Team In Vancouver Through Remote Working
The company sees a big opportunity in the current crisis.
For The Animation Industry, The Coronavirus Crisis Has Created A Big Opportunity
In a guest piece, industry executive Aaron Simpson explains how the animation industry had been preparing for this disaster for decades without even knowing it.
‘Toy Story 4’ Director Josh Cooley To Direct Animated ‘Transformers’ Prequel
Paramount and Hasbro’s Entertainment One will produce the film, with a script from the writers of Marvel’s “Ant-Man and the Wasp.”
Labor Activists Call Out Technicolor For ‘Hundreds’ Of VFX Layoffs In Montreal
The company’s treatment of its staff is “grotesque” says a grassroots vfx workers rights organization.
How ‘The Willoughbys’ Uses CGI To Create A Handmade Look (Exclusive Art)
The director and production designer of Netflix’s latest animated feature talk about their creative approach and influences, from “Citizen Kane” to bats in toilets.
How The Coronavirus Crisis Is Being Interpreted Through Art And Animation
Children’s books, sitcom parodies, Lego animation: the crisis is bringing out the best in artists the world over.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘How Does Animation Work?’ by Tyler Pacana
An overview of how animation is made with traditional, 2d-rigged, stop motion, and cg techniques.
Quarantine Chronicles: How A Boutique Studio Owner Nimbly Converted His Crew To Work-From-Home
In a new series of articles, Cartoon Brew speaks to a range of industry figures about how the crisis has affected them.
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