Catch Up On Southeast Asia’s Animation And Games Industries At Malaysia Digital Creativity Festival (MYDCF)
The two-part conference runs virtually throughout September, showcasing the latest and most exciting projects from the region.
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Box Office Report: ‘Paw Patrol’ Opens Strongly In US, ‘Luca’ Limps In China
“Paw Patrol” and “Luca” had very different weekends at the box office.
Box Office Report: ‘Green Snake’ Debuts #1 In China, ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Crashes In U.S.
In other global news, “Belle” has topped the Japanese box office for the second weekend running.
Watch The Trailer For ‘White Snake 2,’ Which Comes Out In China Today
The sequel is directed by Amp Wong, one of the co-directors of “White Snake.”
Chris Appelhans On Directing Netflix’s ‘Wish Dragon’ In China (Cartoon Brew Podcast)
In a wide-ranging conversation, Appelhans explains why he ended up making the feature in China, rather than through the U.S. studio system, and reflects on what it means to be an American telling a story rooted in Chinese culture.
Fred Seibert’s Fredfilms And China’s Dezerlin Launch Shorts Incubator For Chinese Talent
“Hot Pot! Cartoons” will aim to find Chinese artists and bring their animated shorts to the global market.
‘The Legend Of Hei’ Review: Spirits Clash And Coexist With Humans In This Refined Chinese Fantasy
The film releases today on digital platforms in North America.
Disney’s ‘Raya And The Last Dragon’ Flops With $8.6M Domestically, 39% Lower Than ‘Tom & Jerry’
The film also opened on Disney+ for a premium fee of $30.
‘Tom & Jerry’ Opens To A Strong $13.7M Despite Also Launching On HBO Max
Warner Bros. is trumpeting the launch as “evidence that people are willing to go back to the movies when there is something they want to see.”
‘Raya And The Last Dragon,’ ‘Tom & Jerry’ Will Be Among First Hollywood Titles To Come Out In China In 2021
The films will open theatrically in the country at the same time as their streaming releases overseas, raising the possibility of piracy.
Bilibili Acquires Haoliners Animation, Including Tokyo’s Emon Animation Company
The titan of Chinese subculture continues its shift toward mainstream animation production.
Netflix Acquires Chinese Mythological Fantasy ‘New Gods: Nezha Reborn’
The streamer is fast becoming a prime destination for fans of Chinese animation.
Box Office Report: ‘Soul’ Nears $100M Worldwide, Becomes Pixar’s All-Time #2 In China
Meanwhile, Studio Ghibli’s “Earwig and the Witch” took $132,768 in five days in North America, and “The Croods: A New Age” remains one of the top releases in the U.S.
‘Soul,’ ‘Wish Dragon,’ ‘Demon Slayer’ Lead Strong Weekend For Animation At Global Box Office
This weekend, animated films topped the box office in many major territories with a functioning theatrical sector.
Watch The New Trailer For China’s ‘Journey To The West: Reincarnation Of The Demon King’
Say hello to a new-look, melancholic Monkey King.
‘Deer Squad,’ Nickelodeon’s First Original Chinese Show, Is Debuting In The U.S.
The series is part of a Nickelodeon initiative to back the creation of Chinese content.
Iranian Martial Arts Feature ‘The Gools’ Is Reportedly Coming To U.S. And China
The film will be localized and renamed “Kung Fu Gools” for the Chinese market.
‘Soul’ Takes Flight In China, Beating Studio Ghibli’s ‘Ponyo’
Pixar’s latest almost tripled its debut in its second weekend, grossing $13.7 million.
‘Demon Slayer’ Becomes Top-Grossing Film In Japanese History, Beating ‘Spirited Away’
In other news: Pixar’s “Soul” has opened in China to a modest $5.5 million.
