Australia’s Princess Pictures Acquires ‘My Little Pony’ Animation Studio Boulder Media From Hasbro
The Irish studio will expand Princess’ output capacity as it targets new genres and new markets.
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Zuckerberg, Musk, Bezos, And Other Tech Giants Roasted In Feature ‘Silicon Docks,’ Free To View Online
Husband-wife filmmakers Graham Jones and Kasia Wiśniewska take on the tech sector in their latest satirical feature.
Cartoon Saloon And Lighthouse Studios Will Host Kilkenny Animated Later This Month
The festival celebrates the creativity and craft of the visual image.
Animation Ireland Encourages Government To Extend Existing Tax Credits Through 2029
The group also called on the government to work towards decentralizing the industry away from Dublin, helping studios set up in rural towns.
‘My Father’s Dragon’: Netflix Shares First-Look Image And Reveals Cast Of Cartoon Saloon’s Next Feature
Nora Twomey, the director of “The Breadwinnner,” helms the feature adaptation of this Newbery Medal-winning kids’ book.
Animation Dingle Kicks Off 2022 Virtual Edition Next Week And It’s Packed With Amazing Events
Get ready for two amazing days of animation screenings, conferences, awards, and workshops – all from the comfort of your own home.
Netflix’s ‘Cat Burglar’ Is A ‘Tex Avery-Inspired’ Interactive Cartoon From The Creator Of ‘Black Mirror
The project blends classic cartoon craziness and interactive trivia.
Cartoon Saloon’s Profits Rise Sharply During Production Of ‘My Father’s Dragon’
Net profits increased 161% year-on-year at Ireland’s most famous animation studio.
European Film Awards 2021: Record Five Animated Features Nominated
“Flee” picked up nominations in three categories.
Ireland’s Lighthouse Studios Ups Gilly Fogg To Head Creative
The experienced director and showrunner will oversee the young studio’s content slate, original and service work alike.
Tools Of The Trade: Every Animation Tool Used On The Upcoming Series ‘Royals Next Door’
A producer explains how they built a pipeline for the upcoming hybrid series “Royals Next Door.”
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Streets Of Fury’ By Aidan McAteer
Max Punchface is only interested in two things – punch AND kicking.
Cartoon Forum Announces Onsite Edition, Lineup Of 84 Projects
The organizers plan to hold the event in its usual home of Toulouse, France on September 20–23.
Deer Dance To Irish Folk Music In The Trailer For ‘Riverdance: The Animated Adventure’
The film is the first release from London-based animation production company Aniventure.
‘Wolfwalkers,’ ‘Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese’ Win Big At Irish Animation Awards
Cartoon Saloon’s series “Dorg Van Dango” and the striking student film “Shergar” were among the other winners.
Virtual Animation Dingle Brings Ireland’s Leading Animation Festival To The World
The online festival will take place on March 24–25.
Cartoon Movie: 5 Promising Projects From First-Time Feature Directors
Haunted castles, warring salamanders, migrants on a magical journey, and more…
Ten Things We Learned From Cartoon Saloon’s Profile In ‘The New Yorker’
The article is a trove of anecdotes about Don Bluth, vegetarian food, psychedelic drugs, and more…
Tools Of The Trade: Damien O’Connor on Bose Noise-Canceling Headphones
“When I am writing, my Bose Noise-Canceling Headphones rarely leave my head,” says writer and director Damien O’Connor.
Cartoon Saloon Grows Development Team With Two New Hires
Jason Tammemägi and Ailbhe McCabe will help grow the Oscar-nominated studio’s slate of features and series.
