Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Cat Days’ by Jon Frickey
When you are told that you are actually a cat…
Japan
Kyoto Animation Arson Attack: Police Name The First Ten Victims
The dead include famed director Yasuhiro Takemoto and renowned animator Yoshiji Kigami.
Kyoto Animation Arson Attack: Death Toll Hits 34, Details Of Suspect And Victims Emerge
The fire that killed 34 animation workers is thought to be an arson attack. Japanese police have a suspect: a 41-year-old convicted criminal.
‘The Lion King’ Topples All-Time Opening Weekend Record For An Animated Film
Photorealistic animation is here to stay.
Horror At Kyoto Animation Studio: 33 Dead, Dozens Injured After Arson Attack
A horrific tragedy unfolded at a Japanese animation studio on Thursday.
Lupin III, Japan’s Beloved Gentleman Thief, Is Getting His First CG Feature
“Lupin III: The First” is the first-fully cg feature installment in the long-running manga/anime franchise.
Katsuhiro Otomo Unveils New Feature, ‘Akira’ Adaptation
“Orbital Era” is Otomo’s third full-length animated feature. It will follow young astronauts as they struggle to get by in a space colony.
Ghibli Co-Founder Isao Takahata Gets Major Exhibition In Tokyo
The exhibition takes a comprehensive look at one of the most remarkable careers in Japanese animation. It runs until October 6.
Watch How ‘Maquia’ Was Animated In These Detailed Making-Of Videos
A series of videos breaks down the animation techniques used on the anime fantasy epic “Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms.”
Watch Documentary ‘10 Years With Hayao Miyazaki’ Online For Free
NHK’s four-part miniseries gives unprecedented insight into the legendary Japanese animator’s creative process.
Netflix And Gobelins Partner On New Fellowship And Scholarships To Advance Diversity In Animation
The partnership creates new links between the famed French animation school, Japan, Africa, and the U.S.-based streaming service.
You Can Use The Actual Assets and Workflow From This Real-Time Unity Film in Your Own Projects – Annecy
With its new short “Sherman,” Unity is showcasing what’s possible in real-time rendering of fur, hair, and feathers.
Studio Ponoc’s Yoshiaki Nishimura Speaks About New Olympic-Inspired Short And The Studio’s Goals & Growth – Annecy
In an exclusive English-language interview, Yoshiaki Nishimura speaks with Cartoon Brew’s about the growth of his company, Studio Ponoc.
GKIDS Acquires N. American Rights To Makoto Shinkai’s ‘Weathering With You’
Makoto Shinkai’s last film “Your Name” smashed worldwide box office records for anime.
You May Want To Think Twice Before Giving A Bad Review To This Animated Feature
Could Mohammad bin Salman, the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, become the Walt Disney of the Arab world?
First Teaser: ‘Weathering With You’ Is Makoto Shinkai’s Follow-Up to ‘Your Name’
“Weathering with You” opens in Japanese cinemas on July 19, 2019.
First Trailer: ‘Dragon Quest: Your Story’ Brings ’90s Game Back To Life Through CG Animation
Toho will release the movie in Japan on August 2, 2019.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘The Hunter’ by Jari Vaara
A man hunts for his dinner in the forest, but things do not go as planned.
Tonko House Takes Back ‘Dam Keeper’ Rights From Fox, Announces New Development Slate
The Berkeley-based studio founded by Robert Kondo and Dice Tsutsumi reveals big plans for 2019.
TV ROUNDUP: New Series For Hulu, Netflix, Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon Int’l
A look at new and upcoming animated series.
Masaaki Yuasa To Direct New ‘Crayon Shin-Chan’ Spin-off Series
“Super Shiro” will center on Shin-chan’s dog, who turns out to be more than just a pet.
‘Dragon Ball Super: Broly’ Tops U.S. Box Office With Massive $7M+ Opening Day
The new “Dragon Ball” film had a record-breaking single-day gross in the U.S.
Academy Voters: You Better Not Overlook These 6 Animated Features In The Oscar Race
PAY ATTENTION TO THESE FILMS!
China’s No. 2 Film This Weekend Was Hayao Miyazaki’s ‘My Neighbor Totoro’
Hayao Miyazaki’s “My Neighbor Totoro” is the first Studio Ghibli film to receive a theatrical release in China.
Netflix Will Produce A CG ‘Ghost In The Shell’ Series
Series is set to launch in 2020.
Sundance Reveals 15 Animated Shorts In Competition
Watch the trailers for the animated shorts that will compete at Sundance next month.
INTERVIEW: Mamoru Hosoda On The Profoundly Personal Making Of ‘Mirai’
Japanese auteur Mamoru Hosoda sits down with Cartoon Brew for an extensive talk about his latest film “Mirai,” opening this week in the United States.
Asian Television Awards Includes Animation Nominees From 7 Countries
How many of these Asian animated series have you seen?
Here’s The English Trailer For Mamoru Hosoda’s ‘Mirai’
Hosoda’s new film opens in the U.S. later this month.
Reel Of The Week: Aya Suzuki
In a little over a decade in the animation industry, Aya Suzuki has animated for a who’s who of A-list directors including Sylvain Chomet, Masaaki Yuasa, Wes Anderson, Satoshi Kon, and Mamoru Hosoda.
25 Animated Features Submitted For 2019 Oscars, Including Record 8 Films From Japan
Which five animated features will make the cut this year?
Square Enix’s ‘The Quiet Man’ Combines CGI & Live Action For A Myster-Thriller Game
The makers of Square Enix’s new experimental game aimed to create a seamless experience that combines photoreal cg and live action.
Masaaki Yuasa To Be Honored With Retrospective At Tokyo International Film Festival
The trendsetting Japanese animation director is being honored with a major retrospective in Tokyo.
GKIDS Releases First English Teaser For ‘MFKZ’
Don’t let the name GKIDS fool you, “MFKZ” is definitely not for kids.
Kanye West Proclaims ‘Akira’ As The ‘Greatest Animation Achievement In History’
“Akira” is “his biggest creative inspiration,” says Kanye West.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Flow’ by Nobutaka Kitahara
Meditative abstract cg film made with Houdini.
Short Pick of the Day: ‘Mad Love’ by Ryoji Yamada
From Japan, Ryoji Yamada’s music video made in pastels for Keita Sano’s “Mad Love.”
GKIDS Will Release French/Japanese Feature ‘MFKZ’ In U.S.
The hyper-violent French/Japanese genre mashup “MFKZ” is headed to U.S. theaters.
Interview: ‘Maquia’ Director Mari Okada On The Challenges Of Being A First-Time Animation Director
Mari Okada’s film “Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms” premieres in U.S. and Canadian theaters today.
