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Maggie Kang & Chris Appelhans, Matt Stone & Trey Parker Among 2025 World Animation Summit Honorees
The 2025 World Animation Summit in L.A. will honor the creators of ‘South Park,’ ‘Bob’s Burgers,’ Love, Death + Robots,’ and more.
Los Angeles
The latest industry news from Los Angeles, the biggest animation-producing city in the United States and home to all of the major Hollywood studios.
‘Little Amélie,’ ‘GiGi’ Win Top Prizes At Animation Is Film
Juries at the L.A.-based Annecy counterpart also acknowledged Alberto Vazquez’s ‘Decorado’ and Giovanni Ferrari’s ‘Éiru.’ The Audience favored ‘Arco.’
‘Smiling Friends’ Creators Launch Indie Outfit Zam Studios In L.A.
Focused on “high-quality work made by people who love the craft,” Zam aims to revive the magic of classic cartoons with modern animation and VFX techniques.
‘The Simpsons,’ ‘King Of The Hill’ Director Wes Archer Exhibit Hits Hollywood’s Pauhaus Gallery Oct. 4
Animation legend Wes Archer unveils Tinseltown in the Membrane, a solo show of LA-inspired paintings at Pauhaus Gallery, Oct. 4–31.
‘Scarlet,’ ‘Arco,’ ‘Little Amélie’ Headline 2025 Animation Is Film Lineup
Animation Is Film 2025 runs Oct 17–19 in Hollywood, featuring global and U.S. premieres, industry panels, and a diverse selection of shorts.
Glassworks VFX Closes After Nearly 30 Years, Citing ‘Exceptionally Challenging Market Conditions’
Influential VFX studio Glassworks, known for its standout work on films, TV, and global ad campaigns, shuts down after nearly 30 years in the industry.
Walt Disney’s Historic Los Feliz Home Will Open To The Public For The First Time In Years
The ticketed event is a benefit supporting the restoration of Disney’s birthplace in Chicago and The Center for Early Childhood Creativity and Innovation.
What’s Opera, Doc? Bugs Bunny Returns To The Hollywood Bowl For An Anniversary Encore
Bugs Bunny returns to the Hollywood Bowl with live orchestra, classic cartoons, and a double anniversary celebration.
Visit The Surreal, Lo-Fi World Of Julian Glander’s ‘Boys Go To Jupiter’ In The Film’s Official Trailer
A standout at Tribeca 2024, Glander’s debut is heading to theaters in New York and L.A. in August.
No Longer Just A Previs Studio, The Third Floor Produces Its First Animated Film ‘Predator: Killer Of Killers’
Third Floor co-founder Josh Wassung explains how they built an animation studio around “Predator: Killer of Killers.”
Exclusive: Netflix Nabs Disney Animation Vancouver Chief Amir Nasrabadi For Key Animation COO Role
Nasrabadi is taking on a key role at Netflix’s feature animation division, which currently employs 900 people across studios in Burbank, Vancouver, and Sydney.
USC Launches The Expanded Animation (XA) MFA Program: A Bold New Frontier For Artists And Innovators
USC’s new animation program is a dynamic interdisciplinary initiative designed for passionate visual media artists from all disciplines.
First Look At Skydance Animation’s Swank New Digs In Santa Monica (Updated)
Artists are expected to begin moving into the new studio next month.
Report: Disney’s Shift Of ‘Moana 2’ Production To Canada Cost California Hundreds Of Millions In Economic Benefit
A new study shows that California’s animation industry is in dire condition and without stronger government support, the industry could collapse.
Warner Bros. Games Shuts Down Three Studios, Including ‘Multiversus’ Developer
The three companies being shuttered are Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and Warner Bros. Games San Diego
VES Awards: ‘The Wild Robot’ Dominates Animation Side; ‘Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes’ Upsets ‘Dune: Part Two’
‘The Wild Robot’ and ‘Dune: Part Two’ led the pack with four wins apiece.
Animation Industry Unites For AnimAID Fire Relief Fundraiser And Auction
The fundraiser’s goal is to raise $5 million for the more than 60 families affected by the Palisades and Eaton fires in the Los Angeles area.
Mindshow’s Real-Time Virtual Production Platform Allows Filmmakers To Direct Animation Entirely In A VR Headset
Barbie, Chester Cheetah, and Cocomelon have all been brought to life using the company’s production pipeline.
‘Sausage Party’ Director Conrad Vernon And ‘Game Of Thrones’ Creator George R.R. Martin Join Bizaar, A New Adult Animation Studio
The company wants to produce “provocative, experimental, and edgy” animation geared towards adults.
How To Help Animation Industry Workers Who Have Been Displaced By The L.A. Wildfires
Many members of the animation community have suffered unimaginable losses – here is how to help them directly.