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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.

New Sony Pictures Animation studio New Sony Pictures Animation studio
Real Estate

Sony Picture Animation, Imageworks, Crunchyroll Relocating To Mid-Wilshire In 2024

After 25 years in its Culver City offices, Sony’s animation and vfx operations are moving to the mid-Wilshire area of Los Angeles.

By Jamie Lang | 2 days ago

Animation is Film 2022 Animation is Film 2022
Awards

‘Little Nicolas’ Takes Top Honors At Animation Is Film 2022

Other prize winners included features ‘My Father’s Dragon’ and ‘Aurora’s Sunrise’ and the short film ‘Ice Merchants.’

By Jamie Lang | 3 months ago

Luck Coins
Business

Skydance Media Secures $400M Investment As It Expands Animation Operations

Skydance Animation is getting ready to launch a six-acre campus in Santa Monica this month.

By Jamie Lang | 4 months ago

Central Park
Artist Rights

Production Workers At Bento Box Entertainment Now Represented By The Animation Guild

A bargaining unit of 100 production workers have joined animation workers and writers at the studio who were already covered by TAG.

By Jamie Lang | 4 months ago

Univrs
Fashion

Universal Launches Brick-And-Mortar Shop Featuring Limited Edition Runs Of Character Merchandise

The store’s branded goods will be available on a limited-time-only basis only, with new merchandise cycled in every few months.

By Jamie Lang | 4 months ago

Animation is Film
Events

Animation Is Film Expands Into Second Weekend With Its Largest Program To Date

Animation is Film 2022 will take place at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood October 21-23, picking up again on the 29.

By Jamie Lang | 5 months ago

David Daniels
Events

L.A.’s Pauhaus Gallery Hosts Exhibition Of Artwork From Stop-Motion Innovator David Daniels’

The exhibit featuring Daniels’ artwork will run through August 28.

By Jamie Lang | 6 months ago

Tools of the Trade

Tools Of The Trade: How Buck And Takashi Murakami Used Spark AR To Bring The Artist’s Work To Life

Buck art director Helena Dong explains how she created an augmented reality exhibit for Takashi Murakami’s work at The Broad in Los Angeles.

By Jamie Lang | 6 months ago

Tent Sale by Smokescreen
Business

Black-Owned Studio Smokescreen Launches In L.A., Watch Their First Short Here

Founder Kris Wimberly discusses the new studio, meant to be a gateway into the industry for artists from marginalized communities.

By Jamie Lang | 7 months ago

Oddbot
Series

Oddbot To Develop And Animate Trio Of Graphic Novels

Oddbot has optioned the rights to The Cardboard Kingdom, Séance Tea Party, and The Okay Witch.

By Jamie Lang | 7 months ago

Luck trailer
Feature Film

Apple Drops The First Teaser For Skydance’s Debut Animated Feature ‘Luck’

Simon Pegg’s Bob the lucky black cat provides a few long-awaited details about the Land of Luck in the film’s first teaser.

By Jamie Lang | 9 months ago

Solar Opposites
Artist Rights

‘Solar Opposites’ Production Workers Vote To Join The Animation Guild

Solar Opposites production workers are only the second such group to be represented by The Animation Guild in recent history.

By Jamie Lang | 10 months ago

Dune, Encanto
Awards

VES Awards 2022: ‘Dune’ And ‘Encanto’ Win Top Awards

Dune and Encanto led the pack with four awards apiece.

By Amid Amidi | 11 months ago

Feature Film

First Trailer For ‘The Bob’s Burgers Movie,’ Disney’s First 2D Feature In Over A Decade

After years of delays, reschedulings, and stretches of radio silence, “The Bob’s Burgers Movie” is gearing up for a release on May 27.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 1 year ago

DC League of Super-Pets
Feature Film

WB Releases First Trailer For ‘DC League Of Super-Pets’

The film marks the directorial debut of Jared Stern, creator of the animated series “Green Eggs and Ham.”

By Amid Amidi | 1 year ago

Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures, Bee and Puppycat
Business

Genius Brands To Acquire Frederator & Mainframe Studios Parent Wow! For $53M

Frederator and Mainframe have worked on shows including “Madagascar: A Little Wild,” “Castlevania,” and “Adventure Time.”

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 1 year ago

Cosmic Toast Studios
Artist Rights

L.A. Animation Studio Owner Who Swindled Artists Is Indicted By Feds Over Fraud Charges

Anderson is accused of duping investors into contributing to his companies. If convicted, he could face decades in jail.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 1 year ago

Animation Is Film 2021
Festivals

‘Belle,’ ‘The Summit Of The Gods’ Among Lineup At L.A.’s Animation Is Film

L.A. dwellers: here’s your chance to see the buzziest indie features on the festival circuit.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 1 year ago

Dumbo
Events

Academy Museum Will Spotlight Animation’s Legacy Of Racism And Sexism

A gallery will examine problematic characters, from Speedy Gonzales to the crows in “Dumbo.”

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 1 year ago

Infinity Train
Events

An ‘Infinity Train’ Exhibition Is Coming To L.A.’s Gallery Nucleus

Original art from the show’s team will be exhibited and sold at the event, which runs from September 25 to October 3.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 years ago

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