Calarts Alumni Reveal What It’s Like To Attend The World-Famous Animation School
You’ve no doubt heard of the animation programs at Calarts, but what is it like to actually attend the school. We asked some recent students about their experiences.
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.
All The Animated Shows That Are Impacted By The WGA Strike
A closer look at what caused the writers’ strike and which animated series could be impacted by an extended shutdown.
Gallery Nucleus Is Hosting A Craig McCracken Exhibit, Panel, And Signing Session
The gallery will welcome the ‘Powerpuff Girl’ and ‘Foster’s’ creator McCraken to speak on May 13.
This Air Jordan Spec Ad Is Better Than Almost Any Real Nike Commercial
Director Michael Emry teamed with U.K. visual artist Troy Browne to put together the vibrant spot.
George Lucas’ Museum Of Narrative Art On Course To Open In L.A. By 2025
The museum reinforces Los Angeles’ status as a major center for the physical record of contemporary art and pop culture.
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.
‘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.’
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
VES Awards 2022: ‘Dune’ And ‘Encanto’ Win Top Awards
Dune and Encanto led the pack with four awards apiece.
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.
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.”
