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Malaysia: Southeast Asia’s Ever-Evolving Animation Hub
With competitive incentives, a young and talented workforce, and progressive culture programs, Malaysia has become a SE Asian animation hub.
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Robot Playground Media Reveals New Horror Anthology Series ‘A Banquet For Hungry Ghosts’
RPM has recruited studios from across APAC and Europe to produce episodes for the 10-part series.
‘Lightyear’ Banned In At Least 14 Countries For Including Same Sex Kiss
Lightyear has been banned in Indonesia, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, among other countries.
Lottiefiles Raises $37 Million Series B Funding
The company envisions its Lottie format as a replacement for GIFs.
Disney+ Is Getting Serious About Anime (At Least In Japan)
Disney has licensed major anime series. They will come out on Disney+ in Japan, with details of the global release to follow.
Kre8tif! Pitches: Five Promising Projects From Southeast Asia
Meet musician monkeys, a gun-toting frog, a Singaporean Sherlock Holmes, and more …
Catch Up On Southeast Asia’s Animation And Games Industries At Malaysia Digital Creativity Festival (MYDCF)
The two-part conference runs virtually throughout September, showcasing the latest and most exciting projects from the region.
Southeast Asian Game Companies: This Survey Wants Your Input
The SEA Game Industry Report 2021 will assess the strengths, challenges, and overall direction of the region’s industry.
Newly Announced Features: ‘This Was Our Pact,’ ‘Young Captain Nemo,’ ‘Redwall,’ ‘Toto’
Welcome to our new regular round-up of animated feature projects in the pipeline.
Malaysia Focus: A Look 3 Animation IPs That Reveal The Country’s Burgeoning Creative Talent
Three animation studios tell us what it takes to create an original show in the country.
Malaysia’s New Tactic In The Fight Against Covid: Turning Health Experts Into CG Superheroes
Noor Hisham Abdullah, Malaysia’s director general of health, has taken an unorthodox approach to public health campaigning.
Malaysia Focus: 5 Things You Need To Know About Southeast Asia’s ‘Quiet Giant Of Animation’
We speak to MDEC, the dynamic government agency fueling Malaysia’s animation boom.
Balancing Local Identity And Global Ambitions: Malaysian Animation At Kre8tif! Conference
“Malaysia is like a hidden gem — not talked up a lot globally. It’s a quiet giant of animation.”
The ‘Hello Neighbor’ Game Has Spawned A Hit Animated Series Pilot
The six-minute video, which was produced at Malaysia’s Animasia Studio, has racked up 12 million views and counting.
This Pioneering Report Reveals What It’s Like To Make Animation In Southeast Asia Today
This report compiles essential facts, figures, and observations on the Southeast Asia animation industry, laying the groundwork for further growth.
Vietnam Pulls ‘Abominable’ From Theaters Over South China Sea Map — Updated
The film was removed from theaters after the discovery of a scene that shows what Vietnam claims to be a violation of its water sovereignty.
Animation Around The World: Argentina, Israel, Malaysia, Spain
More perspectives on the global animation production boom from countries in Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
30 Projects To Be Presented At Asian Animation Summit In South Korea
Here’s the list of 30 animation series selected for this year’s Asian Animation Summit.