Revolution, Cubism, And A Love Letter To Cinema: ‘Revoltoso’ Is An Epic Stop-Motion Short From Mexico (Exclusive Online Premiere)
Arturo “Vonno” Ambriz tells Cartoon Brew about making a stop-motion epic with little money and no prior experience.
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How A Mexican Studio Turned Kids’ Drawings Into Animation For The Berlin-Winning Feature ‘Los Lobos’
When Sam Kishi wanted to incorporate animated segments into his live-action feature, he didn’t have to look far. That’s because he also runs the Mexican animation studio Platypus.
How The Coronavirus Crisis Is Being Interpreted Through Art And Animation
Children’s books, sitcom parodies, Lego animation: the crisis is bringing out the best in artists the world over.
Roman Arambula, Mexican Artist Who Drew Mickey Mouse Comic Strip, Dies At 83
Arambula’s storied career took him from the animation studios of Mexico City to a 15-year run as the lead artist of the Mickey Mouse comic strip.
Luis Alfonso Mendoza, Spanish Voice Of Bugs Bunny And Gohan, Killed In Mexico
Mendoza’s wife and brother-in-law were also murdered.
Quirino Awards 2020: Full List Of Finalists
A total of 22 works — features, shorts, series, and video games — from nine Ibero-American countries are in contention for an award.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Sustos Ocultos De Frankelda’ by Roy and Arturo Ambriz
Stop-motion pilot for Cartoon Network Latin America.
Interview: Pixelatl’s José Iñesta On How The Ideatoon Contest Is Shaping Latin American Animation
Dozens of Latin American series have been optioned, and moved into development and production thanks to the Ideatoon competition.
Mexico’s Pixelatl Festival Unveils 2019 Trailer By Kraneo Estudio (Exclusive)
Mexico’s buzzing festival and conference returns to Cuernavaca, September 3–7. This year’s theme is “Roots & Tomorrow.”
Sandra Rabins, Andrea Fernandez, Anna Hollingsworth To Speak At Pixelatl 2019 (Exclusive)
Mexico’s premier animation conference returns September 3–7. Other confirmed guests include “Mary and Max” director Adam Elliot.
Pixelatl’s Ideatoon Bootcamp Is Taking Place Right Now In Mexico
Twenty-four Latin American projects are participating in the program this year.
For Latin American Creators, It’s About Telling Stories That Matter To Them
The challenge for Latin American creators: telling stories about subjects and themes particular to their identity, without sacrificing broad global appeal.
Quirino Forum: 6 Key Takeaways On The Current State Of Latin American Animation
Animation production throughout Latin America is booming, but the region must overcome many hurdles to fully develop its industry.
La Cumbre Pixelatl Is Helping Mexican Studios Produce World-Class Animation
Over 50 studios from across Mexico are in attendance at La Cumbre, taking place this week.
Guillermo Del Toro Announces Plan For Stop-Motion Animation Center In His Hometown Of Guadalajara
The Guadalajara-based hub will provide support and training opportunities for emerging talents interested in the stop-motion technique.
Quirino Awards 2019: Finalists Announced In 9 Categories
The countries with the most-nominated animation projects are Spain (13), Brazil (7), and Colombia (5).
CALL FOR ENTRIES: Pixelatl Festival’s Ideatoon Is Open To Latin American Creators
Ideatoon is open to individuals and studios that are developing episodic series or animated features.
‘How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’ Takes Top Slot At Global Box Office
“How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” is setting international records ahead of its U.S. launch.
Quirino Awards 2019: Full List Of Nominees
Spain, Brazil, and Argentina lead the way with the most nominated projects.
Academy Voters: You Better Not Overlook These 6 Animated Features In The Oscar Race
PAY ATTENTION TO THESE FILMS!
Sundance Reveals 15 Animated Shorts In Competition
Watch the trailers for the animated shorts that will compete at Sundance next month.
25 Animated Features Submitted For 2019 Oscars, Including Record 8 Films From Japan
Which five animated features will make the cut this year?
Watch The First Episode Of Our New Series – ‘Animation Around the World’
In our first episode of this tour around the animation world, we profile Mexico, South Korea, and Greece.
Mexican Series ‘Toontorial’ To Debut On Cartoon Network Latin America’s Youtube Channel
Cartoon Network will launch this new Mexico-produced mixed media series in October.
Weekly Briefing: ‘Wolfwalkers,’ French TV Animation, Pixelatl
Welcome to our new weekly briefing of essential animation news from around the globe. Sign up to receive it for free in your inbox every Monday.
Cartoon Network LatAm And Pixelatl Teamed Up For Girl Power: Pitch Me the Future
“I would like to hear about a [Mexican] girl making a big series, a big show on Disney or on Cartoon Network. I want to feel like it’s awesome to be a girl and be a girl creator.”
Mexico’s Ideatoon Is The Animation Pitch Competition Where Everyone’s A Winner
We spoke to some of the creators participating in Pixelatl’s Ideatoon pitching competition this week.
Kleptocats Creators Turned Their Hit Mobile Game Into A Popular Web Series By Trusting Their Animators
The creators of the Mexican mobile game Kleptocats took a hands-off approach when they produced an online animated series.
Mexican Animated Feature ‘A Wizard’s Tale’ Launches In U.S. On September 14
“A Wizard’s Tale” will have a theatrical and VOD day-and-date launch in the U.S.
Pixelatl Adds New Speakers: Steve Ahn, Deanna Marsigliese, Rami Ismail, Kat Morris, Amanda Rynda Join Lineup (Exclusive)
Mexico’s Pixelatl Festival reveals a new group of international speakers, adding to an already incredible line-up of guests.
EXCLUSIVE: Mexico’s Pixelatl Festival Launches Teaser Film For Its 2018 Edition
Mexico’s Pixelatl Festival is gearing up for a new edition, and we’ve got the debut of their 2018 teaser film.
