These Beautiful Flipbooks Reveal New Sides To Famous Animators And Filmmakers
Two newly digitized sets of flipbooks highlight the links between animation, live action, and print.
Montreal
The latest industry news from Canada’s largest animation hub with over 21,000 workers in 2D, 3D, VFX, video games, and VR/AR.
Producer Julie Roy Appointed NFB’s Director General Of Creation And Innovation
Roy, an experienced animation producer at the National Film Board of Canada, will now spearhead a broader creative strategy for the organization.
Critics Have Been Harsh, But How Will Audiences Respond To ‘Scoob!,’ Which Arrives On VOD Today
The Scooby-Doo origin story is the second animated tentpole to skip theaters for VOD.
ViacomCBS CEO Doesn’t Rule Out Direct-To-VOD Release For Upcoming ‘Spongebob’ Movie
“The Spongebob Movie: Sponge on the Run” is currently due to hit theaters on August 7 — among the earliest scheduled releases in the calendar.
Toon Boom Launches Remote Animation Training Courses
The courses are tailored to artists at various career stages. They start on May 23.
Labor Activists Call Out Technicolor For ‘Hundreds’ Of VFX Layoffs In Montreal
The company’s treatment of its staff is “grotesque” says a grassroots vfx workers rights organization.
Oscar-Winning Producer Nicolas Schmerkin Explains How To Build Relationships With Directors
Get drunk with your director, treat them like a spouse, and be ready to annoy them. This worked for Nicolas Schmerkin, at least.
Quarantine Chronicles: How A Boutique Studio Owner Nimbly Converted His Crew To Work-From-Home
In a new series of articles, Cartoon Brew speaks to a range of industry figures about how the crisis has affected them.
Québec’s Squeeze To Make Episodes For Marvel Animated Series ‘What If…?’
The Disney+ show is the first animated series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Due To Coronavirus Outbreak, Toon Boom Offers Free 30-Day Home Use Licenses To Studios And Schools
Toon Boom is making it easier for studio artists and students to work remotely during the coronavirus pandemic.
‘The Call Of The Wild’ Is Let Down By Its Animation, Say Critics
Most films about dogs are either fully animated or entirely live action. This one lands awkwardly in between.
Some Of Canada’s Most Promising Animators Are Coming Out Of Animation Vieux Montréal, A School That Costs $105 A Semester
Little known outside of Quebec, Animation Vieux Montréal has emerged as one of Canada’s most successful animation schools.
The NFB Interview, Part One: How To Make A Short Film With The Organization
As the National Film Board of Canada moves to a new headquarter, its senior animation producers tell us what kinds of filmmakers they’re looking for.
Six Insights On Montreal’s Lively Indie Animation Scene
The Sommets festival showcased various ways in which to make an animated short film in Montreal — outside the National Film Board of Canada.
MPC, Studio Behind ‘The Lion King,’ Shuts Down Vancouver Studio
Two weeks before Christmas, a major vfx shop in Vancouver has shut down.
‘And Then The Bear,’ ‘Sweet Night,’ ‘The Physics Of Sorrow’ Top Sommets 2019
Here is the complete list of winners from Les Sommets du cinéma d’animation in Montreal, Canada.
In A Year Of Feature Animation Bombs, ‘Playmobil: The Movie’ Might Be The Biggest One Yet
The film opens this weekend in 2,300 North American theaters.
NFB To Co-Produce Final Short In ‘Impossible Figures’ Trilogy – Exclusive
See the teaser that was released today.
31 Tips On How To Be A Better Artist And Animator From A ‘Klaus’ Animator
Animator Sam Cabanac wrote down 31 lessons he learned while working on “Klaus” — then published them all online.
Next Week In Montreal: 18th Edition of Les Sommets Animation Festival Offers Unique And Playful Programming
The festival will feature screenings, masterclasses, dance, live readings, a drag queen, and more.
2 of 4
