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South Korea

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Cartoon Culture

This Korean A Cappella Group Reimagines The Sounds Of ‘Tom & Jerry,’ ‘Encanto,’ ‘The Simpsons,’ And More

You’ve never heard animation soundtracks like these.

By Amid Amidi | 4 months ago

Going Well Going Well
Cartoon Brew Pick

Hye-jeong Lee’s ‘Going Well’ Captures The Struggle Of Meeting Deadlines

Our Short Pick of the Day is the story of a writer who struggles to meet the deadline.

By Amid Amidi | 5 months ago

Plask
Business

Plask, Whose AI-Based Tech Converts Video Into Animation, Raises $2.6M

The South Korean startup says its automated animation tool can slash production costs.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 7 months ago

Seoul Station
Video Essay

A History Of South Korea’s ‘Hidden’ Animation Industry

The history of Korean animation isn’t just about service work, as Youtuber Wookong shows.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 7 months ago

SPP Korea
Sponsored by Seoul Business Agency

SPP 2021: Asia’s Leading Animation Market Is Now Holding Its Second Virtual Edition

Attendees from more than 30 countries are at the business forum, which runs until July 30.

By Cartoon Brew Connect | 10 months ago

Bong Joon-ho
Feature Film

‘Parasite’ Director Bong Joon-ho Is Working On CG Feature

The film is described as “a story about mankind and deepwater creatures.”

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 1 year ago

Yes People
Awards

Here Are The Films That Made The Oscar Shortlists For Animated Short And Visual Effects

Ten films were shortlisted in the short and vfx Academy Award categories.

By Amid Amidi | 1 year ago

"Soul"
Box Office Report

Box Office Report: ‘Soul’ Nears $100M Worldwide, Becomes Pixar’s All-Time #2 In China

Meanwhile, Studio Ghibli’s “Earwig and the Witch” took $132,768 in five days in North America, and “The Croods: A New Age” remains one of the top releases in the U.S.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 1 year ago

Box office, Jan 25, 2021
Box Office Report

‘Soul,’ ‘Wish Dragon,’ ‘Demon Slayer’ Lead Strong Weekend For Animation At Global Box Office

This weekend, animated films topped the box office in many major territories with a functioning theatrical sector.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 1 year ago

Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarfs
Sponsored by Sidus Animation

A Look At ‘Red Shoes And The Seven Dwarfs,’ South Korea’s Striking Oscar Hopeful

Having made a splash in countries across the world, the milestone Korean cg feature is now eyeing an Academy Award.

By Cartoon Brew Connect | 1 year ago

"Nahuel and the Magic Book"
Distribution

Seven Animated Features That Caught Our Eye At The American Film Market

These upcoming animated features are from Asia, South America, and Europe.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 1 year ago

Running Man: Revengers
Sponsored by Sidus Animation

Sidus Animation Teases Bold New Slate Of Projects, Starting With ‘Running Man: Revengers’

With each new incarnation, Running Man finds a new audience. Starting off as a hit Korean variety show in which celebrities compete in …

By Cartoon Brew Connect | 2 years ago

"Japan Sinks: 2020"
Anime

Netflix Strikes Partnerships With Four Animation Studios From Japan And Korea

The streamer is partnering with Naz, Science Saru, and Mappa in Japan, as well as Studio Mir in South Korea.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 years ago

Animaniacs
Educational

How The Creators Of Hulu’s ‘Animaniacs’ Reboot Subtly Updated The Look Of The Series

“[It’s] kind of like the designs you remember them looking like, not so much what they actually look like,” says “Animaniacs” co-executive producer Gabe Swarr.

By Amid Amidi | 2 years ago

Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarfs
Feature Film

Korean Feature ‘Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarfs’ Arrives Friday In The U.S.

The film recently held the no. 1 spot in Spain for two weeks in a row.

By Amid Amidi | 2 years ago

"Beauty Water"
Feature Film

Animated Horror ‘Beauty Water’ Release Delayed In South Korea, But There’s A New Trailer

Suffering from low self-esteem, Yaeji uses an elixir to lose weight and beautify herself. Then come the side effects.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 years ago

Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarfs
Box Office Report

‘Red Shoes And The Seven Dwarfs’ Tops Spanish Box Office For Second Weekend Running

In post-lockdown cinemas, the only thing that matters is animation.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 years ago

"Mulan"
Disney

The #BoycottMulan Movement Spreads In Asia As Tensions Rise In Hong Kong

Two of the film’s stars have made controversial pro-China comments.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 years ago

Manshen, Anna
Animators

The Best Animation Instagrams Of The Week

A look at animators on Instagram.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 years ago

"Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts"
Interviews

Blue Pigs And Mutant Mandrills: Designing The Post-Apocalypse In ‘Kipo And The Age Of Wonderbeasts’

How do you create a world that’s both cute and threatening? The show’s art director Angela Sung explains.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 years ago

"Arpo"
Business

This Start-up Is Buying And Developing Some Of Youtube’s Biggest Kids’ Animated Shows

The Korean Youtube series “Arpo” is its latest pick-up.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 years ago

Books

The Storyboards For ‘Parasite’ Are Being Turned Into A Graphic Novel

The storyboarding process was developed by animation artists, but it’s the live-action feature “Parasite” that will get its storyboards published as a graphic novel.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 years ago

Doggie Corgi by Studio Goindol
Internet Video

Let South Korea’s ‘Doggie Corgi’ Soothe You: ASMR Animation Might Be The Next Big Thing

South Korea’s Studio Goindol is combining animation with ASMR sensations to create a new brand of calming animation.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 years ago

Frozen 2.
Disney

Disney Alleged To Have Violated Antritrust Laws in South Korea Over Its Release Of ‘Frozen 2’

A civic group alleges that “Frozen 2” is screening on over 88% of the country’s movie screens.

By Amid Amidi | 2 years ago

Games

Ubisoft Releases New ‘Rabbids’ Shorts As It Expands Its Animation Slate (Exclusive)

An exclusive look at Ubisoft’s new animation program.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 3 years ago

Shorts

Miyu Unveils 5 New Short Films By Nikita Diakur, Špela Čadež, Dahee Jeong, And Others (Exclusive)

An exclusive look at upcoming short films from the French production house Miyu.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 3 years ago

Cartoon Brew Pick

Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Where I Was Born’ by Jungmin Cha

Through short, humorous vignettes, a critique of the diverse social issues permeating throughout South Korean culture.

By Amid Amidi | 3 years ago

Awards

Asia Pacific Screen Awards 2019: Five Animated Features Nominated

Films from China, Iran, Japan, South Korea, and New Zealand all made the cut.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 3 years ago

Cartoon Brew Pick

Short Pick Of The Day: ‘(OO)’ by Seoro Oh

The happenings of someone’s nostrils.

By Amid Amidi | 3 years ago

Feature Film

Tonko House Takes Back ‘Dam Keeper’ Rights From Fox, Announces New Development Slate

The Berkeley-based studio founded by Robert Kondo and Dice Tsutsumi reveals big plans for 2019.

By Carlos Aguilar | 3 years ago

Cartoon Brew Pick

Short Pick Of The Day: ‘SimSim (The Realm of Deepest Knowing)’ by Seunghee Kim

In the midst of struggle, one person delves into the deepest place in another’s heart and brings light into the darkness.

By Amid Amidi | 3 years ago

Cartoon Brew Pick

Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Wrinkled Woman’ by Kwon Byeol

The story of a woman whose whole body is wrinkled.

By Amid Amidi | 3 years ago

Awards

Asian Television Awards Includes Animation Nominees From 7 Countries

How many of these Asian animated series have you seen?

By Amid Amidi | 3 years ago

Cartoon Brew Pick

Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Koji’ by Alexander Snow and Studio Mir

Studio Mir, the studio that animated “The Legend of Korra” and “Voltron: Legendary Defender,” made a pilot for a show of its own.

By Amid Amidi | 3 years ago

BrewTV

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.

By Amid Amidi | 4 years ago

Events

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.

By Amid Amidi | 4 years ago

Cartoon Brew Pick

Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Bookanima: Martial Arts’ by Shon Kim

An experimental animation to give books new cinematic life.

By Amid Amidi | 4 years ago

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