A History Of South Korea’s ‘Hidden’ Animation Industry
The history of Korean animation isn’t just about service work, as Youtuber Wookong shows.
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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.
‘Parasite’ Director Bong Joon-ho Is Working On CG Feature
The film is described as “a story about mankind and deepwater creatures.”
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
Seven Animated Features That Caught Our Eye At The American Film Market
These upcoming animated features are from Asia, South America, and Europe.
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 …
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
The #BoycottMulan Movement Spreads In Asia As Tensions Rise In Hong Kong
Two of the film’s stars have made controversial pro-China comments.
The Best Animation Instagrams Of The Week
A look at animators on Instagram.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ubisoft Releases New ‘Rabbids’ Shorts As It Expands Its Animation Slate (Exclusive)
An exclusive look at Ubisoft’s new animation program.
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.
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.
Asia Pacific Screen Awards 2019: Five Animated Features Nominated
Films from China, Iran, Japan, South Korea, and New Zealand all made the cut.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘(OO)’ by Seoro Oh
The happenings of someone’s nostrils.
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.
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.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Wrinkled Woman’ by Kwon Byeol
The story of a woman whose whole body is wrinkled.
Asian Television Awards Includes Animation Nominees From 7 Countries
How many of these Asian animated series have you seen?
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.
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.
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.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Bookanima: Martial Arts’ by Shon Kim
An experimental animation to give books new cinematic life.
