‘Royals Next Door’ Breaks New Ground For Finnish (And European) Animation
The producer of the upcoming series explains why Finnish animation is going global — and what that means for the continent.
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‘Sex Moves’ by Alex Bernas: A New Short That Offers An Antidote To Pornography (Exclusive Premiere)
A young man wants to know what sex is. What do you teach him?
‘Shaun The Sheep,’ ‘Moominvalley’ Triumph At British Animation Awards (Full List Of Winners)
The U.K. animation industry gathered earlier this month in London to celebrate its recent achievements at the British Animation Awards.
Coronavirus: Major Cinema Chains Shut Down In U.S., Canada, And U.K. (Updated)
The number of theaters that have gone dark runs well into the thousands.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Bloomers’ by Samantha Moore
Animated fabric brings the story of a British lingerie factory to life in this short documentary.
Uli Meyer Is Adapting ‘Molesworth’ Into A Feature (Exclusive Teaser And Interview)
Uli Meyer speaks to Cartoon Brew about the challenges of adapting Ronald Searle’s artwork to animation.
The U.K. Is Set To Leave The E.U.’s Media Program. Here’s What This Means For Animation.
The news has spread anxiety through the nation’s creative industries.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Ayam’ by Sofia El Khyari
Three generations of Moroccan women exchange feelings and anecdotes while preparing the traditional ceremony of Eid al-Adha.
‘A Shaun The Sheep Movie: Farmageddon’ Launches Today On Netflix — In The Americas
Aardman’s sci-fi send-up is their first feature to debut on streaming in the U.S. — but it has received a theatrical release elsewhere.
Nickelodeon International Greenlights ‘Best & Bester,’ Its First Finnish Show
The comedy series will be produced by Finland’s Gigglebug Entertainment and the U.K.’s Eye Present.
Red Kite And Once Were Farmers Combine To Form New Studio In Scotland
Two Scottish studios are combining forces for a new venture.
Move Summit Returns With Expanded Line-Up, Including James Baxter
The fourth edition of the fast-growing conference will be held in Edinburgh on February 19–21.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘American Totem’ by Theodore Tagholm
A film that combines video footage of the American West with digital effects.
Netflix Partners With Nexus Studios And Leading Indie Animators For ‘The House’
The three-part animated project will be directed by Paloma Baeza, Niki Lindroth von Bahr, Emma de Swaef and Marc James Roels.
BAFTA Awards Analysis: A Rare Four Animated Feature Nominees, Diverse Shorts, And ‘The Lion King’ Up For VFX
A few snubs, an eclectic shorts category, and a victory for Disney’s disinformation campaign: here are our takeaways from this year’s nominees.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Body Patterns’ by Milo Targett
“After a botched attempt at backstreet eye surgery, a man begins noticing repulsive microscopic patterns on the people he meets.” Film …
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Facing It’ by Sam Gainsborough
As Sean waits anxiously in the local pub, he is forced to explore his own unhappy memories and relationships in an evening that will leave him changed forever.
Sony Pictures Television Expands Into Kids’ Series With $195 Million Silvergate Acquisition
Silvergate’s shows include “Hilda,” “Peter Rabbit,” and “Octonauts.”
Why Steven Spielberg’s Animated Adaptation Of ‘Cats’ Never Made It Past Development
Revisiting the forgotten history of the unmade animated version of “Cats.” The project passed through different styles, teams, and countries, before collapsing.
Events Round-Up: Anilogue, London International Animation Festival, Animateka
Upcoming animation events in Budapest, London, and Ljubljana.
