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The Amazing Maurice The Amazing Maurice
RIP

Jan Rogowski, Red Star Co-Founder, Dies At 41

Rogowski’s studio was producing animation for the upcoming adaptation of Terry Pratchett’s The Amazing Maurice.

By Jamie Lang | 1 month ago

Will Will
Artist Rights

Report Calls For Action To Improve Accessibility In Animation Industry

A new report confirms that working in the animation industry is more difficult than it needs to be for disabled talent.

By Amid Amidi | 3 months ago

"Iwájú"
Artist Rights

Cinesite Staff Can Now Work Permanently From Home

“Things will never be the same again for our teams,” says the company.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 3 months ago

2022 Oscar nominations
Awards

Who Could Win, Who Was Snubbed: Looking At The Oscar Animation Nominees

This year’s animated feature nominees were predictable. The short ones certainly weren’t.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 3 months ago

BAFTA nominations 2022
Awards

2022 BAFTA Nominees: ‘Raya’ Snubbed, ‘Flee’ Gets Animation And Documentary Noms

“Flee” is up against “Encanto,” “Luca,” and “The Mitchells vs. the Machines” in the animated feature category.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 3 months ago

Don't Hug Me I'm Scared
Business

Explainer: Why The UK Government Axed The Young Audiences Content Fund

The government spent USD$60 million on kids’ programming over three years. That funding stream will now disappear.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 3 months ago

A Winter's Journey
Distribution

‘A Winter’s Journey’: The Hybrid Feature That Combines Schubert, Painted Animation, And A Playstation Game

The film follows a lovelorn poet in Bavaria in 1812 as he undertakes a dangerous journey across mountains, ice, and snow.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 4 months ago

Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget
Feature Film

Netflix And Aardman Announce ‘Chicken Run’ Sequel Details, New ‘Wallace & Gromit’ Feature

The “Wallace & Gromit” film will be co-directed by creator Nick Park.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 4 months ago

Pear Cider and Cigarettes
Cartoon Brew Pick

Robert Valley’s Epic Short ‘Pear Cider And Cigarettes’ Is Now Free Online

Based on a true story, Valley’s short was nominated for the Oscar in 2017.

By Amid Amidi | 4 months ago

I'm OK
Experimental

Know Your Indie Filmmaker: Elizabeth Hobbs

Welcome to a new series in which we profile the most interesting independent animation filmmakers working today.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 5 months ago

The House
Stop Motion

Watch The Eerie First Trailer For Netflix’s Stop-Motion Film ‘The House’

A first look at the quirky dark comedy anthology from some of indie stop-motion’s biggest names.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 5 months ago

Affairs of the Art
Sponsored by NFB

‘Affairs Of The Art’: Joanna Quinn And Les Mills Discuss Their Creative Process In An Exclusive Video Q&A

Meet the extraordinary duo behind Beryl, one of auteur animation’s most beloved characters.

By Cartoon Brew Connect | 6 months ago

The House
Stop Motion

Netflix’s Stop-Motion Project ‘The House’ Gets First Images, Release Date

The darkly comic anthology film will come out on January 14, 2022.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 6 months ago

Peppa Pig
Cartoon Culture

U.K. PM Boris Johnson: ‘Peppa Pig World Is Very Much My Kind Of Place’

The U.K. prime minister likes Peppa Pig, even if the character looks like “a Picasso-like hairdryer.”

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 6 months ago

Danger Mouse
Business

BBC Will Triple Investment In Animation For Kids Aged 7–12

“Britishness sells, blandness doesn’t,” said BBC kids’ content chief Patricia Hidalgo.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 6 months ago

Creature Comforts
Books

Book Review: ‘The Story Of British Animation’

It’s somewhat bizarre to think that no one has ever written a book to fully contextualize the expansive history of British animation . . . until now.

By Laura-Beth Cowley | 6 months ago

Ron's Gone Wrong
Feature Film

‘Ron’s Gone Wrong’ Reviews Roundup: Disney Sci-Fi Comedy Is Alright

Locksmith Animation’s debut delivers good laughs and timely social commentary, say critics.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 7 months ago

Robin Robin
Interviews

The Directors Of ‘Robin Robin’ Explain How They Broke With Aardman’s House Style

Dan Ojari and Mikey Please explain how they made their seasonal short at the storied stop-motion studio.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 7 months ago

Gumball
Feature Film

‘The Amazing World of Gumball’ Set To Return As Both A Movie And Series

The film will serve as an “epic conclusion” for the original series, while establishing the world for the new series.

By Amid Amidi | 8 months ago

Ron's Gone Wrong
Artist Rights

DNEG Introduces Overtime Pay For UK Staff, Breaking With Industry Norm

“It is the right thing for the staff, the right thing for the industry to do,” said DNEG exec Chris Burn.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 8 months ago

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