Netflix And Aardman Announce ‘Chicken Run’ Sequel Details, New ‘Wallace & Gromit’ Feature
The “Wallace & Gromit” film will be co-directed by creator Nick Park.
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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.
Know Your Indie Filmmaker: Elizabeth Hobbs
Welcome to a new series in which we profile the most interesting independent animation filmmakers working today.
These Supermarket Christmas Ads Are Starting To Look Like CG Features
Meet Percy Pig, Robin the Christmas drone, and others …
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.
‘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.
Netflix’s Stop-Motion Project ‘The House’ Gets First Images, Release Date
The darkly comic anthology film will come out on January 14, 2022.
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.”
BBC Will Triple Investment In Animation For Kids Aged 7–12
“Britishness sells, blandness doesn’t,” said BBC kids’ content chief Patricia Hidalgo.
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.
‘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.
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.
‘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.
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.
Anne Jolliffe, Australia’s ‘First Woman Animator,’ Dies At 87
Against the odds, Jolliffe forged a successful career as an animator and studio owner, working on films like “Yellow Submarine” and Bob Godfrey’s “Great.”
‘Ron’s Gone Wrong’ To World Premiere At London Film Festival, New Trailer Released
The British-made film from Disney’s 20th Century Studios and Locksmith Animation will get a festival launch in London.
DNEG Gets $250M Investment From Novator As It Mulls Expansion Into Gaming, Original IP
Novator, which is led by Icelandic billionaire Thor Björgólfsson, will own a 15% stake in DNEG.
Aardman Partners With ‘Bend It Like Beckham’ Director Gurinder Chadha For Bollywood-Inspired Animated Musical
The film will tell the story of a young elephant from the jungles of Kerala who dreams of becoming a Bollywood dancer.
Cartoon Animator 4 Makes It Easy To Composite 2D Animation And Live Action
Animator Chris Meyer-White explains the software’s advantages when it comes to hybrid approaches.
UK’s Outpost VFX Boosts Overtime Pay In Unusual Move
U.K. staff will now receive 1.5x pay on all weekday hours beyond 40 hours, as well as all weekend work.
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