‘Kid Cosmic’ Studio Mercury Filmworks Launches Shorts Program
The studio, which produces the animation for many popular series, has started an in-house shorts program.
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Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Blue Curry’ By Magali Dunyach, Chien-Ju Hung, Jimin Jung, Vajra Pancharia & Léa Pietrzyk
The greatest life lessons are learned through the simplest of experiences. When your kitchen turns into your biggest classroom… and Mom just serves you a plate of wisdom.
Janice Nadeau’s ‘Harvey’: A Boy Recalls The Spring Day When His World Turned Upside Down
It’s been a whirlwind year for Quebec animator Janice Nadeau since the premiere of her animated short Harvey at Clermont-Ferrand.
Funimation Will Release ‘Sing A Bit Of Harmony’ And ‘Eureka Seven’ In Theaters Next Year
“Sing a Bit of Harmony” is the first feature the anime distribution giant has co-produced.
‘The Simpsons’ Parody Edward Gorey In Halloween Special
The piece channels Edward Gorey’s work, from the dense hatching to the Vincent Price-like narrator’s rhyming couplets.
‘The Liberator’ Producer Trioscope Raises $5M To Expand Its ‘Enhanced Hybrid Animation’ Business
The company claims that its technique is up to 50% cheaper than a live-action production.
‘Blade Runner: Black Lotus’ Will Premiere On Adult Swim, Crunchyroll Next Month
Crunchyroll and Adult Swim have also released a first-look trailer of their upcoming series “Shenmue the Animation.”
Industry Artist Charlie Gavin Opens Up About Mental Health And Work
“We need to collectively decide what’s healthy for us as individuals,” says Gavin, “and find a way to make taking responsibility for maintaining our mental health a real priority.”
Got An Idea For An Environmental Short Film? Get Support From The Sustainability Animation Residency
Bonus: You get an all-expenses-paid trip to the south of France.
Amid Feature Animation Push, Rob Coleman And Randal Shore Rejoin ILM
The pair will hold key executive positions at the Lucasfilm division.
When Classical Music And Cartoons Mingled: How Friz Freleng’s ‘Rhapsody In Rivets’ Became “A Working-Class Fantasia”
Freleng’s film is a showcase for how rhythm and motion alone can create laughter when the timing is perfect.
Remembering Troy Gustafson: A Former Student Pays Tribute To The Veteran Disney Effects Animator
Troy is gone. The animation industry has lost a legend. And I, and countless others who were lucky enough to know him, have lost a friend.
Apply To HBO Max’s Shorts Program For Underrepresented Talent
The streamer is selecting up to seven artists for the first round of its new shorts program.
Germany’s Fabian&Fred Presents Slate Focused On Feminism And Gender Identity
Cartoon Brew readers and animation festival regulars may by now be familiar with the name Fabian&Fred. The German studio has consistently …
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‘Rick And Morty’ Studio Bardel Entertainment Names New CEO, COO
The studio has promoted Tina Chow and Richard Grieve to CEO and COO respectively.
Watch Owen Wilson Voice Lewd ‘Cars 4’ Parody For ‘SNL’
“Back off, jackass — I wasn’t looking at your wife!”
Pixar Veterans Are Developing An Animated Fantasy Series At Fox
“Brave” director Mark Andrews and longtime animator Andrew Gordon are among the team working on “Hawkmaster.”
Jerry Seinfeld Apologizes For ‘Subtle Sexual Aspect’ Of Dreamworks’ ‘Bee Movie’
“[A]fter it came out, I realized this is really not appropriate for children,” says the comedian of the film he co-wrote and starred in.
Ireland’s Lighthouse Studios Ups Gilly Fogg To Head Creative
The experienced director and showrunner will oversee the young studio’s content slate, original and service work alike.
Judge Rejects Trump’s Attempt To Avoid Copyright Suit Over Animated Campaign Video
The video involved “a wholesale copying” of Eddy Grant’s song “Electric Avenue,” a judge has ruled.
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