Watch The Trailer For Apple TV+’s ‘Blush,’ The First Film From Skydance Animation
The short film is written and directed by Joe Mateo, who was head of story on “Big Hero 6.”
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Over 200 Chinese Game Companies Pledge To Self-Regulate Amid Government Crackdown
The companies have vowed to take action against gaming addiction, as well as themes like “sissy men,” “gay love” and “money worship.”
How A Legendary Disney Songwriter Pushed Andreas Deja To Make His Directorial Debut With ‘Mushka’
‘Mushka’ was little more than an idea when a lunch reunion with Richard Sherman inspired Deja to bring that concept to life.
Activision Blizzard Creates $18M Fund To Settle New Harassment Lawsuit
This isn’t the suit the state of California filed in July. There’s another one.
China’s Crackdown On Kids’ Shows: What You Need To Know
The Chinese government says it wants only “excellent cartoons” that “promote truth, goodness, and beauty.”
Titmouse Vancouver’s Animation Workers Ratify Groundbreaking Union Agreement
This is the first Canadian animation agreement for IATSE, which also represents the L.A. industry.
New Doc About Silent Animation Will Air On TCM This Weekend
“Cartoon Carnival” will revisit characters like Farmer Alfalfa and Felix the Cat, and look at recent efforts to restore these cartoons.
Sony Veteran Alison Mann And Fourth Wall Management Launch Animation Production Company
Says Mann, “Instead of asking ourselves ‘Why is this animated?’ we should be asking ourselves ‘Why is this not animated?'”
RIP Eiichi Yamamoto, Director And Key Collaborator Of Osamu Tezuka
Yamamoto worked on “Astro Boy” and directed cult classics like “Belladonna of Sadness,” a one-of-a-kind burst of dark psychedelia.
Disney’s Legal Battle Over Marvel Superhero Rights: What You Need To Know
The Avengers are caught up in their biggest battle yet.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Money Is The One True God’ By Lachlan Turczan
A kaleidoscope of currency reveals what humans have valued over time.
Netflix Releases ‘Arcane’ Trailer, Premiering November 6
The 9-episode series is based on the popular online game League of Legends.
How Executives Think People React To Celebrity Voices In Animated Films
Sometimes a 20-second Youtube video says everything that needs to be said about the animation industry.
Netflix Trials Weekly Anime Episode Releases With ‘Blue Period’
The streaming giant takes a baby step away from binge-dropping.
‘Black-Ish’ Producers Developing Animated Comedy At ABC
“How to Be Black” is based on Baratunde Thurston’s comic memoir about his experiences as a Black man in America.
Ayo Davis Promoted To President Of Disney Branded Television
She will take over from Gary Marsh, who is leaving to set up a Disney-backed production company.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Mamour’ By Vladimir Mavounia-Kouka
Music video for Odezenne’s “Mamour.”
Disney Channels Boss Gary Marsh To Step Down, Transition To Production Deal
Marsh, the 33-year Disney veteran behind everything from “Gravity Falls” to “Elena of Avalor,” will produce content for Disney.
Exclusive Pilot Premiere: Animated Documentary ‘Cannabiz’ Explores France’s Illegal Weed Trade
The series, which is in development, is structured around rare interviews with dealers in the country. Watch the first episode here.
6 Unmissable Events At This Week’s Ottawa International Animation Festival
The festival’s program runs the gamut from indie to industry, tech talks to rare retrospectives.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Featherweight’ By Sean Pecknold
Music video for Fleet Foxes’s “Featherweight.”
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