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Stable Diffusion Is Launching An AI Text-To-Animation Tool In Partnership With Krikey
Krikey says that AI animation can be “the foundation of the next creator economy.”
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Zee Bashew’s Bittersweet Ode To ‘The Last Generation Of Working Artists’
“I hope that we as a society find a way to incentivize people to learn real processes still,” Bashew says in his film “AI Art – Automation. A Working Artist’s Take.”
Rediscover Chris Lavis And Maciek Szczerbowski’s Oscar-Nominated NFB Gem ‘Madame Tutli-Putli’
A look back at the Oscar-nominated short and the innovative artistry of Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski, directors of ‘The Girl Who Cried Pearls.’
Report: Former Dreamworks Exec Bill Damaschke Is Top Candidate To Lead Warner Animation Group
Warner Animation Group has been operating without a dedicated boss since Allison Abbate’s departure last August.
Know Your Indie Filmmaker: Winston Hacking
Hacking’s work is freewheeling chaos – mind-twirling wonders that seep inside you before you even have a clue why or how.
Felix Colgrave’s ‘Donks’ Offers A Sly Commentary On Ocean Plastics
Colgrave’s latest film is a spectacle of delights for both the eyes and ears.
Makoto Shinkai At 50: A Career Retrospective
On the occasion of Shinkai’s 50th birthday, we take a look at the aesthetic evolution of one of Japan’s greatest filmmakers.
Disney Is Laying Off 7,000 Workers. Our New Video Essay Explains What CEO Bob Iger Is Doing.
Watch our collab video with The Investor Channel host Colin Tedards as he explains how to read quarterly earnings reports, and why Disney is laying off 7,000 people.
‘My Dad The Bounty Hunter’: Patrick Harpin And Everett Downing Share The Animatic That Landed Them A Netflix Commission (Exclusive)
The show’s creators explain the importance of getting the animatic right and why story artists are genuine superstars.
GKIDS Snags North American Rights To Filmed Performances Of ‘Spirited Away: Live On Stage’
GKIDS will distribute two performances of the stage adaptation in U.S. theaters this spring.
The Humble Beginning Of Japan’s Powerhouse Animation Industry (Video Essay)
Youtuber Wookong has put together a detailed account of the evolution of animation production in Japan in the mid-20th century.
Report: Justin Roiland Fell Out With Dan Harmon And Hasn’t Been Involved With ‘Rick And Morty’ For Years
A new exposé about Roiland offers startling details about his work in animation.
Disney Self-Censors ‘Simpsons’ Episode Critical Of Chinese Government
A censorship expert says that the removal of the episode on Disney+ in Hong Kong is likely Disney’s way of protecting “the company’s ties, current and future, in mainland China.”
Under New Bill, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Would Take Over Disney World’s Self-Taxing District
The Florida governor would appoint a board of five to oversee the park’s special self-taxing district.
Aardman Boss Warns U.K. Animation Will ‘Go Off The Edge Of A Cliff’ Without Government Aid
Aardman managing director Sean Clarke also lamented poor animation education standards in the U.K. and said graduates who enter the workforce are not “production-ready.”
A Malfunctioning UAV Becomes A Viral Sensation In Sean Buckelew’s ‘Drone’
A malfunction sends a military drone on a live-streamed journey of self-discovery, creating a short-lived viral superstar.
‘Puss In Boots’ Debut Tops U.K. Box Office As Dreamworks’ Latest Approaches $400M Globally
U.K. export ‘The Amazing Maurice’ failed to make much of an impact with its North American debut.
This AI-Generated Animated ‘Seinfeld’ Stream Has Gone Viral On Twitch
‘Nothing, Forever’ went live on Twitch in December, and has been streaming non-stop ever since.
Sony Picture Animation, Imageworks, Crunchyroll Relocating To Mid-Wilshire In 2024
After 25 years in its Culver City offices, Sony’s animation and vfx operations are moving to the mid-Wilshire area of Los Angeles.
Aardman, Cartoon Saloon, La Cachette Among Studios Working On ‘Star Wars: Visions’ Volume Two
Nine companies from nine countries will produce stand-alone episodes for the anthology series’ second season.
Netflix Faces Backlash After Using AI Software To Create Backgrounds For An Animated Short
Artists quickly dismissed the company’s claim of animation labor shortages and questioned the ethics of image-generating software.
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