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Pierre Földes’ ‘Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman’ Will Get U.S. Theatrical Run From Zeitgeist Films
Földes’ feature debut is adapted from short stories by distinguished Japanese author Haruki Murakami.
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Netflix Cancels Hand-Drawn Feature ‘Ember’ From ‘Klaus’ Director Sergio Pablos
Pablos has retained rights to the film and will be allowed to shop the film to other studios.
Rebecca Sugar Returns To SVA To Celebrate ‘Lonely Magic’ Music
The ‘Steven Universe’ creator reunited with SVA alumni to celebrate ‘Lonely Magic,’ sharing music, animation insights, and a live performance.
Epic Games Agrees To Pay $520 Million Settlement For Violating Child Gamers’ Privacy, Misleading Microtransactions
Epic is accused of violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act and engaging in manipulative market practices.
Jonni Phillips’ ‘Barber Westchester’ Is Now Free To Stream In Its Entirety
After charming at Ottawa and New Chitose, Phillips’ latest feature is a must watch for fans of independent animation.
Indian Broadcaster Sony Yay! Announces Four-Series Original Animation Slate
The broadcaster will produce a wide range of animated content for all ages and auction it off to the highest bidder.
Know Your Indie Filmmaker: Isabelle Favez
Favez’s short films and tv work feature an assortment of odd yet lovable and compassionate characters seeking social connections.
‘Solar Opposites’ EP Danielle Uhlarik To Showrun New Hulu Adult Animated Series ‘Standing By’
The show was created by ‘Schitt’s Creek’ co-creator Dan Levy and story editor Ally Pankiw.
‘Arcane’ Producer Riot Games Hires Cristina Fiumara As Head Of Animation Development
Fiumara takes on the newly created role after most recently working as vp of streaming content at Walt Disney Animation studios.
Cartoon Movie Preview: 12 European Animated Features That We’re Excited About
The projects, in various stages of development and production, will present at Cartoon Movie in March.
Baboon Animation Announces ‘Winnie-The-Pooh’ Origin Story Prequel Feature
The film will be directed by Baboon Animation founder Mike de Seve, who is co-writing with John Reynolds.
Consensus Forms On Feature Animation Oscar Race After Critics Choice Awards Announce Nominees
‘Pinocchio,’ ‘Marcel the Shell with Shoes On,’ ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,’ and ‘Turning Red’ have emerged as the key contenders this award season.
U.S. Lawmakers Propose Bill To Ban “Chinese Communist Party-Puppet Company” Tiktok
Lawmakers have asked the Biden administration to block any social media company based in any country deemed hostile to American interests.
‘Into The Spider-Verse’ Director Rodney Rothman Signs Broadcast Deal With Fox
Rothman’s company Modern Magic will create half-hour and hour-long series produced by Fox’s Bento Box Entertainment.
‘Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio’ Debuts At No. 2 On Netflix Global Top 10, ‘Scrooge’ Jumps To 4th
Despite only being available for three days last week, the film was the second most-watched English language feature in the world.
U.S. Treasury Imposes Sanctions On Companies That Worked With N. Korea’s SEK Animation Studio
European and Asian companies had bypassed earlier sanctions and used the N. Korea studio’s services by paying funds to front companies.
Feature Animation Year In Review: Winners And Losers
In 2022, Universal flew high while Disney floundered. Here’s a look back at which distributors will remember this year fondly and which will be hoping to improve in the coming year.
‘Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse’ Gets First Full Trailer
Sony Pictures Animation has dropped the first full-length trailer for next year’s ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.’
Stop Motion Rules LA Film Critics As They Pick ‘Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio’ As Best Animated Feature Of 2022
Their runner-up award also went to a stop-motion film: ‘Marcel the Shell with Shoes On.’
Annecy 2023 Adds Extra Day, Expands MIFA Talents Sidebar
Annecy 2023 will host a seven-day program slate, with Mexico honored as the year’s spotlight country.
‘Puss In Boots: The Last Wish’ Rockets To $8.9 Million Opening At Offshore Box Office Despite Limited Release
The Dreamworks feature only opened in 24 markets, with most major territories set to premiere the film around Christmas.
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