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Black-Owned Studio Smokescreen Launches In L.A., Watch Their First Short Here
Founder Kris Wimberly discusses the new studio, meant to be a gateway into the industry for artists from marginalized communities.
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Explore Real-Time Animation Practices In Epic’s Free Ebook ‘The Animation Field Guide’
The Animation Field Guide is a detailed how-to manual in the techniques of creating animation in real-time using Unreal Engine.
No AI, Perpetual License, Developed By Artists: Moho’s Free Side Quest Update Now Exports 2D Characters To Unity, Unreal, Godot, And Blender
Moho’s free 14.4 Side Quest update lets animators export full 2D rigs and animations to Unity, Unreal, Godot, and Blender using the glTF format.
108 Media Secures Majority Stake In Singapore’s Robot Playground Media
Robot Playground Media has made series like Mickey Go Local and the Singaporean adult series Downstairs.
Know Your Indie Filmmaker: Joseph Pierce
Joseph Pierce’s darkly comic and surreal work unearths the often absurd and dark spots in human behavior.
Kazuki Takahashi, ‘Yu-Gi-Oh!’ Creator, Dies At 60
Takahashi was found dead after an apparent snorkeling trip in Okinawa Prefecture.
California Grants $2.5 Million In Startup Funding For Animation Museum Project
A group of industry figures, including the director of “Frozen,” wants to put a physical animation museum in the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena area.
‘The Sea Beast’ Reviews Roundup: Critics Praise Film’s Stunning Set Pieces And Expert Cinematography
Netflix’s The Sea Beast launches worldwide today, and critics are praising the animation work of Chris Williams and his team.
U.K. Cinemas Ban Formal Attire As #GentleMinions Meme Results In Despicable Behavior
Cinemas in the U.K. have reported losses in the thousands after the #GentleMinions viral trend turned destructive.
Ringling College Alumni Allege Fraud, Negligence In Lawsuit
The group alleges the school mishandled student-on-student reports of sexual assault, sexual harassment, threats of violence, and stalking.
‘Primal’ Season Two Gets Trailer, Adult Swim/HBO Max Release Dates
Creator Genndy Tartakovsky has also shared details about two other projects he’s working on, Unicorn: Warriors Eternal and Fixed.
Ottawa International Animation Festival Unveils Seven-Feature Competition Lineup
This year’s OIAF runs September 21-25.
Apple TV+ Has Dropped The Trailer For ‘Luck,’ Its First Original Animated Feature With Skydance Animation
Find out just how lucky, and just how unlucky, one girl can be in the trailer for Luck, coming to Apple TV+ next month.
Disney Agrees To Recognize Animation Guild As Bargaining Rep For ‘The Simpsons,’ ‘Family Guy,’ And ‘American Dad’ Production Workers
The workers filed to join The Animation Guild in May, and have now won voluntary recognition from Disney’s 20th Television Animation.
Casey Jones Joins The Fight Against Krang In ‘Rise Of The Teenage Mutant Nina Turtles: The Movie’ Trailer
Fan-favorite Casey Jones is back from the future to help the Turtles in a fight against the invading Krang alien force.
Animation Guild Members Have Ratified A New 3-Year Contract
Animation workers voted 87% in favor of ratifying the new contract.
‘Raya And The Last Dragon’ Co-Director Carlos López Estrada Joins Nexus Directing Roster
López is currently developing an animated documentary at Nexus Studios, and is working on the photoreal adaptation of Disney’s Robin Hood.
Meme-Obsessed Teens Are Driving Ticket Sales For ‘Minions: The Rise Of Gru’
The Minions movies are shifting older as teen fans are returning to the franchise they grew up with.
Disney 2D Animation Is Back… In An Ad For Givenchy
Givenchy’s 101 Dalmatians t-shirts costs $700, but at least the 2d Disney animation is free to watch.
‘Minions: The Rise Of Gru’ Shatters Independence Day Box Office Records
With a $128 million launch, Minions signals the return of big box office animated features.
‘Moonbeam City’ Creator Scott Gairdner Tackles Political Comedy In ‘Biden’s Schoolhouse Rock’
This new version of Schoolhouse Rock is a little slower and less comprehensible than before.
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