Montreal’s Les Sommets Animation Festival Unveils Program For Special Pandemic Edition
The festival’s industry events will be held online and free to all. Film screenings have been postponed to next year.
Previously on Cartoon Brew
The Animation That Changed Me: Marcel Jean on ‘Memories Of War’
“To my eyes, this is a genuine work of theater,” says Jean.
Praxinos’ Odyssey, A New 2D Animation Tool Powered By Unreal Engine, Is Out Now
Praxinos manager and co-founder Elodie Moog joined us for a brief Q&A about the software.
Le film d’animation qui a changé ma vie : Marcel Jean choisit ‘Souvenirs de guerre’
“Je vois dans ce film un véritable travail dramaturgique,” dit Jean.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Frutos Rojos’ by Dave Merson Hess
Music video for “Frutos Rojos” by Monterrey, Mexico-based psych rockers Los Mundos.
Vanessa Morrison, Latoya Raveneau, Carole Holliday And Bruce Smith Among Honorees Of Inaugural Black in Animation Awards
The first-ever Black in Animation Awards Show will take place as a virtual event next month.
‘The Croods: A New Age’ Review: Class Conflict Meets Crazed Comedy In New Caveman Caper
By the midway point, “A New Age” is shaping up as an enjoyable social satire. But the current logic of Hollywood animation writing dictates that this is not enough.
Chinese Entertainment Giant Bilibili Announces Slate Of 33 Animated Titles For 2021
The projects include a retelling of the legend that inspired last year’s break-out hit “Ne Zha.”
The New Trailer For ‘The Boss Baby: Family Business’ Is Definitely Something
Get ready for a new pseudo-baby, an evil tyrant, a dash of time travel, and ninjas.
Exclusive Short Film Premiere: ‘Sessions With Stan’ by Aron Fromm, With Never-Before-Heard Stan Lee Recording
Stan Lee waxes lyrical about “the most useful word in the English language” in Fromm’s juicy film.
‘Demon Slayer’ Passes ‘Frozen’ At Japan Box Office, Becomes #3 All-Time
The film is on its way to becoming the highest-grossing release in Japanese theatrical history.
David Neumann, Former CAA Agent, Launches Animation Management Company Newmation
Launching the new venture, Neumann cited the growing demand for animation in the Covid era.
Robert Valley On Directing Animation For ‘Belushi’ Documentary
The Oscar-nominated director talks about the animation he created for the new “Belushi” documentary.
Ken Spears, ‘Scooby-Doo’ Co-Creator And Titan Of Saturday Morning Cartoons, Dies At 82
Spears’s death comes only four months after the passing of his long-time business and creative partner Joe Ruby.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘The Bill Jennings Mysteries’ by Alan Jennings
Meet Bill Jennings of Newbury, Vermont. A man of unique thoughts and powers.
‘Animaniacs’ Reboot Review Roundup: Critics More Impressed With The Visuals Than The Humor
Reviewers like certain elements of the show, but many say it’s not firing on all cylinders.
New Animation Categories Created For Inaugural Critics Choice Super Awards; Netflix Leads With 14 Animation Noms
The new show is a spin-off from the Critics Choice Awards, with a greater focus on genres and animation.
Jeff Fowler To Direct Hybrid ‘Pink Panther’ Feature At MGM
Fowler recently directed the successful hybrid feature “Sonic the Hedgehog.”
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Deep Down’ by Maciek Janicki
A man materializes in a foreign world and starts his journey towards the center of the fantastical city.
Artist RAE ‘Quarantines’ Himself Inside A Tex Avery Cartoon In This Brilliant Remix
A playful riff on the experience of quarantine that combines Tex Avery and street art.
Jermaine Turner Leaves Disney To Oversee Adult Animated Series At Netflix
Turner was most recently vice president, development at Disney Television Animation.
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