Here’s The Biggest Animation News You Missed In August
Unsettled studios, inclusivity milestones, a controversial “Ren & Stimpy” reboot, and much more…
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Glen Keane’s ‘Over The Moon’ Now Has The Same Release Date As Sony Animation’s ‘Connected’
In a year with a reduced slate of animated features, two major releases — one streaming and one theatrical — will go head-to-head.
Basque Animation Is Booming Thanks To A Diverse And Eye-Catching Slate Of Film And TV Projects
Spain’s Basque Country has produced animated fare that stands out at international markets, festivals, and awards ceremonies.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Fuse’ by Shadi Adib
A mousetrap snaps shut, a market place awakens. A group of men heatedly discuss how to kill the animal in the little box.
Petition To Halt Comedy Central’s ‘Ren & Stimpy’ Reboot Passes 11,000 Signatures
The petition was started by Robyn Byrd, who has accused the show’s creator John Kricfalusi of sexually abusing her as a child.
A Real-Life Animation Festival Will Be Held — Safely — In Denver Next Month
Supernova will unfold across outdoor projections, as well as online screenings.
Fred Seibert Is Stepping Down From His Namesake Company Frederator
The veteran executive, who helped develop shows including “Adventure Time” and “The Fairly Oddparents,” is returning to independent production.
Sam Register To Lead Cartoon Network Studios, In Addition To Warner Bros. Animation
Combined, the two studios he’s leading currently produce more than 30 series.
Joe Ruby, Dead At 87, Was Far More Than Just The Co-Creator Of ‘Scooby-Doo’
With his studio Ruby-Spears, he helped define the look of Saturday morning cartoons for more than a decade.
Chaos At Disney Animation? ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Replaced Directors, Recast Lead Voice, Added Extra Producer
What is going on with “Raya and the Last Dragon”?
Watch First Trailer For Joann Sfar’s ‘Little Vampire,’ A ‘Love Letter To Classic Animated Movies’
The 2d family feature will get a French theatrical release on October 21.
Kevin Mayer Quits As Tiktok CEO After Three Months Amid Political Tensions
Mayer left a top role at the Walt Disney Company to lead Tiktok, but Donald Trump had other plans for him.
The Animation That Changed Me: Jérémy Clapin on ‘When The Day Breaks’
“I wasn’t sure what the film was about,” says Clapin, “and that hardly mattered to me.”
Theresa Helmer Promoted To Newly Created Inclusitivity Role At Disney Channel
Helmer will work to “accelerate racial and cultural diversity and inclusion” in kids’ programming.
Multiple Employees Leave Game Developer Lab Zero Over Boss’s ‘Inappropriate’ Behavior
Studio head Mike Zaimont is accused of “a pattern of hostility, insults, threats, lying, and harassment.”
‘Wolfwalkers,’ First Apple Animated Feature, To Premiere At TIFF
“Wolfwalkers” will stream around the world on Apple TV+ following its theatrical run.
Exclusive Online Film Premiere: ‘Tales From The Multiverse’ by Magnus Møller, Mette Tange & Peter Smith
Dinosaurs collide with cavemen, Adam with aliens, in this zany send-up of creation myths.
AT&T Reportedly Offered To Sell Crunchyroll To Sony For $1.5 Billion
Sony “balked at” the price for the anime streamer, according to a report.
2021 Annie Awards May Go Virtual, Ceremony Date Delayed
The Los Angeles animation industry’s highest-profile award will be in April, and the ceremony may go virtual.
How Nathan Love Created The Animation For Katy Perry’s ‘Smile’ Video In Six Weeks (Interview)
“In some ways, being remote on a large production has probably protected me by having fewer daily interactions and distractions,” says Nathan Love’s Joe Burrascano.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Love Me, Fear Me’ by Veronica Solomon
What would you be willing to do for them to love you?
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