Gene Deitch, Cartoon Modernist Who Headed UPA New York And Terrytoons, Dies At 95
In the 1960s, he directed a series of infamous Tom & Jerry shorts while living in Eastern Europe.
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A Hit Across The Arab World, ‘Masameer: The Movie’ Is Now On Netflix
“Masameer” director Malik Nejer tells Cartoon Brew how he transitioned from online shorts to bigscreen feature.
How A Legendary Disney Songwriter Pushed Andreas Deja To Make His Directorial Debut With ‘Mushka’
‘Mushka’ was little more than an idea when a lunch reunion with Richard Sherman inspired Deja to bring that concept to life.
WGA Inflames Tensions By Telling Out-Of-Work Live-Action Writers To Switch To Animation
With a slowdown in live-action production, the WGA is re-igniting a turf war by trying to cover more writers on animation productions, traditionally the domain of The Animation Guild.
As Disney Businesses Crumble During Coronavirus Pandemic, Former CEO Bob Iger Won’t Let It Go
So says “The New York Times,” which interviewed the recently departed CEO.
Annecy Reveals Short Film Competition Selections For Its Upcoming Online Edition
The event itself may be canceled, but Annecy’s competitions are running as usual this year.
China’s Starlight Signs Animation Pact With ‘Hair Love’ Co-Producer Lion Forge Animation
The partnership’s first project will be a short film about the coronavirus.
Stuttgart Festival Of Animated Films Reveals Virtual Edition Details
The virtual event (May 5–10) will feature both free and paid-for strands.
Fox Corp’s Bento Box Strikes Animation Development Deal With Australia’s Princess Pictures
The producers of “Bob’s Burgers” will partner with Princess Pictures to develop animated shows from Australian creators.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Analysis Paralysis’ by Anete Melece
Anton is lost in his own head until one day a yellow boot brings him to an exit.
Sony Invests $400M In Chinese Online Video Platform Bilibili
The website, which hosts a variety of animated content, claims 130 million monthly average users.
Disney Delays Two Animated Features: Pixar’s ‘Soul’ And Disney Animation’s ‘Raya And The Last Dragon’
The new changes leave Paramount’s “Sponge on the Run” as the only theatrical animation release of summer 2020.
Introducing Cartoon Brew’s Film Pick Badge
A new recognition for our short picks.
‘Trolls World Tour’ Director Walt Dohrn On How To Make Audiences Laugh
Hint: it helps to have yodeling.
DNEG Shuts Down TV VFX Unit In Los Angeles (Exclusive)
At least 20 vfx artists have lost their jobs.
Meet Tom Ascheim, The New Top Boss Of Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, And Warner Bros. Animation
The executive will join Warner Bros. as president of global kids, young adults, and classics just after the launch of HBO Max.
How The Coronavirus Crisis Is Being Interpreted Through Art And Animation
Children’s books, sitcom parodies, Lego animation: the crisis is bringing out the best in artists the world over.
Oscar-Winning Producer Nicolas Schmerkin Explains How To Build Relationships With Directors
Get drunk with your director, treat them like a spouse, and be ready to annoy them. This worked for Nicolas Schmerkin, at least.
Quarantine Chronicles: How A Studio In Iran Figured Out Remote Working For Its Artists In Two Days
Iran has been badly hit by the coronavirus, and one studio owner worries about how it’ll affect the country’s burgeoning animation industry.
Annecy Cancels Festival And Market, Prepares Online Edition
Only three weeks ago, the festival’s organizers stated that an online edition would be “inconceivable.”
Skydance Media Acquires Animation Unit of Madrid-Based Ilion Studios
John Lasseter is running an entire animation studio again.
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