Skydance Media Acquires Animation Unit of Madrid-Based Ilion Studios
John Lasseter is running an entire animation studio again.
Previously on Cartoon Brew
‘Royals Next Door’ Breaks New Ground For Finnish (And European) Animation
The producer of the upcoming series explains why Finnish animation is going global — and what that means for the continent.
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.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘How Does Animation Work?’ by Tyler Pacana
An overview of how animation is made with traditional, 2d-rigged, stop motion, and cg techniques.
See The Sizzle Reel For ‘Galaxy Gas,’ A 2D Feature By Disney All-Stars That Never Made It To Screen (Exclusive)
An all-star team of former Disney talents decided to bring hand-drawn animation back in 2012. Their film was never made. For the first time, the project’s sizzle reel is being shared…
How Filmmakers Are Adapting To The Rise Of Virtual Festivals
The spread of the coronavirus has raised a fundamental question: What makes a festival a festival?
With ‘Sol Levante,’ Netflix And Production I.G. Aim To Change The Way Anime Is Made
“Sol Levante” is a technical experiment that explores new production pipelines for anime.
Industry Wrap-Up: A Look At What Happened In Animation In March 2020
Utter chaos defines the last 30 days in the animation world.
Quarantine Chronicles: How A Boutique Studio Owner Nimbly Converted His Crew To Work-From-Home
In a new series of articles, Cartoon Brew speaks to a range of industry figures about how the crisis has affected them.
GLAS Animation Festival 2020: ‘Genius Loci’ Wins 2 Awards, Including $25K FXX Prize
The Berkeley-based festival is handing out its full set of awards despite canceling this year’s edition.
‘Sponge On The Run’ And ‘Soul’ Are Now The Only Tentpole Animated Releases Due This Summer
The coronavirus has pushed other releases back — and may still do the same with these two.
‘Sex Moves’ by Alex Bernas: A New Short That Offers An Antidote To Pornography (Exclusive Premiere)
A young man wants to know what sex is. What do you teach him?
Netflix Is Developing A ‘Dragon’s Lair’ Feature, But It’s A Live-Action Film With Ryan Reynolds
Netflix is getting on board for a “Dragon’s Lair” revival.
Québec’s Squeeze To Make Episodes For Marvel Animated Series ‘What If…?’
The Disney+ show is the first animated series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
GKIDS Will Release ‘Lupin The 3rd: The First’ In North America This Year
Japan’s favorite gentleman thief returns in his first cg outing.
‘Shaun The Sheep,’ ‘Moominvalley’ Triumph At British Animation Awards (Full List Of Winners)
The U.K. animation industry gathered earlier this month in London to celebrate its recent achievements at the British Animation Awards.
Juan Padrón, Cuban Animation Legend, Dies At 73
Padrón created Cuba’s most enduring cartoon character, directed its first animated feature, and drew some of its most popular comics.
Roman Arambula, Mexican Artist Who Drew Mickey Mouse Comic Strip, Dies At 83
Arambula’s storied career took him from the animation studios of Mexico City to a 15-year run as the lead artist of the Mickey Mouse comic strip.
‘Soul’ And ‘Connected’ Trailers: An Analysis Of Each Movie’s Animation Style
Veteran animator Jean-Denis Haas explains why the animation in these films is a cut above the rest.
Visual Effects Society Calls On Employers To Let Staff Work From Home
“Right now is the time for the utmost flexibility towards vfx artists and all practitioners,” says the society.
Cartoon Fans Mourn The Passing Of ‘Asterix’ Cartoonist And Co-Creator Albert Uderzo
Dead at 92, the French comic icon is being called “the master,” “a genius,” and “a gateway drug to beautiful European comics.”
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