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Box Office Report: ‘Green Snake’ Debuts #1 In China, ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Crashes In U.S.
In other global news, “Belle” has topped the Japanese box office for the second weekend running.
Previously on Cartoon Brew
‘Tig Notaro: Drawn’: How A Groundbreaking Animated Comedy Special Was Crafted
Director Greg Franklin tells us how the project started, what was tricky about animating Notaro’s jokes, and why he went experimental on a segment about Eddie Van Halen.
The Making Of Natalia Mirzoyan’s ‘Winter In March,’ An Oscar-Qualified Short Telling A Personal Story Of Resistance
‘Winter in March’ is a handcrafted film that uses soft materials to explore difficult, often painful subjects following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Former Science Saru Animator: Studio’s Workload Led To ‘Horror Stories’
“A studio should not have its twenty-something girls crying in the bathroom, doing all-nighters,” says Joan Chung.
Watch The Trailer For ‘White Snake 2,’ Which Comes Out In China Today
The sequel is directed by Amp Wong, one of the co-directors of “White Snake.”
Fantasia Fest Adds ‘The Deer King,’ Phil Tippett’s ‘Mad God’ To Lineup
The festival will also host the world premiere of a documentary about Tippett, directed by his daughter.
California Sues Activision Blizzard Over Alleged Sexual Harassment And Discrimination
The game giant has a damaging “frat boy” company culture, says a state agency.
Germany’s Rise Visual Effects Studios Launches Animation Unit, Will Expand Staff By 80 People
The unit is at work on cg fantasy feature “Igraine the Brave,” based on a book by acclaimed children’s writer Cornelia Funke.
Marvel Is Opening A ‘Mini’ Animation Studio
“We’re super excited about animation, which is my first love,” says Victoria Alonso, Marvel’s executive vp of film production.
EXCLUSIVE: Watch The Opening From ‘Juliet & The King,’ A Hand-Drawn Feature From Iran’s Hoorakhsh Studios
A Iranian monarch visits France in the 19th century. There, he falls for a young actress, and invites her to his country in the hope of winning her heart …
Netflix Is Expanding Into The Highly Competitive Mobile Game Market
The games will be provided at no additional cost to subscribers.
‘Into The Spider-Verse’ Director Rodney Rothman And Former MGM Exec Adam Rosenberg Launch Modern Magic
The company’s mission is to “create innovative animated and live action ‘event entertainment’ for the 21st-century audience.”
‘The Mitchells Vs. The Machines’ Is Netflix’s Biggest Animated Film To Date
The Sony Pictures Animation-produced film has been viewed by 53 million households in its first 28 days of release.
What Animation Does Disney Own?
From Mickey to Marvel, Buzz Lightyear to Homer Simpson, Disney is home to a who’s who of animation legends.
2021 Daytime Emmys: ‘Paddington,’ ‘Hilda,’ ‘Animaniacs’ Win Big
Netflix and Disney dominated. Again.
Mamoru Hosoda Says Hayao Miyazaki “Does Not Have Confidence In Himself As A Man”
The director of “Belle” says that a lot of anime filmmakers present young women in a way that “has nothing to do with the reality of who they are.”
Character Designer Dave Alvarez Wasn’t Credited For Work On ‘Space Jam’ Sequel
“The importance of receiving proper credit is relevant for us artists,” says Alvarez. “It’s our evidence for future and bigger opportunities.”
UK’s Outpost VFX Boosts Overtime Pay In Unusual Move
U.K. staff will now receive 1.5x pay on all weekday hours beyond 40 hours, as well as all weekend work.
Box Office Report: ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Scores Top Covid-Era Debut For Family Film
The Warner Bros. sequel opened with $31.6 million domestically against a budget of $150 million.
John Lautner, Architect Of The Greatest Animation Studio Building Ever Built, Was Born On This Day
Mr. Magoo and Gerald McBoing Boing came to life in this building.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘The Writing On The Wall’ By Nicos Livesey
Music video for Iron Maiden’s “The Writing on the Wall.”
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