Cartoon Brew

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Previously on Cartoon Brew

Documentary

Disney+ Announces ‘Sketchbook,’ An Instructional Documentary Series About Drawing

The “intimate instructional documentary series” celebrates the craft of drawing and the artists who work at Disney.

Politics

Florida Governor Lashes Out At ‘Woke Corporation’ Disney

DeSantis also accused Disney of hypocrisy, arguing that the company only takes a stance when politically convenient.

Presented by Netflix

How Netflix’s ‘Asterix & Obelix: The Big Fight’ Balances Classic Comic Roots With Modern CG Aesthetics (EXCLUSIVE)

Production designer Aurélien Prédal explains the visual strategy, shifting styles, and aesthetic challenges behind the global series adaptation.

Feature Film

The 11-Year Wait Is Over: Dreamworks Releases ‘Puss In Boots’ Sequel Trailer

Puss in Boots may have nine lives, but how many lives did this production have?

Cartoon Brew Pick

Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Poster Child’ by Julien & Thami

Music video for Red Hot Chili Peppers’s new single “Poster Child.”

Streaming

Netflix To Produce Five New Dr. Seuss Preschool Series And Specials

Dustin Ferrer has been named executive producer and showrunner across all five projects.

Business

Riot Games Makes Equity Investment In ‘Arcane’ Animation Studio Fortiche

Riot now holds a significant non-controlling stake in Paris-based Fortiche.

Awards

No Consensus On Best Animated Feature: Critics Choice Awards And BAFTA Awards Choose Differently

Two of the frontrunners in the Oscar race for best animated feature traded awards on Sunday evening.

Awards

‘Arcane,’ ‘Mitchells Vs. The Machines’ Dominate The Annie Awards (Analysis + Full Winners List)

Netflix won 20 of 31 categories.

Feature Film

‘Turning Red’ Reviews Roundup: Domee Shi Steers Pixar In A New Direction

“Magical puberty transformation” is not a standard Pixar film description, and that’s refreshing.

Disney

Disney CEO Bob Chapek Apologizes, Tells Employees ‘I Let You Down’

The Walt Disney Company is immediately “pausing” all political donations in the state of Florida.

Awards

‘Bestia’: How A True-Life Story Of Torture And Evil Was Turned Into An Oscar-Nominated Stop-Motion Film

The film was made during Chile’s recent social uprising. “We were making a short film about torture in the past, while this was happening again in our country,” says director Hugo Covarrubias.

Voice Acting

It’s Time To Give Voice Acting Legend Frank Welker A Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Welker says “the officials in charge have not found me worthy” of a star.

Artist Rights

Pixar Employees Make Stunning Accusation: Disney Censors The Studio’s Films

Say employees: “We at Pixar have personally witnessed beautiful stories, full of diverse characters, come back from Disney corporate reviews shaved down to crumbs of what they once were.”