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‘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.
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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.
Re:Anima Joint Master In Animation Has Opened A New Call For Applications
The program offers an intensive two-year exploration of animation from an artistic perspective in Ireland, Belgium, or Portugal.
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.”
Dreamworks Appoints Bill Ballew As Chief Technology Officer
Ballew is a 25-year veteran of the studio, most recently serving as its vp of research and development.
2021 Primetime Emmy Nominations: ‘Primal,’ ‘Big Mouth’ Up Against Past Winners For Best Animated Program
Netflix and Disney+ dominate the animation and vfx categories with six nominations apiece.
Seven Films In Nielsen’s Latest Movie Streaming Top Ten Are Animated
Pixar’s “Luca” was the clear winner in the week of June 14–20, clocking up 1.57 billion minutes of viewing time.
Ottawa Animation Festival Announces Selections For Its 45th Edition, Including 7 Animated Features
The virtual edition of Ottawa will run from September 22 to October 3.
Cannes Audience Clapped For 14 Straight Minutes After Mamoru Hosoda’s ‘Belle’
This could well be the longest standing ovation the festival has ever given to an animated film.
Richard Williams’s ‘Animator’s Survival Kit’ Is Being Reissued As A Series Of Mini-Guides For 20th Anniversary
New small easy-to-carry versions of Richard Williams’s “The Animator’s Survival it” are being released for the book’s 20th anniversary.
A Refugee Recalls His Painful Past In New Trailer For Sundance-Winning ‘Flee’
The documentary may just be the most hyped indie animated feature of the year so far.
‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Review Roundup: Warner Bros. Tooniverse Fails To Charm
The sequel’s frantic mashup of studio IP is far from a slam dunk, say critics.
Cartoon Network Studios Is Developing A Chicago-Set Musical Comedy Series ‘Battu’ With Matthew A. Cherry And Chaz Bottoms
“‘Battu’ is unlike anything we have ever tried at the studio,” says Cartoon Network Studios president Sam Register.
D.M. Galloway, A Young Artist From Brooklyn, Is Becoming The Go-To Animator For Major Toy Brands (Interview)
Galloway has carved out a niche creating stop-motion commercials with toys. He tells us how he got here.
Netflix Expands Licensing Deal With Universal For Illumination And Dreamworks Titles
Upcoming titles like “Minions: The Rise of Gru” and “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” will be available in the U.S. on Netflix.
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