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What Animation Does Sony Own?
A continuing series in which we map out what major corporations own in terms of animation-related characters, studios, and distribution platforms.
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Russia’s Far East Earmarked For Creation Of New Animation Hub
Soyuzmultfilm, Russia’s venerable state-owned studio, is behind the initiative.
Rediscover Chris Lavis And Maciek Szczerbowski’s Oscar-Nominated NFB Gem ‘Madame Tutli-Putli’
A look back at the Oscar-nominated short and the innovative artistry of Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski, directors of ‘The Girl Who Cried Pearls.’
L.A.’s Align Invests $6.5M In European Co-Pro ‘Kensuke’s Kingdom’
The young company aims to fund five projects a year in the $6M–$30M budget range, with a current focus on animation.
See First Images From Spain’s ‘Inspector Sun And The Curse Of The Black Widow’
The family film, which is set in a world where humans and insects co-exist, riffs on classic detective stories.
Nintendo To Nominate Illumination Boss Chris Meledandri To Board Of Directors
Illumination is producing a forthcoming “Super Mario” animated movie with Nintendo.
France’s Fost Studio To Open Office In Angoulême, Creating Up To 70 Jobs
The young studio’s credits include the “Ernest and Celestine”series and Cartoon Saloon’s “Wolfwalkers.”
Animation Advice From The Late ‘Simpsons’ Artist Edwin Aguilar
The “Simpsons” assistant director, who passed away last month, gave an illuminating masterclass shortly before his death.
‘Precious,’ ‘Have A Nice Dog!’ Among Winners At Stuttgart 2021
Over $70,000 in prize money was awarded to filmmakers at Stuttgart.
‘Demon Slayer’ Closes In On ‘Raya’ At U.S. Box Office
The anime title has grossed an estimated $36.6M to the Disney film’s $43.4M.
HBO Max Delays Animated Satire Due To Prince Philip’s Death
“The Prince” is not flattering about Philip, says a source.
‘The Mitchells Vs. The Machines’ Has Been Netflix’s Top U.S. Film For 9 Days In A Row
The Mike Rianda-directed film has also notched six straights days at no. 1 worldwide.
Revisiting The DIY Production Of ‘Teeny Little Super Guy’ In ‘Sesame Street’
Tom Sloan explains how, back in the 1980s, he and his colleagues animated the little man who lived on a plastic cup.
The Animation That Changed Me: Peter Chung on ‘Space Adventure Cobra’
Watching the series “was the first time that it really became clear to me what a director does,” says Chung.
Three Promising Feature Pitches We Saw At CEE Animation Forum
The hazards of social media, love for an IT technician, the solitude of Antarctica: these animated features offer something different than the usual.
First Trailer Drops For Paramount+’s CG ‘Rugrats’ Reboot
The first batch of episodes will debut on the new streamer on May 27.
Future Of Caribbean Animation Honored At Kingstoon 2021
Discover the full list of winners at this year’s edition of the Jamaican festival.
Seven Things I Learned While Writing A Book On Studio Ghibli’s ‘Grave Of The Fireflies’
Cartoon Brew’s associate editor Alex Dudok de Wit spent a very long time thinking about a very sad film. Here are some of his conclusions.
Dreamworks’ Glendale Campus On Sale For Fourth Time Since 2015
The Glendale site is leased to the animation studio until 2035.
Book Review: ‘Japanese Influence on American Children’s Television: Transforming Saturday Morning’
Gina O’Melia traces the rise of the American Saturday morning cartoon and the challenge to its supremacy from anime shows.
Ex-Fox Exec Andrea Miloro Joins Mikros Animation As President
Miloro stepped down as co-president of Fox Animation, where she oversaw Blue Sky, in July 2019.
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