Kevin Conroy, Longtime Batman Voice Actor, Dies At 66
Described by many as the definitive voice of Batman, Conroy voiced the Caped Crusader in series, films, and games for three decades.
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Disney Plans Layoffs, Hiring Freeze After Weak Fourth Quarter
In a memo to executives, CEO Bob Chapek outlined a series of cost-cutting measures headed Disney’s way.
How A Passion For Educational Equity And The Cloud Inspired The Creation Of ‘Picchu’
Picchu writer-director Amaru Zeas highlights the educational challenges and beauty of his native Ecuador.
After A Decade Of Distribution Hell, Spanish Stop-Motion Feature ‘O Apóstolo’ Is Free To Stream Online
With the film’s rights back in their hands, director Fernando Cortizo and producer Isabel Rey want the world to see ‘O Apóstolo.’
Bob Chapek Has ‘Gotta Be Fired, That’s Pretty Cut And Dried,’ Says CNBC’s Jim Cramer Following Brutal Q4 Earnings Call
Calling Disney’s Q4 a “quarter for the ages,” Cramer says it’s time for the company to change up its leadership.
Academy Reverses Stance, Says ‘Apollo 10 1/2’ Can Qualify For Best Animated Feature Oscar Race
The Academy also confirmed that ‘Marcel the Shell with Shoes On’ and Canada’s ‘Eternal Spring’ are eligible for consideration.
Netflix’s ‘Scrooge: A Christmas Carol’ Gets A Haunting Trailer
The animated feature from Timeless Films and Axis Studios will land on Netflix December 2.
Stability AI Raises $101 Million For Open-Source AI Image Generation Software
The funding will be used to accelerate the development of open AI models for image, language, audio, video, 3d, and more.
‘Wall-E’ Is Getting The Criterion Treatment, But Don’t Expect More Disney Films Anytime Soon
The Criterion release is a one-off project driven by “my own filmmaker ego” says director Andrew Stanton.
Witches, Goblins, And An Ogre Deal With Substance Abuse, Depression, And Domestic Violence In Alberto Vázquez’s ‘Homeless Home’
The 2020 Annecy jury award-winning short about a soldier’s return to an isolated and depopulated village is now free to stream online.
‘Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio’ Gets Final Trailer Ahead Of December Streaming Release
The film debuts on the streamer December 9.
A New ‘Bad Guys’ Holiday Special Will Launch On Netflix Next Year
The Bad Guys must do the unthinkable: reignite the city’s holiday spirit by giving instead of taking.
VFX Company The Mill Is Setting Up A New Studio In Korea
The studio will be located in Seoul’s Gangnam district, walking distance from several important agencies, production companies, and brands.
Fox Orders New Adult Animated Comedy Series From ‘Game Of Zones’ Creators Adam And Craig Malamut
The series will air in 2024, and joins an ambitious lineup of adult animation offerings in development or production at Fox.
Anime NYC Starts Lottery System For Panel Tickets Due To Overwhelming Demand
Anime NYC will host more than 100 hours of panels, screenings, and special events in Manhattan next week.
Jan Rabson, Voice Actor For ‘Akira,’ Leisure Suit Larry, And A Pixar Regular, Dies At 68
Rabson was a versatile actor whose voice can be heard on some of the most popular animated features of all time, often for only a few seconds.
Youtube Animator CircletoonsHD, Signs With Odd Projects
Odd Projects will represent Brantley in all areas and support expansion into merchandising, licensing, and endorsements.
Alyssa Sapire Promoted To Oversee Content At Disney Junior
Sapire and her newly-appointed team will oversee development, current and acquired programming for linear and streaming.
‘One Piece Film Red’ Debuts In Second Place At North American Box Office With $9.48 Million Weekend
‘Film Red’ is now the ninth-highest-grossing anime film of all time globally, passing ‘Princess Mononoke’s total of $170 million.
‘Wendell & Wild’ Can’t Crack Netflix’s Top 10 In Its First Week As Acquisitions Continue To Outperform Originals
Despite working with big-name talent, Netflix is struggling to reach viewers with its original animated features.
“It’s Time That People Really Start Taking This Seriously”: Anime Is Booming At The U.S. Box Office
Crunchyroll, GKIDS, and Eleven Arts spoke with Cartoon Brew about the impact and sustainability of the anime boom at U.S. theaters
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