Cartoon Movie: 5 Promising Projects From First-Time Feature Directors
Haunted castles, warring salamanders, migrants on a magical journey, and more…
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RIP: Dave Creek, Lead Character Designer Of ‘Bob’s Burgers,’ Dies After Skydiving Accident
Creek succumbed to injuries from a skydiving accident last weekend.
Social And Racial Justice Take Center Stage In School Of Visual Arts’s Animation Community
As the school launches new diversity initiatives, alumni share their experiences tackling social and political issues in their work.
Pete Docter Is Stepping Away From Directing, According To A New Interview
Pixar’s chief creative officer outlines his vision for a more diverse studio.
Denmark’s New Animated Hit Is A Kids’ Show About A Man With A Super-Long, Acrobatic Penis
In Danish children’s animation, size definitely matters.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘El Olvido’ by Juan Sáenz Valiente
A pianist travels to a hotel at the coast to meet up with his past.
Analysis: U.S. Streaming Subs Grew By Over 50% In 2020, Benefiting All Major Services
A new analysis of data shows that the streaming wars have yet to really begin.
Iranian Martial Arts Feature ‘The Gools’ Is Reportedly Coming To U.S. And China
The film will be localized and renamed “Kung Fu Gools” for the Chinese market.
For A Million Bucks, The Giant David Hasselhoff Model From ‘Spongebob’ Could Be Yours (Updated)
After a false start, Big Dave is finally on auction.
‘Soul’ Takes Flight In China, Beating Studio Ghibli’s ‘Ponyo’
Pixar’s latest almost tripled its debut in its second weekend, grossing $13.7 million.
Animated Films And Series Coming To Netflix, Disney+, and HBO Max In January 2021
Welcome to our first-ever monthly guide to streaming animation.
Oscar 2021 Best Animated Short Film: The List Of 96 Qualified Films (Exclusive)
This year may just have set a new record for the number of animated shorts qualified for an Oscar.
Billy West Says ‘Ren & Stimpy’ Reboot Still On At Comedy Central
West cites delays at ViacomCBS in production and development due to Covid.
Here’s The Biggest Animation News You Missed In December
New directions for Disney and Warnermedia, big developments in anime, rumors around Apple TV+, and more…
‘Wolfwalkers’ Leads The Pack In This Year’s Oscar Race
No animated feature is ever a true frontrunner for the Oscar unless it is a Disney Company production, but critics’ groups are making their case for Apple TV+’s “Wolfwalkers.”
Video Of The Week: The Delicate Craft Of Disney’s Orchestral Scores
Oswald Iten looks beyond Disney’s famous songs to the six feature scores composed by George Bruns in the 1950s–70s.
Where Animation Is Headed: Veteran Executive Eric Calderon Names 7 Trends For 2021
In a Youtube video, Calderon appraises the major studios’ strategies, praises the industry’s growing diversity, and singles out the companies that deserve more airtime.
‘Demon Slayer’ Becomes Top-Grossing Film In Japanese History, Beating ‘Spirited Away’
In other news: Pixar’s “Soul” has opened in China to a modest $5.5 million.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Basketball Explorer’ by K. Pakiz
Learn what it takes to become a basketball superstar in less than five minutes.
Industry Artist Tuck Tucker, A Veteran Of ‘Spongebob’ And ‘Hey Arnold!,’ Dies At 59
Tucker worked in roles including layout, storyboard, writing, and directing, picking up credits on influential series like “The Simpsons,” “Rugrats,” and “The Ren & Stimpy Show.”
Animation Software Moho Acquired By Original Creator, With The Endorsement Of Cartoon Saloon
The vector-based 2d animation software will continue to release new updates under the guidance of its creator, Mike Clifton.
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