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Short Pick Of The Day: ‘The Elephant’s Song’ By Lynn Tomlinson
This is the story of Old Bet, the first circus elephant in America, set to a tune sung by her friend, an old farm dog.
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Disney’s Nigerian Series ‘Iwájú’ To Be Produced By Cinesite In London And Montreal
“Iwájú” is set to premiere in 2023 on Disney+.
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.
China’s West Lake Festival To Hold Delayed First Edition In November
Entries are currently open — and free.
7 Key Highlights At Pixelatl Festival, Starting Tomorrow
For the second year in a row, it will take place in an online format, making it accessible to a global audience.
Building A Pinscreen: How To Make One Of The Rarest Tools In Animation
A new full-sized pinscreen — only the third in existence — has arrived in Quebec. Its creator talks us through the painstaking process of assembling it.
Jacques Drouin, Master Of Pinscreen Animation, Dies At 78
Drouin was known for the striking shorts he made at the National Film Board of Canada, such as “Mindscape” and “Imprints.”
Cartoon Forum: 5 Promising European Series That Will Be Pitched
Europe’s most important pitching platform for animated series returns on September 20–23. Here’s some projects to look out for.
Animated Films And Series Coming To Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, Paramount+, And Hulu In September 2021
Get ready for new “Star Wars,” the return of “Kid Cosmic,” the launch of HBO Max’s Cartoonito block, and much more …
Steve Urkel Is Being Revived For An Animated Holiday Movie
Wyatt Cenac is writing and executive producing.
An Animation Producer Explains Why She Wants Zero Merchandising For Her Next Series
“We don’t want all these objects to end [up] in the ocean or poor countries as garbage,” says Delphine Maury of France’s Tant Mieux Prod.
Netflix Acquires ‘The Summit Of The Gods’
The film will launch November 30 on the streaming service.
Netflix Launches Animation Mentorship Program For Underrepresented Communities
The first intake of mentees are from the Latinx and neurodiverse communities.
‘Cryptozoo,’ ‘Mad God’ Among Winners At Fantasia Fest 2021
Another winner was “Hayop Ka! The Nimfa Dimaano Story,” a decidedly adult rom-com from the Philippines.
Jamie Kezlarian Bolio, Animator-Turned-Consultant Who Championed Indie Animation, Has Died
Bolio helped orchestrate award campaigns for animated films, including Oscar nominees like “Song of the Sea” and “Mirai.”
‘Flee’ Director Jonas Poher Rasmussen Boards Immigrant Drama ‘Dane’
Based on Halfdan Pisket’s “The Dane Trilogy” graphic novels, the film tells the story of a Turkish refugee struggling to integrate in Denmark.
Former Pixar Research Scientist Describes The Racist Assumptions That Continue To Shape Digital Characters
The skin and hair of virtual humans are still largely shaped by white features, argues Theodore Kim in a SIGGRAPH lecture.
Anime Studio Locks Down After Covid Outbreak But Industry Is Silent On Danger, Says Filmmaker
“Will they not understand until animation workers too begin to die, one after another?” says director Takashi Watanabe about employers.
The ‘Cryptozoo’ Interview: Dash Shaw & Jane Samborski Talk Beasts, Dreams, And Puppets
The exuberantly experimental indie feature is out in theaters and on video on demand.
RIP Robert Stanton, Prominent Background Artist Of The Disney Renaissance
Stanton created memorable backgrounds for films like “Aladdin,” “Lilo & Stitch,” and “Mulan,” before making his mark on the video game industry.
‘The Deer King’ Delayed In Japan As Covid Cases Soar
The hotly anticipated film was due to open on September 10. It hasn’t received a new release date.
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