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Russia’s Vverh Animation Studio Announces Its Closure
The studio, which produced the recent 2d feature “Ginger’s Tale,” didn’t provide a reason for the closure.
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2021 BAFTA Nominees: Cartoon Saloon’s ‘Wolfwalkers’ Takes On Pixar’s ‘Soul’ And ‘Onward’
In other news: Netflix was snubbed, while the National Film and Television School got two student films into the shorts category.
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.
‘Minions: The Rise Of Gru’ Delayed Again, This Time To 2022
The film is now set for a full two years after its initial release date.
Sony Pictures Animation Announces Development On ‘K-Pop: Demon Hunters’
The proposed feature is set to be directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, and produced by Aron Warner.
VES Award Nominees: ‘The Mandalorian’ Dominates Series, ‘Soul’ Leads Animated Features
It’s a good year for Disney+ exclusives.
Disney’s ‘Raya And The Last Dragon’ Flops With $8.6M Domestically, 39% Lower Than ‘Tom & Jerry’
The film also opened on Disney+ for a premium fee of $30.
Jennifer Coyle and Leo Matsuda Board Hello Kitty Feature As Directors
The iconic Japanese character is making its first bigscreen outing.
Watch Cartoon Brew’s Roundtable Discussion About The Oscar-Shortlisted Animated Shorts
Cartoon Brew’s editorial staff debates the Oscar-contending animated shorts.
‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Reviews: Critics Generally Positive, Despite A Reliance On Formulas
Branded as formulaic, “Raya and the Last Dragon” is still being praised for its world-building, performances, and emotional depths. Here’s what some critics had to say.
Video Essay Of The Week: A Tour Through The Wonders Of World Animation
Can you tell your Starevich from your Švankmajer? Oyama from Ofuji? If not, The Cinema Cartography’s video is here to help.
From Family Secrecy To Sundance Success: The Unusual Production Of ‘Souvenir Souvenir’
Bastien Dubois speaks about the decade-long creation of his searing documentary short.
ANALYSIS: Netflix Dominates Annie Award Nominations With 40; Two-Way Race Between ‘Wolfwalkers’ And ‘Soul’
“Soul” and “Wolfwalkers” topped the feature film nominations with ten apiece, but most bizarrely, they aren’t competing against each other in the main feature category.
Interview: The ‘Felix And The Treasure Of Morgäa’ Team On Creating A 100% Canadian Animated Feature
The cg family feature is set in Quebec, was made in Quebec, and was fully funded from regional and national sources.
Is Work From Home The Future? California’s Animation Artists Discuss Their Hopes For Post-Pandemic Working Practices
On Twitter, filmmaker Jorge Gutierrez asked why artists should ever return to studios. Here’s what others replied…
Disney Unlikely To Return To Full Theatrical Windows, Hints CEO Bob Chapek
“The consumer is probably more impatient than they’ve ever been before,” says Chapek.
San Diego Comic-Con Goes Virtual This Summer; E3 And Anime Expo Set To Follow
Vaccines or no vaccines, Covid is far from done with wrecking the events calendar.
‘Soul’ Co-Director Kemp Powers Wasn’t A Golden Globe Nominee Until Hours Before Ceremony
The first rule of the Golden Globes: there are no rules.
‘Tom & Jerry’ Opens To A Strong $13.7M Despite Also Launching On HBO Max
Warner Bros. is trumpeting the launch as “evidence that people are willing to go back to the movies when there is something they want to see.”
DNEG Hires Ted Ty And Archie Donato To Fast-Growing Feature Animation Team
Ty has been named the division’s global head of character animation, while Donato joins as vfx supervisor on a major project.
Animated Films And Series Coming To Netflix, Disney+, and HBO Max In March 2021
You can look forward to Southeast Asian dragons, jazzed-up skeletons, friendly L.A. ghosts, and more …
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