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Animated Films And Series Coming To Netflix, Disney+, and HBO Max In February 2021
Welcome to our new monthly guide to streaming animation.
Previously on Cartoon Brew
Allan Burns, Screenwriter Who Worked On ‘Rocky & Bullwinkle,’ Dies At 85
Burns had a short but productive animation career, creating such memorable characters as George of the Jungle and the Cap’n Crunch cereal mascot.
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.
Quirino Awards Announce 265 Entries, Plan In-Person Event In May
The major get-together for Spanish, Portuguese, and Latin American animation is due to take place on Tenerife on May 27–29.
How Beloved Kids’ Franchises Are Migrating From Traditional TV To Streaming
Kids’ content is “the most heated front in the streaming wars.”
Trevor Noah Is Working On An Animated Feature At Paramount
The film, based on an original idea from the comedian, will reportedly be “timely, poignant, and comedic.”
‘The Emperor’s New Groove’: A New Oral History Tells The Behind-The-Scenes Story Disney Doesn’t Want Us To Know
Sudden inspirations, crushed dreams, McDonald’s, an angry Sting … it’s all in there.
‘Hilda’ Studio Mercury Filmworks Unveils ‘BloopyMerps,’ Its First In-House Original
The Ottawa-based service studio announced last fall that it is branching out into originals.
Netflix Announces ‘The Witch Boy,’ An Animated Musical Feature From Director Minkyu Lee
Disney veteran Lee promises a film that will celebrate “queerness and ‘otherness.'”
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Almost There’ by Nelly Michenaud
On a train journey without stops or destination, each passenger has a problem that they need to solve or embrace.
Blue Sky Studios Vet Brian Keane Joins Nickelodeon To Support ‘Ambitious Growth Plans’
Keane’s newly created post is executive vice president of production and operations.
How To Turn A Parasol Into A Beautiful Tribute To Animation History
French artist Marie Paccou has added a new invention to the long history of animation production: the umbrellotrope.
Does Animation Need Cinemas?
What does cinema-going mean to animation — and what will change in this new era of streaming?
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Nod. Wink. Horse.’ by Ollie Magee
A film behind a horse. Obscuring the narrative. My act of self destruction.
A Highly Subjective Look At Some Of This Year’s Lesser-Known Oscar Contenders
Animated shorts that Academy voters should take some time to consider.
Disney (Again) Delays The Release Of ‘Ron’s Gone Wrong,’ Unsets ‘Bob’s Burgers’ Movie
Both films were scheduled for April. “Ron’s Gone Wrong” is now due to come out October 22 and “Bob’s Burgers” is unset.
‘Soul,’ ‘Wish Dragon,’ ‘Demon Slayer’ Lead Strong Weekend For Animation At Global Box Office
This weekend, animated films topped the box office in many major territories with a functioning theatrical sector.
Watch The Trailer For ‘Godzilla vs. Kong,’ Which Is Going Big On Animated Action
The film comes out in the U.S. on March 26, both in theaters and on HBO Max.
Watch At Least 20 Oscar-Qualified Animation Shorts For Free Online
And do it soon — these films won’t all remain online for long.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Goodbye Mommy’ by Jack Wedge
A detective is hired to go look for an exiled king.
Learn How A Dolly Zoom Can Add Emotional Force To An Animated Scene
An effect made famous in live action also has application in animated filmmaking.
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