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Warner Bros. Hires Amy Friedman As Head Of Kids & Family Programming, Promotes Sundance Feniger
The announcements closely follow the news that responsibility for HBO Max’s kids and family programming has shifted to Warner Bros.
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Yoichi Kotabe, Renowned Animator And Character Designer, Gets Exhibition In Japan
With a career running from Miyazaki to Mario, Kotabe has made an indelible mark on both anime and video games.
SVA’s Computer Arts Community Shines At SIGGRAPH 2025
SVA’s MFA Computer Arts program made a strong impact at SIGGRAPH 2025, with student volunteers, alumni, and faculty contributing throughout the conference.
Tools Of The Trade: Gitanjali Rao on Corel Painter’s Frame Stacks
Welcome to our new series, in which industry artists and filmmakers speak about their favorite tool they used on a recent project.
Anime Industry Grew To Record $24.1 Billion In 2019, Says Trade Body
Japan’s anime industry is growing, however, it expects fierce competition from both China and Hollywood, the latter of which it says “has finally advanced into the realm overlapping with the adult animation market that had been Japan’s monopoly.”
Montreal’s Les Sommets Animation Festival Unveils Program For Special Pandemic Edition
The festival’s industry events will be held online and free to all. Film screenings have been postponed to next year.
The Animation That Changed Me: Marcel Jean on ‘Memories Of War’
“To my eyes, this is a genuine work of theater,” says Jean.
Le film d’animation qui a changé ma vie : Marcel Jean choisit ‘Souvenirs de guerre’
“Je vois dans ce film un véritable travail dramaturgique,” dit Jean.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Frutos Rojos’ by Dave Merson Hess
Music video for “Frutos Rojos” by Monterrey, Mexico-based psych rockers Los Mundos.
Vanessa Morrison, Latoya Raveneau, Carole Holliday And Bruce Smith Among Honorees Of Inaugural Black in Animation Awards
The first-ever Black in Animation Awards Show will take place as a virtual event next month.
‘The Croods: A New Age’ Review: Class Conflict Meets Crazed Comedy In New Caveman Caper
By the midway point, “A New Age” is shaping up as an enjoyable social satire. But the current logic of Hollywood animation writing dictates that this is not enough.
Chinese Entertainment Giant Bilibili Announces Slate Of 33 Animated Titles For 2021
The projects include a retelling of the legend that inspired last year’s break-out hit “Ne Zha.”
The New Trailer For ‘The Boss Baby: Family Business’ Is Definitely Something
Get ready for a new pseudo-baby, an evil tyrant, a dash of time travel, and ninjas.
Exclusive Short Film Premiere: ‘Sessions With Stan’ by Aron Fromm, With Never-Before-Heard Stan Lee Recording
Stan Lee waxes lyrical about “the most useful word in the English language” in Fromm’s juicy film.
‘Demon Slayer’ Passes ‘Frozen’ At Japan Box Office, Becomes #3 All-Time
The film is on its way to becoming the highest-grossing release in Japanese theatrical history.
David Neumann, Former CAA Agent, Launches Animation Management Company Newmation
Launching the new venture, Neumann cited the growing demand for animation in the Covid era.
Robert Valley On Directing Animation For ‘Belushi’ Documentary
The Oscar-nominated director talks about the animation he created for the new “Belushi” documentary.
Ken Spears, ‘Scooby-Doo’ Co-Creator And Titan Of Saturday Morning Cartoons, Dies At 82
Spears’s death comes only four months after the passing of his long-time business and creative partner Joe Ruby.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘The Bill Jennings Mysteries’ by Alan Jennings
Meet Bill Jennings of Newbury, Vermont. A man of unique thoughts and powers.
‘Animaniacs’ Reboot Review Roundup: Critics More Impressed With The Visuals Than The Humor
Reviewers like certain elements of the show, but many say it’s not firing on all cylinders.
New Animation Categories Created For Inaugural Critics Choice Super Awards; Netflix Leads With 14 Animation Noms
The new show is a spin-off from the Critics Choice Awards, with a greater focus on genres and animation.
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