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Disney Unveils New Distribution Strategy That Pits Streaming Against Theaters
“Covid accelerated the rate at which we made this transition,” said CEO Bob Chapek, “but [it] was going to happen anyway.”
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Why Universal Is Giving ‘Trolls World Tour’ A Wide Theatrical Release In France Tomorrow
“I don’t see [France’s] cinema theatre as any riskier than school,” says Xavier Albert, Universal Pictures France’s managing director.
Award-Winning 2D Animation Tips From The 2024 Cartoon Animator Contest
Learn nine pro techniques from 2024 Cartoon Animator contest winners to boost your 2D animation skills with creative rigs and smart motion tools.
Moving ‘Soul’ To Disney+ Is ‘Economically Totally Unjustified,’ Say French Theaters
The trade body for the sector has slammed Disney’s decision in a statement.
How A New Residency In London Is Trying To Create More Female Directors In Animation
“The animation industry is still a boys’ club,” says Hannah Lau-Walker, founder of She Drew That.
‘Soul’ Review: Pixar’s Meditation On Life, Death, And Jazz Is Its Most Ambitious Film In Years
The film is the first to be directed by Pete Docter, the studio’s new chief creative officer, since 2015’s “Inside Out.”
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Shannon Amen’
A loving elegy to a friend lost to suicide.
WATCH: First Extended Footage From ‘Animaniacs’
The opening segment of the first new “Animaniacs” episode is a tribute to its executive producer Steven Spielberg.
Netflix To Release Six Original Animated Features Every Year, Says Co-CEO Ted Sarandos
Netflix’s animation ambitions are to do what “no major studio has ever done.”
Listen To Cartoon Brew’s The Weekly Podcast
Streaming services continue to dominate the animation news cycle, with HBO Max, Netflix, and Disney+ all making big announcements this week.
‘Over The Moon’ Review: Glen Keane’s Celestial Journey Is A Scenic But Bumpy Ride
The legendary animator’s feature directorial debut is produced by Netflix and Shanghai’s Pearl Studio.
Disney Cancels The U.S. Theatrical Release Of ‘Soul’
The company is shifting the film’s release to Disney+.
Senior Lawyer To Conduct Inquiry Into Claims Of Toxic Workplace At Weta Digital
Dozens of current and former staff have alleged bullying, sexism, and harassment at the vfx titan.
Epic Games Launches Free Online Course In Basics Of Virtual Production
Want to learn a useful new skill: try virtual production.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Born In A War’ by Wayne White
Music video for Future Islands’ “Born in a War.”
Australia Abolishes Kids’ Content Quotas, Threatening ‘Thousands Of Jobs’
Commercial networks have been calling for this change for years. Australian producers are aghast.
Explore The 100 ‘Most Important’ Sequences In Animation History, As Picked By Vulture
The culture website’s wonderful article runs through the history of the medium, from magic lanterns to “Steven Universe.”
Peter Ramsey, Shannon Tindle, ‘Stranger Things’ Producers Team Up For Netflix’s ‘Lost Ollie’
The hybrid family show tells the story of a lost toy searching for home.
How The Creators Of Hulu’s ‘Animaniacs’ Reboot Subtly Updated The Look Of The Series
“[It’s] kind of like the designs you remember them looking like, not so much what they actually look like,” says “Animaniacs” co-executive producer Gabe Swarr.
Behind The Scenes: How ‘Jiang Ziya’ Is Seeking To Rival Hollywood Animation
Watch the crew discuss their ambitions for the film — and for Chinese animation in general.
Animated Documentary ‘Just A Guy’ Wins Top Prize At Animafest Zagreb 2020
Other prizewinners include Soetkin Verstegen’s “Freeze Frame” and Nadja Andrasev’s “Symbiosis.”
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