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Cartoon Brew Pick

Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Closer’ by Nikhil Markale and Aggelos Papantoniou

A short pick that aims to invoke feelings of a summer vacation through a montage of impressionist style paintings.

Anime

Japan’s Animation Giants Launch Youtube Channel For Classic Family Anime

Animelog’s lineup will include shows by Studio Ghibli founders Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata.

Politics

China’s Authorities Want The Country To Produce More Sci-Fi Movies — And More VFX

The Chinese government believes that vfx-driven sci-fi blockbusters are good propaganda for its ruling Communist Party.

Feature Film

‘Tenet’ Crew Explain Why The Action Epic Has Fewer VFX Shots Than Many Rom-Coms

Christopher Nolan tends to favor practical over visual effects — even when it comes to blowing up a plane.

Cartoon Brew Pick

Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Isle of Chair’ by Ivyy Chen

On a secluded Island, a chair has fallen down.

Anime

Watch The Teaser For ‘Poupelle Of Chimney Town,’ The Anime Feature That’s Meant To Outdo Disney

The latest feature from Studio 4°C comes with a steampunk streak and big ambition.

Animators

The Best Animation Instagrams Of The Week: Traveling Through Background Art

Rural Japan, medieval Sicily, the land of the Cheespiders — these accounts will take you most anywhere.

Cartoon Brew Pick

Short Pick Of The Day: ‘The Backward Astronomer’ by Jake Nelson

If you found a door to the moon, would you keep it to yourself?

Box Office Report

With Less Than A Million, ‘Sponge On The Run’ Is No. 1 In Canada

Canadian moviegoers are eager to watch animation on the bigscreen again.

Business

Report: Laika Has Laid Off 15% Of Its Workers

The studio says it intends to hire back employees when it can safely have the crew back in its buildings.

Educational

How To Teach Schoolkids To Make A Festival-Ready Animated Film In 20 Hours

Portuguese filmmaker Abi Feijó believes children should do more than just watch animation; they should also learn how to bring their own stories to life. And he’s been teaching kids how to create animated films for over 30 years.

Disney

Disney Executive Tried To Block Queer Characters In ‘The Owl House,’ Says Creator

“I was told by certain Disney leadership that I could NOT represent any form of bi or gay relationship,” said Dana Terrace.

Streaming

‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Creators Leave Netflix’s Live-Action Adaptation

“Unfortunately, things did not go as we had hoped,” said Michael Dante DiMartino, co-creator of the original animated show.

Disney

Every Single Disney Animated Film Is Better Than Its Live-Action Remake, Says ‘Beauty And The Beast’ Director

Kirk Wise and Gary Trousdale would rather you just watched their film.

Advertising

Trump Opens A New Front In His Fight For A Second Term: Animated Propaganda

When all else fails, try animation.

Classic

The 90-Year-Old Voice Of Sleeping Beauty Asks Disney Fans To Stop Contacting Her

Mary Costa says she has received an “exponential amount of mail” during the coronavirus pandemic that is impossible to answer.

Cartoon Brew Pick

Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Cyclists’ by Veljko Popovic

During a big bike race, two leaders are not just battling for the grand prize, but also for the affection of a lady and fulfillment of their erotic fantasy.