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Ottawa Animation Festival Reveals Competition Selections For 2020 Virtual Edition
The Ottawa International Animation Festival has picked 92 shorts and 6 features in competition for its 2020 edition.
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The trailer’s director Paco Zamudio talks to us about the state of Mexican and Latin American animation.
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Colin Jack tells us why he started using the app — and why he published a tutorial to help others do the same.
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A ten-year-old narrates the life of a coronavirus.
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In post-lockdown cinemas, the only thing that matters is animation.
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The minishort is directed by Alberto Mielgo, the original production designer of “Spider-Verse.”
From Soviet Oppression To Annecy Success: The Story Of ‘My Favorite War’
The feature-length memoir was the only feature in competition at Annecy this year that was directed by a woman. We spoke with director Ilze Burkovska Jacobsen.
How To Pitch Virtually During A Pandemic: Creators And Producers Share Tips
The teams behind three projects pitched at Annecy’s MIFA market tell us what was gained — and lost — in the shift to virtual pitching.
Ubisoft Axes 3 Top Executives After Widespread Claims Of Sexual Harassment And Misconduct
The videogame publisher is in turmoil following widespread claims of sexual harassment and abuse throughout its studios.
Don Bluth’s Invasion Of Ireland: A New Podcast Reveals The Untold Story
How Bluth went from Disney defector to Dublin’s animation don.
Vancouver’s Bron Media Launches New Animation Division In Response To Pandemic
Bron Digital will emphasize virtual production workflows.
Kids’ Content Producers In Australia Fear Deregulation Could Decimate Their Industry
The prospect of tv reform is worrying producers, including animation studios.
HBO Max Wins Auction For ‘Chinos,’ An Animated Series From Eddie Huang
The show “will shatter the model minority myth and hopefully usher in a generation of Asian-American storytellers,” says Huang.
‘Chicken Run’ Actress Julia Sawalha Dismissed From The Sequel, Accuses Producers Of “Ageism”
“To say I am devastated and furious would be an understatement,” said Sawalha in a statement.
Analysts Claim Only 8% Of Quibi Free Trials Converted Into Paid Subscriptions
Quibi denies the estimates, but there’s little question that the company’s offerings aren’t resonating with viewers.
For Your Consideration: The Animated Shows That Deserve An Emmy Nomination
Please, voters, just don’t pick “The Simpsons” again.
Read A Former Pixar Employee’s Story That Alleges ‘Systemic Racism And Sexism’ At Pixar
A former Pixar employee describes a workplace rife with racism, sexism, and class insensitivity.
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