Animation Workers Set To Receive $170 Million Payout From Wage-Theft Lawsuit
After more than a year of waiting, animation workers will soon receive the first payment from the $170 million settlement they won from various animation studios.
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Disney And Pixar Sued Two More Times Over ‘Inside Out’ Copyright Infringement
Disney has now been sued three different times by people claiming that “Inside Out” is based on their idea. The latest people to sue are a children’s book author and a live-action filmmaker.
How Netflix And Annapurna Resurrected One Of The Most Courageous Animated Films Of All Time, ‘Nimona’ (Exclusive Video)
Watch a conversation with the filmmakers of ‘Nimona,’ which is newly nominated for a Critics Choice Award.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Trump Bites’ by Bill Plympton
A new series of short animated fantasies using actual Donald Trump audio clips as the basis of surreal animations that capture Trump’s paranoia, narcissism, and xenophobia.
Preview: Taschen Will Release Colossal ‘Mickey Mouse: The Ultimate History’
To celebrate Mickey’s 90th birthday, Taschen and Disney have teamed up to produce a massive book on the character.
The Academy Invites 928 New Members, Including Over 150 In Animation And VFX Branches
It’s a good year for the animation world: some previously overlooked women filmmakers and Japanese animation directors have been invited to join the Academy this year.
Disney Made A ‘Three Caballeros’ TV Series, But Most People Can’t See It
“Legend of The Three Caballeros” was wrapped a while back, but it’s not available in the U.S.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Batman Dance Party’ by Monster Truck Ninja
None of Batman’s greatest heroes and villains can resist dancing to the Batman theme song.
As Part Of Major Strategic Shift At Viacom, Nick’s ‘Pinky Malinky’ Will Debut On Netflix
“Pinky Malinky” was produced for broadcast on Nick, but now it’s heading to Netflix.
HOW-TO: Tips For Making A Story Portfolio For Feature And TV Animation
In just ten minutes, L.A. artist Toniko Pantoja walks you through everything you need to know about creating an industry-worthy story portfolio for feature and tv animation.
Trailer For Robert Zemeckis’ ‘Welcome To Marwen’ Showcases Unique Mix Of Live-Action And Animation
If “Toy Story” were an adult drama…
Fox Protest: ‘Bob’s Burgers’ Creator Loren Bouchard Says Fox ‘Stokes Fear And Spreads Lies’
Another prominent animation creator is attacking 21st Century Fox.
Netflix Releases Trailer For Japanese-Chinese Co-Pro ‘Flavors Of Youth’
The latest animation project from the studio that made the Japanese blockbuster “Your Name.”
‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ Hits 30: A Look Back At ILM’s Astonishing Old-School Optical VFX
Academy Award winner Ed Jones explains what it took to create “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” in the days before digital vfx.
O Canada: Cartoon Brew Is Boosting Its Canadian Coverage; Will Grow Montreal Presence
Cartoon Brew is building a new office in Canada.
L.A.-Based Animation Director Ken Duncan Joins Bodega Animation
Bodega will exclusively represent animation director Ken Duncan in the U.S. market for advertising.
EXCLUSIVE: Academy Denies Animation Producer Kobe Bryant Opportunity To Become Member
Kobe Bryant may be an Oscar winner, but he won’t be allowed to become a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences.
Jennifer Lee, Pete Docter Will Succeed John Lasseter As Creative Heads Of Disney And Pixar
It’s a new day at Disney and Pixar animation studios!
‘Incredibles 2’ Fastest Animated Film To $200 Million
It took just 4 days for Brad Bird’s latest to reach $200 million at the domestic box office.
Fox Protest Grows: Seth MacFarlane Donates $2.5 Million To Public Radio; ‘Modern Family’ Creator Leaves Fox
Creators no longer want to be associated with 21st Century Fox.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Tank’ by Stu Maschwitz
In a visual homage to vector arcade games of the 1980’s, “Tank” tells the story of a team of pilots that must take on a weapon of mass destruction in a battle to save their world.
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