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Shorts

Dreamworks Is Going To Start Adding Shorts In Front Of Its Theatrical Films

Details on the studio’s new program for original shorts.

Feature Film

Minions Maker Illumination Is Working On A Mario Bros. Feature

Who needs Minions, when you’ve got Mario!

Awards

2018 VFX Oscar Predictions, And The Films That Might Just Steal a Contender Spot

Who’s going to be nominated for a vfx Oscar? And who might slip in through the back door? We do a comprehensive breakdown of the category.

Feature Film

The Weinstein Company Won’t Release ‘Paddington 2’ In The U.S. [UPDATED]

According to industry reports, The Weinstein Company is trying to unload “Paddington 2” onto another distributor before they file for bankruptcy.

Documentary

There’s A Problem With Apu – And Now There’s A Film About It

When creating Apu, voice actor Hank Azaria said he was instructed by “The Simpsons” writing staff: “Can you do an Indian accent and how offensive can you make it?” Now there’s a documentary about how offensive Apu is.

CB Fest

CB Fest Premiere: ‘Lights’ by Alessandro Novelli

Watch the world premiere of Alessandro Novelli’s “Lights,” part of season 2 of CB Fest.

Artist of the Day

Artist of the Day: Shee Phon

Discover the art of Shee Phon, Cartoon Brew’s Artist of the Day.

Feature Film

Louis C.K. Is No Longer Fit To Play A Dog: Multiple Animated Projects In Disarray After Louis C.K. Admits To Sexually Harassing Women

Multiple animated projects are in disarray after Louis C.K. admits to sexually harassing multiple women.

Awards

26 Animated Features Submitted For 2017 Oscar Race

Here’s the animated features competing for an Oscar this year.

Feature Film

First Look: ‘I Lost My Body,’ A Feature Made With Open-Source Blender Software

Our first look at the highly anticipated feature debut of French filmmaker Jérémy Clapin.

Feature Film

‘Thor: Ragnarok’: Making Marvel’s Funniest Character So Far

Animators overcame big challenges to transform Taika Waititi into a 7-foot 6-inch rock creature.

Business

Former Nick Exec Audrey Diehl Joins Warner Bros. Animation As V-P of Series

Diehl is joining Warner Bros. Animation at a time when the division is enjoying a boom period.

Interactive

Exclusive Premiere: ‘Plant Room,’ A 360-Short By Jeron Braxton And Julian Glander

Watch the premiere of the 360-short “Plant Room,” which examines the heavy influence of technology on our lives.

Feature Film

20-Year Anniversary: Creature Supervisor Phil Tippett Reflects On ‘Starship Troopers’

Visual effects legend Phil Tippett looks back at two decades since “Starship Troopers,” and shares recently unearthed location scout and on-set video from the film.