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U.S. Release Of ‘Playmobil: The Movie’ Pushed Back To December
In a year of U.S. animation box office disappointments, STX Entertainment hopes to avoid that fate with its upcoming “Playmobil: The Movie.”
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Anime Licensing Firm Sentai Filmworks Receives $30M Investment From Cool Japan Fund
The investment is an effort to expand anime’s audience outside Japan, as the country’s domestic market approaches saturation.
How Netflix’s ‘Asterix & Obelix: The Big Fight’ Balances Classic Comic Roots With Modern CG Aesthetics (EXCLUSIVE)
Production designer Aurélien Prédal explains the visual strategy, shifting styles, and aesthetic challenges behind the global series adaptation.
‘Nezha’ Overtakes ‘Zootopia,’ Sets All-Time Highest-Grossing Chinese Animation Record
It took just one week for “Nezha” to become the most successful animated film ever at the Chinese box office.
The Chinese Web Series ‘The Legend of Luo Xiaohei’ Is Getting A Feature Spinoff
Watch the trailer for “The Legend of Hei,” releasing soon in China.
Reel Of The Week: Sergio López
In three shot progressions, Sergio López reveals how he animated the beloved Gallic characters in “Asterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion.”
Restored Hungarian Cult Classic ‘Son Of The White Mare’ Will Get U.S. Theatrical Release
Marcell Jankovic’s 1981 animation masterpiece will get a theatrical release next spring.
How ‘Becca’s Bunch’ Achieved Its Unique Blend Of Puppetry And Animation
The Nick Jr. series is a striking hybrid of live action and animation. Its creators break the production process down for Cartoon Brew.
Ultimate Guide To Streaming Animation: Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Apple TV+, Peacock, Crunchyroll, CBS All Access
We take an in-depth look at the animation strategy at each of the major U.S. streaming services.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘(OO)’ by Seoro Oh
The happenings of someone’s nostrils.
$91.5 Million Debut Of ‘Nezha’ Crushes Animation Records In China
In China, “The Lion King” was no match for “Nezha.”
Amazon’s Adult Animated Series ‘Undone’ Impresses With New Trailer
All eight episodes of the series will launch on September 13.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘The Ultimate The Lion King Recap Cartoon’ by Cas van de Pol
A short primer on “The Lion King.”
Epic Games Has Created The Ultimate Guide To Virtual Production
The Virtual Production Field Guide provides an overview of “one of the biggest technology disruptors of the visual medium.”
Andrea Miloro Is Stepping Down As Co-President Of Fox Animation
Miloro was one of two executives with oversight over Blue Sky, Fox’s flagship animation studio, whose future is in doubt.
IATSE And Vancouver Campaigners Unite To Unionize Canada’s Animation Industry
North America’s foremost entertainment union has formed a “strategic alliance” with the Art Babbitt Appreciation Society.
Disney Television Animation Signs 17 Overall Deals With Creators And Animators
The booming trend of overall deals reflects the shifting landscape of the tv animation industry in Los Angeles.
Explainer: How The Animation Skills Fund Hopes To Solve The U.K.’s Talent Shortage
As the U.K. animation sector booms and Brexit looms, industry figures are relaunching a fund to address a growing skills shortage.
European Animation Awards Postpones 2019 Edition, Citing Financial Difficulties
The third edition of the European Animation Awards will not take place in December, as had previously been scheduled.
Women In Animation Launches Montreal Chapter, Targets 50/50 Balance In Creative Roles
Women in Animation has set up in the booming animation hub of Montreal, Canada.
Sandra Rabins, Andrea Fernandez, Anna Hollingsworth To Speak At Pixelatl 2019 (Exclusive)
Mexico’s premier animation conference returns September 3–7. Other confirmed guests include “Mary and Max” director Adam Elliot.
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