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Netflix Is Turning ‘Matilda,’ ‘The BFG,’ Other Roald Dahl Stories Into Animated Series & Specials

The streaming service plans to adapt over 15 Roald Dahl books as animation projects.

Animators

Stephen Hillenburg, Creator Of ‘Spongebob Squarepants,’ Dies At 57

The cause of the death was the neurodegenerative disease ALS.

SVA’s Computer Arts Community Shines At SIGGRAPH 2025

SVA’s MFA Computer Arts program made a strong impact at SIGGRAPH 2025, with student volunteers, alumni, and faculty contributing throughout the conference.

BrewTV

Animation Around the World: Chile, Norway, Philippines

Cartoon Brew’s whirlwind tour around the animation globe continues this week with insights from industry players in Chile, Norway, and Philippines.

Cartoon Brew Pick

Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Way of Giants’ by Alois Di Leo

In a forest of gigantic trees, Oquirá, a six-year-old indigenous girl, will challenge her destiny and learn to understand the cycle of life.

Box Office Report

‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ Launches At No. 1; ‘Grinch’ Is Strong At No. 3

Two of the top three films at the U.S. box office over the Thanksgiving weekend were animated films.

Advertising

Buck Created This Mixed-Media Holiday Short For Apple

Apple chooses animation for its new holiday campaign.

Cartoon Brew Pick

Short Pick Of The Day: ‘The Bonds’ by Jonathan Gillie

An experimental piece by British animator Jonathan Gillie.

Educational

An Analysis Of Animation Systems In Red Dead Redemption 2

Watch a deep dive into the mechanics of the animation in Rockstar’s blockbuster video game.

Business

‘Space Jam 2’ Awarded Nearly $22 Million Tax Break From California

California REALLY wants Warner Bros. to make “Space Jam 2” in its state.

Animators

Inside The Artist’s Studio: Luc Chamberland

Director and animator Luc Chamberland carries multiple notebooks wherever he goes. “There’s too much stuff happening in the head so I write it and write it and get it out.”