Cartoon Brew

Previously on Cartoon Brew

Short Pick Of The Day: ‘The Blissful Accidental Death’ by Sergiu Negulici

A young man finds an intriguing drawing hiding a secret love letter written 70 years ago. Is the love story real?

Feature Film

INTERVIEW: Mamoru Hosoda On The Profoundly Personal Making Of ‘Mirai’

Japanese auteur Mamoru Hosoda sits down with Cartoon Brew for an extensive talk about his latest film “Mirai,” opening this week in the United States.

Presented by Netflix

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.

Feature Film

‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ Launches 100% Fresh On Rotten Tomatoes

The buzz is growing on 2018’s most daring big-studio project.

Cartoon Brew Pick

Short Pick Of The Day: ‘An Island’ by Rory Byrne

A solitary man sets out to conquer an isolated island.

Internet Television

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.

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.”