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Netflix Spent A Record $4.8 Billion On Buybacks Before Laying Off 1,000 Employees
Netflix’s profits are growing, but its latest results show billions going toward share buybacks as thousands lose their jobs.
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First Love Meets Life-Changing Loss In Netflix’s ‘In Waves’ Trailer
Adapted from AJ Dungo’s graphic memoir, Phuong Mai Nguyen’s feature debut explores first love, surfing, and grief in Southern California.
Tokyo International Film Festival’s Animation Lineup Aims To Bring Creators And Audiences Together
Tokyo’s animation program pairs international premieres and original anime with discussions on creative careers and opportunities for women directors.
2027 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘Because Today Is Saturday’ Director Alice Guimarães
A mother’s attempt to find time to write becomes a vivid exploration of invisible domestic labor, mental overload, and the need for creative freedom.
After A Year Of Layoffs, Disney Finds $180 Million For Recruits From Bankrupt Character.AI
Disney is recruiting most of Character.AI’s workforce, deepening its ties to the troubled chatbot startup after hiring its former CEO.
Netflix’s Animation Friendly Film Chief Dan Lin Ousted Amid Mass Layoffs
‘The Lego Movie’ producer worked closely with Netflix’s animation team and pushed for wider theatrical windows for family films.
2027 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘Dog Alone’ Director Marta Reis Andrade
An abandoned dog, a widowed grandfather, and a young woman returning home share a search for connection in this Portuguese portrait of loneliness and affection.
‘It Wasn’t Good’: ‘Toy Story 5’ Director McKenna Harris On The Two-Week Shutdown That Helped Turned An ‘Okay’ Movie Into A ‘Great One’
Harris explains why Pixar paused production to rethink Jessie’s motivation, shifting her focus from winning playtime to helping Bonnie find a human friend.
Loyd Price, Aardman Animator Who Helped Lay The Foundation For Its Feature Animation Team, Dies
From Gromit’s silent performances to the artists he trained and championed, Price helped shape the craft and culture of Aardman’s feature animation.
Sheridan Students Take Two Of The Top Three Prizes At 2026 24 Hours Animation Contest
Students had one day to turn Daniel Chong’s “Everyone Calm Down” prompt into animated shorts, with seven teams sharing over $107,000 in prizes.
This Egyptian Studio Built A Handmade Superhero World With ‘Captain Shedeed,’ Leaning While Crafting
Creator Ramy El Gabry discusses inventive puppet construction, training a new generation of animators, and the family bonds behind his series.
Jinko Gotoh To Succeed Marge Dean As WIA President After Transformative 13-Year Run
Dean leaves behind a global organization with nearly 18,000 members, while the Oscar-nominated Gotoh takes charge amid major industry upheaval.
2027 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘Cosmonauts’ Director Leo Černic
Three lonely travelers seek sex, affection, and belonging on an intergalactic singles cruise in a 2D comedy that pairs bawdy humor with tenderness.
Disney Shares 30 Minutes Of ‘Hexed’ Footage, Revealing A Playful World Of Witchcraft, Impressive Magic VFX, And A Standout Sidekick Or Two
Oscar-winning producer Yvett Merino introduces a rebellious teenage witch, a villainous queen, and the mother-daughter relationship at the heart of the story.
David Zaslav Walks With $606 Million After Years Of Gutting Warner Bros., Leaving Workers To Face More Cuts
Despite 82% shareholder opposition and missed financial targets, the former WBD chief exits with a fortune as the Paramount merger threatens more jobs.
Disney Didn’t Want Tom The Lizard Promoting ‘Hoppers,’ But A Pixar Side Project Turned Him Into The Film’s Viral Spokesanimal
At View Conference, director Daniel Chong and producer Nicole Paradis Grindle revealed how a rejected D23 clip found its way online and took off.
Hollywood Directors On The Good (Films), The Bad (Distribution), And The Ugly (AI) Of The Industry Today
At View, directors of ‘GOAT,’ ‘Forgotten Island,’ and Toy Story 5′ discussed the state of the box office, original storytelling, and, unavoidably, AI.
At View Conference, Executives From Sony, ILM, Skydance, And More Talk AI And Innovation, But Questions About Jobs Loom Large
Top studio executives discuss shifting production pipelines, tax incentives, new business opportunities, and if and how they can protect their workforces.
‘Our Business Is Strong And Growing,’ Netflix Tells Employees As It Lays Off 1,000 Of Them
“Our business is strong and growing,” Netflix’s co-CEOs told employees in the same letter they announced that 6% of them would lose their jobs.
2027 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘Monitor’ Director Michael Berardini
The anxieties of new parenthood become blood-freezing, supernatural horror in this indie short that opened the 2026 Annecy Festival.
Cinderella’s Stepsisters Take Center Stage In Netflix’s Main ‘Steps’ Trailer
From directrors Alyce Tzue and John Ripa, the animated comedy retells Cinderella’s story from the perspective of her not-so-wicked stepsisters.
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