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Feature Film

‘Despicable Me’ Producer Wants to Reboot Dreamworks’ Shrek

Shrekciting news!

Animators

Netflix’s New Animation Division Has A Secret Weapon: James Baxter (Exclusive Interview)

Cartoon Brew speaks with master animator James Baxter about his new role as Director of Character Animation at Netflix.

Rediscover Chris Lavis And Maciek Szczerbowski’s Oscar-Nominated NFB Gem ‘Madame Tutli-Putli’

A look back at the Oscar-nominated short and the innovative artistry of Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski, directors of ‘The Girl Who Cried Pearls.’

Feature Film

NetfIix’s New Animation Slate Includes Craig McCracken, Nora Twomey, and Jorge Gutierrez (Analysis)

Netflix is shaking up the animation industry in a big way. Here a look at the studio’s upcoming projects.

Business

Canadian Government Announces Funding For 3 Montreal Animation/VR Studios

The fast-growing animation/vfx/vr industry in Montréal is getting a boost from the Canadian government.

Advertising

Going Galactic With Gorillaz: How Their Stylized Watch Ads For G-Shock Were Made

Behind the scenes of the uniquely styled photocollage/2d/3d G-Shock ads featuring the animated Gorillaz.

Feature Film

‘Big Hero 6’ Director Chris Williams To Make Original CG Film ‘Jacob And The Sea Beast’ For Netflix

Netflix continues to ramp up its production slate with the biggest names in the animation industry.

Cartoon Brew Pick

Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Still Lost I Guess, Here’s A Tunnel’ by Dario Alva

Today’s Short Pick is a new cg short commissioned by Adult Swim.

Feature Film

See The Teaser For ‘White Snake,’ Warner Bros.’ First Chinese Animation Co-Production

Warner Bros. is co-producing its first Chinese animated feature.

Books

Cartoon Brew’s Holiday Book Gift Guide 2018

Our hand-picked guide to 40 animation and animation-adjacent books that’ll delight — and challenge — your favorite cartoon buff.

Advertising

Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Reunion’ by Blizzard Entertainment

Impressive promo film for Blizzard’s Overwatch to introduce a new game character, Ashe.

Educational

10 Tips For Making A Quality Animation Demo Reel

Everyone knows that having a solid animation reel is essential for landing that dream job, but what are employers actually looking for when they review a reel?

Disney

Review Round-up: Animation And VFX Can’t Save Disney’s ‘Nutcracker And The Four Realms’

The animators and vfx artists delivered great work as usual, but the rest of Disney’s “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” doesn’t live up, according to the film’s reviews.