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Cartoon Brew Pick

Short Pick Of The Day: ‘In The Distance’ by Florian Grolig

It’s calm and peaceful above the clouds. But chaos lurks in the distance and each night, it draws closer.

Internet Television

Youtube Orders Animated Presentation For ‘Dumb People Town’ Series

Youtube continues to make a push into adult animation programming.

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.

Events

‘Mickey: The True Original’ Pop-Up Exhibit In NYC Will Mark Character’s 90th Birthday

A pop-up art exhibit celebrating 90 years of Mickey Mouse will open in Manhattan next week.

Feature Film

Trailer: ‘The Snow Queen: Mirrorlands’ Set For New Year’s Launch In Russia

“The Snow Queen: Mirrorlands,” the fourth installment in the popular Russian animation franchise, is due to open in Russian theaters on January 1, 2019.

Awards

‘Funan’ Dominates Animation Is Film Festival With Two Wins

In addition to “Funan,” the Spanish film “Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles” was also recognized with a special jury prize.

Educational

How To Pitch And Sell An Animated Series (Building Trust): Part 3

In part 3 of our exclusive series about how to pitch and sell an animated series, we offer tips for building trust with your audience.

Awards

‘La Noria’ Takes Top Prize At 2018 VIEW Awards

Nora Twomey, director of “The Breadwinner,” was presented with the VIEW’s Visionary Award.

Awards

2019 Best Animated Feature Oscar: Here Are The Likely Contenders And Hopefuls

A handful of animated features are already considered frontrunners, while a large number of underdogs aspire to defy the odds and snag a nomination.

Reels

Reel Of The Week: Aya Suzuki

In a little over a decade in the animation industry, Aya Suzuki has animated for a who’s who of A-list directors including Sylvain Chomet, Masaaki Yuasa, Wes Anderson, Satoshi Kon, and Mamoru Hosoda.

Feature Film

The New ‘How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’ Trailer Prepares Viewers For ‘Bittersweet’ Conclusion

The trailer sets up what promises to be an emotional finale for the series.

BrewTV

Watch Episode 2 Of ‘Animation Around the World’: Brazil, South Africa, Poland

A look at what’s happening animation-wise in various countries around the world.

Awards

25 Animated Features Submitted For 2019 Oscars, Including Record 8 Films From Japan

Which five animated features will make the cut this year?

Interviews

EXCLUSIVE TEASER: ‘Substance,’ A New Film By Jamaal Bradley

Jamaal Bradley has worked on some of Hollywood’s biggest animation productions. Now he’s making his directorial debut with the feature-quality independent short “Substance.”