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Sony Buys Stake In ‘Peanuts’ For $185 Million
It’s konnichiwa, Charlie Brown.
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‘Ren & Stimpy’ Creator John Kricfalusi’s Apology Triggers Backlash From Victims
The apology that John Kricfalusi has issued to victims of his sexual misconduct is being described as “creepy,” “rage-inducing,” and “a big pile of manipulative crap.”
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.’
Why Did Netflix Pay $30 Million At Cannes For The Chinese Animated Film ‘Next Gen’?
Netflix really wanted this Chinese animated feature. We try to figure out why.
Reel Of The Week: John Turello
Sharp comic timing and clarity of staging and posing are distinguishing marks of this reel.
From Burbank To Wuhan: Making ‘One Small Step’ Was A Big Global Collaboration For Taiko Studios
Created by ex-Disney artists, Taiko Studios had to learn some new tricks in international collaboration to create its first project, “One Small Step.”
Unprecedented! ‘Rick & Morty’ Gets 70-Episode Renewal Order
A 70-episode renewal is nearly unheard of in the animation industry, and it’s great news for the production artists who work on the series.
Short Pick of the Day: ‘Final_Final’ by Matt Greenwood
A freeform experiment playing with shapes and faces in animation.
How The Stand-Out Character in ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Was Made By Two Separate Studios
Cartoon Brew spoke to Weta Digital and Digital Domain to find out how multiple studios working on the same vfx character can achieve a seamless performance.
Short Pick of the Day: ‘Go, Kid!’ by Ruby Poon
Watch Ruby Poon’s graduation film made at Sheridan College.
INTERVIEW: Masaaki Yuasa On His Creative Process For ‘Lu Over The Wall’
The Japanese filmmaker’s toe-tapping latest “Lu Over the Wall” open in the U.S. this Friday.
First Look: Live-Action ‘Daphne & Velma’
Before Scooby-Doo, there was Daphne and Velma…
Laika Reveals Details, First Image From New Film ‘Missing Link’
Zach Galifianakis is Mr. Link in Laika’s upcoming film, set for 2019 release.
Psyop Makes Minority Purchase Of Golden Wolf, Combines With Blacklist
The U.S. commercial studio is growing.
‘Peter Rabbit’ Is Getting A Sequel
Never underestimate the audience’s appetite for cg creatures in real environments.
Short Pick of the Day: ‘Tennessee’ by Jack Wedge
A young woman explores a dating app in the future.
‘Animal Crackers’: Making The Film Was Hard, Finding Distribution Is Even Harder
Scott Christian Sava accomplished one of the hardest things possible: producing a high-quality independent cg feature. But he wasn’t prepared for the distribution challenges that followed after the film was finished.
Dave Michener, Veteran Disney Animator And Co-Director of ‘The Great Mouse Detective,’ Dies At 85
Michener, a 31-year Disney veteran who was personally hired by Walt Disney, has passed away at age 85.
Hulu Signs Its Largest-Ever Kids Licensing Deal With Dreamworks Animation
Hulu is building up its kids programming with the help of Dreamworks.
Short Pick of the Day: ‘Spa Day’ by Nichola Latzgo
Welcome to the Spa in this graduation film from Philly’s University of the Arts.
It’s Officially Been Two Years Since The Last Major U.S. Animation Release Directed By A Woman
It’s not just women who are lacking from the picture either — men aren’t treated equally either.
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