Cartoon Brew

Previously on Cartoon Brew

Feature Film

‘Big Fish & Begonia’ Will Open In U.S. And Canada In April

The hit Chinese animated feature “Big Fish & Begonia” is getting a North American release.

Business

The Streaming Wars Are Here: Disney And Viacom Offer First Details About Their Services

Two entertainment conglomerates – Walt Disney Company and Viacom – have revealed the first details about their streaming plans. Here’s a look at what they’re planning to each offer.

Re:Anima Joint Master In Animation Has Opened A New Call For Applications

The program offers an intensive two-year exploration of animation from an artistic perspective in Ireland, Belgium, or Portugal.

Feature Film

American Audiences Can Now See ‘Have A Nice Day,’ An Absurd Chinese Crime Fantasy

A film that pushes the boundaries of Chinese animation filmmaking is now out in U.S. cinemas.

Cartoon Brew Pick

‘I Like Girls’ By Diane Obomsawin

Four lesbians reveal the nitty-gritty about their first loves, and share their erotic and fumbling attempts at sexual expression.

Cartoon Brew-ED

‘We Bare Bears’ Creator Daniel Chong Talks About His First Job In Animation

Watch the first episode of “My First Job,” a new video series from Cartoon Brew.

Awards

Kidscreen Awards 2018 Winners Include ‘The Snowy Day,’ ‘Trollhunters,’ ‘Bob’s Burgers’

Here’s the full list of winners from the 2018 Kidscreen Awards.

Awards

‘Coco,’ ‘War for the Planet of the Apes,’ ‘Game of Thrones’ Dominate VES Awards

Check out the complete list of winners from tonight’s VES Awards.

Feature Film

Fox Delays Release Of ‘Alita: Battle Angel’

The James Cameron-produced manga adaptation is being pushed back five months.

Cartoon Brew Pick

‘Pictures In My Head’ By Nik Hill

Cartoon Brew’s Pick of the Day is this music video directed by Nik Hill.

Feature Film

Karen Disher Set To Be First Woman Director At Blue Sky Studios

She will co-direct Blue Sky’s first musical, with music from the songwriting duo behind “La La Land” and “The Greatest Showman.”

Ideas/Commentary

It’s Buying Season In Animation. So Hurry Up And…Read This!

A tv animation veteran shares some thoughts on the current demand for series in the animation industry.

Festivals

GLAS 2018 Competition Line-up Announced

Congrats to all the filmmakers who were selected for GLAS, America’s most important animation festival.

Cartoon Brew Pick

‘Sunny Afternoon’ By Thomas Renoldner

“Sunny Afternoon” the confrontation of ‘kind of’ an avant garde film with ‘kind of’ a music video, putting questions about the standard taboos and clichés of different film ‘genres.’