‘Across The Spider-Verse’ Pulled From Exhibitor Schedules Across The Middle East
No official reason has been given, but there is intense speculation that a “Protect Trans Kids” flag on Mile’s wall upset local regulatory agencies.
Previously on Cartoon Brew
‘Elemental’ Reviews Roundup: Critics Are Hot And Cold On Pixar’s Latest
Critics were hard on Peter Sohn’s latest when it premiered in Cannes, but more recent reviews are finding joy in the romantic comedy.
Level Up Your 2D Animation Like A Pro With Cartoon Animator
Cartoonist and animator Garry Pye shares quick and easy steps CTA users can take to up their 2d animation game.
As Pixar’s ‘Elemental’ Hits Theaters, We Highlight Our Favorite Depictions Of Fire And Water In Animation
Historian Vincent Alexander has put together a collection of fire and water animation that spans more than 90 years.
European Animation Producers Want More Original Commissions From U.S. Streamers
After arguing that animation productions punch above their weight compared to live-action films and series, the group called on the EU to adjust the AVMS Directive.
Christine McCarthy Exits As Walt Disney Company CFO
McCarthy, who is taking family medical leave, will continue to serve as a strategic advisor during the transition.
28 Newly Restored Walt Disney Animation Studios Shorts Are Headed To Disney+ In The Coming Months
Restorations were executed by Walt Disney Studios Restoration and Preservation team with support from Walt Disney Animation Studios.
Guillermo Del Toro Will Only Make ‘A Couple More’ Live Action Films Before Shifting Entirely To Animation
In an Annecy masterclass, del Toro said recent box office hits like ‘Spider-Man’ and ‘Mario’ could convince studios to give more leeway to animation filmmakers.
Viva Kids Snags Stake In ‘Inspector Sun’ Producer 3 Doubles
Viva picks up a minority stake in the Spanish company now, but will have the option to up that to a majority share in two years.
‘Spider-Man,’ ‘Paddington,’ ‘Smurfs’ Rightsholders Talk Adapting IP For Modern Audiences
Industry executives discuss how decades-old stories don’t always work with contemporary standards of representation, storytelling, and relatability.
Disney Presents Packed TV Slate With Loads Of New Trailers And Images
In Annecy, Disney announced four new animated series titles, sneak peeked eight more, and announced five renewals.
Disney Picks Sarah Polley To Direct Its CG-Animated ‘Bambi’ Remake
A musical, the film will feature music from country star Kacey Musgraves and a script by Micah Fitzerman-Blue and Noah Harpster.
Annecy’s MIFA Feature Pitches 2023: Five Projects That Caught Our Eye
Annecy’s MIFA Feature Pitches offered up a visually and narratively diverse lineup that we’ll be tracking in the years to come.
Check Out The Weird And Wonderful World Of Annecy Contrechamp Player ‘Adam Change Lentement’ (Exclusive Trailer)
Director Joël Vaudreuil spoke to us about the film’s small-town influences and making the jump from short to feature filmmaking.
Warner Bros. Reworked Feature Animation Unit Appoints Artist-Turned-Executive Shane Prigmore As Senior Creative Advisor
Reporting to studio president Bill Damaschke, Prigmore will also director a film for the unit.
Netflix Drops Full ‘Nimona’ Trailer, New Stills Ahead Of Tonight’s Annecy World Premiere
Directors Nick Bruno and Troy Quane spoke with us about the visual development of the film’s medieval/futuristic world and characters.
‘Aladdin,’ ‘Moana’ Director John Musker Goes Indie With Annecy-Debuting Short ‘I’m Hip’
He’s directed some of Disney’s most beloved films of the modern era, but making I’m Hip required John Musker to do something he hadn’t done regularly in the last 40 years: animate.
Pixar’s ‘Elio’ Gets First Trailer And March 1, 2024, Release Date
‘Elio’ is directed by ‘Coco’ screenwriter and co-director Adrian Molina and produced by Alice Drumm.
Robot Playground Media Reveals New Horror Anthology Series ‘A Banquet For Hungry Ghosts’
RPM has recruited studios from across APAC and Europe to produce episodes for the 10-part series.
Annecy Competition Player ‘Art College 1994’ Picked Up For U.S. Distribution By Dekanalog
Liu Jian’s latest, which debuted at the Berlinale back in February, will get a U.S. theatrical run in 2024.
Interview With ‘Orion And The Dark’ Director Sean Charmatz, Production Designer Tim Lamb And Art Director Christine Bian
The film debuts today on Netflix.
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