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Feature Film

DreamWorks Debuts ‘Trolls’ Teaser

DreamWorks presents its new take on the classic toy dolls.

CGI

Universal Releases Expanded Look at ‘Secret life of Pets’

Can Illumination replicate the success it has enjoyed with the Despicable Me franchise?

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.’

Cartoon Brew Pick

‘The Present’ by Jacob Frey

Jake would rather spend his time playing videogames indoors until his mum decides to give him a present.

CGI

‘The Angry Birds Movie,’ Now With Piss-Swapping and Piss-Swallowing Gags

No wonder they’re angry.

Feature Film

New ‘Kubo and The Two Strings’ Trailer

A new trailer is out for Laika’s next film.

Festivals

GLAS Festival Announces International Jury, Henry Selick, and Installations (Exclusive)

The United States is about to get something that it hasn’t had in many years: a world-class international animation festival.

Cartoon Brew Pick

‘The Chickening’ by Nick DenBoer and Davy Force

All pork and no chicken makes Jack a dull boy.

Events

Bruce Bickford, David OReilly, and Don Hertzfeldt to Headline Toyko’s Georama Festival

The mind-expanding Georama returns to Tokyo next month for a new edition with some major American guests.

Feature Film

Shout! Factory Picks Up Hand-Drawn French Film ‘Long Way North’ for U.S. Release (Trailer)

A distinctive hand-drawn action-adventure film is headed to the United States.

Artist of the Day

Artist of the Day: Núria Tamarit

Discover the art of Núria Tamarit, Cartoon Brew’s Artist of the Day!

Artist Rights

Here’s How To Tell People You Can’t Create Free Artwork

Use this handy tool the next time someone asks you to create free artwork.

DVD

The ‘Sharknado’ Studio Has Found A Way To Cash In On ‘Finding Dory’

“Izzie’s Way Home” will be the first movie from The Asylum’s new animation division.

Cartoon Brew Pick

‘Cooped’ by Mike A. Smith

A sofa-bound dog is shocked to learn that a whole world lies outside the door— the maddening, unbreakable door.

Anime

U.S. Release Date Confirmed for ‘The Boy and the Beast’

One of Japan’s biggest film hits of 2015 is headed to U.S. theaters.

Artist of the Day

Artist of the Day: Benedikt Luft

Discover the art of Benedikt Luft, Cartoon Brew’s Artist of the Day!

Feature Film

Katzenberg Has A Plan To Make Chinese People See ‘Kung Fu Panda 3’ Again…And Again…And Again

Two slightly different versions of the film will be released in China.

Advertising

Morton Salt Creates A 90-Second Short To Sell Its Ice Melter

Selling a salt-free ice melter can’t be easy, but this spot for a Morton Salt product does an effective job of communicating its value to dog lovers through a short story.