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Law

Cartoonist Faces Up To 25 Years in Prison For Failed ‘Kung Fu Panda’ Lawsuit

The FBI alleges that a Massachusetts cartoonist falsely claimed that DreamWorks stole his characters and story for “Kung Fu Panda.”

Disney

This Petition Asks Artists To Stop Creating ‘Zootopia’ Furry Porn

If a film’s success is judged by how much erotic fan art it generates, then Disney has already won 2016 with “Zootopia.”

Feature Film

Here’s Why Charlie Kaufman Thinks Stop Motion Animators Are Amazing Artists

Kaufman gained a real appreciation for animators during the making of his new film “Anomalisa.”

Advertising

Moth Collective’s ‘Forest 500’ Animates The Reality of Rainforest Destruction

Can a sweet but smart cartoon help stop the 500 companies, investors, and governments deforesting the Earth to crisis?

Feature Film

Watch: New Action-Packed Trailer For ‘Little Door Gods’ Which Opened Wide in China Today

The film is about two guardian spirits trying to prove their relevance in modern China.

Classic

An Appreciation of Chuck Jones’ ‘One Froggy Evening’ On Its 60th Birthday

Sixty years ago on this day — December 31, 1955 — a short masterpiece was released into movie theaters: Chuck Jones’ One Froggy …

Festivals

Festival Review: New Chitose, The World’s Only Airport Animation Festival

Taking place entirely inside an airport terminal, New Chitose Airport International Animation Festival is a particularly refreshing festival that is not to be missed.

Cartoon Culture

Do Minions Celebrate Chanukah?

We may finally have a definitive answer to the age-old question: Are the Minions Jewish?

Cartoon Brew Pick

‘Eden’ by Shinyoung Kim

The beginning of mankind and the very first love.

Artist of the Day

Artist of the Day: Nurzhan Bekkaliev

Discover the art of Nurzhan Bekkaliev, Cartoon Brew’s Artist of the Day!

Ideas/Commentary

The 40 Most Popular Cartoon Brew Posts of 2015

Here’s a look at the animation stories that you clicked on the most during the last 12 months.

Cartoon Brew Pick

‘Mr. Woop Man’s Holiday Special’ by Max Winston

Sometimes during the holidays we can get too distracted by decorations and presents. It takes a good friend’s absence to remind Mr. Woop Man what really matters. Woop woop.

Feature Film

Preview: 47 Animated Feature Films to Look for in 2016

From new visions to revivals of lost wonders, next year’s incoming animated features reach far and wide.

Cartoon Brew Pick

‘Cold Feet’ by Jacob Kafka

A heartwarming tale of two turtles on a winter day.

Interactive

Aardman’s Interactive Short ‘Special Delivery’ Is Now Available on YouTube 360

“Special Delivery” is the most widely available short from Google’s Spotlight Stories initiative thanks to a move to the YouTube 360 platform.

Cartoon Brew Pick

‘The Holiday Spektakulär’ by Ron Wells

A family out in search of the holiday spirit find more than they bargained for when their car strikes what appears to be a grizzled, homeless man who has had a few too many spirits himself.