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‘The King Of Kings’ Outpacing ‘The Prince Of Egypt’ For Animated Religious Film Opening Record (Updated)
The new South Korean animated feature is currently projected to earn $18 million in its opening weekend.
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Montreal’s Laughing Dragon Studios Is Shutting Down, Blames Quebec Government For ‘Gutting’ Animation Industry
The full-service 2d animation studio, which had been in business for decades, employed over 100 workers during peak periods.
The Making Of Natalia Mirzoyan’s ‘Winter In March,’ An Oscar-Qualified Short Telling A Personal Story Of Resistance
‘Winter in March’ is a handcrafted film that uses soft materials to explore difficult, often painful subjects following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Cinesite Is Hiring For Brad Bird’s ‘Ray Gunn,’ Which Is Now In Production
The Netflix-bound film is being produced by Skydance Animation.
ASIFA-Hollywood And Sotheby’s Announce Auction Of Rare Animation Art To Raise Money For L.A. Fire Victims
The online auction will be held later this month.
‘UltraMan: Rising’ Co-Director John Aoshima Signs Overall Deal With Warner Bros. Pictures Animation
Aoshima is also guest directing on season two of Netflix’s ‘ Blue Eye Samurai.’
‘I’m Late’ Is A Poignant And Often Funny Documentary About Menstruation
Beneath its seemingly lighthearted surface, the film delves into issues related to gender, healthcare, pregnancy, parenting, and adulthood.
NVIDIA Mined Hours Of Classic Tom & Jerry Shorts To Generate New AI Horrors
Researchers are touting these new AI-generated Tom & Jerry experiments as examples of how they can generate longer and more consistent AI video.
Indonesian Feature ‘Jumbo’ Shatters Local Animation Records (Updated)
In just eight days of release, ‘Jumbo’ has more than doubled the admissions of the country’s previous highest-grossing animated feature.
From Teeny Little Super Guys To Animated Dogs: Paul Fierlinger Dies At 89
Fierlinger carved out a singular path in animation — one marked by a distinct visual voice, a relentless work ethic, and a deep emotional honesty.
Sony To Release ‘Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc’ In U.S. Theaters
The studio has set the film’s U.S. debut for October 29, 2025.
Viva Pictures Acquires U.S. Rights To ‘Pets On A Train,’ Releases First Teaser For ‘Grand Prix Of Europe’
The European cg features will be released theatrically in the U.S. later this year.
Tom Brown’s Stylish Queer Sea Adventure ‘Christopher At Sea’ Premieres Online
With a playful touch and subtle double entendres, the film explores the exhilaration of travel, masculinity, self-discovery, and an unexpected sexual awakening.
Fox Renews ‘The Simpsons,’ ‘Family Guy,’ ‘Bob’s Burgers,’ And ‘American Dad!’ For 4 Seasons Each
The bullish order is welcome news at a time of instability in the broader animation industry.
‘The Legend Of Arana’ Is An Entertaining Short From India’s Studio Eeksaurus
The quirky and comedic folklore tale is based on a recorded conversation between the film’s creative director, Suresh Eriyat, and his father.
A New California Bill Is Proposing A 35% Subsidy For Animated Features, Series, And Shorts
The passage of the bill could encourage more animation production in the state.
OuiDo Productions Acquires Mikros Animation And Technicolor’s Episodic And IP Divisions
The company is rehiring dozens of employees from Mikros and Technicolor Animation Productions.
Ketchup Entertainment Has Completed Its Acquisition Of ‘Coyote Vs. Acme’
The film will be released worldwide in 2026.
‘Princess Mononoke’ Re-Release Is No. 1 Film In North America On Per-Theater Basis
The new 4K Imax restoration of the film is heating up the box office.
Film Editor Mark Keefer: All Work Is Admirable And Honorable (Guest Column)
“I want to tell all of the other out-of-work film people, it’s okay to go find something to do to make your month work,” says Keefer.
Cartoon Brew Weekly Livestream: AI Slop, CG/VFX Studio Closures, And The Future Of The Industry
Today we try to make some sense of recent developments in the animation world including the growing proliferation of generative AI slop and recent animation/vfx studio closures.
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