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New Evidence Emerges of Wage-Fixing by DreamWorks, Pixar and Blue Sky
The wage-theft scheme operated by major American animation studios continues to grow with no end in sight.
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‘Frozen Fever’ Short Will Debut in Front of ‘Cinderella’
The animated short “Frozen Fever” will open in theaters on March 13, 2015, in front of Disney’s live-action Cinderella.
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.
‘Parabola (Satellite Dish)’ by Péter Vácz
Based on a silly Hungarian children’s poem by János Lackfi, preformed by Pista Busa a superb Hungarian rapper/beatboxer.
27 Animated Features To Look For in 2015
If you love animation, you’ll want to check out this list of animated features that will be released in 2015.
Limited Edition French ‘Inside Out’ Poster [UPDATED]
This Disney France limited edition poster for Pete Docter’s “Inside Out” (titled “Vice-Versa” in French) might just be the most attractive piece of promo art for the film yet.
DHX Acquires Nerd Corps To Create 700-Employee Canadian Mega-Studio
The Canadian animation scene became more consolidated today with the news that Halifax-based DHX Media will buy Vancouver-based animation studio Nerd Corps Entertainment for a cash-and-stock deal worth CAD$57 million.
Watch Oscar-Shortlisted ‘Me and My Moulton’ Online—For 48 Hours
The National Film Board of Canada premiered its Oscar-shortlisted and Annie-nominated film “Me and My Moulton” on the Internet this afternoon. The catch is that the film will only be available to view for 48 hours.
‘How To Train Your Dragon 2’ Named Best Animated Film of 2014 by National Board of Review
The National Board of Review named ‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’ the best animated film of the year.
The Art of Collaboration: Robert Kondo & Dice Tsutsumi on Directing ‘The Dam Keeper’ (VIDEO)
Former Pixar art director Robert Kondo and Dice Tsutsumi talk about the challenges of directing their first independent film “The Dam Keeper.”
‘Penn Zero’ Debuts This Friday on Disney XD
Disney will launch its new action/comedy series “Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero” this Friday with a Christmas special on Disney XD.
Artist of the Day: Stéphane Kardos
Today we look at the work of Stéphane Kardos, Cartoon Brew’s Artist of the Day!
Nora Twomey Will Direct Cartoon Saloon’s Next Film ‘The Breadwinner’
Cartoon Saloon’s next animated feature will be “The Breadwinner,” based on the bestelling novel by Deborah Ellis.
‘LEGO Movie’ Named Best Animated Film of 2014 by New York Film Critics Circle
The New York Film Critics Circle named “The LEGO Movie” the best animated film of the year.
42nd Annie Award Nominations Announced: Complete List
Laika’s “The Boxtrolls” topped the noms with a total of thirteen; the awards will be handed out January 31, 2015, in Los Angeles, California.
‘Penguins’ Weak in U.S., Animated Films Big in France, U.K. and Spain
The DreamWorks brand continues its free-fall in the United States: “Penguins of Madagascar” opened below all expectations in the U.S.
‘Mouse in Transition’: ‘Basil’ Kicks Into High Gear (Chapter 13)
When the Disney strike of 1982 ended and the story artists returned to their respective work spaces in the animation building, “Basil of Baker Street” was still running along two sets of tracks. There were storyboards filled with gags and character bits, and boards filled with plot points.
Birdo Created Rio 2016 Olympic Mascots
São Paulo-based Birdo Studio was selected to create Rio’s 2016 Olympic mascots.
Festival Call for Entries: Northwest Animation Fest, Future Film Festival, Fest Anca
Our new Animation Festival Guide is a hand-picked list of calls for entries from respected festivals around the globe. This week, we add three new calls for entries from Portland, Oregon; Bologna, Italy; and Žilina, Slovakia.
Grant Orchard’s New TV Series ‘Hey Duggee’ Has a Teaser
Studio AKA has posted a first look at its ridiculously appealing new preschool series “Hey Duggee” created by “A Morning Stroll” director Grant Orchard.
An Excellent History of Graphics in Videogames
“Pixel Pioneers: A Brief History of Graphics” is a 5-part documentary by Stuart Brown about the evolution of graphics in videogames.
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