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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.
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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.
Rebecca Sugar Returns To SVA To Celebrate ‘Lonely Magic’ Music
The ‘Steven Universe’ creator reunited with SVA alumni to celebrate ‘Lonely Magic,’ sharing music, animation insights, and a live performance.
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.
TVPaint Assures Users Of Its Animation Software That It Will Not Add Generative AI Features
“TVPaint Animation was made as a traditional animation tool,” the developer said in a statement. “As such, our goals will always be directed toward hand-drawn animation.”
David Zaslav Continues His Crusade Against Looney Tunes; Plans To Tear Down Historic Animation Building
The historic structure was where classic animated shorts like ‘Robin Hood Daffy,’ ‘Three Little Bops,’ ‘Birds Anonymous,’ and ‘What’s Opera, Doc?’ were produced.
Rodeo FX Acquires Former Technicolor Group Studio Mikros Animation
Rodeo FX’s purchase of Mikros Animation will preserve up to 287 animation production jobs in Canada and France.
Jellyfish Pictures Founder Phil Dobree Speaks Out About His Studio’s Sudden Closure
Dobree wrote that “unstoppable market forces have resulted in a race to the bottom” and called for greater industry support and regulation for the animation/vfx industries.
Netflix Commissions First Live-Action ‘Scooby-Doo’ Series
The first season will run for eight episodes.
Warner Bros. Continues To Dismantle Its Animation Legacy, Removes Classic Looney Tunes Shorts From Max
It marks yet another nail in the coffin for what was once a premier global animation brand.
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