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Jeffrey Katzenberg-Backed AI Animation Software Cartwheel Raises $10 Million
The company, which says its software will do for animation what “the iPhone did for photography,” also announced the hiring of two veteran Pixar animators.
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‘Fairly Oddparents’ Creator Butch Hartman Launches New Animation Studio With Faith-Based Focus
The studio employs over 40 animation crew members.
How Netflix’s ‘Asterix & Obelix: The Big Fight’ Balances Classic Comic Roots With Modern CG Aesthetics (EXCLUSIVE)
Production designer Aurélien Prédal explains the visual strategy, shifting styles, and aesthetic challenges behind the global series adaptation.
9 New Animated Features That Caught Our Eye At The Cannes Film Market
Dozens of animated features are being presented at the Cannes Film Market this week. Here are some of the ones that caught our attention.
The Future Of Cartoon Network Looks Very Bleak
A new piece in ‘Bloomberg Businessweek’ paints a grim picture for the future of the 24-hour cartoon channel.
Dreamworks Animation To Produce ‘Cocomelon’ Theatrical Feature
The children’s film will be released by Universal Pictures in 2027.
‘Small Town Madness’ Is A Wild And Hallucinogenic Music Video By Sujin Kim
In the video for the band Kiwi Hug, icky green snail creatures try to devour the band members.
‘Black Butterflies’ Takes Top Feature Prize At 8th Edition Of Quirino Awards
The Brazilian Cartoon Network series ‘Jorel’s Brother’ won for best series.
Fox Renews ‘Krapopolis,’ ‘Grimsburg,’ And ‘Universal Basic Guys’
All three series are produced by Bento Box Entertainment.
Seth MacFarlane’s ‘Ted’ Is Getting A Fully-Animated Spinoff Series
The new Peacock streaming series will be handled by ‘Futurama’ production house Rough Draft Studios.
‘Coyote Vs. Acme’ Is Heading To Cannes In A Bid To Become An International Hit
The film will be presented to international buyers at the Cannes Film Market next week.
GKIDS To Release ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ Feature In The U.S. Beginning July 16
‘Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory/Premature Death – The Movie’ is the first new release from the franchise since the end of the series’ second season.
Goodfellas Animation Will Handle Sales On Andy Serkis’s Feature Animation Directorial Debut ‘Animal Farm’
The 96-minute film will be introduced next week to buyers at the Cannes Film Market, and will premiere at the Annecy animation festival next month.
Cartoon Brew Pick: Winston Hacking & Phillippe Tardif’s ‘Listen2Me’ Music Video
A technical and visual explosion, this video is an unsteady zoom ride where we encounter an array of faces, objects, and scenarios.
Aardman To Release Third Shaun The Sheep Feature In 2026
‘Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom’ is described as a “light-hearted, spooky Halloween adventure.”
Jim Smith, Co-Founder Of Spümcø, Dies At 70
Smith played a key role in Spümcø’s series ‘The Ren & Stimpy Show’ and ‘The Ripping Friends.’
Report: Half Of Hollywood’s Top 10 Most Profitable Films Last Year Were Animated
‘Inside Out 2,’ the most profitable film of 2024, netted Disney $650 million.
Julian Glander’s Indie Feature ‘Boys Go To Jupiter’ Scores Theatrical Release In August
The film’s North American distribution rights have been acquired by Cartuna and Irony Point.
Anime Is Now A ‘National Security Threat,’ According To Trump
Trump wants a 100% tariff on all films “produced in foreign lands” but no one in Hollywood knows what he means.
Trump Cuts Funding For Animated Series On PBS Kids. Who Is Affected?
If Trump’s executive is implemented, numerous animated series would lose federal funding.
May 10 In LA: Attend ‘Arcane’ Screening And Q&A With Creators
All attendees will receive a free ‘Art of Arcane’ book.
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