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‘Minions’ Studio Chief Chris Meledandri To Produce ‘Shrek 5’
It’s not ogre yet.
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How They Made ‘Harold Halibut’: A Handcrafted Stop-Motion-Inspired Video Game
Ole Tillmann, art director of ‘Harold Halibut,’ walks us through the production process of one of 2024’s most distinctive-looking video games.
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.
Duolingo Further Commits To Animation With Acquisition Of Second Studio
The new acquisition nearly doubles the size of Duolingo’s Detroit-based animation operation.
It’s A Done Deal: Paramount And Skydance Are Merging
The deal will have huge ramifications for the animation industry, including a major new role for John Lasseter.
The Top Two Global Films Last Weekend Were Both Animated
Animated features remain the top story at this year’s theatrical box office.
‘Despicable Me 4’ Reviews Roundup: Critics Hated It, Not That It Matters
If ever a franchise was critic-proof, it might be ‘Despicable Me.’
The Cartoon Brew Livestream: How Animation Saved Hollywood This Summer
Two films have saved Hollywood this summer – and they both happen to be animated.
How Studio Ponoc Pushed Innovation In 2D Animation With Its Latest Feature ‘The Imaginary’
Studio Ponoc founder Yoshiaki Nishimura says that ‘The Imaginary’ gave the studio a chance to move outside of its storytelling comfort zone, as well as push the look of their animation.
Why Are Minions So Popular? We Asked ‘Despicable Me 4’ Director Chris Renaud
Renaud also explained the role of the new Mega-Minions.
‘Into The Mortal World’ Trailer, Releasing In China Next Week
What began as a student film project has now been turned into a feature film.
Mercury Filmworks And Blue Spirit Are Partnering To Produce High-End Films And Series
Their new service offering will produce content for high-budget animation projects.
In The Dome: Mexican Filmmaker Jesús Pérez Irigoyen Discusses His Adventures In Immersive VR And Dome Animation
Pérez Irigoyen’s company Dessignare has found success with unconventional screen formats for animation in planetarium venues and virtual reality.
‘Washing Machine,’ A Sly Commentary On Relationships, Debuts Online
‘Washing Machine’ is a visually scrumptious and hilarious piece of domestic appliance erotica that finally arrives online for your viewing pleasure.
‘Inside Out 2’ Ties ‘The Lion King’ For Fastest Animated Film To Reach $1 Billion Box Office
The film’s strong performance with Latino audiences both in the U.S. and abroad is an important part of the film’s success.
Interview With ‘The Wild Robot’s Chris Sanders, Jakob Hjort Jensen, Heidi Jo Gilbert, And Raymond Zibach
The filmmakers of Dreamworks’ next animated feature talk about developing the film’s story and style
Major Laika Exhibition Coming To London’s BFI Southbank
The exhibition will be accompanied by a stop-motion film screening series with guests including Henry Selick, Guillermo del Toro, and The Brothers Quay.
Italy’s Mondo TV Fined $538K By U.S. Treasury For Producing Animated Shows In North Korea
The company has on occasion hosted North Korean animators in Italy for animation training.
GKIDS To Release First Three Episodes Of ‘Dan Da Dan’ In Theaters
The hotly anticipated anime series ‘Dan Da Dan’ will receive a theatrical launch on Friday, September 13.
‘Check’ Is An Elegant Abstract Representation Of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Directed by London-based animation director Anita Gill, ‘Check’ uses an assortment of shapes, lines, and textures to capture the chaotic and repetitive nature of OCD.
56 Animation Pros Invited To Join Academy’s Animation And VFX Branches
Notably, seven of the people invited to the Short Film and Feature Animation branch were born in Japan, an increase from previous years.
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