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Awards

Oscar Shortlist Interviews: Directors Laura Gonçalves & Alexandra Ramires Share Their Favorite Shot From ‘Percebes’ (Exclusive)

In this exclusive series, the filmmakers behind each of this year’s Oscar-shortlisted shorts reveal their favorite shots.

Feature Film

‘Living Large’ Director Got Hooked On Stop Motion During The Production Of Her First Feature

“I’ve learned [the puppets’] limitations and enjoy finding ways to push those boundaries and work with them creatively,” says Kristina Dufková. “What initially felt limiting compared to drawn animation became incredibly fun for me.”

Presented by Netflix

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.

Awards

Oscar Shortlist Interviews: Director Tod Polson Shares His Favorite Shot From ‘The 21’ (Exclusive)

In this exclusive series, the filmmakers behind each of this year’s Oscar-shortlisted shorts reveal their favorite shots.

Series Craft

Series Craft: Director Barth Maunoury Breaks Down An Emotional ‘Arcane’ Sequence

Manoury walks us through a sequence from the episode “The Message Hidden Within the Pattern.”

Awards

Oscar Shortlist Interviews: Directors Alexandra Myotte & Jean-Sébastien Hamel Share Their Favorite Shot From ‘A Crab In The Pool’ (Exclusive)

In this exclusive series, the filmmakers behind each of this year’s Oscar-shortlisted shorts reveal their favorite shots.

Cartoon Brew Pick

Sander Joon’s Short ‘Sierra,’ Winner Of Over 40 Awards, Debuts Online

The film is a poignant exploration of the relationship between parents and children, particularly the often misguided attempts of parents to impose their passions and interests on their kids.

Feature Film

Kris Pearn To Direct ‘Ghostbusters’ Animated Feature For Sony And Netflix

Sony believes this film could do for Ghostbusters what ‘Spider-Verse’ did for Spider-man.

Classic

Bizarre Christmas Cartoons: Evil Snowmen, Santa Embryos, And Psychedelic Holiday Tales

Tired of the same-old holiday animation classics? Here are some off-the-wall Christmas cartoons you might have missed.

Cartoon Brew Pick

‘Across My Jaw’ Music Video Is An Audiovisual Feast For The Senses

Through a mix of drawn animation and physical objects, the visuals echo the surreal style of Ralph Bakshi and the dreamlike aesthetic of ‘Fantastic Planet.’

Artist Rights

Despite A Large Number Of Detractors, Animation Guild Members Ratify New Contract

After months of negotiations, members have ratified a new agreement that will be in effect until 2027.

Animator Spotlight

Animator Spotlight: Rod Scribner

In today’s world of focus-tested blandness and homogenized AI sludge, watching Scribner’s boldly personal weirdness from 80 years ago is a breath of fresh air.

Awards

‘The Wild Robot’ And ‘Arcane’ Lead 52nd Annie Award Nominations

‘Inside Out 2’ and ‘Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl’ picked up seven nominations apiece.

Anime

British Rapper Shao Dow Releases ‘Blue Lock’-Inspired Music Video ‘Striker’

“‘Blue Lock’ is all about the mentality of becoming the very best, and that’s the mindset I’ve always had in music,” said Shao Dow of the video’s message.