Americans Were Obsessed With Streaming Disney-Produced Animation In 2021
“Luca,” “Moana,” and “Raya” were the most-streamed films of 2021.
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Qyou Media Launches Pioneering Adult Animation Channel In India
Targeting the 15–35 age group, it’s billed as “India’s first and only television channel featuring this style of alternative animation 24/7.”
How A Legendary Disney Songwriter Pushed Andreas Deja To Make His Directorial Debut With ‘Mushka’
‘Mushka’ was little more than an idea when a lunch reunion with Richard Sherman inspired Deja to bring that concept to life.
David G. Derrick To Direct ‘Moana’ Series For Disney+
The “Moana” series will be the first production from Walt Disney Animation Studios Vancouver.
‘The Spine Of Night’ Directors On Making A ‘Very Naked, Very Violent’ Fantasy Film
Morgan Galen King and Philip Gelatt started the film as a self-funded passion project. Eight years later, it’s in the running for an Oscar.
The Oscar Shortlist Interviews: How The Films Were Visually Developed
We asked the directors of this year’s 15 shortlisted shorts how they came up with their styles and techniques.
Annie Awards Cancel Live Edition, Postpone Virtual Event Until March 12
The ceremony was due to take place at UCLA’s Royce Hall on February 26. Omicron upended those plans.
Why Did Netflix’s Value Plunge By Over 20% Overnight?
How does the biggest streaming service lose $45 billion in market cap, especially after gaining over 8 million subscribers in three months?
Latifa Ouaou, Eryk Casemiro Named Executive VPs At Paramount And Nickelodeon Animation
Nickelodeon especially has grown fast in the pandemic.
Following One’s Dreams In Animation Can Be ‘Toxic,’ Says Former Industry Artist
In a video, Anoosha Syed explains why she quit the industry after struggling with anxiety, jealousy, and depression.
Youtube Shuts Original Programming Division
The company will continue to fund original content through its Black Voices and Kids Funds.
Abigail Disney Condemns Walt Disney Company’s Labor Practices In Sundance Doc
“The American Dream and Other Fairy Tales” premieres at the festival on January 24.
Netflix And Aardman Announce ‘Chicken Run’ Sequel Details, New ‘Wallace & Gromit’ Feature
The “Wallace & Gromit” film will be co-directed by creator Nick Park.
Netflix Orders Nicole Silverberg’s ‘Bad Crimes, Executive Produced By Mike Judge And Greg Daniels
The show is described as a “dark comedy procedural.”
The Oscar Shortlist Interviews: How To Craft A Story For A Short Film
We asked the directors of this year’s 15 shortlisted shorts how they developed their narratives.
A New Report Maps The Booming US Market For Anime Streaming
The research outlines the history of anime streaming in North America, and the main stakes in the market today.
Microsoft Agrees To Buy Activision Blizzard For $68.7 Billion
The tech giant will become the third-largest company in gaming, after China’s Tencent and Sony.
‘The Cuphead Show!’ Trailer; Netflix Debut Date Revealed
The series, which has industry veterans onboards, has pulled off an impressive pastiche of the 1930s Fleischer style.
Bob Chapek: The Key To Disney’s Metaverse Push Is ‘The Database’
“We’ve been collecting very deep, rich data for a long time from our parks,” says the CEO.
‘Mitchells’ Director Mike Rianda Releases His 2015 Manifesto For Making ‘The Greatest Animated Movie Of All Time’
Higher dramatic stakes, more realistic characters, new kinds of cinematography: here’s how Rianda wants animated features to change.
‘Belle’ Is Mamoru Hosoda’s Biggest-Ever Hit In The US
In other news: “Sing 2” is holding up well and “Encanto” has bombed in China.
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