Judge Rejects Trump’s Attempt To Avoid Copyright Suit Over Animated Campaign Video
The video involved “a wholesale copying” of Eddy Grant’s song “Electric Avenue,” a judge has ruled.
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Over 200 Chinese Game Companies Pledge To Self-Regulate Amid Government Crackdown
The companies have vowed to take action against gaming addiction, as well as themes like “sissy men,” “gay love” and “money worship.”
China’s Crackdown On Kids’ Shows: What You Need To Know
The Chinese government says it wants only “excellent cartoons” that “promote truth, goodness, and beauty.”
Exclusive Pilot Premiere: Animated Documentary ‘Cannabiz’ Explores France’s Illegal Weed Trade
The series, which is in development, is structured around rare interviews with dealers in the country. Watch the first episode here.
Academy Museum Will Spotlight Animation’s Legacy Of Racism And Sexism
A gallery will examine problematic characters, from Speedy Gonzales to the crows in “Dumbo.”
Former Pixar Research Scientist Describes The Racist Assumptions That Continue To Shape Digital Characters
The skin and hair of virtual humans are still largely shaped by white features, argues Theodore Kim in a SIGGRAPH lecture.
Seth MacFarlane Blasts Fox Over Tucker Carlson Comments: ‘This Marriage Isn’t Working Anymore’
The “Family Guy” creator wishes the show “was on any other network.”
Mindy Kaling: An Asian American Velma ‘Shouldn’t Be A Surprise To People’
The character’s ethnicity has been reimagined for an upcoming “Scooby-Doo” spin-off. Not all fans are happy.
How CG Studio Method & Madness Buried Boris Johnson In Digital Trash
For the Greenpeace campaign video “Wasteminster,” the studio had to drop the equivalent of 67.7 million items of cg trash onto the U.K. prime minister’s residence.
Russia Warns Disney Against Distribution Of Pixar Short ‘Out’
The Russian government says “Out” violates its law against the distribution of “propaganda of non-traditional sexual relationships” among minors.
HBO Max Delays Animated Satire Due To Prince Philip’s Death
“The Prince” is not flattering about Philip, says a source.
Hank Azaria Apologizes For Voicing Apu On ‘The Simpsons’ And Perpetuating ‘Structural Racism’
“Part of me feels I need to go round to every single Indian person in this country and personally apologize,” said the actor.
Canadian Lobbyists Accuse Netflix’s ‘Bigfoot Family’ Of ‘Peddling Lies’ About Oil And Gas
The family film pits Bigfoot and his son against a nefarious energy company in Alaska.
Outcry Across Europe As Joe, The Black Lead Of Pixar’s ‘Soul,’ Is Dubbed By White Actors
In Denmark, the white actor who voices Joe has defended his casting. In Portugal, a popular petition is calling for the film to be re-dubbed.
Where Do Animators Over The Age Of 40 Go? Oscar Hopefuls Share Thoughts On The Diversity Of Crews
Oscar hopefuls shared some fascinating angles on behind-the-scenes crew diversity in a new roundtable.
Report: Canadian Kids’ TV Animation Nears Racial Equality, Lags Behind On Gender
In the series studied, 51% of main characters were white and 63% were male.
Denmark’s New Animated Hit Is A Kids’ Show About A Man With A Super-Long, Acrobatic Penis
In Danish children’s animation, size definitely matters.
Canada Sets Out Legislation To Make Streaming Services Pay For Local Content
The federal government estimates that, if the law passes, online companies could end up investing USD$627 million in local content by 2023.
Malaysia’s New Tactic In The Fight Against Covid: Turning Health Experts Into CG Superheroes
Noor Hisham Abdullah, Malaysia’s director general of health, has taken an unorthodox approach to public health campaigning.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Polish Women’s Resistance’ By The Students Of Lodz Film School
A film that speaks out about the Polish government’s attack on women’s rights.
