Elizabeth Warren Slams Walt Disney Company Over Park Layoffs And Executive Pay
“In the years leading up to this crisis,” writes Warren, “your company prioritized the enrichment of executives and stockholders.”
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Top Filmmakers Call On Congress To Rescue Ailing Theaters (UPDATED)
Sofia Coppola, Clint Eastwood, Wes Anderson, and Richard Linklater are among the signatories of a letter to Capitol Hill.
Netflix And Unions Clash Over New Production Quota In France
Netflix is fighting against an upcoming law in France that would force it to commission more locally-made French content. France’s animation union Animfrance is among those that believes Netflix is shirking its responsibility to support the country’s content.
Kevin Mayer Quits As Tiktok CEO After Three Months Amid Political Tensions
Mayer left a top role at the Walt Disney Company to lead Tiktok, but Donald Trump had other plans for him.
China’s Authorities Want The Country To Produce More Sci-Fi Movies — And More VFX
The Chinese government believes that vfx-driven sci-fi blockbusters are good propaganda for its ruling Communist Party.
Disney Executive Tried To Block Queer Characters In ‘The Owl House,’ Says Creator
“I was told by certain Disney leadership that I could NOT represent any form of bi or gay relationship,” said Dana Terrace.
Trump Opens A New Front In His Fight For A Second Term: Animated Propaganda
When all else fails, try animation.
Cartoon Network Told Rebecca Sugar Not To Speak Publicly About Queer Themes In ‘Steven Universe’
Sugar was warned that if she spoke, “the show will be pulled from a lot of countries and that may mean the end of the show.”
Democrats And Republicans Spar Via Animation For CNN’s New Political Ad Campaign
CNN is animating its election coverage.
This New Animated Series Sets Out To Tell ‘The History Of White People In America’ (Interview)
The first few episodes of this animated documentary are now online. We speak to co-director Ed Bell.
The #BoycottMulan Movement Spreads In Asia As Tensions Rise In Hong Kong
Two of the film’s stars have made controversial pro-China comments.
The Chinese Government Is Using Animation To Spread Anti-U.S. Propaganda
The Chinese government has found a new use for animation: spreading anti-U.S. propaganda.
The U.K. Is Set To Leave The E.U.’s Media Program. Here’s What This Means For Animation.
The news has spread anxiety through the nation’s creative industries.
Hank Azaria Explains Why He’s Stopped Voicing Apu On ‘The Simpsons’
“Things can be done with really good intentions and have negative consequences,” says the actor.
‘Bad History — Putin’ by Andrei Brovcenco
New music video by Romania’s Framebreed studio.
INTERVIEW: Mats Grorud Takes Us Inside A Palestinian Refugee Camp In ‘The Tower’
In his debut feature “The Tower,” Grorud draws on personal experience to tell a story of Palestinian refugees that spans five generations.
Vietnam Pulls ‘Abominable’ From Theaters Over South China Sea Map — Updated
The film was removed from theaters after the discovery of a scene that shows what Vietnam claims to be a violation of its water sovereignty.
‘South Park’ Creators Mock Chinese Government After Their Show Is Banned In China
Unlike the NBA and Blizzard Entertainment, “South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone aren’t bowing down to China’s authoritarian government.
Hundreds Of Canadian Filmmakers Declare ‘Crisis’ As NFB Commissioner Is Reappointed
Over 250 National Film Board of Canada directors have revolted against the organization, claiming it spends less than 20% of its budget on production.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘A Very Special Counsel Christmas’
Walls, caged elves, Robert Mueller, and pee pee tapes: It’s an animated holiday special for 2018.
