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‘Suzume’ Debut Tops Chinese Box Office With $50.7M Opening
Makoto Shinkai's latest has already grossed $182.4 million from seven territories. It will hit the U.S. on April 14.
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A Guide To Pioneering Women In Animation Who Helped Develop The Art Form
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting just a few of the trailblazing women who made important contributions during the Golden Age of Animation.
Saudi Arabia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Ups Its Stake In ‘One Piece,’ ‘Dragon Ball’ Producer Toei Company
The increased investment comes just weeks after Toei published an ambitious 10-year financial plan.
Makoto Shinkai At 50: A Career Retrospective
On the occasion of Shinkai's 50th birthday, we take a look at the aesthetic evolution of one of Japan's greatest filmmakers.
‘Avatar,’ ‘Pinocchio,’ ‘The Rings of Power’ Lead VES Awards Nominations
With 14 nominations, "Avatar: The Way of Water" is the most-nominated project ever at the VES Awards.
‘Puss In Boots’ Finds New Legs Over New Year’s Weekend As ‘Avatar’ Continues To Dominate
And 'Strange World' inched closer to 'Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero' in total NA box office.
Anime Features ‘The First Slam Dunk’ And ‘Suzume’ Relegate ‘Avatar: The Way Of Water’ To Third Place At Japanese Box Office
Despite the largest theatrical release in Japanese history, 'Avatar' sold fewer tickets than either film.
‘Puss In Boots: The Last Wish’ Rockets To $8.9 Million Opening At Offshore Box Office Despite Limited Release
The Dreamworks feature only opened in 24 markets, with most major territories set to premiere the film around Christmas.
FTC Sues To Block Microsoft’s Acquisition Of ‘Call of Duty’ Developer Activision Blizzard
The gaming company develops billion-dollar franchises including 'World of Warcraft,' 'Overwatch,' and 'Diablo.'
NBCUniversal Boss Jeff Shell Says His Company’s Animation Business Is More Attractive Than Disney’s
In the battle for American feature animation supremacy, NBCUniversal's chief takes a shot at struggling competitor Disney.
Thilo Kuther, Founder Of Oscar-Winning VFX Company Pixomondo, Dies At 58
The German-born Kuther grew Pixomondo into a global brand, eventually winning a special effects Oscar for its work on "Hugo."
‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ Creator Sunghoo Park’s New Studio Project Headlines Disney’s Upcoming Anime Slate
'Project BULLET/BULLET' is the first project from 'Jujutsu Kaisen' creator Sunghoo Park’s new studio E&H Production.
Annapurna Launches Dedicated Animation Division To Be Led By Robert Baird And Andrew Millstein
The new animation division's first production will be the former Blue Sky Studios feature 'Nimona,' releasing on Netflix in 2023.
Hasbro Plans To Sell Part Of eOne, But ‘Peppa Pig’ Isn’t Going Anywhere
In fact, Hasbro plans to lean even harder on major franchises such as 'Peppa Pig,' 'Transformers,' and 'My Little Pony.'
Jan Rabson, Voice Actor For ‘Akira,’ Leisure Suit Larry, And A Pixar Regular, Dies At 68
Rabson was a versatile actor whose voice can be heard on some of the most popular animated features of all time, often for only a few seconds.
‘Raya And The Last Dragon’ Co-Director Carlos López Estrada To Helm ‘Your Name’ Live-Action Remake
López Estrada is the third different director who has been attached to the remake.
Six Events Not To Miss At This Year’s SCAD AnimationFest In Atlanta
This year's SCAD AnimationFest runs September 22-24, so we picked out what not to miss from the packed three days.
‘Rango’ Director Gore Verbinski’s ‘Cattywumpus’ Dropped By Netflix, Will Be Shopped To Other Studios
Nearly half-finished, the latest animated feature from Oscar-winning 'Rango' director Verbinski is looking for a new home.
Gerald Potterton, ‘Heavy Metal’ Director, Dies At 91
Over a seven-decade career, Potterton worked with a who's who of the art form: John Halas, George Dunning, Richard Williams, Norman McLaren, and Bob Godfrey, among others.
Bron Studios, Falcon’s Beyond Team On Animated Series, Films, And Content-Based Entertainment
The companies will co-develop series, features, video games, location-based entertainment, and consumer products based on their combined IPs.
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