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A Celebration Of The Mexican Artists Who Helped Create The American Animation Industry
Recognizing the Mexican and Mexican-American artists who have made immense contributions to the development of the American animation industry.
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Report: Warner Bros. Animation And Cartoon Network Are Leading The Way In Warnermedia’s Onscreen Diversity Push
Across Cartoon Network shows in development, 54% of protagonists are female — far more than across Warnermedia's scripted series in general.
When Classical Music And Cartoons Mingled: How Friz Freleng’s ‘Rhapsody In Rivets’ Became “A Working-Class Fantasia”
Freleng’s film is a showcase for how rhythm and motion alone can create laughter when the timing is perfect.
Book Review: ‘Japanese Influence on American Children’s Television: Transforming Saturday Morning’
Gina O’Melia traces the rise of the American Saturday morning cartoon and the challenge to its supremacy from anime shows.
How The Artist IPaintCreatures Uses Cartoon Animator 4 To Bring Japanese Folklore To Life
The award-winning artist talks about his unconventional route into animation, and the pivotal role the software played in his career.
Characters From ‘Steven Universe,’ Craig of the Creek,’ And ‘We Bare Bears’ Are Being Used To Spread Positive Messages
Cartoon Network's new social justice efforts include a series of "Steven Universe" anti-racism PSAs and a comic in partnership with the National Black Justice Coalition.
Ken Spears, ‘Scooby-Doo’ Co-Creator And Titan Of Saturday Morning Cartoons, Dies At 82
Spears's death comes only four months after the passing of his long-time business and creative partner Joe Ruby.
Ideatoon 2020: A Snapshot Of Latin American Animation Today
We speak to finalists in this year's pitching contest about the benefits and challenges of creating animated IP in the region.
‘Death Hacks’ Creator Aaron Augenblick On Making ‘A Brand-New Kind Of Cartoon’ For Snapchat
It isn't just Netflix shows converted to vertical.
Meet Any Malu, The Animated Influencer From Brazil Who Was Hired By Cartoon Network
You know you've created a popular cartoon character when fans turn up at your studio asking to meet her.
Critic Lauren Michele Jackson: Black Actors Voicing Black Characters Doesn’t Solve The Problem
It doesn't matter if a black character is voiced by a black actor, Jackson argues, but studios need to endow more black talent.
White Actors Will No Longer Perform Nonwhite Characters On ‘Family Guy’ And ‘The Simpsons’
Animated series are addressing the use of white actors for nonwhite roles.
Jenny Slate And Kristen Bell Will Stop Voicing Black Characters On ‘Big Mouth’ And ‘Central Park’
"Black characters on an animated show should be played by Black people," said Slate.
Tezuka Productions Anime Titles Are Coming To North American Streaming In June
"Black Jack" and the 1980 remake "Astroboy" are among the titles launching on the free streaming service Retrocrush.
Gene Deitch, Cartoon Modernist Who Headed UPA New York And Terrytoons, Dies At 95
In the 1960s, he directed a series of infamous Tom & Jerry shorts while living in Eastern Europe.
Cartoon Movie 2020 Report: A Look At 4 Innovative Features For Older Audiences
Human marionettes, Chinese mythology, and sex ed, Danish-style: here's what caught our eye on the co-production forum's first day.
‘Abominable’ Tops North American Box Office With $20.6 Million
The good news: It's the best U.S. debut for an original animated film this year. The bad news: It's one of Dreamworks Animation's worst openings ever.
Cartoon Forum 2019 Day 2 Report: A Round-Up Of New Pitches
Our take on 5 new pitches for European series.
Cartoon Forum 2019: A Look At 6 Pitches For New European Shows
Our report on new shows from day one of Cartoon Forum.
Suzan Pitt, Influential American Director Of Animated Films, Dies At 75
She directed iconic animated shorts like "Asparagus" and "Joy Street."
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