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The Best Animation Instagrams Of The Week: Oscar Shorts Contenders
Check out the artwork of five filmmakers whose animated shorts have qualified for the Oscar.
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North American Event Round-Up: ANNY Best Of Fest, Anime NYC, GIRAF
A round-up of upcoming animation events on the continent (two of which are virtual).
Oscars 2022 Best Animated Short Film: At Least 84 Films Qualify (Exclusive)
Check out the list of qualified shorts along with their trailers.
PBS Admits That It Published Fake History Of Betty Boop’s Creation
The broadcaster promoted the idea that Betty Boop was based on a Black child performer named Esther Jones.
Watch: Restoration Of CG Legend Robert Abel’s Mid-Century Mod Student Film
Before his pioneering career in computer animation, Abel made this mini-masterpiece as a student.
Animators Paid A Mere $34/Cut On Mappa Anime Show For Netflix, Says Animator
"As I see it, the problem is that Netflix, a company with vast resources, has started commissioning at low rates," says Ichii.
First Look: Three Generations Of Women Grapple With Angola’s War In ‘Nayola’
Acclaimed Portuguese director José Miguel Ribeiro presented his intriguing feature debut as a work in progress at Annecy.
Feature Film Reviews: ‘My Sunny Maad,’ ‘Snotty Boy,’ ‘Poupelle Of Chimney Town’
Reviews of three disparate films that played in competition at this year's Annecy festival.
African Creators Tapped For Disney+ Anthology ‘Kizazi Moto’; Peter Ramsey Exec-Produces
Disney also presented two other upcoming shows from white African creators at Annecy.
Amazon Agrees To Buy MGM For $8.45 Billion
The MGM library contains some classic animation, including the "Pink Panther" shorts and Don Bluth’s "The Secret of NIMH."
Lindsey Olivares On Her Bold Production Design Debut ‘The Mitchells vs. The Machines’ (Interview)
Olivares, who also served as character designer on Sony's new film, tells us how it came together visually.
CAT Animation Tutor Pixote Hunt On How To Become An Art Director: Don’t Worry About Style, Find Your Voice
The veteran artist will teach art direction at the online school CAT Animation this summer semester.
From Family Secrecy To Sundance Success: The Unusual Production Of ‘Souvenir Souvenir’
Bastien Dubois speaks about the decade-long creation of his searing documentary short.
ANALYSIS: Netflix Dominates Annie Award Nominations With 40; Two-Way Race Between ‘Wolfwalkers’ And ‘Soul’
"Soul" and "Wolfwalkers" topped the feature film nominations with ten apiece, but most bizarrely, they aren't competing against each other in the main feature category.
How Two Animation & Game Art Seniors At Maine College Of Art Transformed The School’s Homepage
Ruthie Harrison and Richie Ward reflect on the opportunities MECA has given them to make art and present it to the world.
Tales From The Cutting Room Floor: Jorge Gutierrez On ‘The Book Of Life’
For the first article in our new series, Gutierrez tells us about the original ending to his 2014 feature — and why he had to change it.
A Highly Subjective Look At Some Of This Year’s Lesser-Known Oscar Contenders
Animated shorts that Academy voters should take some time to consider.
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.
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.
Wild Rides: A Look At The Burgeoning Business Of Animation For Attractions
We speak to four studios about what it takes — and what it costs — to make cg visuals for theme park rides.
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