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Anime

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.

Interviews

Joanna Quinn On The Importance of “Choosing A Way Of Working That Ignites You”

Joanna Quinn's new film "Affairs of the Art" took years to make, but that was a reward in itself: "It was like an extended college, and I felt I was learning new things about animation, drawing, and direction all the time."

Cartoon Brew Pick

Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Freedom’ By Joe Bluhm And Michael McDonald

A coming-of-age story of a boy with Down Syndrome who learns to navigate the world with a loving mother, an absent father, a classroom bully, and a life-long crush."

Music Videos

Tools Of The Trade: Rafatoon on Zoom

"The most important element is to have great confidence in your team," says Rafatoon of directing animation in the Zoom age.

Awards

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.

Advertising

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.

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Weird Market, Animation!, And ICAA Present The Future Of Spanish Animation At Ventana Sur

Discover the diverse mix of Spanish animated projects showcased at this year's edition of the Latin American movie market.

Feature Film

Here Are 23 Major Animated Movies Coming Out In 2021

Welcome to the year of five Disney features, Ghibli's comeback, and many, many sequels.

Business

Toronto’s Swaggering Animation Scene Is In A Golden Age, But Faces Challenges Old And New

So the Toronto scene continues to blossom — but does it have the same lure it once did for aspiring animators?

SCAD AnimationFest Opens A Window Onto The (New) Golden Age Of Animation

Matt Maloney, associate chair of Savannah College of Art and Design’s animation department, describes how the pandemic could change the industry for the better.

Artist Rights

How A New Residency In London Is Trying To Create More Female Directors In Animation

"The animation industry is still a boys' club," says Hannah Lau-Walker, founder of She Drew That.

Malaysia Focus: 5 Things You Need To Know About Southeast Asia’s ‘Quiet Giant Of Animation’

We speak to MDEC, the dynamic government agency fueling Malaysia's animation boom.

Animators

Industry Legend Dan Haskett Speaks About The Cultural ‘Disrespect’ On The Original ‘Mulan’ Production

Two hours of real talk from the iconic Dan Haskett.

Artist Rights

Read A Former Pixar Employee’s Story That Alleges ‘Systemic Racism And Sexism’ At Pixar

A former Pixar employee describes a workplace rife with racism, sexism, and class insensitivity.

Animators

Academy’s Animation And VFX Branches Lag Behind Other Branches In Membership Invites To Women

Once again, the animation and vfx branches are disproportionately male.

Interviews

Faith, Nazis, And The Queen Of Scratch: A Conversation With Andreas Hykade

We speak to the renowned filmmaker ahead of the Annecy premiere of his autobiographical new film "Altötting."

Anime

Studio Ghibli’s Steve Alpert: Disney ‘Could Have Pushed The Ghibli Films Harder’ (Interview)

Ghibli's former head of international speaks about the studio's awkward relationship with Disney — and much more — ahead of the release of his memoir.