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Animation’s greatest executives
It’s time for my monthly “things could-be-so-much-better” post. When I complain about the state of the industry, friends frequently tell …
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Goodbye and Hello
This is my final post as a guest blogger here. I had a blast over the past two months, and would like to thank Jerry and Amid for the …
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Columbia TriStar’s upcoming 2-disc THE LOST SKELETON OF CADAVERA – because a certain cartoon buff at TriStar insisted it be part of the …
After 11 Years In Development, Ross O’Donovan’s ‘Gameoverse’ Heads To Full Series At Glitch Productions
The Aussie super-indie made its third major announcement in less than a year, after boarding 'Lackadaisy' and launching 'Knights of Guinevere.'
Social Experiment Or Hoax? – The Curious Case Of ‘The Three Sisters’ According To Director Konstantin Bronzit
Konstantin Bronzit explains why 'The Three Sisters' was submitted under a false name and country, turning his Oscar-nominated short into a test of bias.
No Surprises Among This Year’s Animated Feature Nominees As Predictable Front-Runners Dominate
Oscar nominations revealed a risk-averse animated feature lineup, an unpredictable shorts race, and animation again ignored outside its own categories.
All Of Sony’s Films Will Head to Netflix After Their Theatrical, Home Entertainment Windows Under New Pay-1 Deal
Under the new deal, Netflix will become the exclusive first-window streaming platform for Sony films worldwide after their theatrical and home releases.
VES Nominations: ‘Avatar’ Leads The Pack, ‘Zootopia 2,’ ‘Elio,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Tied Among Animated Films
'Avatar: Fire and Ash' scored 11 VES Awards nominations, while 'Zootopia 2,' 'Elio,' and 'KPop Demon Hunters' lead animation titles with five each.
See The First Piece Of Concept Artwork From Each Of This Year’s 15 Oscar Shortlisted Animated Shorts (Exclusive)
We asked the filmmakers of all 15 shortlisted shorts to send us the first piece of artwork they created for their films and to explain what inspired the look.
Oscar Shortlist Interviews: Director Anastasiia Falileieva’s Favorite Shot From ‘I Died In Irpin’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Falileieva talks about building the entire film around this one shot, imagined just two days after she escaped the Russian attack on Ukraine.
Cartoon Brew Writers Pick Their Favorite Features, Series, And Shorts Of 2025
Cartoon Brew writers share their top animated features, series, and shorts of 2025, highlighting indie discoveries, global hits, and TV standouts.
Traditional Financing Be Damned: Jorge Gutiérrez Courts Partners By Releasing The Full 40-Minute ‘El Guapo Vs. The Narco Vampires’ Animatic Online
The creator sidesteps studios by releasing a raw, adult-aimed animatic online, signaling a growing shift toward creator-led, independent animation.
Five Indie Animated Features, Five Very Different Paths: Welcome To Cartoon Brew’s Awards Season Rogue Roundtable
Directors of 'Endless Cookie,' 'Black Butterflies,' 'Boys Go to Jupiter,' 'Dog of God,' and 'Slide' discuss their 2025 indie gems.
‘If You Were Into Freak Jazz, You’d Know’: Director Julian Glander Breaks Down A Key Scene From ‘Boys Go To Jupiter’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Director Julian Glander unpacks the visual design, storytelling choices, and Blender DIY animation methods behind a defining scene in 'Boys Go to Jupiter.'
Paramount Launches $108.4 Billion Hostile Bid For Warner Bros. Discovery
The surprise bid disrupts Netflix’s near-finished deal and ignites a new battle over control, financing, and the future of major Hollywood assets.
Aardman Shares Halloween-Themed First-Look Teaser For ‘Shaun The Sheep: The Beast Of Mossy Bottom’
'The Beast of Mossy Bottom' is directed by Steve Cox and Matthew Walker and set to hit theaters around Halloween 2026 via Sky Cinema and Studiocanal.
‘Lesbian Space Princess’s’ Straight White Maliens Practice The Art Of The Pickup In An Exclusive Clip Ahead Of The Film’s Halloween Release
Go behind the scenes with filmmakers Emma Hough Hobbs and Leela Varghese as they share storyboards and craft secrets behind 'Lesbian Space Princess.'
2026 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘Transferable’ Directors Jacob Gardner And David Hubert
The dialogue-free short, produced by Agora Studio, explores love, sacrifice, and identity in a hauntingly familiar dystopian world.
Can Anything Stop ‘KPop Demon Hunters’? And Other Burning 2026 Oscars Questions
From anime upstarts to international indies and the absence of stop-motion, the 2026 Animated Feature race looks anything but predictable.
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