Paul Dini on Contemporary Animated Films
Do you hate the pedestrian state of storytelling in today’s animated features? Probably not as much as Paul Dini does. Dini, best known …
Do you hate the pedestrian state of storytelling in today’s animated features? Probably not as much as Paul Dini does. Dini, best known …
I wish this festival were in Los Angeles – or anywhere in the United States. But I’m thankful it’s presented anyplace at all. Located in …
• Disney theme park designs by animator Marc Davis. • Funny frame grabs from an Iwerks Willie Whopper …
I’ve been complaining for years about the fact that very few of the animated features produced outside the U.S. ever get distribution (or …
Welcome to the Boyle-Age of cartoons!Last week I was invited to breakfast on the Disney lot and had a look behind the scenes of Toon …
Fellow Brewmaster Jerry Beck, modest individual that he is, sometimes doesn’t promote his own books enough, so I feel compelled to do a …
The job of directing an animated TV show varies with each production. Theres no single way to approach it and how much power a …
Director Haruo Sotozaki and DP Yûichi Terao discuss global success, creative pressure, fandom expectations, and shaping the franchise's final chapter.
From story structure to CG textures, Derek Drymon and the Reel FX animation team detail how SpongeBob’s theatrical DNA was preserved and expanded.
Norway's Animasjonsdepartementet and Sweden's Brikk Animation used Don Bluth-era nostalgia and heartbreak to deliver an important anti-waste Christmas PSA.
Director Carlos Baena reveals how epic scale, emotional depth, and unexpected creative freedom drove 'WondLa’s' most ambitious season.
NATAS revealed the 2026 Children’s & Family Emmy nominees, honoring top animated series, specials, voice performances, and craft categories.
Emmy-winning animation writer Dan McGrath, known for key 'The Simpsons' episodes and decades of influential TV work, has died at 61.
A mythic animated adventure rooted in Sámi folklore, ‘Saajve’ explores identity, nature, and heritage in director Oskar Östergren Njajta’s debut feature.
Naito departs Paramount Animation, leaving a legacy as a thoughtful steward of beloved franchises who kept classic properties fresh and relevant.
Annecy winner Shaddy Safadi ('Christo the Civilized Barbarian') debuts his dark horror short 'Diaboli,' a chilling tale of faith, fear, and the Devil’s return.
The study also found that young audiences today value relatable stories, friendship narratives, and realism over fantasy and romance.
A one-time loss in Brazil marred an otherwise strong quarter for the streamer, which has plenty more animation and AI planned for the near future.
The 17th Weird Market honored 13 standout projects in animation, video games, and short films, spotlighting global talent and original IPs.
Aaron Blaise’s heartfelt, hand-drawn short 'Snow Bear' is a moving Arctic tale of loss, hope, and love, now qualified for the 2026 Oscars.