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‘Penguins’ Weak in U.S., Animated Films Big in France, U.K. and Spain
The DreamWorks brand continues its free-fall in the United States: "Penguins of Madagascar" opened below all expectations in the U.S.
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‘Mouse in Transition’: ‘Basil’ Kicks Into High Gear (Chapter 13)
When the Disney strike of 1982 ended and the story artists returned to their respective work spaces in the animation building, "Basil of Baker Street" was still running along two sets of tracks. There were storyboards filled with gags and character bits, and boards filled with plot points.
Birdo Created Rio 2016 Olympic Mascots
São Paulo-based Birdo Studio was selected to create Rio's 2016 Olympic mascots.
Mort & Phil Will Take on ‘Penguins of Madagascar’ in Spain This Weekend
There's a fascinating box office match-up brewing in Spain this weekend between DreamWorks Animation's "Penguins of Madagascar" and the homegrown Spanish CGI feature "Mortadelo y Filemón contra Jimmy el Cachondo."
This Weekend in Dublin: Irish VFX & Animation Summit
The second Irish VFX + Animation Summit will take place this weekend in Dublin, Ireland.
‘Unicorn Blood’ by Alberto Vazquez
Two teddy bears go hunting unicorns, their favorite prey. Unicorns have tender flesh and blueberry-flavored blood which the bears need to stay cute-looking.
Tonight in LA: David OReilly Retrospective
Tonight in downtown Los Angeles: Beyond 3D: The Animated World of David OReilly, a retrospective of work by the Irish filmmaker.
‘Lego Movie’ Wins Best Feature Film At BAFTA Children’s Awards
"The LEGO Movie," directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller, picked up the feature film prize at the BAFTA Children's Awards.
The Making of Glen Keane’s ‘Duet’ (Video)
Google's ATAP group has released a mini-featurette about the making of Glen Keane's short "Duet," which was released earlier this week in its intended interactive version.
‘Mouse in Transition’: Disney Dead-Ends and Lucrative Mexican Caterpillars (Chapter 12)
Steve Hulett on everything from "Winnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore" to "Katy Caterpillar."
Festival Call for Entries: Annecy, Zagreb, Melbourne
Our new Animation Festival Guide is a hand-picked list of calls for entries from respected festivals around the globe. This week, we add three new calls for entries from Annecy, France; Zagreb, Croatia; and Melbourne, Australia.
‘How to Make a Paramount Record’ by Kelli Anderson and Daniel Dunnam
A handmade video that recreates the inner workings of the defunct Paramount Records factory (where records by artists like Blind Lemon Jefferson, Louis Armstrong and Charley Patton were pressed in the 1920s and '30s). The video is made entirely from paper atop a plywood set.
People Can’t Stop Buying ‘Frozen’ Crap, As Long As It’s Not Anna
We often hold up box office numbers as proof of a movie's success or failure, but even for "Frozen," which is the highest-grossing animated movie of all time, its box office gross is a fraction of the merchandising revenue it has generated for the Walt Disney Company.
A History of the ‘Gay Agenda’ in Animation
Bit by bit, overtly gay characters are making inroads into animation targeted primarily at children, but the fear of gay cartoon characters has existed for years.
Ed Catmull on Wage-Fixing: “I Don’t Apologize for This”
The wage-theft scheme run by big animation studios is finally receiving some mainstream media attention after a significant piece was published today by Bloomberg News.
Interactive Version of Glen Keane’s ‘Duet’ Released
"Duet," the directorial debut of animation legend Glen Keane, has already appeared online and is a strong contender in this year's Oscar field, but it hasn't been available in its interactive format until today.
DreamWorks Delays ‘Bureau Of Otherworldly Operations’
DreamWorks has removed the upcoming feature, "B.O.O.: Bureau Of Otherworldly Operations," from its scheduled June 5, 2015 release date.
‘Big Hero 6’ Drops to 2nd in U.S., ‘Penguins’ Opens 2nd in China
In its sophomore frame, "Big Hero 6" surrendered its position atop the American box office to "Dumb and Dumber To."
Festival Call for Entries: Holland, Stuttgart and Chilemonos
Cartoon Brew is pleased to announce the launch of our Animation Festival Guide.
DreamWorks Animation and Hasbro in Merger Talks
Although Japan's SoftBank wasn't successful in its bid to purchase DreamWorks Animation, DreamWorks CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg continues to seek a buyer for his animation studio.
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