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Tech Bros. Take Aim At Cannes With GenAI-Produced Animated Feature ‘Critterz’
OpenAI’s AI-backed 'Critterz' is sold as a test of ‘democratizing’ animation, a framing that feels disingenuous in today’s industry context.
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The aBakening: Director Isabel Garrett Dishes On ‘The Great British Baking Show’s’ Sugary Stop-Motion Opener
Discover how Isabel Garrett and BlinkInk crafted 'Bake Off’s' new cosmic title sequence, blending stop-motion, 2D, CG, and VFX magic.
‘Great Films Are Harder To Find Because They’re Being Drowned Out’: Why Don Hertzfeldt Put Together The ‘Animation Mixtape’ Short Film Anthology
Don Hertzfeldt-curated 'Animation Mixtape' premieres at IFC Center tonight, reviving the big-screen experience for short films before touring nationwide.
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sing-Alongs Sell Out As Film Reclaims Netflix’s Weekly Top Spot, Nears All-Time Record
Netflix and Sony’s musical phenomenon reclaims weekly No. 1 globally, nears all-time record, and sells out sing-alongs ahead this weekend's theatrical release.
Hit Indie Pilot ‘Plinko and Mark’ Combines DIY Spirit With Saturday Morning Nostalgia
The indie pilot 'Plinko and Mark' blends contemporary humor with nostalgic '90s cartoon vibes, earning nearly 300k views since its July 31 debut.
‘Potentially Transformative’: Indie Studios Are Cautiously Optimistic About California’s New 35% Tax Incentive
Leaders at Tonko House, KuKu Studios, Titmouse, and Reel FX chime in on the potential impact of California's expanded incentives.
Eight More ‘Bluey’ Episodes Are Getting A European Theatrical Run, Why Aren’t American Studios Putting More Shows In Cinemas?
'Bluey at the Cinema' brings 8 hit episodes to theaters across Europe, building buzz for a 2027 movie after UK success with 400K+ viewers.
Hot Wheels: Creating The Toy-Car Titles For JJ Abrams and LaToya Morgan’s Crime Thriller Series ‘Duster’
'We treated the cars like characters': Kevin Van Der Meiren and David Nicolas on the show's surreal Hot Wheels-inspired titles.
Director Dave McKean Reflects On ‘MirrorMask’ At 20: ‘It’s A Strange Mix Of Elements’
“I wasn’t aiming for realism,” says "MirrorMask" director Dave McKean. “CG can go anywhere and be anything, [but] so much of it is just trying to be photoreal, and that seems a very narrow target."
‘Arco,’ ‘The Night Boots’ Win Top Awards At Politically-Charged Annecy Closing Ceremony
"Let us live; let us go home; stop the bombs," said Annecy's artistic director Marcel Jean at Saturday night's closing ceremony.
WATCH: DreamWorks Documentary ‘Shooting For The Moon’ Highlights History Of Studio From Artists’ Perspective
The unauthorized documentary provides new insights into the 30-year history of one of America's most famous animation studios.
Lionsgate Vice-Chairman Michael Burns Claims He Can Produce Anime Films In 3 Hours With AI
The head of Lionsgate claims that making an anime feature is as simple as telling an AI software, "Do it in anime."
‘Phineas And Ferb’ Creators Talk About Launching New Season In A Tiktok-Fueled Era
A new season premieres next month, a decade after the show wrapped up its original run.
Julian Glander’s Indie Feature ‘Boys Go To Jupiter’ Scores Theatrical Release In August
The film's North American distribution rights have been acquired by Cartuna and Irony Point.
‘Lesbian Space Princess’ Directors: “We Wanted To Make Something For All The ‘Little Gay Nerds’ Out There”
Australian directors Emma Hough Hobbs and Leela Varghese made their Berlin-premiering feature film for just $600,000.
From Teeny Little Super Guys To Animated Dogs: Paul Fierlinger Dies At 89
Fierlinger carved out a singular path in animation — one marked by a distinct visual voice, a relentless work ethic, and a deep emotional honesty.
Film Editor Mark Keefer: All Work Is Admirable And Honorable (Guest Column)
"I want to tell all of the other out-of-work film people, it’s okay to go find something to do to make your month work," says Keefer.
Porky Pig And Daffy Duck’s Greatest Moments
An exploration of one of the greatest cartoon teams in animation history.
‘The Eclipse’ Short Film Is A Magical Directorial Debut For Gabriel Schemoul
Schemoul, an animation industry artist in France, worked nights and weekends for nine months to create this stunning, dreamlike film.
16 Overlooked Stop-Motion Features You Probably Haven’t Seen
We're taking a closer look at underappreciated stop-motion features from the last 100 years.
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