Kyoto Animation Arson Attack: Police Name The First Ten Victims
The dead include famed director Yasuhiro Takemoto and renowned animator Yoshiji Kigami.
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Fox Entertainment Acquires ‘Bob’s Burgers’ Studio Bento Box
Bento Box’s co-founders and senior leadership team will continue to lead the company.
Kyoto Animation Arson Attack: Death Toll Hits 34, Details Of Suspect And Victims Emerge
The fire that killed 34 animation workers is thought to be an arson attack. Japanese police have a suspect: a 41-year-old convicted criminal.
Horror At Kyoto Animation Studio: 33 Dead, Dozens Injured After Arson Attack
A horrific tragedy unfolded at a Japanese animation studio on Thursday.
DHX Media Bolsters Animation Slate With Two Executive Appointments
Stephanie Betts and Todd Brian will oversee the creation of original animated series for the Canadian content titan.
Rooster Teeth CEO Apologizes For Poor Work Conditions At Austin Animation Studio
The Austin, Texas animation studio is under fire for lying to employees, denying overtime pay, and overworking employees.
Studio Ponoc’s Yoshiaki Nishimura Speaks About New Olympic-Inspired Short And The Studio’s Goals & Growth – Annecy
In an exclusive English-language interview, Yoshiaki Nishimura speaks with Cartoon Brew’s about the growth of his company, Studio Ponoc.
What Do You Know About… Tumblehead?
The dynamic Danish studio, which is known for its fun and bouncy cg animation, will pitch its series “Rob ‘n’ Ron” at Annecy’s MIFA market.
Xilam Animation, Studio Behind ‘I Lost My Body,’ To Acquire French CG Studio Cube Creative
French producer Xilam, the studio behind “I Lost my Body” and “Oggy and the Cockroaches,” will boost its cg output with this acquisition.
Billionaire Scion David Steward Launches Lion Forge Animation Studio
When you think of animation production, St. Louis is not the first place that comes to mind, but that could soon change if David Steward has his way.
Mega-Deal: Phil Lord and Chris Miller Sign Nine-Figure Pact With Sony Pictures TV
Sony is committing to the creative team of Phil Lord and Chris Miller in a big way.
Amir Nasrabadi Appointed EVP/GM Of DHX’s Vancouver Animation Studio
Nasrabadi will play a key role at DHX’s animation operation, which currently employs around 500 people in Vancouver.
‘Zootopia’ Director Rich Moore Ditches Disney For Sony
Moore says Sony will allow him to “really push the envelope when it comes to visual style and breadth of storytelling.”
How Chile’s Marmota Studio Turned Youtube Success Into A Cartoon Network Series
Marmota’s new series “Hit Hard, Hara” is the first series entirely created by Chilean talent to premiere on Cartoon Network Latin America.
Duncan Studio Launches New Development Slate Of Original Content
The studio most recently created the 2d sequences for “Mary Poppins Returns.”
NFB’s Montreal Studio Remembered: Filmmakers And Studio Employees On Building’s Legacy
Hundreds of classic animated films have been made in one of the most unlikely animation studios. Paul Driessen, Torill Kove, Jacques Drouin, Janet Perlman, and others share memories of the awkward but beloved NFB building.
Miramax Taps Sony And Dreamworks Exec Michael Lachance To Lead New Family & Animation Unit
Miramax’s new family and animation division wants to be a “home for directors, writers and artists to create their best work.”
Breaking: Google Spotlight Stories Shuts Down
The unit, which lasted for six years, pushed the development of immersive and interactive 360 storytelling, especially for vr.
Eric Brevig Joins Method To Spearhead Virtual Production And Real-Time VFX Workflows
Brevig will join Method Studios as senior vfx supervisor and creative director.
Tonko House Takes Back ‘Dam Keeper’ Rights From Fox, Announces New Development Slate
The Berkeley-based studio founded by Robert Kondo and Dice Tsutsumi reveals big plans for 2019.
