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Zack Olin Named SVP Of Development And Current Series At Disney TV Animation

Olin will work to shape creative strategies and supporting ongoing productions behind series such as ‘Big City Greens’ and ‘Phineas and Ferb.’

Netflix Strengthens Its Anime Push With Expanded MAPPA Partnership

Under the new deal, the two companies will co-develop a slate of projects which will be exclusively distributed by Netflix globally.

Netflix Plans 10% Increase In Content Spend As Q4 Earnings Show Continued Growth

During an earnings update on Tuesday, the company touted growth from ads, memberships, and new formats, while also addressing its Warner Bros. deal.

Netflix Converts Warner Bros. Deal To All-Cash To Shut the Door On Paramount

The streamer removes the stock-based part of its offer, speeding up the shareholder vote and strengthening its case against Paramount’s takeover attempts.

‘Animation Mavericks’ Feature Documentary Brings UPA’s Untold Story To The Screen

The upcoming documentary examines the artists, politics, and risks behind the studio that broke away from Disney’s industry-dominant realism.

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.

Record Profits, Record Output, Record Burnout: Inside Anime’s Quality Crisis

Anime studios are producing record output and global demand has never been higher, exposing labor shortages, outsourcing pressures, and a drop in quality.

WBD Rejects Yet Another Paramount Skydance Takeover Attempt

Warner Bros. Discovery rejects a revised takeover bid from Paramount Skydance, despite new guarantees from backer Larry Ellison, reaffirming its Netflix deal.

Toho Purchases Anime Limited, Extends European Reach With New U.K. Base

GKIDS ‘ parent company, Toho, is growing again. The Japanese giant has established a U.K. European HQ and purchased Anime Limited to scale distribution.

‘What We Create Gives Balance To The Industry’: Producer And Studio 4°C Co-Founder Eiko Tanaka On Maintaining The Company’s Creative Spirit

The veteran producer discusses cultural ambition, original filmmaking, and how Studio 4°C navigates an anime industry driven by IP and scale.

Shareholders Push Back On Blue Ant Purchase Of Thunderbird Entertainment

The proposed deal puts Atomic Cartoons at the center of a debate over valuation, control, and whether Blue Ant’s offer reflects Thunderbird’s long term worth.

Warner Bros. Discovery Board Rejects Paramount’s Hostile Offer

The WBD board warns shareholders Paramount’s offer is too risky, citing uncertain financing and long-term concerns as the takeover fight continues.

Animation All-Stars Unite For UPA Tribute Panel, Screening In Los Angeles

On Jan. 15, animation veterans will gather at Old Town Music Hall in El Segundo for a discussion and theatrical screening of UPA shorts.

Gungnir Launches Animation Studio Aimed At Building A ‘Cartoon Network Of The Digital Era’

The L.A.-based publisher is expanding into animation with original series and films designed for a YouTube-first network aimed at genre and fandom communities.

Animation Guild On Disney–OpenAI Deal: Animators ‘Deserve To Know How Their Contributions To Disney’s Global Success Will Be Used’

In an open letter TAG wrote, “This announcement brings up serious questions regarding the impact on Guild members and consumers worldwide.”

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