Is Pete Docter Taking Over Pixar?
Rumors are circulating at Pixar that the director of “Monsters Inc.” and “Inside Out” might take over the studio.
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Comcast Also Wants To Buy 21st Century Fox
More U.S. entertainment industry consolidation seems inevitable.
Dreamworks Is Going To Start Adding Shorts In Front Of Its Theatrical Films
Details on the studio’s new program for original shorts.
The Weinstein Company Won’t Release ‘Paddington 2’ In The U.S. [UPDATED]
According to industry reports, The Weinstein Company is trying to unload “Paddington 2” onto another distributor before they file for bankruptcy.
Former Nick Exec Audrey Diehl Joins Warner Bros. Animation As V-P of Series
Diehl is joining Warner Bros. Animation at a time when the division is enjoying a boom period.
Meet The Disney Artists Who Have Gone Indie With A New Company, Taiko Studios
Details about a new studio and its first project, “One Small Step.”
UPDATED: Nickelodeon Suspends ‘Loud House’ Creator Chris Savino After Numerous Harassment Claims (EXCLUSIVE)
In the wake of extensive allegations of sexual harassment, Nickelodeon has placed “The Loud House” creator on an immediate leave of absence.
Nickelodeon Started A Facebook Page To Premiere Never-Before-Seen Shorts
Nickelodeon wants people to see the new ideas their directors have been developing.
Crafting A Show With Netflix: Guru Studio’s Frank Falcone On ‘True and the Rainbow Kingdom’
Guru Studio founder Frank Falcone reveals what animation producers and creators need to know to succeed with a Netflix series.
Former Dreamworks Animation Co-President Mireille Soria To Head Paramount Animation
A seasoned Dreamworks exec will attempt to give Paramount Animation a fresh start.
U.K.’s Blue Zoo, China’s Zhong Ze Partner Up For New $92-Million Animation Company
This is one of the most significant financial deals for an independent Western tv animation studio in recent memory.
FIRST LOOK: Bron Animation Pushes Forward With Quirky Feature ‘The Willoughbys’
Ricky Gervais is voicing a cat in Bron Animation’s upcoming cg feature based on the book by Lois Lowry.
‘District 9’ Director Neill Blomkamp Launches Oats, An Experimental VFX Studio
“The whole point of the studio is to just do what we want,” says Neill Blomkamp, director of films like “District 9,” “Elysium,” and “Chappie.”
Nickelodeon Launches Entertainment Lab To Develop Future Technologies
The future of Nick is more than just tv cartoons — it’s also real-time rendering, VR/AR/MR, and artificial intelligence.
Moonbot Studios Is Relaunching In Shreveport
Bill Joyce, one of the co-founders of Moonbot Studios, is re-establishing the company in its original city, Shreveport, Louisiana.
Reel FX and The Creative Team From Moonbot Studios Launch Flight School
Key members of Moonbot Studios have reunited to form a new studio that will focus on telling great stories across emerging tech platforms.
‘Sausage Party’ Maker Nitrogen Studios Acquired by Cinesite
“Sausage Party” and “Trollhunters” maker Nitrogen has been acquired by Cinesite.
Stat of the Day: 20% of The Content Illumination Creates Isn’t For Its Films
Illumination, makers of “Sing” and “Secret Life of Pets,” doesn’t play by the standard rules of Hollywood feature animation. Here’s one way they’re breaking the rules.
Cartoon Saloon and Mercury Filmworks Launch Lighthouse, Will Create 140 Irish Animation Jobs
Two powerhouse animation studios are launching a new studio in Ireland.
Glassdoor Is A Great Tool To Learn About Studio Environments and Salaries
Animation dream job or sweatshop: this site can help you find the answer.
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