‘Snow Queen’ Becomes The First Russian Animated Feature Released in China
Chinese distributor Flame Node is also expected to co-produce Wizart’s “Snow Queen 3: Fire and Ice.”
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‘Seer 5: Rise of Thunder’ Is Another Animated Feature from China
It’s the fifth feature in a cartoon series that you probably haven’t heard about in the West.
‘Pixels’ Misses High Score, China Sets Records with ‘Monster Hunt’ and ‘Monkey King’
China has a new all-time animation champ…and it’s a Chinese-made animated feature!
Light Chaser Reveals New Details, Release Date For ‘Little Door Gods’
The film promises Chinese animation like you’ve never seen before.
Disney Lawyers Think China’s ‘Autobots’ Looks Like ‘Cars’
“The Autobots” was a flop with Chinese audiences, but Disney lawyers are watching it closely.
Forget ‘Minions,’ ‘Monster Hunt’ and ‘Monkey King’ Smash Chinese Box Office Records
The Chinese box office made a bold statement this weekend.
Annecy Selects 17 Feature Films For 2015 Edition
A record 73 animated features were submitted to the festival this year.
Ex-Disney Studio Chief Dick Cook Launches China-Funded Studio
Dick Cook Studios will produce family-friendly entertainment funded by the Chinese government.
Book Review: ‘Chinese Animation: A History and Filmography’
A new book seeks to remedy the lack of English scholarship on China’s contribution to the medium.
‘Door Guardians’ Teaser Shows Off China’s CGI Capabilities
Chinese animation studio Light Chaser Animation previews its first feature “Door Guardians,” set for 2016 release.
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‘Doraemon’ Beats ‘American Sniper’ at Japanese Box Office
America’s deadliest marksman gets taken out by a loveable blue robotic cat creature.
Chinese TV Network Rips Off American Student Film
What do you do when one of China’s largest TV broadcasters rips off your student film?
Chinese Government Recognizes ‘Kung Fu Panda 3’ As A Co-Production
The Chinese government has granted co-production status to “Kung Fu Panda 3.”
Is ‘Legend of Lucky Pie’ The Chinese Knock-Off of ‘Adventure Time’?
Someone posted “The Legend of Lucky Pie” on YouTube today, claiming that it’s an actual cartoon produced in China. Can anyone confirm if this is real?
DHX Acquires Nerd Corps To Create 700-Employee Canadian Mega-Studio
The Canadian animation scene became more consolidated today with the news that Halifax-based DHX Media will buy Vancouver-based animation studio Nerd Corps Entertainment for a cash-and-stock deal worth CAD$57 million.
‘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.”
‘The Simpsons’ Officially Reaches China In Its 26th Season
It took just twenty-six seasons, but “The Simpsons” are set to officially air in China for the first time. The show will be presented to Chinese audiences via the online streaming service Sohu Video.
Cartoon-Loving Chinese Boy Attempts to Kill Noisy Construction Worker
A 10-year-old boy in Guizhou, China scored a victory for animation lovers everywhere when he sawed through a construction worker’s safety harness rope, leaving the worker dangling 11 stories above ground. The boy had a perfectly reasonable defense.
How A Chinese Animation Studio Uses An American ‘Robot’ Director
The BBC created this video profile of Beijing, China-based animation studio Light Chaser Animation, which is one of numerous companies in China that is aiming to create high-end Hollywood-quality CGI.
The One Thing That Could Save DreamWorks Animation: China
At least one DreamWorks animated film has lost money for the past three years in a row: “Rise of the Guardians” in 2012 had an $87 million writedown; “Turbo” in 2013 resulted in a $13.5 million writedown; and this year’s “Mr. Peabody & Sherman” caused a $57 million writedown. This is rather obviously not a sustainable trend from a business standpoint, and investors are beginning to worry about the studio’s long-term prospects.
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