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Here’s The Biggest Animation News You Missed In August
Unsettled studios, inclusivity milestones, a controversial “Ren & Stimpy” reboot, and much more…
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Theresa Helmer Promoted To Newly Created Inclusitivity Role At Disney Channel
Helmer will work to “accelerate racial and cultural diversity and inclusion” in kids’ programming.
Every Single Disney Animated Film Is Better Than Its Live-Action Remake, Says ‘Beauty And The Beast’ Director
Kirk Wise and Gary Trousdale would rather you just watched their film.
Walt Disney Company Posts First Quarterly Loss In Almost 20 Years
On the upside, the Disney+ streaming service has passed 60 million subscribers in less than nine months.
Industry Legend Dan Haskett Speaks About The Cultural ‘Disrespect’ On The Original ‘Mulan’ Production
Two hours of real talk from the iconic Dan Haskett.
Disney Researchers Have Developed An AI Facial Recognition Tool For Animated Characters
The Content Genome could help in-house artists, as well as serving “business intelligence.”
As Movie Theaters Become More Desperate, They’re Starting To Encourage Reckless Behavior
Movie theater lobbyists are saying theaters should reopen across the U.S.; medical experts say otherwise.
The #BoycottMulan Movement Spreads In Asia As Tensions Rise In Hong Kong
Two of the film’s stars have made controversial pro-China comments.
Four Years After Its Release, ‘Zootopia’ Is Back At The Top Of The U.S. Box Office
Disney’s film has added around $280,000 to its lifetime domestic total of $341.5 million.
Disney Will Close Its Kids’ Channels In The U.K., Shifting Content To Disney+
Disney says that it generally “remains committed to our kids channels business.”
Secrets Of A Creative Marriage: 10 Animation And Filmmaking Tips From Disney Directors Ron Clements And John Musker
Learn to take criticism. Don’t assume you’ll learn much at school. And always think of the nose…
Studio Ghibli’s Steve Alpert: Disney ‘Could Have Pushed The Ghibli Films Harder’ (Interview)
Ghibli’s former head of international speaks about the studio’s awkward relationship with Disney — and much more — ahead of the release of his memoir.
Kevin Mayer, Chief Architect Of Disney+, Becomes New Tiktok CEO
Disney’s streaming chief will oversee the global expansion of the popular, controversial video sharing app.
Disney Animated Films Contain Exactly 18 Different Types Of Song. Discuss.
This person has obviously spent a long time listening to songs from Disney animated films.
‘Don’t Be Afraid To Fail’: ‘Lion King’ And ‘Beauty And The Beast’ Producer Gives Virtual Commencement Speech
An important name in modern Disney animation outlines his philosophy of success.
Here’s The Biggest Animation News You Missed In April
If March was defined by the shock of the coronavirus’s global spread, April is when we started to really see its repercussions for animation, and glimpse how the industry may change for good.
See The Sizzle Reel For ‘Galaxy Gas,’ A 2D Feature By Disney All-Stars That Never Made It To Screen (Exclusive)
An all-star team of former Disney talents decided to bring hand-drawn animation back in 2012. Their film was never made. For the first time, the project’s sizzle reel is being shared…
‘Onward,’ Pixar’s First Original Feature Since 2017, Set To Open With $40–$50M
The film’s global opening could break the $100-million mark, despite turmoil caused by the coronavirus.
With ‘Pinocchio’ And ‘Bambi,’ Disney Is Raiding Its 1940s Catalogue For Remakes
These early masterpieces present Disney’s remake machine with its biggest challenges yet. Here’s why.
This Man Proposed To His Girlfriend By Reanimating The Ending Of Disney’s ‘Sleeping Beauty’
Here’s a Disney remake we didn’t see coming.
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