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‘At This Rate, There Will Be No Future’: Anime Icon Rintaro On Animation’s Aversion To Risk
At Busan, the director of ‘Galaxy Express 999’ and ‘Metropolis’ discusses remakes, generative AI, and the importance of creating something new.
MeTV Toons To Honor Eric Bauza With Bugs Bunny Special And Classic Shorts Program
2027 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘Dear Upstairs Neighbors’ Director Connie Qin He
‘Living Large’ And ‘Dog Alone’ Take Top Honors At 2026 Emile Awards
‘Powerpuff Girls’ Reunion Postponed After Eric Bauza’s Death, Organizers Share Ways To Help His Family
2027 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘God Is Shy’ Director Jocelyn Charles
View Conference Was Inspiring: The AI Sales Pitches Were Exhausting (And Occasionally Bullshit)
Filmmakers shared their craft at Turin’s View Conference, while AI evangelists (a real job title of one speaker) insisted everyone already uses the technology.
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Tokyo International Film Festival’s Animation Lineup Aims To Bring Creators And Audiences Together
Tokyo’s animation program pairs international premieres and original anime with discussions on creative careers and opportunities for women directors.
Australia’s ABC Demands Far-Right Political Party One Nation Stop Using Bluey In Its Propaganda
Australia’s ABC demands far-right party One Nation stop using Bluey in violent political cartoons and considers legal action.
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Once shelved by Warner Bros., Dave Green’s hybrid could turn its unlikely comeback into an awards-season black eye for the studio that buried it.
‘A Great Person, A Great Talent, And A Great Friend’: Animation Community Pays Tribute To Eric Bauza
Friends and collaborators remember Eric Bauza as a gifted performer, artist, animation advocate, and generous friend who brought people together.
Laika’s ‘Wildwood’ Opens Near ‘Kubo’ With $12.2 Million As Strong Audience Scores Offer Hope For Long Legs
Laika’s latest more than doubled ‘Missing Link’s’ debut, with international expansion and the studio’s track record adding context to its opening.
2027 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘What We Leave Behind’ Directors Alexandra Myotte And Jean-Sébastien Hamel
A man returns to the hockey rink of his childhood in a raw, hand-drawn exploration of sexual abuse, repressed trauma, and the difficult path toward healing.
‘The Loud House’ Director Jessica Borutski Questions Hollywood’s Future As Show Moves S10 Production To Canada
Jessica Borutski and ‘Grim & Evil’ creator Maxwell Atoms discuss lost job opportunities, AI, and if animation artists can still sustain careers in Hollywood.
Here’s How Stoopid Buddy Gave ‘The Simpsons’ A ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ Makeover
Tim Long and John Harvatine discuss the handmade puppets, costumes, and clay worms behind this year’s ‘Treehouse of Horror’ opening.
Eric Bauza, Looney Tunes Voice Actor And Tireless Champion Of Animation, Dies At 46
From his beginnings at a drawing desk to his advocacy for the medium, Bauza brought a deep understanding of the art of animation to every role he played.
China’s First AI Feature Flops, Months After Scrappy ‘Niu Lai’ Became A Box Office Hit
Bona Film Group’s AI experiment struggled to attract attention, months after the humble ‘Niu Lai’ turned online ridicule into almost $10 million in sales.
Glitch Greenlights Full Season Its Hit YouTube Series ‘Gameoverse,’ Sets May 2027 Return
The series from creator Ross O’Donovan, better known online as RubberRoss, earned a full-season order after its pilot topped 31 million views.
2027 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘Saba’ Director Liron Topaz
A boy seeks closure after losing his grandfather in this hand-drawn, continuous-shot short, with animation led by James Baxter and an international team.
Director Daniel Zvereff On ‘Moonfish,’ One Of Our Favorites From A Crowded Year For Feature Animation
Daniel Zvereff discusses the creative ambition and personal sacrifices behind his Venice-premiering sci-fi feature, animated by three artists in nine months.
Inside Sony’s Anime Empire: How Aniplex, Crunchyroll, And Its Studios Fit Together
Sony has published a rare, behind-the-curtain look at its strategy to connect Japanese animation production with global distribution, gaming, and merchandising.
British Animation Awards To Return In 2028 Under New Leadership
Tracy Shaw and Anna Lord take the helm as the BAAs prepare new categories, including opportunities for international animation to compete.
‘Tangles,’ ‘Paper Trail’ Win Top Prizes At Animation Is Film
Louis Clichy’s ‘Iron Boy’ earned both the audience and special jury awards, while Anna Mantzaris’s ‘Please’ also picked up a shorts prize.