France’s Industry Reacts To The Creation Of An Animation Branch At The César Awards
To put it simply: some are happier than others.
Artist Rights
Petition To Halt Comedy Central’s ‘Ren & Stimpy’ Reboot Passes 11,000 Signatures
The petition was started by Robyn Byrd, who has accused the show’s creator John Kricfalusi of sexually abusing her as a child.
Multiple Employees Leave Game Developer Lab Zero Over Boss’s ‘Inappropriate’ Behavior
Studio head Mike Zaimont is accused of “a pattern of hostility, insults, threats, lying, and harassment.”
Claims Of Inaction Over Sexual Harassment Rock Game Developer Rocksteady
A female employee has publicly criticized toxic behavior at Rocksteady. The company says other female employees disagree.
Blizzard Staff Protest Pay Gaps By Sharing Salaries Anonymously
Pay at the game developer reportedly ranges from $30 million to almost minimum wage.
‘Bob’s Burgers’ Creator Loren Bouchard: We Aren’t Doing ‘Enough’ On Gender Imbalance
The renewed attention on the race of voice actors may prompt a reevaluation of gender in casting, too.
Ubisoft Axes 3 Top Executives After Widespread Claims Of Sexual Harassment And Misconduct
The videogame publisher is in turmoil following widespread claims of sexual harassment and abuse throughout its studios.
‘Chicken Run’ Actress Julia Sawalha Dismissed From The Sequel, Accuses Producers Of “Ageism”
“To say I am devastated and furious would be an understatement,” said Sawalha in a statement.
Read A Former Pixar Employee’s Story That Alleges ‘Systemic Racism And Sexism’ At Pixar
A former Pixar employee describes a workplace rife with racism, sexism, and class insensitivity.
Critic Lauren Michele Jackson: Black Actors Voicing Black Characters Doesn’t Solve The Problem
It doesn’t matter if a black character is voiced by a black actor, Jackson argues, but studios need to endow more black talent.
Japan’s Studio Trigger Settles With Former Employees Over Unpaid Overtime
The studio behind “Promare” and “Little Witch Academia” had abused a labor law, paying staff a fixed wage irrespective of hours worked.
Cartoon Brew Podcast: Animating While Black
How is the movement for racial justice shaping animation? We speak to industry figures who are pushing for change.
‘Bojack Horseman’ Creator Says He Made ‘Huge Racist Error’ By Not Having Vietnamese Writers For Vietnamese Character
Voice actor Alison Brie has also apologized for voicing a person of color on an animated show.
Three Prominent Animation And Illustration Teachers Lose Jobs Over Sexual Harassment And Abuse Claims
Art and animation schools are cleaning house.
White Actors Will No Longer Perform Nonwhite Characters On ‘Family Guy’ And ‘The Simpsons’
Animated series are addressing the use of white actors for nonwhite roles.
Jenny Slate And Kristen Bell Will Stop Voicing Black Characters On ‘Big Mouth’ And ‘Central Park’
“Black characters on an animated show should be played by Black people,” said Slate.
In Wake Of George Floyd Protests, Women In Animation Summit To Address Race And Solidarity
The symposium will be available to Annecy Online badgeholders from June 17.
The Challenges Of Being Black In The Animation Industry (Video Discussion)
Filmmakers Wesley Louis And Mohamed Fadera share their thoughts in a video hosted by animation studio The Line.
Animation Artists Reveal Salary Disparities With #AnimationPaidMe Hashtag
Industry artists are tired of pay secrecy and are sharing their salaries on social media.
DNEG’s Planned Pay Cuts Reversed For Some Feature Animation Staff Working On ‘Ron’s Gone Wrong’
Staff at the vfx titan are facing significant pay cuts. But some are now being offered “salary support,” with the help of production partner Locksmith Animation.
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