Report: Anime Industry Sales Fell In 2020 For The First Time In A Decade
Research by Teikoku Databank shows revenue falling 1.8% amid the pandemic.
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‘Hotel Transylvania 4’ Bound For Amazon Prime In $100M-Plus Deal
The spread of the Delta variant, coupled with vaccine mandates, may have done for the film’s theatrical release.
How ‘Little Ellen’ Will Reflect Warnermedia’s New Preschool Educational Values
Warnermedia’s new Cartoonito preschool block is grounded in a proprietary educational framework called “Humancentric Learning.”
Crafter Builds Incredibly Detailed ‘Howl’s Moving Castle’ Model That Would Make Miyazaki Proud
Studson tracked the whole process in an in-depth how-to video. Watch it here.
Warner Bros. Didn’t Want ‘Tom & Jerry’ Movie To Be About Tom And Jerry, Says Writer
“Sonic the Hedgehog” writer Pat Casey explains why he didn’t work on the film.
Festival Stop Motion Montréal Announces Virtual 13th Edition
This one’s for the stop motion gang!
Nina L. Diaz To Head Adult Animation And Unscripted For Paramount+
The executive has been promoted amid a reorganization at ViacomCBS’s MTV Entertainment Group.
ViacomCBS Sues The Rusty Krab Restaurant, Claiming It Rips Off ‘Spongebob’
At this restaurant in Houston, diners can order a Bikini Bottom Blast cocktail and take photos with Spongebob himself – just don’t tell ViacomCBS.
Jorge Gutiérrez, Sandra Equihua, Chris Prynoski Among Speakers At Pixelatl 2021
The festival’s tenth edition will be held virtually on September 7–11.
Fred Ladd, Producer Who Helped Introduce Anime To U.S., Dies At 94
Ladd localized classic anime series for the American market, starting with the groundbreaking “Astro Boy.”
IATSE Union Is Providing Free Legal Support To Laid-Off Tangent Staff
The union’s main goal is to ensure that ex-employees receive their severance payments.
‘South Park’ Co-Creator Matt Stone Talks About The Value Of Having Ownership In Your Work
Matt Stone discusses how they managed to secure one of the most lucrative creator-side deals in animation history and what they’re doing with the money.
6 Indie And Foreign Animated Features Building Buzz For Oscars 2022
These films could have a big impact on the Oscar race.
‘What If…?’ Review Roundup: MCU’s First Animated Series Is Fun At Best
The show premieres on Disney+ on Wednesday. Here’s what the critics are saying.
Warner Bros. Animation And Cartoon Network Studios To Start Producing Anime Under Jason DeMarco
The executive veteran will oversee anime and action series at the two studios, while keeping a similar role at Adult Swim.
Annie Awards Now Accepting Entries For 49th Edition
The awards will be held at UCLA’s Royce Hall on February 26, 2022.
Sony Completes Acquisition Of Crunchyroll From AT&T
“Our goal is to create a unified anime subscription experience as soon as possible,” says Sony Pictures chief Tony Vinciquerra.
György Matolcsy, Key Figure In Development Of Hungarian Animation, Dies At 91
For 36 years, Matolscy headed Pannónia Film Studio, the Eastern Bloc’s second-biggest animation studio.
The Trainwreck Production Of ‘Animal Kingdom: Let’s Go Ape,’ A Celebrity-Driven Animation Bomb
An absent director, creative incoherence, a ballooning budget: this cursed production had it all.
Tools Of The Trade: Every Animation Tool Used On The Upcoming Series ‘Royals Next Door’
A producer explains how they built a pipeline for the upcoming hybrid series “Royals Next Door.”
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