Aardman Animations To Lay Off 15% Of Its Core Staff
The studio also revealed that it was unprofitable last year because of slow sales on the series ‘Lloyd of the Flies.’
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Chris Sanders Confirms ‘The Wild Robot’ Sequel Is Happening
“100% yes there are absolutely plans for a second one,” Sanders said today during a talk in London.
A Historic Box Office Weekend: Five Of The Top Ten Films Are Animated Features
A diverse group of animated films are in the top 10 this weekend, including a hand-drawn import, a documentary, a stop-motion classic, and multiple cg blockbusters.
A Top Pixar And Disney Animator Awaits Trial In France On Child Sex Abuse Charges
Investigators say that up to a thousand children were abused at his request.
European Film Awards Select 5 Standout Nominees In Animated Feature Category
The awards will be presented December 7 in Switzerland.
Kavaleer Production Developing ‘The Honey Wars’ With ‘Point Blank’ And ‘Deliverance’ Director John Boorman
The film is a dark comedic fantasy based on stories that Boorman used to tell his children.
A Filmmaker Explains How He Built A Modern-Day Multiplane Camera To Recreate Traditional Animation Effects
The multiplane camera was a revolutionary piece of animation tech that added depth to two-dimensional artwork.
NowWhat!? Launches A Series Of Shorts About Political Issues
The non-profit organization was started by Six Point Harness founder Brendan Burch.
Paramount Is Developing A Live-Action/CGI Hybrid ‘Rugrats’ Feature
Jason Moore, who directed the feature ‘Pitch Perfect’ and Broadway’s ‘Shrek the Musical,’ is attached as director.
Pakistan Submits Traditionally-Animated Feature ‘The Glassworker’ For Best International Feature Oscar Race
The film is the first traditionally-animated 2d feature produced in Pakistan.
‘Flow,’ An Edge-Of-Your-Seat Survival Film, Gets U.S. Trailer, Release Date
Gints Zilbalodis’s ‘Flow,’ one of the very best animated features of the year, will be released in the U.S. in November.
‘Flow,’ ‘La Voix Des Sirènes’ Win Top Awards At Ottawa International Animation Festival
The Ottawa win should help reinforce the fact that ‘Flow’ is one of the best animated films of 2024 and a real Oscar contender during the upcoming awards season.
Chris Sanders’ ‘The Wild Robot’ Debuts At #1
It marks the third-best opening for an animated film in September, following ‘Hotel Transylvania’ and ‘Hotel Transylvania 2.’
Animation Is Film To Host N. American Premieres Of ‘The Colors Within’ And ‘The Day The Earth Blew Up’
The festival is set to take place in Los Angeles from October 18-20.
‘Avatar’ Director James Cameron Joins Stability AI Board Of Directors, Says He Wants To Incorporate AI Into VFX Industry
Last year, Cameron had warned against the dangers of artificial intelligence.
A New Model For Indie Animation Producers: Netflix Has Licensed Youtube Hit ‘The Amazing Digital Circus’
The hit online series will now be available simultaneously on both Netflix and Youtube.
‘Transformers One’ Upset By ‘Beetlejuice’ At Box Office
The latest animated film from Paramount fell short of the studio’s expectations and settled for second place at the box office.
‘Transformers One’ Review Roundup: Critics Applaud The Storytelling, But Not As Enthused For The Visuals
A lot of reviewers are saying that this origin story for Optimus Prime and Megatron, aimed at younger audiences, is dramatically satisfying even for those who are unfamiliar with franchise lore.
The Cartoon Brew Livestream: A Major Shift At Walt Disney Animation Studios
Looking more closely at important animation news that happened this week.
Jennifer Lee Steps Down As Disney Animation’s Chief Creative Officer, Jared Bush Takes Over
Lee will remain at the studio to work on the ‘Frozen’ franchise.
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