Cuba’s Animation Industry Filled With Challenges and Promise
Driven by enthusiasm and a can-do attitude, artists want to grow Cuba’s underdeveloped animation industry.
Scott Thill
‘Adventure Time,’ ‘Uncle Grandpa’ Among Cartoon Network Renewals
Five Cartoon Network shows have earned season renewals.
Cinesite and Image Engine Merge In Continuing VFX Consolidation
The two companies combine staffs into a worldwide workforce numbering over 525 artists.
‘Avatar’ and ‘Korra’ Co-Creator Bryan Konietzko Weaves New Graphic Novel ‘Threadworlds’
Hurry up and wait, benders! Bryan Konietzo’s debut graphic novel series arrives in 2017.
GKIDS Will Bring ‘Phantom Boy’ to North America
The follow-up fantasy-noir thriller from the makers of “A Cat in Paris” will receive a North American release.
Cartoon Network’s Imagination Studios Encourages Children To Create Original Ideas
Major network creators like Rebecca Sugar and Ben Bocquelet will participate and teach children how to create cartoons.
No More Cruises, Spongebob
Nickelodeon and Norwegian Cruise Lines are breaking up.
Say Hello to Sanrio’s $200 Million ‘Hello Kitty’ Movie
Sanrio plans to release the film in 2019.
Animation Artists’ Union Reaches Agreement for 3-Year Deal with Studios
How smooth were negotiations? They began Monday and finished Wednesday.
‘Dream Defenders’ Brings International Exposure to Singapore’s Tiny Island Productions
Tiny Island founder David Kwok talks about Discovery Family Channel’s pick-up of “Dream Defenders.”
Trailer: ‘Top Cat Begins,’ Another Top Cat Film From Mexico
“Top Cat Begins” arrives October 9 in Mexico from Warner Bros. Pictures.
Netflix Shores Up Its Original Preschool Slate With 3 New Shows
Netflix’s aggressive expansion into children’s TV continues with the announcement of 3 new series.
Magic of Disney Animation, R.I.P.
Disney is tearing down one of its last symbolic ties to the craft of hand-drawn animation.
Comic-Con 2015: Nine Animation Events We’re Excited About
Cut through the clutter with our handy guide to the must-see animation events happening in San Diego this year.
Boomerang Reboots With Original Bugs, Scooby, and Bunnicula
Time Warner is relaunching its archival animation showcase Boomerang with original content — and commercials.
‘April and the Extraordinary World,’ ‘We Can’t Live Without Cosmos’ Top Annecy
Christian Desmares and Franck Ekinci’s sci-fi fable and Konstantin Bronzit’s short exploration led awardees to the outer limits.
First Look: ‘Mutafukaz,’ A Studio 4°C and Ankama Co-Production
Studio 4°C and Ankama’s kinetic adaptation of the French comics hit arrives 2017 in France.
‘Hotel Transylvania 2’ Full-Length Trailer Released
Genndy Tartakovsky’s monstrous goofballs are going to California.
Nine Illuminating Notes From ‘Despicable Me’ Producer Chris Meledandri
Illumination Entertainment’s founder admits he has no idea what’s in store for the future of animation, but it will probably arrive online in short-form.
‘Inside Out’ Review Roundup – What Did You Think?
“Inside Out” is already accumulating praise throwing around the word ‘masterpiece’ — and it’s well-deserved.
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