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Netflix Lays Off 30 Support Staff As Animation Restructure Continues

Despite the layoffs, reports suggest that Netflix will not slow its animation output.

French foreign animation tv sales were down in 2021, but exporters are confident that trend will reverse in 2022.

The group also called on the government to work towards decentralizing the industry away from Dublin, helping studios set up in rural towns.

Critics are condemning the character’s repeated use of the n-word, mocking of police brutality, and appropriating experiences of Black creators.

The company will shop the projects around to other networks and platforms.

With the purchase, the holding group now owns films, video games, board games, merchandising, theme parks, and stage production rights.

“Close Enough,” “Summer Camp Island,” and “Infinity Train” are some of titles that will longer be available on HBO Max after this week.

Backed by Jennifer Aniston, Serena Williams, and Will Smith, the company wants to become the “Pixar of the internet.”

The twins are currently in development on ‘Supashawty Girls, Funkamatic Bangbang.’

With 20.6 million and 12.7 million followers respectively, Nutshell and King Science are among the most influential artists on Tiktok today.

According to new data from Parrot Analytics, demand for animated content has doubled since 2020 while supply has failed to keep pace.

Cinesite is making a big bet on Quebec animation by its second Montreal studio in as many months.

In an internal office letter, Netflix VP global film Scot Stuber and VP studio operations Amy Reinhard outlined an executive shakeup.

Cinesite continues to grow its global footprint by acquiring the Montreal-based animation studio.

According to the streamer, the acquisition of the Australian indie studio “will support Netflix’s ambitious animated film slate.”

The company will be renamed Nintendo Pictures Company.

Founder Kris Wimberly discusses the new studio, meant to be a gateway into the industry for artists from marginalized communities.

Robot Playground Media has made series like Mickey Go Local and the Singaporean adult series Downstairs.

Hulu looks keen on expanding its adult animation efforts after appointing Parker to the newly-created position.

As Disney extends Chapek’s contract, we revisit the good, the bad, and the ugly of his time at the helm.