The Mainstream Media Is Paying Attention To The Success Of Theatrical Animation In 2024
It’s impossible to ignore how animation is saving Hollywood in 2024.
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Annecy 2024 Was Memorable, But For All The Wrong Reasons
Three reasons why I didn’t enjoy the event this year, including one that will prevent me from returning anytime soon.
Could An Animated Film Win The Cannes Palme D’Or For The First Time Ever This Year?
All eyes are on Michel Hazanavicius’s feature animation directorial debut ‘The Most Precious of Cargoes.’
John Musker: Disney Animation Needs A ‘Course Correction’
He also says that his last feature at the studio, ‘Moana,’ was “a very difficult project.”
5 Terrific Student Films From The 2024 Calarts Producers’ Show
Calarts students are pushing in exciting and new directions. Can the commercial industry keep up?
This 12-Minute Video Is Loaded With Constructive Advice For Out-Of-Work Animation Artists
Board artist Meridian Gray Culpepper has posted a video full of wisdom learned over 11 months of unemployment.
‘Gundam’ Creator Yoshiyuki Tomino Warns Japanese Studios Against Emulating “Disney’s Boring Digital Production System”
“After switching from hand-drawn to digital animation, many of Disney’s works became disappointing,” said Tomino.
Elon Musk Tells Disney CEO Bob Iger To ‘Go Fuck Yourself,’ Says Advertiser Boycott Will Bankrupt X
The Walt Disney Company, recently a bogeyman for Florida governor Ron DeSantis, is once again caught in the crosshairs of a public feud.
Deepfake David Zaslav Explains Why He Canned ‘Coyote Vs. Acme’
In the parody video, faux Zaslav explains what the real Zaslav is doing.
AI Will Cut Animation Labor And Production Time By 90% Says Former Dreamworks Animation CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg
“In the good old days it took 500 artists five years to make a world-class animated movie. I think it won’t take 10% of that three years from now,” he claimed during a panel.
Is CG Addiction Killing Modern Blockbusters?
Youtuber Cody Johnston offers several reasons for the declining quality of modern blockbusters, including an overreliance on vfx.
95% Of NFTs Are Worthless, And The Ones That Aren’t Have Plummeted In Value
A new study published by blockchain experts Dappgambl has cast an ugly light on the current state of the NFT marketplace.
Tim Burton Weighs In On AI Copying His Style: “It’s Like A Robot Taking Your Humanity, Your Soul”
The director also bemoaned growing up in Burbank, recalled walking the halls of Calarts Naked, and shared his opinion on modern Disney.
Tech Bros Want To Replace Storyboard Artists With Artificial Intelligence
Numerous AI tools have been released this year with the aim of eliminating storyboard artists. The animation industry needs to respond.
Commentary: AI Should Not Be Everything, Everywhere, All At Once
A prominent figure in tech makes a strong argument for why the public must take a stand against AI before it’s too late.
Paramount Animation To Move Away From Original Animated Features, Focus On Nick IP
“We’re not going to release an expensive original animated movie and just pray people will come,” says Paramount Pictures CEO Brian Robbins.
Christopher Nolan Forgot To Credit Over 80% Of VFX Crew On ‘Oppenheimer’
VFX workers get screwed by Hollywood yet again.
Actors Fear Studios Want To Replace Them With AI Digital Doubles
A key points of contention between actors and studios is the use of synthetic actors and performances – and the issue is far more complicated than most realize.
Animation Companies Are Going Green. Here’s How They’re Doing It
We spoke with animation organizations from around the world that are spearheading the industry’s green push.
Challenges That Women Face In The Animation Industry: A Roundtable Discussion
Glasgow and Women in Animation teamed up to present a conversation about gender constraints that women working in animation are likely to face, both on the creative and business sides of the industry.
