GKIDS Picks Up North American Rights To ‘The Deer King’
The anime feature had its world premiere at last week’s Annecy Festival.
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Annecy: Leading Animation Filmmakers Discuss Anime’s Influence On Their Work
Our notes from a panel on Japanese animation including Tomm Moore, Sofia Alexander, and Michael Dudok de Wit.
GKIDS Will Release Mamoru Hosoda’s ‘Belle’ In North America This Winter
The distributor is planning a winter theatrical release, positioning the film for an Oscar run next year.
Kenji Kamiyama To Direct ‘Lord Of The Rings’ Anime Prequel
New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Animation are fast-tracking the project for the big screen.
New Trailer For Mamoru Hosoda’s ‘Belle’ Echoes ‘Beauty And The Beast’
The film’s first international trailer has dropped ahead of its Japanese release next month.
Woman Arrested Over Arson Threat To Japan’s Wit Studio
Since the arson attack on Kyoto Animation in 2019, multiple people have been arrested in Japan following threats made against animation workers.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘The Naked King’ By Rapparu
Music video for Bigmama’s “The Naked King.”
Hayao Miyazaki Sees ‘Demon Slayer’ Movie As A ‘Rival,’ His Producer Says
“That kind of film would be a hit,” said the Studio Ghibli director on being told the gist of the movie.
Studio Khara Condemns ‘Slander, Threats’ Against ‘Evangelion’ Crew
The Japanese studio has threatened legal action against those who threaten or defame its staff.
‘Ultraman’ CG Feature In Works At Netflix; Shannon Tindle To Direct
The venerable Japanese superhero finds himself fathering a baby monster in the film.
Japan’s Kadokawa Aims To Produce 40 Animated Titles Per Year By 2023
The media titan is also looking to set up a cg studio with “top-class” global talent.
Nintendo To Nominate Illumination Boss Chris Meledandri To Board Of Directors
Illumination is producing a forthcoming “Super Mario” animated movie with Nintendo.
‘Demon Slayer’ Closes In On ‘Raya’ At U.S. Box Office
The anime title has grossed an estimated $36.6M to the Disney film’s $43.4M.
The Animation That Changed Me: Peter Chung on ‘Space Adventure Cobra’
Watching the series “was the first time that it really became clear to me what a director does,” says Chung.
Seven Things I Learned While Writing A Book On Studio Ghibli’s ‘Grave Of The Fireflies’
Cartoon Brew’s associate editor Alex Dudok de Wit spent a very long time thinking about a very sad film. Here are some of his conclusions.
Book Review: ‘Japanese Influence on American Children’s Television: Transforming Saturday Morning’
Gina O’Melia traces the rise of the American Saturday morning cartoon and the challenge to its supremacy from anime shows.
Watch The Trailer For Saudi-Japanese Co-Production ‘The Journey’
The feature tells the story of a potter who’s caught up in an epic battle to defend his city Mecca.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Trepanation’ By Ryoji Yamada
Music video for the Millennium Parade’s “Trepanation.”
Opinion: ‘Yasuke’ Portrays Its Black Protagonist In A Way No Anime Has Done Before
Kambole Campbell reflects on what feels fresh — and what doesn’t — in Netflix’s new series about a Black samurai.
Big West To Distribute Post-1987 ‘Macross’ Titles Globally
A recent legal breakthrough will allow franchise titles to be seen by the world at last.
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