Golden Globes Nominees: Original Stories Triumph, Netflix And Apple Debut In Category
Of the five nominees, four are based on original ideas — a big change from last year’s contenders.
Los Angeles
The latest industry news from Los Angeles, the biggest animation-producing city in the United States and home to all of the major Hollywood studios.
Google Shuts Its Stadia Game Studios After 15 Months, Pivots Business
Around 150 workers in Los Angeles and Montreal are reportedly affected by the shutdown.
Craig McCracken Talks About Creating Netflix Series ‘Kid Cosmic’
Craig McCracken’s new show “Kid Cosmic” premieres today on Netflix. He speaks with INBTWN Animation about creating his first serialized series.
‘Full House’ Star Dave Coulier Launches Production Company With Animation Vet Bob Harper
The company will “tap into” the fan base of the “Full House” franchise.
Weta Digital Opens Offices In California, Announces New Board Members
The new offices “enable storytellers to tap Weta’s production pipeline and work with concept designers, animation supervisors, and other key creatives,” says CEO Prem Akkaraju.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Deep Down’ by Maciek Janicki
A man materializes in a foreign world and starts his journey towards the center of the fantastical city.
SIGGRAPH Cancels In-Person Conference For Second Year In A Row, Shifting To Virtual Format
Organizers say it’s impossible to hold the event in person given “continued uncertainty surrounding the future of COVID-19 and worldwide travel precautions.”
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Cage Match’ by Bryan Lee
A businessman enters an elevator for another day of work…
Academy Museum Will Debut Hayao Miyazaki Exhibition In April 2021
The Academy Museum revealed news details today about its inaugural Hayao Miyazaki exhibit.
Virtual Events This Week: Lightbox Expo, Festival Stop Motion Montréal
For less than $50, you can attend a Californian convention and a Canadian animation festival from your couch this week.
Six Point Harness Appoints Musa Brooker As Creative Director
The veteran animator and filmmaker joined the studio last year to work on an as-yet-undisclosed series.
‘Son Of The White Mare’: The Journey Of The Cult Classic’s 4K Restoration (Interview)
Marcell Jankovics’s heady masterpiece is coming out on VOD in North America. We hear from those who restored it.
This Youtube Channel Teaches People About The Business Side Of The Animation Industry
Calderon’s Youtube channel Surviving Animation is a goldmine of tips on the business side of things.
Patrick Osborne, Oscar-Winning Director Of ‘Feast,’ Signs With Nexus
The production house will represent Osborne globally for commercial work.
Poll: Nearly 80% Of Cartoon Brew Readers Aren’t Planning To Visit Movie Theaters This Summer
Large swathes of the U.S. exhibition sector are intending to reopen over the coming month, but will anyone show up?
From The Uncanny Valley To Hollywood: Miquela Is CAA’s First Virtual Being Client
The agency will work with the character “in all areas, including tv, film, and brand strategy and commercial endorsements.”
With New Rule Exemption, ‘Scoob!’ And ‘Trolls World Tour’ Assured Oscar Eligibility
Until theaters reopen, films that are launching on streaming or VOD services will still qualify for the Oscars.
Sony Pictures Animation Launches New International And Alternative Animation Divisions – Annecy
Genndy Tartakovsky features and a new “Boondocks” series are part of Sony’s new alternative animation division.
Hayao Miyazaki’s First Major U.S. Museum Show Will Be In Los Angeles
In 2019, Los Angles will be home to the first major exhibition of Hayao Miyazaki’s work in the United States.
Los Angeles Animation Festival Kicks Off Tomorrow With Concert By ‘Spongebob’ Star Tom Kenny
Titmouse’s Chris Prynoski is the 2018 festival honoree.
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