The Philippines Submits ‘The Missing’ For Best International Feature Oscar Race
The film blends rotoscope and 2d hand-drawn animation to tell a story close to director Carl Joseph Papa’s heart.
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Filipino Studio Toon City Expands With Vancouver Outpost Led By Atomic Cartoons Co-Founder Trevor Bentley
Toon City Vancouver will specialize in both traditional and digital services, with an eye towards co-production opportunities.
Kre8tif! Pitches: Five Promising Projects From Southeast Asia
Meet musician monkeys, a gun-toting frog, a Singaporean Sherlock Holmes, and more …
‘Cryptozoo,’ ‘Mad God’ Among Winners At Fantasia Fest 2021
Another winner was “Hayop Ka! The Nimfa Dimaano Story,” a decidedly adult rom-com from the Philippines.
Ex-Nick Exec Russell Hicks To Take Over Top Draw Animation
Hicks is replacing Wayne Dearing, who has led the Philippines-based studio since founding it in 1999.
Southeast Asian Game Companies: This Survey Wants Your Input
The SEA Game Industry Report 2021 will assess the strengths, challenges, and overall direction of the region’s industry.
‘Animaniacs’ Service Studio Snipple Animation Launches Originals Unit In U.K.
The studio has worked on projects including “Klaus” and the “Animaniacs” reboot. Its slate of originals includes five series, for kids and adults.
How The Creators Of Hulu’s ‘Animaniacs’ Reboot Subtly Updated The Look Of The Series
“[It’s] kind of like the designs you remember them looking like, not so much what they actually look like,” says “Animaniacs” co-executive producer Gabe Swarr.
Major Filipino Animation Producer Toon City Has Experienced 28% Productivity Drop In Lockdown
Toon City’s CEO says the productivity plunge is fairly typical for studios in the country, and cites lagging technical infrastructure as a root cause.
These Animator Reels From Netflix’s ‘Green Eggs and Ham’ Are Incredible
The animation on this series is a real highlight. Too bad they didn’t credit most of the animators.
This Pioneering Report Reveals What It’s Like To Make Animation In Southeast Asia Today
This report compiles essential facts, figures, and observations on the Southeast Asia animation industry, laying the groundwork for further growth.
Events Round-Up: World Animation & VFX Summit, Animahenasyon, Kaboom
Upcoming animation events in L.A., Manila, Amsterdam and Utrecht.
Vietnam Pulls ‘Abominable’ From Theaters Over South China Sea Map — Updated
The film was removed from theaters after the discovery of a scene that shows what Vietnam claims to be a violation of its water sovereignty.
Trailer: ‘You Son Of A Bitch,’ Adult Romantic-Comedy From Philippines (UPDATED)
The hand-drawn feature is aiming for a mid-2020 release.
Animation Around the World: Chile, Norway, Philippines
Cartoon Brew’s whirlwind tour around the animation globe continues this week with insights from industry players in Chile, Norway, and Philippines.
