This Start-up Is Buying And Developing Some Of Youtube’s Biggest Kids’ Animated Shows
The Korean Youtube series “Arpo” is its latest pick-up.
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Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Ayam’ by Sofia El Khyari
Three generations of Moroccan women exchange feelings and anecdotes while preparing the traditional ceremony of Eid al-Adha.
‘A Shaun The Sheep Movie: Farmageddon’ Launches Today On Netflix — In The Americas
Aardman’s sci-fi send-up is their first feature to debut on streaming in the U.S. — but it has received a theatrical release elsewhere.
Nickelodeon International Greenlights ‘Best & Bester,’ Its First Finnish Show
The comedy series will be produced by Finland’s Gigglebug Entertainment and the U.K.’s Eye Present.
Red Kite And Once Were Farmers Combine To Form New Studio In Scotland
Two Scottish studios are combining forces for a new venture.
Move Summit Returns With Expanded Line-Up, Including James Baxter
The fourth edition of the fast-growing conference will be held in Edinburgh on February 19–21.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘American Totem’ by Theodore Tagholm
A film that combines video footage of the American West with digital effects.
Netflix Partners With Nexus Studios And Leading Indie Animators For ‘The House’
The three-part animated project will be directed by Paloma Baeza, Niki Lindroth von Bahr, Emma de Swaef and Marc James Roels.
BAFTA Awards Analysis: A Rare Four Animated Feature Nominees, Diverse Shorts, And ‘The Lion King’ Up For VFX
A few snubs, an eclectic shorts category, and a victory for Disney’s disinformation campaign: here are our takeaways from this year’s nominees.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Body Patterns’ by Milo Targett
“After a botched attempt at backstreet eye surgery, a man begins noticing repulsive microscopic patterns on the people he meets.” Film …
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Facing It’ by Sam Gainsborough
As Sean waits anxiously in the local pub, he is forced to explore his own unhappy memories and relationships in an evening that will leave him changed forever.
Sony Pictures Television Expands Into Kids’ Series With $195 Million Silvergate Acquisition
Silvergate’s shows include “Hilda,” “Peter Rabbit,” and “Octonauts.”
Why Steven Spielberg’s Animated Adaptation Of ‘Cats’ Never Made It Past Development
Revisiting the forgotten history of the unmade animated version of “Cats.” The project passed through different styles, teams, and countries, before collapsing.
Events Round-Up: Anilogue, London International Animation Festival, Animateka
Upcoming animation events in Budapest, London, and Ljubljana.
Netflix Acquires North America/Latin America Rights To ‘A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon’
Aardman’s latest feature has grossed over $30 million worldwide since its theatrical release in September.
Aardman To Make Holiday Special ‘Robin Robin,’ Its First Project For Netflix
The stop-motion musical is being directed by Aardman first-timers Daniel Ojari and Mikey Please.
Got $1.5 Million To Spare? The Brothers Quay’s South London Flat Could Be Yours
“Some lucky wizard is about to find a new, delightful home,” reads the realtor’s listing.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Bambi’ by Joseph Melhuish
Bambi advocates her new lifestyle choices.
‘Chico & Rita’ Directors Reunite For Bossa Nova Musical ‘They Shot The Piano Player’
Jeff Goldblum is attached to the voice an American journalist investigating the disappearance of a Brazilian virtuoso pianist.
The 2D Gaming Boom: How These 3 Video Games Created Their Striking Hand-Made Look
We spoke to the artists and developers behind “Later Alligator,” “Knights and Bikes,” and “River City Girls” about their games’ stylized visuals.
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