China’s Tencent Video Eyes Global Audience For Its Teen/YA Animated Series
The streaming service views animation as a “huge” growth opportunity
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Disney And Pixar Will ‘Lean On Sequels’ In Near Future, Says CEO Bob Iger
The decision to swing back to sequels is part of the company’s decision to “reduce output and focus more on quality.”
Cartoon Animator 5.3 Introduces Animated Characters For Live Performances
A new feature in Cartoon Animator allows users to activate motions, performances, and effects for characters with a single button press for real-time animation.
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?
‘The Garfield Movie’ Is Impressive Overseas, ‘Mars Express’ And ‘Dragonkeeper’ Are Snubbed In U.S.
International audiences are showing up for Garfield.
The Cartoon Brew Livestream: Patrick Smith And the Importance Of Making Your Own Work
Cartoon Brew’s new livestream show airs every Friday morning on our Youtube channel .
Pictoplasma Founders Reflect On 20 Years Of Running A Character Design Conference
This year’s edition is currently taking place in Berlin.
DNEG To Lay Off Hundreds Of VFX Workers
Workers are bracing for layoffs to hit at the company’s studios in the U.K. and Canada.
MeTV Announces Toons Network, A Free Channel Dedicated To Classic Animation
The network is licensing a significant part of the Warner Bros. Discovery classic animation library, as well as series and shorts from other companies.
Animator Spotlight: Laverne Harding
The great Laverne Harding was not only an underrated talent, but a true pioneer in the Hollywood animation industry.
You’re Invited To A ‘Blue Eye Samurai’ FYC Screening, Q&A, And Reception
Cartoon Brew is pleased to invite you to a special screening of the hit Netflix series ‘Blue Eye Samurai’ followed by a Q&A.
‘Sausage Party: Foodtopia’ Series To Debut July 11
All eight episodes of the first season will be released simultaneously.
Paramount CEO Bob Bakish Steps Down, Will Receive $50 Million Severance Package
Bakish’s departure happens as Paramount continues to negotiate a merger with Skydance Media.
‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Becomes 5th Animated Film To Top Half-Billion Worldwide Since Pandemic
The four films in the ‘Kung Fu Panda’ franchise have collectively grossed over $2.3 billion.
Live-Action Scooby-Doo Series Headed To Netflix
Veteran Hollywood writers Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg are writing and producing the series.
Lola Lefèvre’s ‘Ye Kou Si Kuo’ Is A Super Fun Music Video About Friendship
From turning inanimate objects into characters to a Dayglo rave palette, Lefèvre is committed to packing in as much fun as possible.
Dreamworks Announces Big-Screen Version Of ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ As Third Feature Of 2025
A top preschool streaming series makes the leap to the big screen.
Annecy Selects 23 Animated Features For Competition Lineups
The opening night film is Michel Hazanavicius’s animated feature directorial debut ‘The Most Precious of Cargoes.’
Studio Ponoc’s ‘The Imaginary’ Gets July 5 Launch Date On Netflix
It’s the first new release as part of Studio Ponoc’s exclusive streaming deal with Netflix.
The Influence Of Looney Tunes On Live-Action Filmmakers
What do Denis Villeneuve, Wes Anderson, Steven Spielberg, Jean-Luc Godard, and Stephen Chow all have in common?
Chris Sanders And Crew To Preview ‘The Wild Robot’ Footage At Annecy
In addition to the footage preview, there will be a panel about designing the film.
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