Max Landman’s Out-Of-This-World Short ‘Baloney Beacon’ Features Creatures Made Entirely From Balloons
According to Landman, he wanted to make something “as alien as possible” using the balloons he’s been twisting for 13 years.
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After A Slow Start, ‘Migration’ Soars To Impressive Holiday Week Comeback
A strong run for ‘Migration’ is good news in an industry that was asking questions about the viability of original titles at the box office.
Exploring The Unique Production Process Of Netflix’s Stunning ‘Blue Eye Samurai’ (Exclusive Video)
Watch a conversation with ‘Blue Eye Samurai’ supervising director and producer Jane Wu and production designer Toby Wilson.
December’s Biggest Stories From The World Of Animation
A look back at the stories that had the biggest impact on the animation world over the last month.
For Anyone Who Has Ever Felt Uncomfortable In A Public Sauna, We Offer Up Nils Noblich’s Short ‘Sauna Security’
Three sauna security guards let a little power go to their heads in this extremely relatable animated short.
M2 Founder Masao Maruyama On His Studio’s ‘Pluto’ Adaptation: “I Couldn’t Kick The Bucket Until I Created This”
Maruyama and Pluto manga creator Naoki Urasawa recently shared their thoughts on their fantastic anime adaptation.
Mickey, Minnie, And Tigger Are Days Away From Entering The Public Domain
Disney’s ‘Steamboat Willie’ and A.A. Milne’s ‘The House at Pooh Corner’ turn 95 in 2024.
Streaming Animation Debuts We’re Looking Forward To In January 2024
The new year brings new animated series to all the big streaming platforms. We’ve picked out three debuts that seemed particularly interesting.
Three Of This Year’s Oscar-Qualified Directors Discuss The Enduring Appeal Of 2D Animation
Nearly half of this year’s 33 Oscar-qualified animated features feature hand-drawn 2d animation, or cg meant to look hand-drawn.
In Memoriam: Remembering The Animation Figures Who Died In 2023
A collection of the tributes and obituaries we published over the past 12 months to honor lost figures from the global animation community.
Cartoon Quackers: A Look At Ducks Throughout Animation History
To commemorate the release of ‘Migration,’ we’re revisiting some of our favorite ducks throughout cartoon history.
Seven Animated Features Academy Voters Shouldn’t Overlook This Awards Season
With so many quality qualified films in this year’s animated feature race, voters will have a tough time picking the five best.
‘Gundam’ Creator Yoshiyuki Tomino Warns Japanese Studios Against Emulating “Disney’s Boring Digital Production System”
“After switching from hand-drawn to digital animation, many of Disney’s works became disappointing,” said Tomino.
10 Standout Animated Series That Defined 2023
These are the series we think audiences and artists will be talking about for years to come.
‘Migration’ Debuts In Third Place During Sluggish Holiday Box Office Weekend
On Christmas Day, Miyazaki’s ‘The Boy and the Heron’ became the sixth highest-grossing anime title in U.S. box office history.
‘Migration’ Reviews Roundup: Standard Feathery Fun For The Kids
Critics have been generally receptive, and have found plenty to admire both visually and narratively, while acknowledging that the film hews close to well-worn American animation formulas.
Oscar Shortlists: Iran And Mexico Contend For 1st Time In Animated Shorts; ‘Boy And The Heron’ Considered For Score; ‘Spider-Verse’ Shortlisted For VFX
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the shortlists in 10 different categories, including animated short film and visual effects.
Why ‘Migration’ Director Benjamin Renner Nearly Turned Down Illumination’s Offer To Direct, And What Changed His Mind
The director joined us to discuss why animals make the best protagonists and the importance of a good score.
2023 Feature Animation Year In Review: Distribution Winners And Losers
Which distributors had a 2023 to remember, and which will be looking to turn things around in 2024?
A U.K. Tower Block Reflects On Life In The City In ‘The Secret Diary Of A High Rise’
Stephen Ong’s animated short is now available online, having recently screened at several key British animation festivals.
Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri On Original Animation Box Office Struggles, Shifting Audience Tendencies, And Keeping Budgets Down
Meledandri says if established studios tried cutting budgets to Illumination levels, it would be disruptive to their artistic culture.
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