‘Memoir Of A Snail’ Delivered Second-Highest Per-Theater Average At The Weekend Box Office
Though there are few comps for R-rated stop-motion films at the box office, ‘Memoir of a Snail’ is off to an excellent start.
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Warner Bros. Is Working On An ‘Emily The Strange’ Animated Feature
The studio is developing the movie with J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot and screenwriter Pamela Ribon (‘Nimona,’ ‘My Year of Dicks’).
Enter Reallusion’s 2024 Animation At Work Contest; Deadline Is January 7
Artists of all levels are invited to showcase their skills and creativity.
Riva Studios Emerges As Potential Buyer For Insolvent French Animation Studio TeamTO
Riva, unlike the other bidders, has received the support of TeamTO’s owners.
Belgian Studio Nwave Pictures To Double Workforce At Its New Studio In Liège
The studio’s diversified approach to content production has led to continued growth for the company.
‘Bob’s Burgers’ Voice Actor Who Participated In Failed U.S. Coup Attempt Is Sentenced To Prison
Jay Johnston will serve 366 days in prison, followed by two years of supervised release.
2025 Oscar Contenders: ‘Yuck!’ Director Loïc Espuche
In this Oscar-qualified short, a group of children discover the grossest thing ever: couples kissing on the mouth.
Netflix’s Charming Holiday Feature ‘That Christmas’ Debuts Trailer
The film, produced by Locksmith Animation and DNEG Animation, releases December 4.
How An Animator’s Dismembered Fingertip Ended Up In Adam Elliot’s ‘Memoir Of A Snail’
‘Memoir of a Snail’ opens today in Los Angeles and New York City, before expanding more widely next month.
2025 Oscar Contenders: ‘Wander To Wonder’ Director Nina Gantz
Our Oscar contenders series kicks off today with ‘Wander to Wonder,’ a creepy look at the lives of puppets who are left alone in a tv studio after their creator dies.
Latin American Feature ‘Dalia And The Red Book’ Unveils Trailer
The hybrid feature tells the story of a girl who becomes entrapped in her deceased father’s unfinished novel and comes face to face with the book’s characters who have taken over the plot.
French Studio TeamTO Has Collapsed, Assets Being Sold At Fire-Sale Prices
The company produced numerous series including ‘City of Ghosts,’ ‘PJ Masks,’ and ‘Elena of Avalor.’
Chick-Fil-A Is Now Producing Its Own Animated Series
The shows will be available on Chick-fil-A’s new app Chick-fil-A Play, launching next month.
‘Flow,’ ‘Wander To Wonder’ Win Top Honors At Animation Is Film Festival
Both films have emerged as key Oscar contenders in the animated feature and short categories.
Rules Were Meant To Be Broken In Jeanette Jeanenne’s Short ‘Rules’
‘Rules’ humorously examines the consequences — or lack thereof — of ignoring spoken and unspoken societal norms.
Nigeria Moves To Replace Foreign Cartoons With Local Content To Prevent ‘Foreign Behaviors’ Of Children
Nigerian president Bola Tinubu has reportedly approved the plan to switch out international cartoons with locally-produced animation.
Copeland Brothers To Develop Feature Projects At Laika
In recent years, Chris and Justin Copeland have worked on an impressive number of animated action-adventure series.
As Live-Action Films Continue To Falter At Box Office, ‘The Wild Robot’ Holds Strong At #2
Four out of the top ten films at the U.S. weekend box office were animated.
‘Memoir Of A Snail’ Beats Out Live-Action Films, Wins Top Prize At BFI London Film Festival
Two other animated films also received special jury mentions at the festival: the feature ‘Olivia & Las Nubes’ and the short ‘Dragfox.’
Just 19 Days After Theatrical Release, ‘The Wild Robot’ Receives Digital Release
The film will be available December 3 on physical media (4K UHD and Blu-ray).
The Cartoon Brew Livestream: Toho’s Surprise Move In U.S. Animation Distribution
A closer look at Toho’s acquisition of GKIDS, as well as last weekend’s historic achievement for animation at the U.S. box office.
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