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‘Simpsons’ Voice Actor Hank Azaria Explains Why He Can’t Be Easily Replaced By AI

Azaria is anxious about the future, but believes his job is safe for the immediate future.

Interviews

KrumbleTV Creator On Making Animated Films With Metahuman Creator

Using his unique production methods, the self-taught Russia-born, Texas-based animator is able to produce an entire animated short in one workday.

A Year Of International Achievements And New Challenges For Basque Animation

Basque animation is currently enjoying an exceptional moment, solidifying its position as one of the leading creative forces on the international stage.

‘Heavens To Murgatroyd!’ MeTV Toons Expands Hanna-Barbera Offerings With New Programming Block

The daily ‘House of Hanna-Barbera’ programming block will launch on Sunday, February 16.

Box Office Report

Chinese Sensation ‘Ne Zha 2’ Overtakes Original ‘Inside Out 2’ As Highest-Grossing Animated Feature In A Single Market

The film is on course to become the highest-grossing film in Chinese history.

Classic

Popeye, Bosko, Tintin, And Horace Horsecollar Are Now In The Public Domain

A bounty of classic cartoon and comic characters have entered the public domain this year.

Events

This Thursday In Burbank: ‘Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl’ FYC Screening With Directors Nick Park And Merlin Crossingham

You’re invited to a free screening of the latest Wallace & Gromit feature followed by a reception with the directors.

Box Office Report

‘Ne Zha 2’ Beats ‘Moana 2’ To Set All-Time Box Office Record For Animated Film Opening

Animation was also #1 at the U.S. box office this weekend.

Cartoon Brew Pick

‘The Pioneers’ Is A Tribute To The Forgotten And Overlooked Pioneers Of Space Travel

Based on historical records, this unique documentary rhythmically depicts 59 test rocket launches, each carrying an animal, before humans were eventually sent into space.

Studios

Nickelodeon Reveals Its 2025 Emerging Writer And Artist Program Participants

Three writers and four artists will participate in the network’s talent incubator programs.

Experimental

Unconventional Historical And Experimental Themes Enliven Thomas Renoldner’s Short ‘Stampfer Dreams’

A new animated short delves into the life and work of one of the earliest practitioners of animated images.

Awards

Michel Hazanavicius’ Animated Feature ‘The Most Precious Of Cargoes’ Nominated For 3 César Awards

Gints Zilbalodis’ Oscar-nominated ‘Flow’ is also among the nominees in the feature animation category.

Interviews

‘Common Side Effects’ Creators Joe Bennett And Steve Hely On Bringing Their Quirky Thriller To Adult Swim

The groundbreaking adult animated series premieres this Sunday.

Cartoon Brew Pick

French Student Short ‘Layla’ Offers A Refreshingly Different Take On Teen Sexuality

In this Gobelins student short, a trio of tough-talking preteens purchase a sex robot so they can lose their virginity.

Tech

Mindshow’s Real-Time Virtual Production Platform Allows Filmmakers To Direct Animation Entirely In A VR Headset

Barbie, Chester Cheetah, and Cocomelon have all been brought to life using the company’s production pipeline.

Comics

Jules Feiffer, Cartoonist Who Worked At Terrytoons And Wrote ‘Popeye’ Feature, Dies At 95

The animated short ‘Munro,’ based on Feiffer’s story, was the first non-American animated film to win the Academy Award for best animated short.

Distribution

When Did Animated Shorts Get So Long? An Investigation Into The Uncomfortable Rise Of Long Shorts

As animation directors explore longer film formats, the trend is causing headaches for producers, distributors, festival programmers, and educators.

Cartoon Brew Pick

In ‘Freelance,’ A Weary Knight Deals With A Fickle Client

This fast-paced, minimalist animated comedy pays homage to classic cartoons while tackling a topic that will resonate with anyone who has ever dealt with indecisive clients.