‘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.
Previously on Cartoon Brew
‘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.
SJSU Launches A Master Of Design In Animation For Aspiring Creators
The core focus of SJSU’s new Master’s program is on the development of original intellectual property.
Nickelodeon Reveals Its 2025 Emerging Writer And Artist Program Participants
Three writers and four artists will participate in the network’s talent incubator programs.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shout! Studios Acquires N. American Rights To French Animated Feature ‘Into The Wonderwoods’
The new animated fantasy from the directors of ‘Persepolis’ and ‘Zombillenium’ will be distributed in the U.S. and Canada.
Exclusive: Enjoy An Online Viewing Of ‘The Art And Making Of Arcane’ Book
For three days only, ‘The Art and Making of Arcane’ book is available for free online viewing.
Cartoon Brew Livestream: Oscar Nominations And A Fantastic Animated Series
Today’s livestream will begin around 11:15 Pacific / 2:15pm Eastern.
Gints Zilbalodis’ Debut Feature ‘Away’ Returns To U.K. And Irish Cinemas In March
‘Away’ is the solo-animated debut feature of the director of the two-time Oscar-nominated ‘Flow.’
‘The Wild Robot’ Earns Three Oscar Nominations, ‘Flow’ Is Nominated Twice
It is a big day for animated films at the Oscars.
Niigata Int’l Animation Festival Announces 12 Features In Competition
The festival, which takes place next month, will also present a major retrospective on Satoshi Kon.
Kazoo Films, New U.K. Company Dedicated To Distributing Family Animated Features, Announces Launch
The new company aims to distribute four films annually in the U.K. and Ireland.
Robert Verrall, National Film Board Of Canada Animation Pioneer, Has Died
As a filmmaker and producer, Verrall helped elevate animation to new heights and demonstrated its potential as a powerful tool for storytelling and education.
How A Japanese Studio Is Embracing AI In Its Anime Production Pipeline
“Without AI, the work would take a minimum of one week to ten days. Using AI, it is about four of five hours,” says the studio’s design director.
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