Report: Former Dreamworks Exec Bill Damaschke Is Top Candidate To Lead Warner Animation Group
Warner Animation Group has been operating without a dedicated boss since Allison Abbate’s departure last August.
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Allison Abbate Steps Down As Warner Animation Group Head
Abbate’s departure comes as Warner Bros. Discover CEO David Zaslav reorganizes the company’s film divisions.
‘Aladdin,’ ‘Moana’ Directors Ron Clements And John Musker Are Working On A DC Superhero Film
Ron & John are back – but not at Disney.
Warner Animation Group Expands Dr. Seuss Partnership, Announces Two New Features
J.J. Abrams will produce an adaptation of “Oh, The Places You’ll Go!” for the studio.
Critics Have Been Harsh, But How Will Audiences Respond To ‘Scoob!,’ Which Arrives On VOD Today
The Scooby-Doo origin story is the second animated tentpole to skip theaters for VOD.
U.K. Animation Studio Locksmith Signs Multi-Film Deal With Warner Bros.
Locksmith aims to rival U.S. animation studios with high-end cg family features.
Mark Dindal And Teddy Newton Working On Animated Film Based On Funko Toys
Who asked for this?
‘Funan’ Dominates Animation Is Film Festival With Two Wins
In addition to “Funan,” the Spanish film “Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles” was also recognized with a special jury prize.
Warner Animation Group’s New Strategy: Rebooting Vintage Cartoon Characters
Warner Animation Group is currently developing no less than seven fully-animated or hybrid features based on classic cartoon characters.
Warner Bros. To Adapt ‘The Ice Dragon,’ A Children’s Story By ‘Game of Thrones’ Creator George R. R. Martin
Warner Animation Group is developing its own dragon franchise with help from the creator of “Game of Thrones.”
Warner Bros. Will Make A Bunch Of Animated Dr. Seuss Films, Starting With ‘Cat In The Hat’
Originality is overrated. Let’s just make Dr. Seuss cartoons forever.
Warner Animation Group Appoints Allison Abbate And Chris Leahy To Senior Creative Team
Allison Abbate, the producer of “The Iron Giant” and “Fantastic Mr. Fox,” now has one of the top creative roles at WB’s animation division.
‘The Breadwinner’ Wins Grand Prize At Inaugural Animation Is Film Festival
“The Breadwinner” claimed two of the three awards presented at the first edition of the Animation Is Film festival.
Tickets Now On Sale For LA’s Animation Is Film; Festival Announces All-Star Line-up Of Attending Filmmakers
The Animation is Film Festival has assembled an extraordinary line-up for its first-ever edition, set to take place in Los Angeles next month.
LA’s Animation Is Film Festival Announces Initial Feature Competition Line-up
A major animation festival is coming to Los Angeles for the first time in many years.
The Oral History of ‘Space Jam’: Part 3 – Reflections on A Beloved Film
In the final part of Cartoon Brew’s oral history of “Space Jam,” the crew reflects on long hours and the legacy of the film.
The Oral History of ‘Space Jam’: Part 2 – The Perils of New Tech
In Part 2 of our 20th anniversary oral history of Space Jam, the crew discuss tackling new techniques for 2D animation, and gearing up for the vfx.
The Oral History of ‘Space Jam’: Part 1 – Launching the Movie
Space Jam is 20 years old! Our 3-part oral history begins with the troubled start to production, character designs, and how the basketball scenes were shot.
‘Scooby-Doo’ Will Be All-Animated in Theatrical Reboot
The husband-and-wife team of Tony Cervone and Allison Abbate will direct and produce.
