Pixar Creative Chief Pete Docter Says AI Could Be A ‘Game Changer’
Said Docter, ” I think it’s a great tool for people who know how to use it to say something about the human experience.”
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Disney To Release CG ‘Bluey’ Theatrical Feature In 2027
‘Bluey’ creator Joe Brumm, who will write and direct the feature, is also stepping away from the tv series.
2025 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘In The Stars’ Director Gabriel Osorio Vargas
This Oscar-qualified short set in the ‘Star Wars’ universe has parallels with the real-life genocide of Indigenous Patagonian people in Chile.
Animation Showed Major Strength At Last Weekend’s U.S. Box Office
Animated features from three continents drew audiences to the movie theater last weekend.
2025 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘An Almost Christmas Story’ Director David Lowery
Director David Lowery wanted to make a Christmas film that had the potential to create memories for younger viewers in the same way that classic holiday films impacted him.
Animator Spotlight: Fred Moore
“Fred Moore was Disney drawing,” his colleague Marc Davis once said. “We’ve all done things on our own, but that was the basis of what Disney stood for.”
A Filmmaker Explains How He Built A Modern-Day Multiplane Camera To Recreate Traditional Animation Effects
The multiplane camera was a revolutionary piece of animation tech that added depth to two-dimensional artwork.
Disney-Themed Snow White Cafe In Hollywood Shutters After 78 Years
Its interior was decorated with Disney artwork, which is said to have been drawn by Disney animators.
‘Inside Out 2’ Delivers 3rd-Best Domestic Animated Opening Of All Time
The film’s performance proved that, once again, animation is one of the strongest sectors in the theatrical marketplace.
‘Big Hero 6’ And ‘Raya And The Last Dragon’ Director Don Hall Moves To Skydance Animation
Another key figure from Walt Disney Animation Studios has joined John Lasseter-led Skydance.
John Musker: Disney Animation Needs A ‘Course Correction’
He also says that his last feature at the studio, ‘Moana,’ was “a very difficult project.”
‘Inside Out 2’ Got A New Trailer Today; Will Riley’s Return Help Pixar Find Its Lost Box Office Mojo?
With today’s trailer we get our first look at several new emotions taking up residence inside a teenaged Riley’s head.
Sean Bailey, Who Spearheaded Disney’s Era Of Live-Action And Photorealistic Animation Adaptations, Is Leaving The Company
Films made under Bailey’s purview grossed roughly $7 billion at the global box office.
Kent Melton, Disney And Laika Maquette Maker, Dies At 68
From ‘Aladdin’ to ‘Tangled,’ Melton made maquettes for more than a dozen Walt Disney Studios animated features.
Youtube, Roblox, Tiktok Dominate Kids’ Screen Time Says New Study
Kids spent more time streaming in 2023 than they did the year before, but less of it on paid platforms.
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.
‘The Boy And The Heron’ Becomes First Original 2D Animated Film To Top The U.S. Box Office Since 2009’s ‘The Princess And The Frog’
Three of the weekend’s top five films were animated, with ‘Trolls Band Together’ and ‘Wish’ finishing in fourth and fifth, respectively.
Need Office Space? Pixar Has An Extra Building They’ll Let You Lease
Pixar listed office space for lease in July, shortly after the company suffered its largest round of layoffs in a decade.
Disney To Release ‘Soul,’ ‘Turning Red,’ And ‘Luca’ Theatrically For The First Time
The special engagement theatrical runs will launch in early 2024.
‘Wish’ Fumbles Opening Weekend Box Office
Facing stiff competition from ‘Trolls Band Together,’ ‘Wish’ came up short on box office projections.