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Disney Plans Layoffs, Hiring Freeze After Weak Fourth Quarter

In a memo to executives, CEO Bob Chapek outlined a series of cost-cutting measures headed Disney’s way.

‘Wall-E’ Is Getting The Criterion Treatment, But Don’t Expect More Disney Films Anytime Soon

The Criterion release is a one-off project driven by “my own filmmaker ego” says director Andrew Stanton.

Henry Selick Says Pixar’s Braintrust And An Overbearing John Lasseter Killed ‘The Shadow King’

John Lasseter “really couldn’t support my vision,” says Selick.

Long-Lost ‘Kingdom Hearts’ Pilot Animatic Posted Online By Director Seth Kearsley

In an accompanying video, Kearsley described the development of the pilot, what went wrong, and if he’d return to make the series today.

Senate Hopeful John Fetterman Uses ‘Simpsons’ Clips To Undermine Dr. Oz’s Campaign, But Without Permission From Disney

Will Disney have the ad taken down? And if not, who decides what content is fair use for political ads and who can use it?

Judge Denies Disney’s Request To Dismiss ‘Muppet Babies’ Reboot Lawsuit

A judge has agreed that writer Jeffery Scott plausibly alleged that Disney used protectable elements of his work in the 2018 reboot.

‘Inside Out,’ ‘Toy Story 4’ Producer Jonas Rivera Promoted To Executive VP Of Film Production At Pixar

Rivera is overseeing upcoming features ‘Elemental,’ ‘Inside Out 2,’ and ‘Elio,’ and Pixar’s first original longform series ‘Win or Lose.’

What We Learned About Disney And Pixar’s Upcoming Animation Slate At The D23 Expo

In addition to new details about previously announced titles, three new Disney and Pixar features were announced.

‘Pinocchio’ Reviews Roundup: Solid Animation Can’t Save Disney’s Dull Remake

Critics agree that anyone with Disney+ account would be better served by simply rewatching the 1940 original.

Criterion Collection Picks Pixar’s ‘Wall-E’ As First Disney Collaboration

Here are all the features and extras in Criterion’s upcoming release of ‘Wall-E.’

Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson Rails Against Satanic Imagery In Disney’s ‘Little Demon’

“Disney and FX have decided to embrace and market what is clearly evil,” says Louisiana congressman Mike Johnson.

Netflix’s ‘Arcane’ Is First Streaming Series To Win Animated Program Emmy

Another Netflix production, ‘Love, Death + Robots,’ won the short-form animation category.

An Early Look At This Year’s Animated Feature Oscar Race

Thoughts on who might make an impact at the 2023 Oscars.

Disney TV Vets Douglas Bensimon And Edward Mejia Promoted To VP Roles

Disney Television Animation promoted Bensimon and Mejia to vice president of Current Series.

See How Computer Animation Was Used Over 30 Years Ago To Produce ‘Roller Coaster Rabbit’

A rare look back at Disney’s Florida animation studio and the early days of computer animation.

Disney Agrees To Recognize Animation Guild As Bargaining Rep For ‘The Simpsons,’ ‘Family Guy,’ And ‘American Dad’ Production Workers

The workers filed to join The Animation Guild in May, and have now won voluntary recognition from Disney’s 20th Television Animation.

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