John Musker: Disney Animation Needs A ‘Course Correction’
He also says that his last feature at the studio, ‘Moana,’ was “a very difficult project.”
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The 7 Most-Streamed Films Last Year Were All Animated
Notably, all seven of the films also had theatrical releases, making a strong argument that a theatrical run can pay dividends for years after a film has left cinemas.
Americans Were Obsessed With Streaming Disney-Produced Animation In 2021
“Luca,” “Moana,” and “Raya” were the most-streamed films of 2021.
David G. Derrick To Direct ‘Moana’ Series For Disney+
The “Moana” series will be the first production from Walt Disney Animation Studios Vancouver.
Walt Disney Animation Studios To Open Vancouver Studio For Disney+ Series
The studio is set to open in January 2022. Its first production will be a “Moana” spin-off series.
Academy Members Don’t Care About Animation: 2017 Edition
Academy members’ flippant attitude and outright disdain for animation has led to a crisis of confidence in the organization’s abilities to judge animation.
It’s Time to Vote: Cartoon Brew’s Coverage of Oscar-Nominated Films
Here’s our coverage of the 15 contenders who are competing for an animation/vfx Oscar next week.
BREAKING! ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ Wins BAFTA Award
‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ beat three Disney animated features for the BAFTA feature animation prize.
Disney Wins Producers Guild of America Award for 9th Time in 11 Years
The Producers Guild of America likes Disney Company animated films—A LOT.
2017 Oscar Nominations: Animated Feature, Animated Short, VFX
What do you think?
SURPRISE! ‘Monster Trucks’ Beat ‘Rogue One’ At the Monday Box Office [Updated]
Defying critics, box office pundits, and even the studio that made the film, audiences have turned out to see “Monster Trucks.”
VES Awards: ‘Kubo’ Leads Animation Pack With Six Nominations
The Walt Disney Company has won every VES animation honor for the last four years. Can “Kubo and the Two Strings” break the streak?
BAFTA Nominees Announced: Disney Picks Up Three of Four Feature Film Noms
The BAFTAs expanded the feature animation category this year, a move that benefitted the Walt Disney Company.
‘Sing’ Could Set A Box Office Record, But Not One That Anybody Was Expecting
No one was expecting this record.
‘Zootopia’ Wins Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature
Disney’s “Zootopia” takes the Golden Globe!
‘Sing’ Spikes At Box Office in Second Weekend
“Sing” has never hit No. 1 thanks to “Rogue One,” but it’s still a huge hit.
The Cartoon Brew 2016-17 Animation Award Winners Tracker
Stay up-to-date on which animation and vfx films are winning end-of-year honors.
Angry Writer in ‘N.Y. Times’ Asks Disney: Why’d You Draw Maui in ‘Moana’ So Big?
The “N.Y. Times” is still a little unclear on this whole computer animation thing.
Music and Songs From ‘Moana’ Getting Heavy Push Online
Several songs from “Moana” can now be re-lived online, as part of the Disney’s strategy to promote the film and boost visibility during awards season.
Two Big Surprises And One Big Snub In The Golden Globes Animation Nominees
The Golden Globes animation category is much more interesting than we thought it would be!
‘Moana’ Three-peats Atop U.S. Box Office, ‘Your Name’ #1 In China, ‘Sing’ Tops in Germany
Animation is No. 1 all over the world!
Chinese Embrace Makoto Shinkai’s ‘Your Name,’ Reject ‘Moana’
Lin-Manuel who? Chinese moviegoers have made a clear choice.
‘Moana’ Enjoys 1st Place Launch in the U.S., But Opens Soft in China
The opening weekend of “Moana” is solid, but questions remain whether it can match “Zootopia” or “Frozen.”
The Effects Tech Behind ‘Moana’
New videos explore the water and volcano effects simulations in ‘Moana’.
Why Disney’s ‘Moana’ Has A Different Title In Italy
Sorry Disney, Italy’s already got their own Moana.
New ‘Moana’ Featurette Highlights Cultural Inspirations
A new featurette from Disney Animation focuses on the Pacific islands cultural history that inspired “Moana.”
Disney Releases First Full ‘Moana’ Trailer
A new Disney film…from the creators of “Frozen” and Zootopia”?
Disney Introduces Baby Moana In Japanese Trailer
Baby Moana is here.
Watch The Teaser Trailer for Disney’s ‘Moana’
Disney’ has already scored one mega-hit with “Zootopia” this year. Can they go two for two?
9 Can’t-Miss Events At Annecy 2016
The annual mega-animation festival is happening in a few weeks, and we’re here to help guide you through it.
Bloomberg Is Concerned About The ‘Glut’ Of Animated Features
Nearly everything in this piece about feature animation is wrong.
Preview: 47 Animated Feature Films to Look for in 2016
From new visions to revivals of lost wonders, next year’s incoming animated features reach far and wide.
2015 Marks 2nd Straight Year Without A Woman-Directed Animation Feature
Good news for men though: they directed 100% of American animated features released in 2015.
John Lasseter: Disney and Pixar Will Have More “Female, Ethnic Characters”
John Lasseter says that Disney and Pixar will aim to increase diversity onscreen—and hopefully offscreen too.
Disney Will Release Both ‘Zootopia’ and ‘Moana’ in 2016
Disney has set release dates for its two 2016 releases: Zootopia and Moana.
Fijian Boatmakers to Disney: We Want Compensation for ‘Moana’
Disney’s next animated feature “Big Hero 6” isn’t even out yet, but some parties are already claiming that Disney’s film “Moana,” currently scheduled for 2016 release, stole their intellectual property rights.
Breaking: Disney Sets ‘Moana’ For Late-2016 Release
Disney announced this afternoon that Moana, their 56th animated feature, will be released into theaters in late-2016. The film will mark …
