NBCUniversal Is Shutting Down Its Universal Kids Cable Network
The channel will go dark on March 6.
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‘VeggieTales’ Superhero LarryBoy Will Get His First Theatrical Feature In 2026
NBCUniversal’s Big Idea Content Group, the franchises’ long-time producer, is teaming with Kingstone Studios on the film.
Dreamworks Animation Lays Off 33 Employees As NBCUniversal Cuts Costs
Most of the cuts were made to technical roles such as production artist, technical director, and lighter/compositor.
‘Puss In Boots: The Last Wish’ Passes $100M At Domestic Box Office After Phenomenal Fourth Weekend
Despite being available to rent now, “Puss in Boots” pulled in more money at the U.S. box office in its fourth weekend than the prior weekend.
NBCUniversal To Take The Top 3 Animation Box Office Spots From 2022 As ‘Puss In Boots’ Continues To Put Up Big Numbers
Universal’s other two winners in 2022 were “Minions: The Rise of Gru” and “The Bad Guys.”
NBCUniversal Boss Jeff Shell Says His Company’s Animation Business Is More Attractive Than Disney’s
In the battle for American feature animation supremacy, NBCUniversal’s chief takes a shot at struggling competitor Disney.
Not Done Yet, ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ Gets Box Office Boost With Chinese Theatrical Release Date
As theatrical runs wind down in many key territories, ‘The Rise of Gru’ will get a second wind with Chinese and Italian releases.
In Its Fourth Weekend, ‘Minions: The Rise Of Gru’ Is The Biggest Movie In The World
Jordan Peele’s Nope was the biggest film at the North America box office, but The Rise of Gru beat Thor
Animation Income Disparity Highlighted As Steve Carell Banks $12.5 Million Payday For ‘The Rise Of Gru’
As Carell’s fee went viral, so to did a conversation about how artists are compensated for their work and their creations.
U.K. Cinemas Ban Formal Attire As #GentleMinions Meme Results In Despicable Behavior
Cinemas in the U.K. have reported losses in the thousands after the #GentleMinions viral trend turned destructive.
Dreamworks And Illumination Films Will Come To Peacock After 45 Days In Theaters
The streamer is going to get a whole lot more animated.
NBA Player Stephen Curry Signs Development Deal With Dreamworks Animation
He does more than just shoot threes.
‘Boss Baby’ Sequel Will Launch Simultaneously In Theaters And On Streaming
In an unprecedented move, Universal will make the film available (at no extra cost) to Peacock Premium subscribers.
What Animation Does Comcast Own?
Dreamworks, Illumination, Mr. Magoo, Woody Woodpecker, He-Man, Felix the Cat: the telecom titan owns one of the deepest libraries of animation characters, past and present.
Hundreds Of Hours Of Series From Dreamworks Animation Are Headed To Sky
Customers in the U.K. and Ireland will get premieres of shows like “Trollstopia” and “Madagascar: A Little Wild.”
Studios Vs. Theaters: Who Will Blink First In War Sparked By ‘Trolls World Tour’?
“Trolls World Tour” did well on video-on-demand. Universal wants to repeat the formula. Theaters are furious.
Seth MacFarlane Signs $200 Million Overall Deal With NBCUniversal, Leaves Fox
The “Family Guy” creator had been at Fox since 1999. Reportedly, none of his projects for NBCUniversal so far are animated.
Oriental Dreamworks Relaunches As 100% Chinese-Owned Pearl Studio
The Chinese company’s goal is to become one of the world’s leading creators of high-quality animation content.
Dreamworks Kills Tim Minchin’s ‘Larrikins’
Minchin expresses “impotent fury and sadness” at Dreamworks’ cancellation of the project that he had worked on for four years.
Dreamworks Layoffs, Round 2: 170 Employees, Including Artists, On The Chopping Block
It’s not a happy holidays for at least 170 Dreamworks employees.
Comcast/NBCUni Lays Off 200 Dreamworks Animation Employees
The Dreamworks Animation layoffs have begun following Comcast’s acquisition of the studio.
My First Thoughts and Questions About This Comcast-Dreamworks Deal
We’ve got a lot to talk about.
Katzenberg Might Leave Dreamworks: Stunning New Details from Comcast Negotiations
A Comcast deal could potentially spell the end of Dreamworks’ feature animation division.