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Aardman Turns 50, But Its Annecy Presentation Was All About The Future
New looks at ‘Let’s Go Timmy,’ ‘Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom,’ and ‘Danger Delilah’ headlined Aardman’s Annecy event.
Studios
Kartoon Studios Scores Its Biggest Hit Yet With A $78.5 Million Court Settlement
Formerly Genius Brands, the studios says the cash influx is a “watershed moment” for the company and, “most importantly, for our shareholders.”
Disney Branded Television Re-Brands As The Friendlier-Sounding Disney Kids & Family
The division overseeing Disney Channel, Disney Jr., and Disney+ children’s programming adopts a new name after a corporate review.
One Year After Technicolor’s Fall, MPC Is Folded Into The Mill By New AI Parent Company TransPerfect
The latest consolidation of two storied VFX brands raises questions about stability, competition, and the role of AI in production pipelines.
Wallace, Gromit, Shaun, Morph, And Feathers McGraw Land Commemorative 50p Royal Mint Coin
To celebrate the Bristol-based studio’s 50th anniversary, the Royal Mint has put some of its most iconic characters on a 50p coin.
DNEG Buys Anima Kitchent As Spain Invests $28.8M In Further Canary Island Animation Growth
The deal gives the VFX and animation giant a foothold in one of Europe’s fastest-growing production hubs, fueled by generous tax incentives.
‘Destiny’ Devs, Artists, And Fans Make One Last Wish As Bungie Ends Franchise Development
After layoffs, turmoil, and a final update, players and former staff rally behind hopes for Destiny’s future beyond June 9.
Italian Industry Rallies Around Zerocalcare, DogHead, Movimenti After Right-Wing Senator Offers His 2 Cents On Anonymous Labor Allegations
ASIFA Italia, ANICA, and Cartoon Italia backed the creator and studios behind Netflix’s ‘My 2 Cents’ after anonymous labor claims sparked political backlash.
Psyop Brings 20 Independent Studios Together Under New Media Group
The company says the initiative will streamline access to animation, live-action, design, and emerging AI-driven production services.
‘We Need To Be Self-Reliant’: AnimaxFYB Founder Francis Y. Brown Reflects On The Ghanaian Studio’s First Decade
Brown discusses AnimaxFYB’s rise from Ghana’s lone animation studio to a leading force in West African animation working on its first original feature.
Studio Ghibli Promotes Nippon TV’s Kenichi Yoda To New President, Starting June 22
The longtime Nippon TV executive succeeds Hiroyuki Fukuda as the iconic animation studio continues its post-acquisition transition.
Netflix Is Staffing Up A ‘GenAI-Native Animation Studio’ Called INKubator
New Netflix job postings outline plans for AI-driven animated shorts, full pipeline integration, and feature-quality output.
‘Akira’ Creator Katsuhiro Otomo Launches New Tokyo Studio With First Film Already In Production
Oval Gear is now open in Tokyo with staff recruitment underway and a new animated feature already moving through production.
Warner Bros. Pictures Animation Bosses Re-Commit To Theatrical Animation Distribution
After fumbling Looney Tunes features ‘The Day The Earth Blew Up’ and ‘Coyote vs. Acme,’ studio executives are looking to course correct.
Workers At Vancouver’s ‘Charlie the Wonderdog’ Studio Icon Creative Move Toward First Union Contract
The Vancouver CG studio and Canadian Animation Guild have reached a tentative agreement covering more than 800 employees.
‘Masha And The Bear’ Creator Oleg Kuzovkov Re-Acquires The IP, Launches New Studio, Plans Feature Film
Kuzovkov has regained creative control of the global hit franchise, one of the most-viewed in YouTube history, and launched Studio MiM.
Anime Growth Helps Offset Sony Losses From Pixomondo Shutdown, Bungie Troubles
Sony’s latest financial report highlights rising anime revenue as VFX restructuring and live service gaming setbacks pressure other divisions.
Studio Ghibli Wins Spain’s Prestigious Princess of Asturias Award, An Anime First
The iconic company follows past laureates including ‘Persepolis’ writer Marjane Satrapi and ‘Mafalda’ creator Quino, but is the first anime studio honored.
Nickelodeon Animation Studio Folded Into CBS As Alec Botnick Takes Over
Like Cartoon Network Studios before it, legacy TV animation studios tied to broadcast are increasingly being folded into larger corporate pipelines.
Netflix Plants Flag In Vancouver As More Animation Production Heads North
The new facility underscores Vancouver’s continuing rise as a global animation hub, as major studios expand production capacity outside Los Angeles.
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