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Experts Address the Pros and Cons of AI in Animation at MAF

Not so long ago, the main concern of the animation industry would have been the return of COVID. However, for more than a year...

Kevin Giraud - January 4, 2024

Meet HAL, Your New Animation Assistant!

A few thoughts on embracing or shying away from AI. Navigating the world of animation these days feels a bit like stepping into a sci-fi...

Carl Reed - November 23, 2023

Surfing the Tsunami: Suggestions for Artists & Writers on Embracing AI

In 2019 in Beijing, I delivered what I thought was a forward-thinking presentation on artificial intelligence (AI). My predictions on the disruptive potential of...

Kevin Geiger - September 1, 2023

Can Animation Render a More Sustainable Production Future?

Animation has the ability to bridge gaps of understanding and can transport audiences to places they couldn’t otherwise go. It’s been a vehicle for...

Jessie Nagel - June 1, 2023

Teaser Trailer: ‘Drifting Home’ Floats to Netflix This Fall

Netflix has opened the doors to Drifting Home with a new teaser trailer, which introduces anime fans to the supernatural summer adventure. This second feature...

Mercedes Milligan - April 25, 2022

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Features

‘Coraline’ Sets Theatrical Encore for Halloween with Fathom & Trafalgar

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Viva Pictures Offers First-Look at Critter Creepshow ‘Night of the Zoopocalypse’

Television

‘Mojo Swoptops’ Zooms onto CBeebies Oct. 7

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Cartoonito’s ‘Batwheels’ Gets the Greenlight for Season 3

Streaming

Mogwai on the Move: ‘Gremlins: The Wild Batch’ Exec Producers Reveal the Secrets of...

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Trailer: L.O.L. Surprise! Announces Global Premiere of ‘The Skate Dance Movie’

Anime

‘The Concierge’ Director Yoshimi Itazu Welcomes Us to His Creature Consumers’ Paradise

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Cult Comedy Anime ‘Obocchama-kun’ Returns to Screens with TV Asahi & Sony Pictures Networks...

Shorts

Watch: New Multimedia Short ‘Democratizing Synthiola’ Critiques GenAI’s Impact

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‘Percebes’ Directors Alexandra Ramires & Laura Gonçalves Discuss Their Annecy Cristal-Winning Short

Home Entertainment

‘Wallace & Gromit: The Complete Cracking Collection’ Brings the Beloved Brit Duo to 4K

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Shout! Presents Collector’s Sets for Jim Henson’s ‘Labyrinth’ & ‘The Dark Crystal’

VFX

Wētā VFX Supervisor Daniel Macarin Unmasks the Visuals of ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’

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Animating the Absurd: How ‘I’m A Virgo’ Brought Stop-Motion Magic to Life with Mystery...

People

Moonbug Names Beatriz Miller Sr. Director of Distribution & Originals (NorAm)

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Framestore & Company 3 Group Names David Kassler as Group CEO

Festivals & Events

PVP Distribution Brings Quintet of Toons to MIPjunior & MIPCOM

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Jay Oliva’s ‘Infinity’ Animated Series Gets Spotlight Panel at NYCC

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Schools

Vancouver Animation School Opens New Production Management Course

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Aardman Academy Appoints ‘Farmageddon’ Director Will Becher as Stop-Mo Lead

Video Games

SAG-AFTRA Strikes ‘League of Legends’ (UPDATE with Statement from Riot)

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The Rugrats Reach the Next Level in ‘Adventures in Gameland,’ Available Now

Digital Media

Simon’s Cat Sinks Claws into Cryptocurrency Market

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Baseball-Themed Kids’ Cartoon ‘HexClad Presents Bronx Buds’ Hits YES App Saturday