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Netflix Looks to Foster the Growth of Animation in Japan

As the demand for animation and entertainment increases the amount of work and opportunities we’re currently experiencing! Netflix has identified a shortage of animators in Japan and wants to change that!  They have created Wit Animator Academy, a way for students who apply to this and get accepted into this would study the art and […]

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Disney Closes up BlueSky Studio

As many of you are aware Blue Sky Studios will be shutting down (the largest animation studio on the US’s East Coast). What a few of you don’t remember is that Blue Sky was apart of the 2019 deal Disney made with 21st Century Fox by purchasing their brand and companies underneath it’s umbrella. With […]

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Craig McCracken Talks About Creating Netflix Series ‘Kid Cosmic’

Craig McCracken, creator of the Powerpuff Girls, Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends, and Wander Over Yonder, talks about his newest series that will be on Netflix, ‘Kid Cosmic’.

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Netflix Growing to Become a Powerhouse for Animated Projects

Netflix updates and expands it’s slate for 2021!

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5 Oscar Qualified Films that You Probably Don’t Know About!

Check out some of the unexpected films nominated for this years Oscars celebration!

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Oscar Contenders Share Their Opinions on The Diversity of Studio Crews

Animation directors and producers explain the importance of diverse crews in the industry.

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Pixar’s Pensive Picture Passes Ponyo!

Newcomer Soul outgrossed Ghibli’s Ponyo at Chinese Box office!

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SIGGRAPH Adopts a Virtual Format for The Second Year in a Row Due To COVID

Virtual SIGGRAPH may be here to stay as long as COVD-19 is an issue.

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DeepMotion Launches ‘Animate 3D’ AI-Powered Platform

A 3D animation cloud service by DeepMotion has been launched recently! What is it exactly? Animated 3D is an AI-powered platform that turns 2D video files into 3D animations for use in games, film, and other creative applications. This new service removes the need for traditional mocap hardware and suits! It allows complete capture of […]

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Hulu reboots the Animaniacs!

This November, get ready to relive the zany adventures of the Yakko, Wakko, and their sister Dot, as they return to screens again for a whole new set of antics!