“European animation is a vibrant industry,” says Cartoon Movie’s Annick Maes
Projects being pitched include Will Sharpe’s ‘Absolute Surrender’. Source: “European animation is a vibrant industry,” says Cartoon Movie’s Annick Maes | Features | Screen
‘Lesbian Space Princess’: A New Adult Frontier for Aussie Animation
Directed by Emma Hough Hobbs and Leela Varghese, Berlin Panorama player “Lesbian Space Princess” is not only the first film of its kind to be made in South Australia but also a testament to the power of independent filmmaking. Source: … Continued
Animation Guild Ratifies Contract With Studios and Streamers
Per the guild, 76.1 percent of voting members chose to accept the deal, which covers 2024-27 and includes wage increases and key protections for members with regard to use of artificial intelligence in animation. Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/animation-guild-ratifies-2024-27-contract-1236092993/
How DOK Leipzig’s Animation Lab is working hard to bring documentary and animation closer together
The Lab’s second edition will feature UK filmmaker Daniel Gough’s hybrid feature debut ‘Night Gardener’ Source: How DOK Leipzig’s Animation Lab is working hard to bring documentary and animation closer together | Features | Screen
GKIDS Acquired by Japan’s Toho International
Animation distributor GKIDS has been acquired by Japan’s Toho.GKIDS will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Los Angeles-based Toho International. Founder Eric Beckman will remain as CEO of GKIDS, and Dave Jesteadt will remain as president. Source: GKIDS Acquired by … Continued
Shoji Kawamori Is ‘Perfectly Fine’ With AI in Some Animation
Hollywood workers represented by IATSE Local 839 — a.k.a. the Animation Guild — are in active negotiations for the future of their industry. Among the issues on the table is artificial intelligence and whether and how it can be used … Continued