Japanese animation studios take record $2.34bn as sector booms
Features such as ‘Suzume’ and ‘The Boy And The Heron’ proved a significant contributor. Source: Japanese animation studios take record $2.34bn as sector booms | News | Screen
How ‘Blue Eye Samurai’ Animation Series Achieved Realism Wizardry
For a global animation space where Japanese anime dominates, Blue Eye Samurai creators Michael Green and Amber Noizumi looked to stand out from the crowd early on with their Netflix series about a female swordmaster on a bloody revenge quest … Continued
Where to begin with Czech animation
From fabulous fairytale worlds to shape-shifting surrealism, Švankmajer to Trnka, we take a beginner’s path through one of the world’s richest animation traditions. Source: Where to begin with Czech animation | BFI
Luxembourg co-production pulls off ‘lofty ambition’ with style and soul
‘Kensuke’s Kingdom’ has heart and soul and carries an important environmental message. Source: Luxembourg co-production pulls off ‘lofty ambition’ with style and soul | Luxembourg Times
France’s TF1 Commits to Boosting Funding, Exposure for Animation
The free-to-air network signed a deal with French industry associations, pledging at the Annecy festival to increase its financing of animated films and series and to show more European cartoons on air. Source: France’s TF1 Commits to Boosting Funding, Exposure … Continued
Chinese Animation Looks to Expand Its Global Reach at Annecy
Amid the success of ‘Chang’an,’ China is touting its industry at the annual animation fest, with the hope of forging more international relationships: “The past decade has seen fast and significant growth.” Source: Chinese Animation Looks to Expand Its Global … Continued