American films continued to be abundantly produced, and longstanding animation director Don Bluth released the science ...

In 2025 and beyond, 2D animation continues to thrive not just as an art form, but as a powerful tool for storytelling, marketing, education, and beyond. Its blend of emotional resonance, stylistic ...

As global animation evolves, a new generation of Chinese female creators is bringing powerful, culturally rich perspectives to the international stage. Directors like Domee Shi (Pixar’s Bao, Turning ...

At a time when independent and international animation are more influential than ever, two of Canada’s key cultural institutions — the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) and Telefilm Canada — are ...

It’s been 30 years since Buzz Lightyear first declared, “To infinity, and beyond!” — prompting the space man’s action figures to fly off Toys ‘R Us shelves as one of the most-wished (and most sold-out ...

Suffice it to say that 2024 has been a banner year for animation, with next year looking to do the impossible by raising the bar to blisteringly new heights. As with any year, there are peaks, valleys ...

The negotiations with Hollywood studios and streamers, which stalled over AI, was framed as a "do-or-die" moment by union members. By Katie Kilkenny Labor & Media Reporter The future of animation work ...

When discussing the best animated movie from each of the last 5 decades, it's inevitable to mention classics like Akira and ...

Six directors behind some of the most acclaimed animated films of the year discuss why they fell in love with movies, the threat of AI and how even cartoons "can express great truths." By Scott ...

Sometimes, to get your art out there, you just have to post it wherever you can and not stop creating. This is why I have so much respect for independent film and animation creators and studios; they ...

Sounds like Tarantino's not fully letting go of 'Kill Bill' quite yet, cuz he thinks animation can help him get a prequel out the door. Reading time 2 minutes Pretty soon, Quentin Tarantino’s ...