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Cartoon Springboard 2019 - pitching event for young talents in Valencia, Spain

CARTOON SPRINGBOARD gives young European animators who have graduated from school within the last 5 years an opportunity to test out their new animation project on a team of animation experts and receive valuable feedback.

Netflix Headline News

Netflix Announces ‘Klaus’ and ‘The Willoughbys’ Sneak Peeks at Annecy Festival

By Dan Sarto | Monday, April 15, 2019 at 4:55pm

Directors Sergio Pablos and Kris Pearn will share inside looks at their upcoming films, Netflix’s first two original animated features.

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Submissions Now Open for New Chitose Airport International Animation Festival

6th edition of Japanese festival, being held November 1-4, 2019, is now accepting short film submissions in VR, GIF animation and digital motion comics. 

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Ron Clements and Mark Henn Reminisce About ‘The Little Mermaid’

By Dan Sarto | Monday, February 25, 2019 at 3:00pm

30 years after its initial release, the film’s co-writer/director and supervising animator discuss the groundbreaking musical’s unique spot in Disney’s pantheon of classic animated features.

ITFS Headline News

ITFS Announces 2019 Program

Highlights from 26th event edition include GameZone interactive installations, a new immersive media and pop culture conference, a special track on Science, Games and Animation and numerous premieres and screenings.

Oscars Headline News

CalArts Dominates 2019 Best Animated Feature Oscar Category

Three Oscar-nominated animated features – ‘Incredibles 2,’ ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ and ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ were directed or co-directed by CalArts alumni.

Awards Headline News

Masaaki Yuasa, ‘Devilman Crybaby’ Take Top Crunchyroll Anime Award Honors

Over 5 million global votes cast for favorite characters, series and creators, with winners announced during exclusive live Twitch stream of third annual event.

Disney Headline News

Things Look Rather Grim in Disney’s First ‘Frozen 2’ Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 11:24am

Stormy seas and foreboding skies portend an epic, but as yet unrevealed adventure for Queen Elsa and company in the upcoming sequel to the 2013 box office juggernaut, ‘Frozen.’ 

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‘Loose and Wild’: Mike Mitchell Pulls Out All the Stops for ‘The LEGO Movie 2’

By Dan Sarto | Monday, February 11, 2019 at 4:53pm

The director of Chris Miller and Phil Lord’s long-awaited ‘LEGO Movie’ sequel didn’t dial back a thing, encouraging crazy ideas from anyone and everyone when it came the film’s gags, cameos and brand-new characters.

Home Entertainment Headline News

EXCLUSIVE: Watch Alan Menken and Jodi Benson Talk ‘The Little Mermaid’

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, February 7, 2019 at 10:47am

Pair share memories honoring film’s 30th anniversary as part of new Disney Signature Collection digital and DVD release rolling out February 12. 

Awards Headline News

‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ Wins Best Animated Feature at 46th Annie Awards

By Dan Sarto | Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 10:46pm

Studio Chizu’s ‘Mirai’ takes Best Independent Animated Feature; Past Lives Productions’ ‘Weekends’ wins Best Animated Short.

Festivals Blogs

Pinscreen Magic and ‘Kirikou and the Sorceress’ Highlight FIAF’s Animation First Weekend

By Joe Strike | Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at 2:16pm

The Miscweant reports on New York’s French Institute Alliance Française’s 2nd annual festival of French animation.

Awards Headline News

PGA Crowns ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ Producers

Sony Pictures Animation’s hit superhero movie continues to rack up accolades as Avi Arad, Phil Lord & Christopher Miller, Amy Pascal and Christina Steinberg are honored for Outstanding Producer of Animated Theatrical Motion Pictures at the 2019 PGA Awards.

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