Annie Awards Nominations Led by Disney’s ‘Frozen 2’ and Laika’s ‘Missing Link’
There were also nominations aplenty for “Klaus,” “How to Train Your Dragon: Hidden World,” “Toy Story 4,” and French indie fave “I Lost My Body.”
Animation
‘Klaus’ Trailer: Netflix’s First Animated Feature Is a 2D Santa Origin Story
Netflix joins the Best Animated Feature Oscar race for the first time with a Santa comedy that breaks the hand-drawn mold.
Directing ‘Frozen 2’ Showed Jennifer Lee the Way to Lead Disney Animation
Lee told IndieWire about her more inclusive, diverse, and collaborative vision, and the secret to unlocking Anna and Elsa in the “Frozen” sequel.
‘Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles’: Deconstructing a Documentary Through Animation
Animation was the perfect technique for exploring how Buñuel found his artistic voice and social consciousness while making “Land Without Bread.”
Anime Powerhouse Kyoto Animation Studio, Hit By Arson Attack, 33 Killed
One of Japan’s most prestigious anime studios, known for its sensitive stories and respectful treatment of animators, was hit with the worst terrorist act in decades.
‘The Lion King’ Is a Gamechanger, But Disney Isn’t Sure How to Market the Technology
Is it animated or live action? A commercial product designed to please the many, or a work of art worthy of Oscar consideration?
‘Funan’: Animating a Harrowing Real-Life Cambodian Survival Drama
The GKids political drama takes a deep dive into the horrors of the Khmer Rouge, courtesy of director Denis Do’s personal family history.
GKids Picks Up Animated Political Drama ‘Another Day of Life’ for Fall Release
Based on journalist Ryszard Kapuściński’s novel about the Angola civil war, the feature mixes mo-cap animation with interviews and archival footage.
‘Funan’ Exclusive Trailer: GKids Gets Animated Over Cambodian Survival Drama
“‘Funan’ is the story of a family. Of a woman…My mother,” the director said of his animated film about the Khmer Rouge’s cruelties.
Animating Donald Glover’s ‘Guava Island’ Like a ‘Pink Panther’-Inspired Tropical Folk Tale
Six Point Harness tackled the animated opening title sequence and prologue to enhance Amazon Prime’s hour-long short film/music video hybrid.
‘Okko’s Inn’: How the New Japanese Animated Ghost Story Channels Miyazaki’s Spirit
Former Studio Ghibli animator Kitaro Kōsaka returns to directing with a spiritual message for our divisive times.
DreamWorks Animation Will Preview ‘Abominable’ and Premiere ‘Marooned’ Short at Annecy Animation Festival
The studio will also offer a first look at “Fast & Furious” animated series and present a “How to Train Your Dragon” trilogy artistic exhibition.
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