‘Seder-Masochism’: Why Is This Film Different from All Other Films?
Nina Paley’s extraordinary second feature is a biblical epic that you can dance to.
Category: 2D
Barbara Cimity Joins Six Point Harness as Head of Production
MONDO’s production studio sees increase in both original animation and in production services, including featured animated segments for ‘Dietland’ and upcoming ‘Cosmos’ sequel.
Keep it in Motion - Classic Animation Revisited: 'Grace'
Lorelei Pepi's Grace (1998), a mesmerizing and mysterious poetic meditation on time, mortality, and the daily difficulty of just being.
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Google Spotlight Stories Returns to Annecy
Experimental storytelling is pushed to the limits with four new VR experiences, including a new short film directed by John Kahrs.
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Unconditional Love: Julia Pott Journeys to ‘Summer Camp Island’
With a new series in production at Cartoon Network Studios, the ‘Adventure Time’ alum reflects on learning to collaborate and the benefits of selling out.
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Warner Bros. Animation Launches New Short-Form Content Program
Looney Tunes cartoons coming to all screens in 2019.
Free Download: Special Annecy 2018 Edition of ANIMATIONWorld Magazine!
Grab a café chair, order a double espresso, and enjoy AWN.com’s celebration of all things Annecy and the art, craft and industry of animation.
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Drinking Deep from the Spring of Creativity: Brazil in the Spotlight at Annecy 2018
From the country’s first recorded animation from 1917 to the vibrant contemporary scene, the 2018 Annecy International Animated Film Festival presents the best of a century of Brazilian animation.
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Visit the Brand New 1939 Retro Look of ‘Archer: Danger Island’
Chad Hurd and Justin Wagner share artwork and creative insights from the Season 9 pre-WWII South Pacific island redesign.
Iranian Series ‘Roobi and Chickens’ Headed to Annecy 2018
Award-winning 2D-animated kids series from Gonbad Caboud Studio to screen in competition at this year’s Annecy International Animation Festival.
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Lo-Fi Perfection: The Incredible Year of Animator John Morena
52 Films, 1 Year: Meet John Morena.
In 2D, Festival, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Let's Go Eat the Factory! | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: Europe, North America
Skydance Adds More DreamWorks Execs to Its Ranks
Ian Sheppard will oversee creative development of movies and series, while Lawrence Jonas will oversee production of the company’s TV slate.
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Keep it in Motion - Classic Animation Revisited: '78 Tours'
Revisiting Georges Schwizgebel's classic, 78 Tours (1985)
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Annecy 2018: The Short and Short of It
Outstanding films from a diversity of countries highlight this year’s short film competition.
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Festivals Scoop Up Peter Peake’s ‘Take Rabbit’ Short
Oscar and BAFTA-nominated director’s most-recent work set for Edinburgh, Krakow, Anima Mundi and more.
‘Subway Surfers’ Animated Shorts Series Premieres
Based on 2017’s most-downloaded mobile game, series brings fan-favorite characters to life.
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William Phipps, Voice of Prince Charming in ‘Cinderella,’ Dies at 96
Prolific actor had hundreds of credits in television and film throughout his long career.
Annecy 2018: Political, Social and Family Issues Stand Out in a Strong Line-Up of Feature Films
From Belle Époque Paris to biblical Egypt, the films in this year’s feature competition offer a bracing diversity of styles, themes and cultures.
Watch: DreamWorks’ ‘Harvey Street Kids’ Debuts June 29
Animated versions of comic book stars Audrey, Lotta and Dot is the studio’s most-recent venture on Netflix.
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La Guarimba Unveils 2018 Animation Competition
Festival’s sixth edition will showcase 20 animated shorts from around the world Aug. 7-11 in Amantea, Italy.
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Gas Money Pictures Launches New Animated Shows at Cannes
Studio launches into U.S. and European markets with three new shows for television and streaming services.
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Animafest PRO Schedules Master Classes, Lectures, Discussions
Robert Morgan, Kim Keukeleire and Pedro Rivero to teach master classes during the event, part of Animafest Zagreb, running June 4-9.
All the Way to Never Land: Disney’s ‘Peter Pan’ Signature Edition Arrives on Blu-ray
On the 65th anniversary of the 1953 animated classic, AWN’s resident ‘Miscweant’ speaks with Kathryn Beaumont, the voice of Wendy in Disney’s ‘Peter Pan.’
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Giveaway: ‘Peter Pan’ Flies to Disney Signature Collection
Classic animated feature celebrates its 65th anniversary with new edition featuring new and original bonus features.
WATCH: Lynne Naylor Talks Character and Conceptual Design at FMX 2018
The DreamWorks TV Animation veteran artist talks about her different approaches to character and conceptual design projects, the dynamic of realizing a strong director’s vision, such as Genndy Tartakovsky, and challenges she faced on shows such as ‘Samurai Jack.’
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