What About Bob?
Bob Iger’s re-entry upon Bob Chapek’s exit highlights Disney’s C-suite succession problems.
Tagged With: Politics
Metaverse Musings with Alvin Wang Graylin
HTC’s China President looks forward to the metaverse’s third phase.
In 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, NFTs - Blockchain, People, Technology, Virtual Reality | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: All, Asia
Catch You on the Flip Side
Creators and studios pivot to Southeast Asia as China jumps the shark.
In Business, Films, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: Asia
Metaverse = Multiverse
Everything, everywhere, all at once.
In Books, Business, CG, Digital Media, People, Technology, Virtual Reality | ANIMATIONWorld, VFXWorld | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: All
Has China Jumped the Shark?
China’s changing media environment and the pivot of attention to Southeast Asia.
In Business, People, Places | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: All, Asia
Streaming into the South China Sea
Mainland China’s ban is Southeast Asia’s boon
In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Films, Games, People, Places, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post, VFXWorld | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: Asia
Did ‘The Simpsons’ Once Again Predict the Future?
The iconic series, known for its uncanny prescience, showed Lisa Simpson succeeding Donald Trump as President back in a 2000 episode… wearing an outfit eerily similar to VP Kamala Harris’ inauguration suit and pearls.
In 2D, CG, Digital Media, Films, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
‘Trump Bites’ Series 2 Returns Deep Inside the U.S. President’s Mind
New set of viral, satirical shorts once again dives into Trump’s fevered psyche; animated by Bill Plympton and Leah Shore, the Webby-winning series, produced by Billy Shebar and David Roberts, riffs on actual audio clips.
The Sun Rises
What’s in a name? Plenty, when it’s ‘Dr. Sun.’
In 2D, Business, Festival, Films, People, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: Asia
Marge Simpson Shares a Profound Message for Trump Campaign's Jenna Ellis
As teased yesterday by ‘The Simpsons’ producer James L. Brooks, animation’s most famous suburban housewife, in a beautifully ‘Marge Simpson’ manner, took to video this morning with her thoughts about being dissed by the legal advisor.
Stay Calm and Keep Animating
It’s the end of the world as we know it... but I have quota.
In Business, Digital Media, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Places, Production | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: All
The New Normal
Reality REALLY bites: a report from the field.
In Books, Business, Digital Media, People, Theme Parks - Installations, Virtual Reality, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: All
Small Fish in a Big Pond
On life in China and percolating projects.
In Business, CG, Films, People, Television, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post, Podcast | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: Asia
Disney Fires ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Director James Gunn
Outspoken Trump critic Gunn exits the Marvel Studios franchise in the wake of controversial tweets unearthed by conservative groups.
In Business, CG, Event, Films, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Visual Effects, Writing | Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: Comic-Con | Geographic Region: North America
Bill Plympton Takes A Bite Out of Trump with New Web Series
New York Times debuts ‘Trump Bites’ web series using real audio clips as the basis of surreal animations that capture Trump's paranoia, narcissism, and xenophobia.
In 2D, Cartoons, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
China's Changing Game
Ex-pat animation producer gives the inside scoop in freewheeling podcast.
In Business, Films, People, Places, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: Asia
Animators Unearthed - Stefan Schabenbeck
Every Monday, Chris Robinson serves up Animators Unearthed, a brief introduction to prominent and not-so-prominent indie animators.
Cheer and Loathing in Animation: Episode VII - Non-Absorbing?
Every Friday Chris Robinson unleashes some freewheeling cheer or loathing on the animation community to be mused, countered, or disregarded. It’s your call.
In 2D, 3D, Art, Cartoons, Films, Places, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Let's Go Eat the Factory! | Geographic Region: All
Report from the Future: VR Market Soars During Trump Presidency
In a special report from April 1, 2018, harsh realities spur virtual escapism in a post-truth society.
Keep it in Motion: Classic Animation Revisited - Phil Mulloy's 'The Chain'
Each week AWN’s Chris Robinson takes a look at films from animation’s past. This week he takes a look at a short and timely film from the always biting and controversial Phil Mulloy.
In 2D, Films, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Let's Go Eat the Factory! | Geographic Region: Europe
