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Anthropic Expands Claude Into Animation Pipelines With Blender, Autodesk, Adobe
https://www.cartoonbrew.com/artificial-intelligence/claude-ai-anthropic-blender-260396.html
Published: April 28, 2026 16:49
Anthropic has also joined the Blender Development Fund as a patron while expanding art school partnerships across the country.
Pixarâs âHoppersâ Hits $375.1M, Second Only To âElementalâ Among All Post-Pandemic Hollywood Original Films
https://www.cartoonbrew.com/box-office-report/hoppers-global-box-office-original-feature-260388.html
Published: April 28, 2026 13:02
Daniel Chongâs debut feature passes 'Sinners' at the global box office, reinforcing animationâs strength as a driver of original theatrical hits.
Annecy Unveils 36 Titles Across Its 2026 Feature, Contrechamp, And Annecy Presents Lineups
https://www.cartoonbrew.com/festivals/annecy-2026-feature-contrechamp-presents-lineups-260368.html
Published: April 28, 2026 11:00
The festivalâs latest selections highlight a globally diverse slate of auteur-driven features, rising voices, and audience-friendly titles.
Previews Of Pixarâs âGatto,â Netflixâs âRay Gunn,â DreamWorksâ âForgotten Islandâ Headline Annecyâs Special Events Lineup
https://www.cartoonbrew.com/festivals/annecy-special-events-lineup-2026-260373.html
Published: April 28, 2026 11:00
From studio previews to auteur tributes, this yearâs slate highlights animationâs evolving landscape across commercial momentum and creative ambition.
Fueled By Fandom, Open-Source Tools, And Art History: Why âEbony Witchâ Is A Model Modern Indie Pilot
https://www.cartoonbrew.com/series/ebony-witch-poppihin-lydiah-ndanwu-260353.html
Published: April 27, 2026 20:00
The painterly pilot merges hybrid tools, fine art influences, and real-time audience input, revealing a tailor-made approach for a digital-native production.
Annecy Rekindles Illumination Relationship, Making âMinions & Monstersâ Its Opening Film
https://www.cartoonbrew.com/animators/minions-and-monsters-annecy-260363.html
Published: April 27, 2026 18:33
Illumination returns to the French fest, reminding of its Paris studio roots and long-standing pipeline since the days of Mac Guff.
Vivienne Medranoâs âHazbin Hotelâ Renewed For Final Season, Securing A Rare Creator-Planned Ending
https://www.cartoonbrew.com/series/hazbin-hotel-final-season-vivienne-medrano-260346.html
Published: April 27, 2026 13:01
The landmark series has pushed the boundaries of whatâs possible for independently produced, digital-native animation in the streaming era.
Alleged âAvatarâ Leaker Arrested, Faces A Potential Seven-Year Sentence
https://www.cartoonbrew.com/law/avatar-leaker-arrested-singapore-260337.html
Published: April 24, 2026 18:14
Singapore's 'The Straits Times' reports a suspect accessed a studio server and spread the film online. He could face 7 years and/or a $50,000 fine.
An Unhinged Support Group Anchors Ăron Sieglerâs Absurd RCA Short âAnti Wizardsâ
https://www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/anti-wizards-aron-siegler-rca-260328.html
Published: April 24, 2026 16:30
Sieglerâs student film builds out from a surreal island of spellcasters, blending chaotic humor, mixed media, and very real emotional themes of exclusion.
Cartoon Saloon And Dog Earsâ My Brother the Minotaur: The Color Script Behind The Story (EXCLUSIVE BTS)
https://www.cartoonbrew.com/series/my-brother-the-minotaur-stefano-scapolan-cartoon-saloon-260304.html
Published: April 24, 2026 15:20
Art director Stefano Scapolan details dynamic symmetry, lighting, and palette choices that shape the seriesâ cinematic 2D look.
Hand-Drawn Turtles Collide With Live-Action Magic In Eyebollsâ Hybrid Spot (EXCLUSIVE BTS)
https://www.cartoonbrew.com/advertising/eyebolls-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-magic-the-gathering-260314.html
Published: April 24, 2026 13:35
A behind-the-scenes look at how Eyebolls integrated 2D characters into live-action footage using careful staging and a nuanced compositing pipeline.
ACLU Debuts âKnow Your Rights University,â A Charming Stop-Motion Civics Series For Kids
https://www.cartoonbrew.com/series/aclu-know-your-rights-university-youtube-260295.html
Published: April 23, 2026 17:53
Four-episodes now on YouTube explore free speech, censorship, and government basics through colorful puppets and public-TV-style storytelling.
âSimpsons Movie 2,â âPhineas and Ferbâ Project Among First Animated Features To Land California Tax Credits
https://www.cartoonbrew.com/business/california-tax-credits-simpsons-phineas-ferb-dreamworks-260285.html
Published: April 23, 2026 16:59
After 'Family Guy' and 'Rick and Morty' spinoffs broke the TV animation barrier, a trio of studio features will now similarly benefit.
A Post-Traumatic Mouse Rejects Reality And His Meds In âDecoradoâ Clip (EXCLUSIVE)
https://www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film/decorado-clip-alberto-vazquez-gkids-260280.html
Published: April 23, 2026 16:00
Alberto VĂĄzquezâs latest feature opens May 15 in the U.S., following a troubled mouse who suspects his world is an illusion.
A Dead Cowboy, A Shiftless Punk, And A Hippie History Teacher Set Off A Surreal Crime Story In First Trailer for Nicolas Pegonâs âFlick!â (EXCLUSIVE)
https://www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film/flick-trailer-nicolas-pegon-fost-wizz-260259.html
Published: April 23, 2026 15:00
French artist Nicolas Pegon and producers Wizz and FOST unveil a stylized feature blending underground comics, punk music, and a surreal small-town mystery.
âSwappedâ Director Nathan Greno On How Skydance Animation Is âMaturing With Each Projectâ
https://www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film/swapped-nathan-greno-skydance-animation-260197.html
Published: April 22, 2026 18:02
The filmmaker details lessons learned at Disney, building up a new studio, and collaborating with Madrid to expand creative ownership.
From Burnout Doodle To Fully Playable Game Prototype: JuanPe Arroyoâs âDeaths of Peckâ Goes Public (EXCLUSIVE BTS)
https://www.cartoonbrew.com/animators/deaths-of-peck-juanpe-arroyo-the-line-260205.html
Published: April 22, 2026 15:00
Developed at The Line, the game features a looping animation concept that becomes interactive, using death as a power-up across mechanics, levels, and story.
Blending Myth And Modern Life, Mexicoâs 2D Gem âMy Friend the Sunâ Premieres In Guadalajara (EXCLUSIVE)
https://www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film/my-friend-the-sun-alejandra-perez-gonzalez-fotosintesis-260218.html
Published: April 22, 2026 14:09
Ahead of its premiere, director Alejandra PĂ©rez GonzĂĄlez discusses reshaping the film and how FotosĂntesis built its expressive 2D world.
The âCoyote Vs. Acmeâ Trailer Is Finally Here, And It Was Worth The Wait
https://www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film/coyote-vs-acme-trailer-260235.html
Published: April 22, 2026 13:49
Warner Bros. once shelved the finished film. Now the first footage reveals a faithful Looney Tunes hybrid finally headed to theaters.
How Netflixâs âAsterix & Obelix: The Big Fightâ Balances Classic Comic Roots With Modern CG Aesthetics (EXCLUSIVE)
https://www.cartoonbrew.com/presented-by-netflix/asterix-obelix-big-fight-netflix-aurelien-predal-260183.html
Published: April 21, 2026 18:06
Production designer Aurélien Prédal explains the visual strategy, shifting styles, and aesthetic challenges behind the global series adaptation.
Big Emotion In A Tiny Amphibianâs World: The Making Of The Indie Epic Short âAxolodysseyâ (EXCLUSIVE)
https://www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/axolodyssey-jon-desnk-studio-fresco-260171.html
Published: April 21, 2026 16:01
Director Jon Densk shares how a pandemic idea became a boundary-pushing production, blending experience levels, indie funding, and heartfelt storytelling.
One Artist, 18 Months: Indie Anime Flick âJinseiâ Gets Trailer Ahead Of June Theatrical Release
https://www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film/jensei-trailer-ryuya-suzuki-greenwich-entertainment-260167.html
Published: April 21, 2026 15:00
A century-spanning story follows one character through life as a J-pop idol, an outcast, and an oracle in Ryuya Suzukiâs ambitious debut feature.