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The first 100% AI actor is a cause for alarm. But the human connection of great acting can never be replaced The threat to human creativity from technology took another step closer this week with the appearance of Tilly Norwood, the...M-AI-ya The Bee: AI-Driven French Studio Animaj And Studio 100 Relaunching Iconic European Franchise
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Animaj and Studio 100 join forces to relaunch classic kids’ brand 'Maya the Bee' with new digital content, films, and planned global expansion.Thursday, October 2, 2025 from Film industry | The Guardian
The backlash against the AI actor has been fierce but with the rise of cosmetic surgery and navel-gazing releases, Hollywood needs to take a long, hard look at itself Given that she has appeared only fleetingly in a brief comedy sketch,...Wednesday, October 1, 2025 from Film industry | The Guardian
The birth of AI ‘actor’ Tilly Norwood has caused a backlash in Hollywood and has sparked conversation from Guardian readers Tilly Norwood: how scared should we be of the viral AI ‘actor’? The unveiling of AI ‘actor’ Tilly Norwood –...Monday, September 29, 2025 from Film industry | The Guardian
Trump claims he’ll impose 100% tariff on ‘any and all movies’ made abroad but doesn’t give details or timeline US politics – latest updates Donald Trump on Monday renewed his threat of imposing steep tariffs on films made outside the...Monday, September 29, 2025 from Film industry | The Guardian
Exclusive: Only half of victims report incidents – and of those who do, 42% say response was insufficient Bullying and harassment towards women is still rife within the creative industries, according to a survey that found seven out of...Saturday, September 27, 2025 from Film industry | The Guardian
Film data analyst Stephen Follows finds no evidence that ‘woke-adjacent’ cinema is doomed commercially – and claims some genres may benefit from diverse casting “Go woke, go broke” is a movie catchphrase du jour, loved by rightwing...Thursday, September 25, 2025 from Film industry | The Guardian
More than 1,200 industry figures claim the pledge is ‘a document of misinformation’ and that much of the Israeli film and TV industry are ‘often the loudest critics of government policy’ More than 1,200 entertainment industry figures...Wednesday, September 24, 2025 from Cartoon Brew » Business
South Africa’s Triggerfish opens a UK studio, expanding its European reach and recruiting local talent for an upcoming TV special.Tuesday, September 23, 2025 from Film industry | The Guardian
Recent storm over Kimmel’s suspension is latest black mark for corporation that has been abandoning diversity and inclusivity The Walt Disney Company is probably hoping that upon viewing the new trailer for the upcoming Star Wars film...Tuesday, September 23, 2025 from Film industry | The Guardian
The Harry Potter star, who has not acted in a film since 2018, says she found promotion duties ‘soul-destroying’ but is now ‘maybe the happiest and healthiest I’ve ever been’ Emma Watson has spoken out about her decision to pause her...Sunday, September 21, 2025 from Film industry | The Guardian
The 85-year-old actor talks the legacy of his stirring 1975 drama, his love of YouTube, fake death rumours and why he won’t discuss politics The lions of 1970s cinemas are now lions in winter. “I’m so sad about Redford,” says Al Pacino ,...Saturday, September 20, 2025 from Film industry | The Guardian
Distinctive and critically acclaimed films and drama series from ‘a big hub of talent’ are appealing to audiences around the world When it comes to film-making, Norway has long been left watching on while its Nordic neighbours Sweden and...Friday, September 19, 2025 from Film industry | The Guardian
Everybody loved Robert Redford. Directors and co-stars including Ralph Fiennes, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Judd Hirsch, Norman Reedus and F Murray Abraham explain why James Vanderbilt (Truth, 2015 ) Continue reading...Tuesday, September 16, 2025 from Cartoon Brew » Business
A U.S.–China deal keeps TikTok alive, securing a vital platform for animators and studios to reach audiences and drive viral campaigns.Monday, September 15, 2025 from Cartoon Brew » Business
Joel Kuwahara, co-founder of Bento Box Entertainment, has exited the Fox-owned studio, marking the end of its founding leadership era.Monday, September 15, 2025 from Cartoon Brew » Business
Once a hub for indie filmmakers and animators, Vimeo’s $1.38B sale to Bending Spoons marks bookends its long decline from online indie content dominance.Friday, September 12, 2025 from Film industry | The Guardian
Oscar-winning production designer who helped recreate the fantastical world of Harry Potter in intricate detail on screen The production designer Stuart Craig, who has died aged 83 after suffering from Parkinson’s disease, played a major...Friday, September 12, 2025 from Cartoon Brew » Business
Paramount Skydance, backed by the Ellison family, is weighing a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery in a move that could reshape Hollywood’s studio landscape.Wednesday, September 10, 2025 from Cartoon Brew » Business
Oscar-winning studio Lion Forge Entertainment lands $30M led by HarbourView to scale its kids, family, and YA animation franchises.Wednesday, September 10, 2025 from Cartoon Brew » Business
KitBash3D and Greyscalegorilla join forces to expand 3D assets, plugins, and workflows, promising to speed up the creative process.Tuesday, September 9, 2025 from Film industry | The Guardian
Exclusive: Ari Emanuel, whose entertainment agency owns UFC and WWE, looks to buy TodayTix Group Hollywood power broker Ari Emanuel is poised to acquire the parent company of Secret Cinema , the London-based immersive film and TV...Friday, September 5, 2025 from Film industry | The Guardian
Stars waved as usual from the city’s water taxis, but there was a repeated focus on films that help audiences interpret a chaotic world For most of its 82 years, Venice has been perceived as the world’s most glamorous film festival. This...Friday, September 5, 2025 from Cartoon Brew » Business
French animation exports fell nearly 10% in 2024, with North American sales plunging 37% to their weakest level since 2008.Wednesday, September 3, 2025 from Cartoon Brew » Business
Debt-hit Corus halts production at Nelvana, ending decades of beloved Canadian animation from 'Care Bears,' 'Babar,' 'The Magic Schoolbus,' and more.Monday, September 1, 2025 from Film industry | The Guardian
Director of The Crow and I, Robot says technology will ‘streamline’ film industry workforce but will make projects easier and cheaper Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast At a time when capitalist forces are...Thursday, August 28, 2025 from Film industry | The Guardian
The season saw Marvel and DC attempting a superhero comeback, a rush of millennial nostalgia plays and surprise theatrical hits from streamers Another post-pandemic summer is over and we have ourselves another reminder that Barbenheimer...Wednesday, August 27, 2025 from Cartoon Brew » Business
Netflix outlines how AI can and can't be used in production, stressing it won’t replace artists and requires approval for key visuals or talent replication.Wednesday, August 27, 2025 from Film industry | The Guardian
The animated film about girl group Huntr/x has become Netflix’s most watched film of all time with 236m views and topped the North American box office at the weekend Talks are under way to make a sequel to streaming hit KPop Demon...Tuesday, August 26, 2025 from Cartoon Brew » Business
WildBrain will close Family Channel and sister networks, marking the end of a Canadian kids’ TV era as it pivots to streaming and global IP.Friday, August 22, 2025 from Cartoon Brew » Business
Noggin’s return brings fresh opportunities for indie animators as the platform expands into games, streaming, and real-world experiences.Tuesday, August 19, 2025 from Cartoon Brew » Business
Bento Box Entertainment, the Fox-owned animation powerhouse studio that works on shows including Bob’s Burgers, The Great North, Hazbin Hotel , and Krapopolis , is under new leadership. Dana Tafoya-Cameron has been elevated to the roles...Monday, August 18, 2025 from Film industry | The Guardian
The actor says she is ‘such a feminist’ but that it doesn’t work to have a woman as the next 007. She may find that Amazon, which has taken creative control of the franchise, agrees ‘I’m such a feminist,” Helen Mirren told Saga magazine,...Saturday, August 16, 2025 from Cartoon Brew » Business
Sony made just $20M on ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ as Netflix turns the anime musical into one of its biggest-ever streaming hits.Thursday, August 14, 2025 from Film industry | The Guardian
The film about the Irish singer who died in 2023 will be directed by Josephine Decker, with involvement from Slow Horses producers See-Saw A biopic of Sinéad O’Connor is in the works, with its backers including the company involved in...Monday, August 11, 2025 from Cartoon Brew » Business
Ankama acquires majority stake in Andarta Pictures, saving it from a court-appointed receivership and ensuring completion of the 'Ewilan’s Quest' adaptation.Tuesday, August 5, 2025 from Cartoon Brew » Business
Influential VFX studio Glassworks, known for its standout work on films, TV, and global ad campaigns, shuts down after nearly 30 years in the industry.Wednesday, July 30, 2025 from Cartoon Brew » Business
Sony acquires 2.5% of Bandai Namco to expand ties in anime, gaming, and IP, aiming to boost global fan engagement and entertainment synergy.Tuesday, July 29, 2025 from Cartoon Brew » Business
Cartoon Network moves to Comcast’s $9.95 add-on tier in August, reducing its cable visibility as audiences shift to digital platforms.Monday, July 28, 2025 from Cartoon Brew » Business
A new study shows that theatrical animation has returned to pre-pandemic levels with 882M global admissions, but Europe lags behind, earning just 5% of the global box office.
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