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14 years later, this animated movie is still the most innovative western

Gore Verbinski's approach to the Western genre, with elements of the Hero's Journey and slapstick humour, makes this a great ...
Creative Bloq on MSN

Digital art in 2026 is less about tools and more about intent

In response to a changing landscape, artists are reshaping themselves by reaching out into new media, creative sectors and learning new skills for a new year. 2026 will be a time of expansion, as ...
The New York Times

Animation Hasn’t Been the Same Since ‘Toy Story’

The Pixar Era kicked off 30 years ago with the first installment of the popular franchise. It’s given us countless hits, but something has also been lost. By Maya Phillips There are so many ways of ...
Polygon

The Chainsaw Man movie mixes hand-drawn animation with CGI — just like Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle

Mappa’s upcoming Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc masterfully blends 2D and 3D art, echoing Ufotable’s Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle by pairing 3D environments with 2D character models. At New York ...
Variety

Why Epic Games’ Unreal Engine Is Looking to Grow in Animation

‘Animation companies are under pressure, being asked to do more with less each year.’ Enter Unreal Engine, Epic Games’ Rob Di Figlia argued at MipJunior In unveils, Di Figlia sneak-peeked a 90-second ...
Columbus Dispatch

Columbus is building a diverse animation industry, but there is still work to be done

Columbus is trying to grow its animation industry and retain local talent from schools like CCAD. Financial incentives like the Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit and the Columbus Motion Picture Incentive ...
Yahoo

Here's how to choose the best animation styles

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Future / Aardman Animations / 20th Century Studios / The Walt Disney Company / SNK / AB ...
The Hollywood Reporter

America’s Top Animation Schools

Wanna work at Marvel or write the next ‘Flow’? We’ve got the perfect academy for you on THR’s inaugural list. By Abbey White Associate Editor & News Writer Animation remains a thriving corner of the ...
katu

PCC launches animation degree with LAIKA partnership

Behind the scenes at Portland's New Year's Eve drone show As hundreds gathered at Pioneer Courthouse Square to welcome the new year, KATU went behind the scenes of a spectacular drone show. Portland ...
UMass Lowell

Drawing on Art Degree, Young Alum Makes Mark in Animation Industry

Along with such names as John Cena, Post Malone and Ayo Edebiri, you will find art and design alumna Katie Lucas ’20 in the credits for the 2023 animated movie “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant ...
PBS

Inside the Animation Research Library

Nathan goes frame by frame through the Walt Disney Animation Research Library. At the Walt Disney Animation Research Library, not a single sheet of paper is wasted. While most studios have shifted ...
Polygon

How Haminations, BrodyAnimates, and illymation made careers doodling on YouTube

For a lucky few, doodling online can be a full-time career. At VidCon Anaheim 2024, Polygon spoke with three artists — Haminations, BrodyAnimates, and illymation — who turned their love of art and ...