Chinese state media released an animated video on YouTube using Lego pieces to mock Trump Administration’s claims of a Chinese COVID-19 coverup.
Animation | Anime
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RIP: Gene Deitch, Oscar Winning Animator Dead at 95
Gene Deitch, American-born Czech illustrator, animator, comics artist, and film director died in his apartment in Prague. He was 95.
Chilean Animated Film THE WOLF HOUSE Sets US March Release Date
The Chilean stop-motion animated film The Wolf House (La casa lobo) by Cristóbal León and Joaquín Cociña, opens in March in select US theaters.
I LOST MY BODY Wins Best Independent Feature Film at Annie Awards
The French animated indie film I Lost My Body (J’ai perdu mon corps) directed by Jérémy Clapin won Best Feature – Independent at the 47th Annie Awards.
US Premiere of Hello World! + More Added to Animation First Festival
Less than one month before opening night, the 2020 Animation First festival continues to add new films and events including the US premiere of Hello World!
FIAF’s Animation First Unveils 2020 Lineup. Opens with The Bears’ Famous Invasion of Sicily
The 2020 Animation First Festival returns to NYC with the premieres of 15 French films, opening with the US Premiere of The Bears’ Famous Invasion of Sicily by noted illustrator Lorenzo Mattotti.
I LOST MY BODY, WEATHERING WITH YOU Among Animated Films Nominated for 47th Annie Awards
Nominations announced for the 47th Annie Awards including for Best Animated Feature-Independent, spotlighting features with a much smaller distribution footprint than major studio releases.
32 Animated Feature Films Submitted for 92nd Academy Awards
Thirty-two animated feature films have been submitted for consideration in the Animated Feature Film category for the 92nd Academy Awards.
4 Animation Films Nominated for European Film Awards 2019
The European Film Academy announced the four animated feature films nominated for the award EUROPEAN ANIMATED FEATURE FILM 2019.
REZO, Docu-Animation Film on Georgian Artist Rezo Gabriadze to Open in LA
Rezo, a new film that mixes documentary storytelling and animation, directed by Leo Gabriadze will open in October in Los Angeles.
Japan Picks Animated Film WEATHERING WITH YOU for 2020 Oscar Race for Best International Film
The animated film Weathering With You (Tenki no ko) directed by Makoto Shinkai has been selected to represent Japan in the Best International Feature Film category at the 2020 Oscars.
BOMBAY ROSE is First Indian Animation Film to Open Venice Critic’s Week
Gitanjali Rao’s animated feature film, Bombay Rose will have its World Premiere as the opening film of Critics Week at the Venice International Film Festival on August 29th, 2019.