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Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 1d
More details available here, including:
- 'Final Space' creator Olan Rogers helping w/ development
- 22-minute episodes rather than the previously announced 11-min
- Glitch Presents label launched to support independent creators with third-party funding
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Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 1d
Guillermo del Toro, Netflix, and Gobelins have teamed to open a stop-motion studio in Paris. The endeavor shares a kindred spirit with Mexico's El Taller del Chucho, also co-founded by del Toro, and will honor stop-motion legend Mark Gustafson.
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Guillermo Del Toro, Netflix, Gobelins Team On Stop-Motion Studio
The new Paris studio shares a stop-motion spirit with Mexico's El Taller del Chucho, also co-founded by del Toro, and honors Mark Gustafson’s legacy.
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Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 1d
Kenji Iwaisawa, the director behind 'On-Gaku: Our Sound,' returns with '100 Meters,' in theaters this weekend. The director joined us to reflect on sportsmanship, timing, and rediscovering his artistic identity.
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Kenji Iwaisawa: '100 Meters,' 'On-Gaku' Makeover, And What's Next
Director Kenji Iwaisawa talks about his new film '100 Meters,' touching up his cult hit 'On-Gaku: Our Sound,' and what he's working on next.
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Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 1d
More details available here, including:
- 'Final Space' creator Olan Rogers helping w/ development
- 22-minute episodes rather than the previously announced 11-min
- Glitch Presents label launched to support independent creators with third-party funding
www.cartoonbrew.com/distribution...
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Guillermo del Toro @realgdt.bsky.social · 1d
This workshop will initiate with people from Mexico, Latin America and Europe to strengthen the ties of stop motion and collaboration and, in exchange, education will be provided for free for one Mexican / Latinamerican student for the first ten years also.
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Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 1d
Guillermo del Toro, Netflix, and Gobelins have teamed to open a stop-motion studio in Paris. The endeavor shares a kindred spirit with Mexico's El Taller del Chucho, also co-founded by del Toro, and will honor stop-motion legend Mark Gustafson.
www.cartoonbrew.com/stop-motion/...
Guillermo Del Toro, Netflix, Gobelins Team On Stop-Motion Studio
The new Paris studio shares a stop-motion spirit with Mexico's El Taller del Chucho, also co-founded by del Toro, and honors Mark Gustafson’s legacy.
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Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 1d
Warner Bros. Animation has announced 'Batman: Knightfall,' a new multi-part animated event adapting the iconic 1990s storyline in which Bane breaks the Bat. 'Part 1: Knightfall' arrives in 2026, directed by Jeff Wamester and written by Jeremy Adams.
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WBA Adapting Iconic 'Batman: Knightfall' As Animated Event
Warner Bros. and DC reveal 'Batman: Knightfall,' a multi-part animated saga adapting one of the Batman comics' most legendary arcs.
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Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 1d
Guillermo del Toro, Netflix, and Gobelins have teamed to open a stop-motion studio in Paris. The endeavor shares a kindred spirit with Mexico's El Taller del Chucho, also co-founded by del Toro, and will honor stop-motion legend Mark Gustafson.
www.cartoonbrew.com/stop-motion/...
Guillermo Del Toro, Netflix, Gobelins Team On Stop-Motion Studio
The new Paris studio shares a stop-motion spirit with Mexico's El Taller del Chucho, also co-founded by del Toro, and honors Mark Gustafson’s legacy.
www.cartoonbrew.com
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Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 2d
Breaking: Glitch Productions is partnering with Lackadaisy creators Tracy J. Butler and Fable Siegel for a full series release. Glitch continues to cement its place as a leading force in indie animation.
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Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 2d
Today's Oscar-qualified short is Cartoon Saloon's 'Éiru,' a visually lush Celtic myth about courage, nature, and divine balance. It's directed by Giovanna Ferrari and produced by Nora Twomey.
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Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 2d
Can anything stop 'KPop Demon Hunters'? And other burning 2026 Oscars questions. We take a look ahead at the upcoming Animated Feature race.
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2026 Oscars: Burning Questions About the Animated Feature Race
From anime upstarts to international indies and the absence of stop-motion, the 2026 Animated Feature race looks anything but predictable.
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Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 2d
Reminder to click the link for a full Q&A and more dev artwork.
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Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 2d
Today's Oscar-qualified short is Cartoon Saloon's 'Éiru,' a visually lush Celtic myth about courage, nature, and divine balance. It's directed by Giovanna Ferrari and produced by Nora Twomey.
www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/eiru-...
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Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 2d
Can anything stop 'KPop Demon Hunters'? And other burning 2026 Oscars questions. We take a look ahead at the upcoming Animated Feature race.
www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film...
2026 Oscars: Burning Questions About the Animated Feature Race
From anime upstarts to international indies and the absence of stop-motion, the 2026 Animated Feature race looks anything but predictable.
www.cartoonbrew.com
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Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 2d
Duolingo mascot Duo stars in a new anime-inspired YouTube series, 'The Final Test,' produced with Titmouse. The five-part short series debuts on October 13 on YouTube, designed to promote Duolingo’s updated Japanese courses.
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Duolingo Launches Anime-Inspired Series ‘The Final Test’
Duolingo unveils 'The Final Test,' an anime-inspired mini-series starring its owl mascot Duo, expanding its animation and Japanese learning efforts.
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Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 2d
Studio 100 International heads to MIPCOM with 'Louca,' a CGI soccer comedy based on the hit French comic, already scoring major pre-sales and global partners and timed for next year's World Cup.
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Studio 100’s 'Louca' Scores Pre-Sales Ahead Of MIPCOM 2025
Animated soccer comedy 'Louca' secures global produciton/distribution partners, kicking off Studio 100 International’s MIPCOM 2025 lineup.
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Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 3d
Today's Oscar-qualified short is Cynthia Calvi’s 'Gigi,' a poetic tale about a transgender woman’s journey of transformation.
“I wanted to create a portrait of a woman who had to sacrifice a lot to flourish, but who ultimately has a happy ending.”
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Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 3d
At Spain’s Weird Market, 'Pocoyó' creator Guillermo García Carsi discussed his hit show’s return but made no mention of AI, despite Animaj, the brand’s new owner, publicly emphasizing its use in production.
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'Pocoyo' Creator Avoids AI Talk During Weird Market Presentation
At Spain’s Weird Market, Guillermo García Carsi focused on storytelling and craft as Animaj’s AI-driven studio stayed out of the spotlight.
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Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 3d
European giant Banijay is testing a new distribution model with 'Ava & Digger,' releasing the kids' series online and evolving it through audience feedback before wider rollout.
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Banijay Tests Digital-First Distribution With 'Ava & Digger'
Banijay and TheSoul Publishing launch 'Ava & Digger,' a digital-first series testing a new, audience-driven distribution model.
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Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 3d
Guru Studio expands the 'True and the Rainbow Kingdom' franchise with YouTube Shorts and a Roblox fashion drop, bringing the hit preschool brand to new platforms.
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Guru Expands 'True' Series With Digital Shorts, Roblox Launch
Guru Studio grows its hit preschool brand 'True and the Rainbow Kingdom' with new YouTube Shorts and a Roblox fashion collaboration.
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Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 3d
Today's Oscar-qualified short is Cynthia Calvi’s 'Gigi,' a poetic tale about a transgender woman’s journey of transformation.
“I wanted to create a portrait of a woman who had to sacrifice a lot to flourish, but who ultimately has a happy ending.”
www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/2026-...
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Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 3d
The show's first images are lovely.
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Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 3d
Karrot Entertainment and Kavaleer Productions team up for the folky 2D preschool series 'MaeBee,' greenlit by CBeebies, France Télévisions, and RTÉ. Set to roll out globally in 2026, the show will debut to buyers at MIPJunior and MIPCOM.
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Karrot & Kavaleer’s 'MaeBee' Greenlit By CBeebies, France TV
Karrot Entertainment and Kavaleer Productions team on 'MaeBee,' a new preschool comedy backed by CBeebies, France TV, and RTÉ.
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Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 3d
At Spain’s Weird Market, 'Pocoyó' creator Guillermo García Carsi discussed his hit show’s return but made no mention of AI, despite Animaj, the brand’s new owner, publicly emphasizing its use in production.
www.cartoonbrew.com/events/pocoy...
'Pocoyo' Creator Avoids AI Talk During Weird Market Presentation
At Spain’s Weird Market, Guillermo García Carsi focused on storytelling and craft as Animaj’s AI-driven studio stayed out of the spotlight.
www.cartoonbrew.com
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Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 3d
European giant Banijay is testing a new distribution model with 'Ava & Digger,' releasing the kids' series online and evolving it through audience feedback before wider rollout.
www.cartoonbrew.com/distribution...
Banijay Tests Digital-First Distribution With 'Ava & Digger'
Banijay and TheSoul Publishing launch 'Ava & Digger,' a digital-first series testing a new, audience-driven distribution model.
www.cartoonbrew.com
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