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The Real-World Power of Animation—And Why It’s Worth $400 Billion

Animation isn’t just kids’ cartoons—it’s a $400 billion force reshaping medicine, education, politics, and the way we live. When most people think of animation, they imagine Saturday morning cartoons ...
The Hollywood Reporter

As Negotiations Drag On, Animation Guild Members March on DreamWorks

The union says that hundreds attended the event, which protested the decline in animation employment in the L.A. area and called for movement on core asks during the negotiations. By Katie Kilkenny ...
Cartoon Brew

Global Animation Viewership Rebounds, But European Titles Lag Despite High Output

According to a new study from the European Audiovisual Observatory, authored by Nicolas Edmery, the global theatrical animation industry has recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic, although some markets ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Animation Guild Sees “Significant Gaps” With Studios As Talks Keep Up This Week on Deal Terms

The union's current contract has been extended until Nov. 1 as the two parties attempt to come to terms. In the meantime, "progress has been made," says a union leader. By Katie Kilkenny Labor & Media ...
Cartoon Brew

International Coalition Of Worker Unions Declares Emergency Over AI Use In Animation

A collective of international animation unions, federations, and organizations are calling for action over the usage of artificial intelligence, citing its destructive impact on the craft and business ...