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‘GOAT’ Director Tyree Dillihay Joins VIEW Conference 2026 Lineup

Director set to attend and talk about the production of Sony Pictures Animation’s animated sports comedy; event runs October 12-16 in Turin, Italy.
Christopher Nolan’s Carbon Footprint Problem

What is more detrimental: moving data or moving an army?

‘GOAT’ Director Tyree Dillihay Joins VIEW Conference 2026 Lineup

Director set to attend and talk about the production of Sony Pictures Animation’s animated sports comedy; event runs October 12-16 in Turin, Italy.

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Christopher Nolan’s Carbon Footprint Problem

What is more detrimental: moving data or moving an army?
When Artists Become Targets

Rise of the anti-AI mob.
DreamWorks’ ‘Forgotten Island’ Writers/Directors Join VIEW Conference 2026

Joel Crawford and Januel P. Mercado will take the stage to share production insights and stories surrounding their new original animated comedy adventure hitting theaters on September 25; event runs...
Re-VIEW: ‘Hoppers’ - We’re All in This Together

Pixar’s animated comedy, directed by ‘We Bare Bears’ creator Daniel Chong and produced by ‘Incredibles 2’ producer Nicole Paradis Grindle, follows a passionate young girl Mabel who learns the true...
‘BLISS: Beyond the Edge of Time’ Sets June 30 World Premiere at Taipei...

‘Love, Death + Robots’ meets the I-Ching in the feature-length sci-fi anthology; 6 original animated visions of humanity’s future from 6 independent Taiwan animation studios explore fate, identity...

Christopher Nolan’s Carbon Footprint Problem

What is more detrimental: moving data or moving an army?
When Artists Become Targets

Rise of the anti-AI mob.
DreamWorks’ ‘Forgotten Island’ Writers/Directors Join VIEW Conference 2026

Joel Crawford and Januel P. Mercado will take the stage to share production insights and stories surrounding their new original animated comedy adventure hitting theaters on September 25; event runs...
Re-VIEW: ‘Hoppers’ - We’re All in This Together

Pixar’s animated comedy, directed by ‘We Bare Bears’ creator Daniel Chong and produced by ‘Incredibles 2’ producer Nicole Paradis Grindle, follows a passionate young girl Mabel who learns the true...
‘BLISS: Beyond the Edge of Time’ Sets June 30 World Premiere at Taipei Film Festival

‘Love, Death + Robots’ meets the I-Ching in the feature-length sci-fi anthology; 6 original animated visions of humanity’s future from 6 independent Taiwan animation studios explore fate, identity...
Holly Edwards, Michelle Grady and Janet Lewin Join VIEW Conference Lineup

The trio of women film studio presidents – Skydance Animation, Sony Pictures Imageworks, and ILM respectively - adds to the key conference’s growing roster of in-person speakers heading to Turin,...

Recognizing the Industry’s Best Headline News

VIEW Conference Announces 2026 Trailblazer Award Winners

New award recognizes a select group of professionals who have made an outstanding contribution to the motion picture industry.

In Awards, Business, Community Outreach, Event, Films, People, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All

AI in Animation Blogs

AI-Native Animation: A New Business Paradigm

AI isn’t just assisting animation production and distribution, it’s redefining it.

In 3D, AI, Business, CG, Digital Media, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: All

AI in Animation Blogs

The Animation Value Reset

Reassessing your worth in the age of AI.

In AI, Business, Digital Media, Jobs & Recruiting, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: All

Heading to Stuttgart Headline News

ITFS 2026 Showcases Family and Industry Animation Activities

The 33rd Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film will present around 150 events, including the film competitions, outdoor screenings, workshops and games for audiences of all ages; runs May 5–10.

In 2D, 3D, Community Outreach, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Games, Short Films, Television, Theme Parks - Installations | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: ITFS | Geographic Region: Europe

Recognizing the Best in Short Film Animation Headline News

‘The Girl Who Cried Pearls’ Named VIEW Award Contest 2025 Grand Prize Winner

Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski’s film takes the top award, with J.P. Vine’s ‘Cardboard’ taking the Jury Prize; 9-member international jury awards 22 outstanding animated shorts based on story, direction, technical proficiency, sound, and uniqueness.

In 2D, 3D, Awards, Event, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All

AI Blogs

AI-pocalypse Now: The Animation Moat is Vanishing

AI animation is reaching studio quality. A Disney veteran thinks that’s all for the good.

In AI, Business, Digital Media, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Technology, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, VFXWorld | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: All

The Heart Breaks but Brokenly Lives On VFXWorld

Re-VIEW: ‘Frankenstein’ – Acts of Love and Forgiveness

Oscar-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro’s most complete work to date transforms Mary Shelley’s iconic 1818 novel from a cautionary tale of the perils of hubris into a redemptive fable about the ability to forgive.

In Acting, Books, Digital Media, Films, People, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All

KPop Goes the Demon! ANIMATIONWorld

Re-VIEW: ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ – Beauty in Broken Glass

Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans’ hit animated musical about a trio of women battling against a band of demons intent on taking over the world presents big ideas with a deceptively light touch; its gorgeously accessible imagery and brisk toe-tapping pace are as catchy as the lyrics of its songs.