Netflix Animation Production Workers Ratify First Union Contract with The Animation Guild
Feature production workers at the studio approved the IATSE Local 839 agreement with almost 89% in favor of ratification.
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Huace and Utopai Studios Partner on Long-Form AI-Driven Content Creation
One of China’s leading film and TV companies will deploy the PAI cinematic AI system across its production operations, marking a large-scale commitment to AI-assisted storytelling and global content development.
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DreamWorks Sci-Tech Award Winners Talk Innovation History and Trajectory
Baptiste Van Opstal, Jeff Budsberg, Michael Losure, Jon Lanz, and Eszter Offertaler detail key state-of-the-art animation tools, their evolution, and how the studio fosters time-intensive development of production technology that has given award-winning films like ‘The Wild Robot’ and ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ their uniquely stylized looks.
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AI-Native Animation: A New Business Paradigm
AI isn’t just assisting animation production and distribution, it’s redefining it.
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NBA Superstar James Harden’s Signature Beard Inspires AI-Animated Short
Utopai Studios uses its PAI cinematic AI platform to produce the film about the famous player’s famous facial hair.
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Crystal City, Rakia Media and Nate Hopper to Develop 'Tiny T. Rex' Animated Series
The bestselling children’s book franchise is being adapted into preschool animation and other IP projects.
Meat Dept. Joins Psyop Global Creative Network
The French directing collective brings to the company a hybrid AI-driven and handcrafted production approach rooted in research and technical development.
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Magic Light Pictures Launches Stirling Animation to Complete 'Zog' Series
The BAFTA-winning studio acquires assets and production pipeline of Wild Child Animation to secure the crew, infrastructure, and uninterrupted work on 52-episode show.
August Media Boards Roye Okupe’s 'Malika: Warrior Queen' as Co-Producer
Singapore-based company joins the animated feature, financing up to one-third of the project and overseeing animation production across Asia.
ForgeVision Launches Storyboard Analytics Module for Early Production Insight
New tool analyzes storyboards shot by shot to identify complexity drivers and improve production planning; release follows company’s Script Analytics module debut in 2025.
Blue Ant Announces Post-Acquisition Reorganization Around Genres
Changes follow recent acquisitions of Thunderbird Entertainment and Boat Rocker Studios; Atomic Cartoons and Jam Filled Entertainment will continue as separate brands.
Brown Bag Films Unveils New Leadership Structure, Innovation Lab, Refreshed Brand
Caitlin Friedman promoted to EVP, Global Production & Current; co-founder Cathal Gaffney takes newly created role of Chief Innovation Officer as studio expands its creative scope and prepares for next phase of growth.
DreamWorks Animation, Netflix Workers Vote to Unionize with The Animation Guild
Remote workers at DWA, feature production workers at Netflix Animation Studios, and production workers on the show ‘Ted’ officially voted for union representation with TAG (IATSE Local 839) and The Editors Guild (IATSE Local 700).
Danny Lin Elected The Animation Guild President
The 6 executive board officers selected include former president Jeanette Moreno King, who did not seek re-election but will assume a different role.
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The Animation Guild Announces 2 DreamWorks Animation Worker Union Milestones
TAG 839 shares the ratification of a first-ever union contract for the studio’s production workers and the unionization of remote workers across the U.S. who contribute to LA-based projects.
3 Different Animation Worker Groups Submit for Union Recognition with TAG 839
In what’s being called an ‘historic week of organizing’ at The Animation Guild, IATSE Local 839, workers at Netflix Animation Studios, on ‘Ted’ at NBCUniversal, and at SpindleHorse have formally moved to join the union.
Goodbye Kansas Studios Wins $2.7 million In-Game Content Order
The project, from a new international customer, will span from the current quarter into the second quarter of 2026.
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Boat Rocker Acquires Majority Stake in Industrial Brothers
Company expands its minority position in its ‘Dino Ranch’ co-production partner to further its efforts in IP development; first look co-production deal also renewed.
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Former Axis Studios Team Forms Zaratan
The new animation production company, co-founded by Andrew Pearch and Paula Bird, will specialize in older-skewing animation, with financing provided by ‘Animal Farm’ production company Aniventure.
Call for Entries: Quirino Lab First Edition
Tenerife will host the Quirino Awards’ new training program focused on professional development for animation executive producers; registration for the 20 spots will be open until August 5.
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Inside the World of ‘The Great North’ with Wendy and Lizzy Molyneux
The Animation Domination series’ co-creators and EPs open up about genre experiments, character evolution, and the joys of storytelling in uncertain times, in the latest season of their FOX animated comedy.
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Cinesite Group Secures US$215 Million Funding Package
In a sign of support from the company’s financial backers, the leading independent VFX and animation studio group has announced a substantial investment to support ongoing operations and strategic expansion.
Disney Animation Production Management Workers Ratify First Union Contract
The agreement between The Animation Guild, IATSE Local 839 (TAG), and Walt Disney Animation Studios, overwhelmingly ratified, includes substantial pay raises ranging from 24-35% as well as pension and health benefits.
Nickelodeon Welcomes 7 New Artist, Writing Program Participants
Group to work from Burbank’s Nickelodeon Animation Studio; writers’ curriculum includes networking, executive mentorship, and tailored workshops, while artists will work closely with senior artist and peer mentors.
The Animation Guild Ratifies New AMPTP Contract
With a voter turnout even greater than the last cycle’s turnout, a supermajority of IATSE Local 839 members voted to ratify the 2024-2027 Animation Guild Master Agreement.
