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‘Moana 2’ Director David Derrick Jr. Heads to Warner Bros. for Original Animated Feature | Exclusive

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. David Derrick Jr., who directed “Moana 2” for Walt Disney Animation Studios and turned a proposed streaming series for Disney+ ...
Cartoon Brew

“Sometimes We Can’t See Ourselves As What We Are”: Director Naoko Yamada On Why She Made ‘The Colors Within’

Among Japanese feature animation directors, Naoko Yamada is a unique figure in many ways. Not only has she managed to build a career as a woman director in a male-led environment, she has also worked ...
Variety

Animated Feature Directors Reflect on the Challenge of Bringing Stories to Life: ‘Animation Is Now Accessible to Everyone’

Cooley’s passion for the “Transformers” franchise is evident in his origin story, which explores the relationship between Autobots Optimus and Megatron. The Oscar-winning animated director of “Toy ...
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‘One Piece’ Animation Director Reveals Real Reason Behind the Wano Arc's "Problems"

It might have taken some time, but Netflix has finally announced the release date for the eagerly anticipated second season of it's live-action One Piece series. However, before the live-action made a ...
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Animated Films Dominate the Box Office, So Why Aren’t Their Directors Allowed Into the DGA?

When Disney released its new version of “The Lion King” in 2019, the company was quick to describe it as the live-action version of the beloved 1994 original. Director Jon Favreau, who made a ...
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A New Residency Is Launching To Support Women Feature Animation Directors

A new initiative was announced today at the Annecy Festival: the creation of a residency devoted to women directors developing animated feature films. The residency is set to launch in 2027 at ...
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‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘Elio’ and ‘TMNT’ Directors Bring Animation Oscar Contenders to SCAD ‘Pixels and Pencils’ Event

Helmers behind 'In Your Dreams,' 'Arco' and 'Little Amélie' talk animation's endless possiblities; 'Let's imagine things better,' says Ugo Bienvenu The fourth annual “Pixels and Pencils” directors ...
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Animation and Heart: The Directors of Gkids Pick-Up ‘Little Amélie’ Reflect on Collaborative Spirit in Bringing ‘The Character of Rain’ to Screen

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. All children are gods in their own perspective, until they discover their own human nature. Belgian novelist Amélie Nothomb ...
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‘White Snake’ Director: China’s Animation Boom Must Lead to Creative Risk, Not Repetition

Zhao Ji says the next generation of creators must move beyond myth-based IP as China’s animation sector matures. By Mathew Scott Chinese animation director Zhao Ji, whose White Snake earned $70 ...
Rochester Institute of Technology

New School of Film and Animation director, faculty roles for 2025-26

It’s been an eventful year for Ricky Figueroa. Early in 2025, he was honored as RIT’s inaugural John Traver Professor. A few months later, he was appointed the new director of the College of Art and ...
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'Moana 2' Director David Derrick Jr. Heads to Warner Bros. for Original Animated Feature | Exclusive

David Derrick Jr., who directed "Moana 2" for Walt Disney Animation Studios and turned a proposed streaming series for Disney+ into a $1 billion-grossing juggernaut, has headed out to open waters. The ...