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When a US student stole their viral animated film and won prizes with it, two Berlin filmmakers didn't sue. Instead, they flew to America, confronted the thief, and made a documentary about the whole incredible saga.
NASA scientists turned eight years of glacier data into a mesmerizing animation that shows ice flowing like a living heartbeat. The visualization reveals how Norway's Stonebreen glacier naturally speeds up and slows down with the seasons.
Bollywood actor Bhumi Pednekar is building Maya, an AI-powered animation studio designed to bring authentic Indian stories to global audiences. She's betting that AI can democratize storytelling by slashing production costs while preserving creative vision.
Over 22,000 drones lit up the night sky in perfect coordination, creating stunning 3D animations and breaking the world record for the largest drone light show. The breathtaking display blended cutting-edge technology with cultural storytelling at China's biggest televised event.
An Indian filmmaker learned animation from YouTube tutorials during lockdown to bring a forgotten tale of love and resilience to the screen. His short film recreates a medieval story of an enslaved African man in Kerala, premiering at an international festival this month.
Facebook just launched AI features that bring static photos to life and transform memories into animated art. The platform hopes these creative tools will help it reconnect with Gen Z users who've been drifting toward other apps.
French animator Émilie Tronche's "Samuel" distills the emotional whirlwind of being 10 years old into 21 bite-sized episodes that feel like flipping through a real kid's diary. The minimalist black-and-white series is earning praise for its honest portrayal of growing pains without any sugar-coating.
Adobe reversed its decision to discontinue its beloved 2D animation software just one day after announcing its shutdown, proving that passionate users can still change corporate minds. The 30-year-old program will stay available with technical support, though without new features.
Adobe reversed its decision to shut down Adobe Animate just two days after announcing the discontinuation, following massive pushback from its creative community. The 25-year-old animation software will now continue in maintenance mode instead of disappearing entirely.
Forty years ago today, a struggling computer animation company called Pixar was born from a Lucasfilm spin-off after being rejected by 45 venture capitalists. That scrappy studio with just 42 remaining employees would become the most celebrated animation company in history, proving that even the biggest dreams can survive the toughest odds.
India just recognized content creation as a real career by funding labs in thousands of schools. The government is betting $30 million that animation, gaming, and digital storytelling skills can transform young people into entrepreneurs.
India just announced plans to bring creative technology labs to 15,000 schools and 500 colleges, training the next generation for 2 million projected jobs in animation, gaming, and visual effects. The move turns a gaming industry setback into an opportunity for young creators nationwide.
A Bengaluru collective just launched a 15-part video series revealing what ancient Indians actually ate, from Harappan fish bones to early South Indian dishes. Using animations and expert historians, they're making 50 years of research accessible to everyone.
Three Asian American artists voiced the fictional girl group in Netflix's biggest film ever, and now they're Grammy nominees celebrating representation done right. Their hit "Golden" topped the Billboard Hot 100 and won a Golden Globe.
TED-Ed just brought a powerful African hero story to millions of viewers worldwide. The animated tale of Mwindo, a boy who challenged the underworld's god, shares timeless lessons about courage and justice.
More than 150 Indigenous students from 18 schools helped write and create an animated feature film alongside Hollywood stars and Aboriginal elders. The result is Imagine, a trippy adventure celebrating Indigenous knowledge systems that proves kids can make movies Hollywood doesn't own.
After 35 years of bringing laughter to Japan Times readers, cartoonist Roger Dahl is closing one chapter to open another. He's trading his longtime editorial cartoons for children's books, graphic novels, and animation projects.
Sixty-five years ago today, Disney released a puppy-filled film that would become the second-highest-grossing animated movie in global history. One Hundred and One Dalmatians sold nearly 200 million tickets and saved the studio's future. #
A powerful animated film about a 12-year-old boy's journey through the Holocaust will stream free for 24 hours on International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The handcrafted puppet animation brings one survivor's story to a new generation.
A Japanese animated film has been nominated for the prestigious Golden Bear award at the Berlin International Film Festival for the first time in three years. The touching story about fireworks and change marks a major debut for rising director Yoshitoshi Shinomiya.