Dorchester Reporter

“White Raven, Black Dove,” a new opera animated by its performers, and a computer, debuts at Strand

Performers, producers and creatives rehearse for White Snake Projects’ “White Raven Black Dove,” showing from Sept. 26 to ...
The New York Times

Anime Is Going Digital. Fans Are Wary.

As the industry continues to embrace computer-generated work, some audiences struggle to accept the change. By Calum Marsh The filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, a founder of the animation house Studio Ghibli, ...
Yahoo

As head of animation for 'Moana 2,' Royal Oak native says 'nothing can stop' the brave character

When Amy Smeed landed a key job on "Moana 2," it wasn't just another assignment. It was a reunion with one of her favorite heroines from her numerous Disney projects. “We work so hard on these films, ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Paramount’s ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’ Has Film Sequel, TV Series in the Works

The news comes ahead of Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies opening the computer-generated animated tentpole in theaters Aug. 2. By Etan Vlessing Canada Bureau Chief Cowabunga! Paramount’s ...
The New York Times

How the ‘Spider-Verse’ Movies Have Changed Animation for the Better

The new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie and other C.G.I. cartoons are taking a looser, imperfect approach. The style represents a shift made possible by Spidey’s success. By Esther Zuckerman When ...
TweakTown

OpenAI backs AI animated film Critterz to show Hollywood how its tech makes moviemaking cheaper

TL;DR: OpenAI-backed animated film Critterz uses generative AI tools to accelerate production, aiming for a Cannes 2026 debut. Combining human artistry and AI, the $30 million project showcases faster ...