China’s state media turns to social media and AI to tell its story — and often mock the US

The messaging from China’s Communist government may once have been rigid, but not anymore. Beijing is using social media and ...
CNET

This Animation Startup Wants to Make It Easier to Tell Open-Ended Stories

Founded by former OpenAI scientist Andrew Carr and former Google creative director Jonathan Jarvis, Cartwheel is bridging the gap between 2D vision and 3D execution.

YouTube Report Analyzes Trends Around a New Wave of Indie Digital Animation

Maddy Buxton, Culture & Trends Manager at YouTube, discusses how creators and digital animation on the platform are global, ...
Hackaday

Bending Faux-Neon LEDs Make For Animations Glass Tubes Can’t Match

Odds are, if you like neon lights, you’re not thrilled with the LED faux-“neon” strips that are supposed to replace them.

Gundam’s new trailer has me dreaming for an Armored Core anime

The upcoming Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway sequel is the best sign that FromSoftworks have a hit they need to make after Elden ...

'Metal Gear Solid' Movie In Works From Zach Lipovsky & Adam B. Stein

Following their breakout year with Final Destination Bloodlines, directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein have set up ...

'Witch Hat Atelier' Review: Crunchyroll's New Fantasy Anime Series Is Already One of Its Best

Witch Hat Atelier, based on the beloved manga, is a must-watch fantasy anime series on Crunchyroll.

You probably don't remember Taika Waititi's stop-motion short Save Ralph, but it's impact was massive

The 2021 short film Save Ralph had real impact on the lives of animals ...