New Study Claims U.K.’s Animation Sector Has Achieved Gender Parity, While VFX Gender Pay Gap Is Wide
New research looks at gender, ethnicity, inclusivity, and pay in the U.K.’s animation, vfx, and post-production sectors.
Artist Rights
Shaq Got Dunked On By The Creative Community After Requesting Free Animation
The former basketballer fouled out in his attempt to score free animation from artists.
Jeffrey Epstein Documents: ‘Simpsons’ Creator Matt Groening Allegedly Received Foot Massage From 16-Year-Old Girl
Epstein’s accuser claims that Groening received the massage while flying on Jeffrey Epstein’s private plane.
IATSE And Vancouver Campaigners Unite To Unionize Canada’s Animation Industry
North America’s foremost entertainment union has formed a “strategic alliance” with the Art Babbitt Appreciation Society.
Women In Animation Launches Montreal Chapter, Targets 50/50 Balance In Creative Roles
Women in Animation has set up in the booming animation hub of Montreal, Canada.
Hundreds Of Canadian Filmmakers Declare ‘Crisis’ As NFB Commissioner Is Reappointed
Over 250 National Film Board of Canada directors have revolted against the organization, claiming it spends less than 20% of its budget on production.
Breaking: ‘Bojack Horseman’ Crew Is Victorious In Unionizing With Animation Guild
The gains for the crew include establishing wage minimums and securing employer-paid health and retirement benefits.
Rooster Teeth CEO Apologizes For Poor Work Conditions At Austin Animation Studio
The Austin, Texas animation studio is under fire for lying to employees, denying overtime pay, and overworking employees.
Annecy 2019: First-Ever Inclusion in Animation Study Confirms Obvious Lack Of Opportunities For Women In Industry
An unprecedented amount of data and analysis about the lack of opportunities for women in the Los Angeles animation industry.
An Inside Look Into The ‘Bojack Horseman’ Crew’s Struggle To Unionize
The production crew of “Bojack Horseman” made the show a big success. But after five seasons, they still don’t have union wages or benefits.
A Primer On Knowing Your Rights As An Animation Industry Worker
An overview of your rights as a studio employee in the United States.
Vancouver Animators Win Overtime Pay In ‘Sausage Party’ Pay Dispute
The government of Canada has ruled in favor of animators who worked on the film.
Calarts Students Launch Protest As Annual Tuition Rises To Over $50K
The school’s famous character animation program now costs $50,850 per year.
Women In The Animation Industry Explain How They Took Down Chris Savino
The #MeToo movement in animation receives mainstream attention from Samantha Bee’s “Full Frontal.”
‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ VFX Freelancers Owed Tens Of Thousands After Halo VFX Goes Bankrupt [UPDATED]
No matter how successful a film is, animation and vfx artists continue to get stiffed by their employers.
Read Emma Thompson’s Scorching Resignation Letter To Skydance Over John Lasseter Hiring
Say Thompson: “[Lasseter] is presumably being paid millions of dollars to receive [his] second chance. How much money are the employees at Skydance being paid to GIVE him that second chance?”
John Lasseter Resistance Grows As Lightbox Expo Nixes Skydance Sponsorship
A lot of industry artists don’t want anything to do with Skydance Animation.
Op-Ed: Why I Filed The Wage-Theft Lawsuit Against Major Animation Studios
Georgia Cano, one of the three lead plaintiffs in the animation wage-fixing lawsuit, speaks out for the first time.
The Public Domain Is Working Again — No Thanks To Disney
The Walt Disney Company has exploited the public domain while preventing the same opportunities to other artists.
Brad Bird Makes First Comments On John Lasseter: “I Don’t See Him In Black And White”
The director of “Incredibles 2” is the first major figure at Pixar to speak openly about John Lasseter.
