Pixar’s “Be Fri” Mystery, Netflix’s Animation Expansion & the Future of Theatrical Animation (Ep. 354)
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Jim and Drew discuss recent animation news, including Pixar's canceled project and Netflix's expansion in the animation sector.
Jim and Drew dig into a packed week of animation news, from the surprising cancellation of a promising Pixar project to Netflix’s growing global animation footprint. Along the way, they explore box office winners, long-gestating passion projects finally coming to life, and the evolving relationship between streaming, theatrical releases, and viral animation hits. It’s a wide-ranging conversation that highlights just how quickly the animation industry continues to shift. HIGHLIGHTS • Pixar’s canceled “Be Fri” project revealed - a female-led film that was deep into development before being shelved amid studio shifts and Disney+ strategy changes • “Super Mario Galaxy” tops the box office while global competition heats up from international hits like China’s “Pegasus 3” • Netflix expands its animation empire with a new Vancouver studio hub, joining Disney and Sony in a growing production hotspot • Fathom Events brings viral hit “The Amazing Digital Circus” to theaters, highlighting the pipeline from YouTube to the big screen • Brad Bird’s long-awaited “Ray Gunn” finally unveils first images after decades in development • Warner Bros. and Netflix continue investing in YA and…
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