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Fearless PVOD release of "Trolls World Tour" is approaching $ 100 million
Universal's decision to bring the long-awaited sequel to the DreamWorks Animation family into homes for the 48-hour rental price of $ 19,99 during the COVID-19 theatrical shutdown reportedly amassed $ 95 million in estimated rents in the first 19 days of the title. With VOD terms in favor of the studio at an estimated 80%, Universal deposited approximately $ 77 million in revenue before marketing expenses. However, this uncharted territory raises questions about the effects this will have on downstream movie revenue, compared to cheaper rental launch windows, home entertainment, and what it means for the future relationship between studios and theaters.

ASIFA-Hollywood announces the scholarship recipients for 2020
Recipients nominated for the organization's fourth annual grant by the organization's Education Animation Forum, selected from applicants from Australia, Brazil, India, Turkey, the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States. UU., They are:

• Zoya Baker (New York University), to help finance Herbarium of memory, an interactive animation installation that celebrates the relationships between people and plants through augmented reality, storytelling and co-created animation.
• Mindy Johnson (CalArts), to conduct in-depth research that formally documents the lives and accomplishments of key pioneering women who developed and expanded the early production techniques, art and methodologies within animation.
• Nazil Eda Noyan (Bahcesehir University, Turkey), providing funds for the construction of A tender dream, an animated musical short film inspired by Mihiri Müşfik, the extraordinary first painter in Turkey.
• Jack parade (Deakin University, Australia), to help fund phenomenological research on the "shared reality" creative animation experience.
• Kevin Sandler (Arizona State University), to help complete Scooby-Doo: the art and business of an animated icon (Duke University Press), discussing the nature of children's entertainment, free market regulation against government censorship, the decline of network audiences, and the effects of the media conglomerate on diversity, quality and consumption.

The Ibero-American Quirino Animation Awards announce key dates for the online version
The online awards ceremony will air on the Quirino Awards YouTube channel on June 27 at 20pm. CET (00:15 AST / BST, 00:13 CST), culminating in the "Month of the Quirino" of activities and events structured around the Co-production and Business Forum.

From May 26 to June 10, the Forum will organize digital meetings between approximately 90 companies (producers, distributors, broadcasters, sales agencies, etc.). The highlights also include a promotional presentation of the Ibero-American Animation League on May 28 and the launch of the Liga Award for a project of the Chilean series before purchasing, Created by Bernardita Ojeda (Pajaro / Typpo creative workshop), selected in Animation of South Window! event in December. More details will be announced at the Quirino press conference on 25 May.

The Cardiff Animation Festival brings new events online during the closure
In addition to presenting short bimonthly independent screenings of Cardiff Animation Nights online via YouTube (reaching triple its normal audience!), CAF has hosted some exciting virtual events for animation enthusiasts of all ages and professionals. for May.

Cardiff Animation Kids resumes live streaming on Saturday 2nd May at 10:30 am. (BST), with the world premiere of Alisa Stern's stop-motion short film Sum of its parts. At 16pm, animation director Lorraine Jordan will hold a live Irish masterclass, presented in partnership with ScreenSkills, to talk about life locked away, balancing short film passion projects with starring roles and sharing what she has learned. about his impressive career. journey that took her to Cartoon Saloon (Puffin Rock, Bread winner) and all over the world.

On Tuesday 5 May at 18pm, aspiring entertainers and artists looking to improve their skills can join the online character design seminar with Welsh animator / visual and multidisciplinary artist Kyle Legall, presented in collaboration with Cinema Golau. Legall began his career making animated films about black history and its community in Butetown, Cardiff, writing, directing, designing and animating short films for Channel 4 and S4C.

"One day at a time" to make special animations in the midst of the closure of production linked to the coronavirus
Pop TV's reinvention of the classic Norman Lear will air the Toon episode this spring, as all Hollywood live footage is still pending. The idea was conceived by executive producer / co-producer Gloria Calderón Kellett, whose husband is a cartoonist.

The special animation focuses on a visit from Penelope's conservative family. Penelope fears that with the upcoming elections they will not be able to avoid fighting for politics. The Álvarez family spends the episode discussing strategies on how to overcome it, illustrated through fantasy sequences. Jonas Diamond, EP and co-owner of Toronto's Smiley Guy Studios is overseeing the animation. One day at a time It is produced by Sony Pictures Television.

Award rules and campaign rules for the 93rd Oscar
COVID-19 is shaking the seasons of the Academy Awards. Due to the closure of all Los Angeles County theaters, films streamed commercially / VOD are now eligible for the best film under these provisions:

• The film must be available on the secure streaming site for Academy Screening Room members only within 60 days of streaming the film or VOD release.
• The film must meet all other eligibility requirements.

These exemptions will be removed after cinemas reopen. However, to facilitate the theatrical release process, the Academy will expand qualified theaters beyond Los Angeles to other cities such as New York, the Bay Area, Chicago, Miami and Atlanta. Film festivals that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic can offer movies online through a transactional payment wall or password protected entry.

Notable changes to the campaign logs include an increase in the bar for using citations from Academy members who are not directly associated with the film in advertising (still applies to committee members for governors, awards and events). All filters must include subtitles. This is the last year that the distribution of DVD players, physical music CDs, scripts and hard copies will be allowed as part of the Academy's sustainability effort. Film companies can now post notices of song and bakery availability on the Academy's streaming platform after nominations.