IndieWire

With Its Revival of 2D, ‘Wish’ Became a ‘Gateway Drug’ for Young Disney CG Animators

With “Wish,” Disney Animation celebrates its 100th anniversary by merging the 2D legacy of watercolor background paintings (dating back to “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”) with cutting-edge CG. The ...
IndieWire

‘The Garfield Movie’ Gives Its Legendary Orange Tabby a Makeover

Director Mark Dindal and DNEG tell IndieWire about capturing the 2D aesthetic of the concept art while still offering a fresh look at Garfield's origin story. The legendary orange tabby gets a ...
IGN

Cuphead Dev Wants to Stick With 2D Animation — IGN Unfiltered

While Studio MDHR has yet to reveal its plans for the future following the release of Cuphead, the developer does intend to use hand-drawn 2D animation for whatever comes next. On the latest episode ...
Variety

Filmmakers Behind Oscar-Nominated Animated Features Explain Why They’re Drawn to 2D

As the nominees for the animated feature Oscar were unveiled this year, one thing was clear: 2D and 2D-influenced animated films are dominating awards season. Among this year’s nominees, “The Boy and ...