Directed by Oscar-nominated Andrew Chesworth (One Small Step), The Brave Locomotive is described by the filmmaker as an “Old West musical tale with 1940s flair, [in which] a fearless little train and his engineer confront obsolescence as bigger, faster, and more automated machines take center stage.”
Chesworth’s credits include Frozen, Zootopia, Moana, Big Hero 6 and Wreck-It Ralph.
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In the Know premieres January 25, 2024 on Peacock. The series was co-created by Mike Judge (Beavis and Butt-Head), Zach Woods (The Office) and Brandon Gardner.
Judge and Woods also co-star in the series alongside Charlie Bushnell (Percy Jackson and the Olympians), Caitlin Reilly (High School Musical series), J. Smith-Cameron (Succession) and Carl Tart (Grand Crew).
In the Know follows public radio host Lauren Caspian (Woods) and his co-workers as they produce episodes of Lauren’s show, in which he interviews real world human guests such as Hugh Laurie, Finn Wolfhard and Ken Burns.
Disney’s Steamboat Willie, released in 1928, introduced the world to Minnie and Mickey Mouse. And now, as of January 1, 2024, that short film is public domain.
When books, movies, music, artwork, and photographs enter the public domain, it means that their copyrights have expired. This allows anyone to access, use, modify, or build upon that work without needing permission or paying fees.
Artists and filmmakers should note that only the 1928 version of Steamboat Willie has entered the public domain. If you’re working on a commercial project, it’s best to consult with a copyright lawyer to avoid legal issues such as cease and desist letters or copyright infringement lawsuits.
Written and directed by Stephen Ong, who describes his short film as “the brief memoirs of a high-rise tower block, finding it’s way in the big city.”
Here’s how director Laurène Fernandez describes her award-winning short film:
“Locked up in their own apartments, some neighbors tell the camera about the little troubles of life in a community. Little by little, when everything piles up, it’s enough to drive one mad.”
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off co-showrunners Bryan Lee O’Malley and BenDavid Grabinski head to Tokyo, Japan to give us a behind the scenes look at the creative process that brought the Netflix anime adaptation of the popular graphic novels to life.
Dying for Beginners is a short film which guides the viewer on a step by step journey through the process of dying.
It is voiced by Dr. Kathryn Mannix, a former palliative care physician who has spent her medical career working with people who have incurable, advanced illnesses.
Directed and designed by Emily Downe.
The Netflix Original Pokémon Concierge is a stop-motion animated series starring Rena Nonen as Haru, a concierge at a resort for Pokémon and their trainers.
In this Making Of video you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how Pikachu, Dragonite, Psyduck and other Pokémon are animated, along with staff interviews and other fun footage.
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