In the theme of this week’s discussion about European animation, I decided to research a little farther into the current state of European animation. I came across this interesting article about the movement’s status. Recently, many “ proactive steps [have been] taken by the governments of these countries by offering a range of tax breaks” that allow animation studios to start producing for television. Thus, more animation projects have been more suited for the general population, but “still has not achieved the popularity and global appeal of their American counterparts.”
One intriguing point in the article is about the global success of these animations.
“There are very few European films with trans-national success. This is partly due to the diverse cultural backgrounds. However this is undergoing change with a small number of local European productions enjoying European and global success" in the animation industry.
Citation:
Wood, Laura. “Understand the European Animation Industry, and Current Strategies, Trends and Opportunities.” (Aug 19, 2008) from Business Wire. http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS150184+19-Aug-2008+BW20080819
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