No The Robot
@notherobot.bsky.social
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💼 Past: DreamWorks & Jim Henson Company
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No The Robot
@notherobot.bsky.social
· Oct 17
I was looking forward to the Xbox Ally but these reviews have me hesitating on getting one, and instead looking at the Steam Deck. However, the button / joystick layout is quite jarring.
Can anyone with a Steam Deck comment on the ergonomics and how comfy this layout is? Am I overthinking this?
Can anyone with a Steam Deck comment on the ergonomics and how comfy this layout is? Am I overthinking this?
October 15, 2025 at 10:32 PM
I was looking forward to the Xbox Ally but these reviews have me hesitating on getting one, and instead looking at the Steam Deck. However, the button / joystick layout is quite jarring.
Can anyone with a Steam Deck comment on the ergonomics and how comfy this layout is? Am I overthinking this?
Can anyone with a Steam Deck comment on the ergonomics and how comfy this layout is? Am I overthinking this?
I'm so tired man
Oh good, ChatGPT is getting "erotica for verified adults" later this year
October 15, 2025 at 12:37 AM
I'm so tired man
Sometimes the same video I post on two different platforms gets COMICALLY different view counts, despite similar analytics.
On YouTube Shorts, the video got 2K views. Awesome! But compare that to TikTok where the same video has 4.2 MILLION views 😮
So post your stuff, you never know what’ll pop off
On YouTube Shorts, the video got 2K views. Awesome! But compare that to TikTok where the same video has 4.2 MILLION views 😮
So post your stuff, you never know what’ll pop off
October 14, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Sometimes the same video I post on two different platforms gets COMICALLY different view counts, despite similar analytics.
On YouTube Shorts, the video got 2K views. Awesome! But compare that to TikTok where the same video has 4.2 MILLION views 😮
So post your stuff, you never know what’ll pop off
On YouTube Shorts, the video got 2K views. Awesome! But compare that to TikTok where the same video has 4.2 MILLION views 😮
So post your stuff, you never know what’ll pop off
Breaking news: the "AI first" company is relying on the hard work of real human artists at Titmouse to give them high quality animation instead of using Generative AI because "AI first" is a meaningless slogan designed solely to get likes on LinkedIn.
Duolingo mascot Duo stars in a new anime-inspired YouTube series, 'The Final Test,' produced with Titmouse. The five-part short series debuts on October 13 on YouTube, designed to promote Duolingo’s updated Japanese courses.
www.cartoonbrew.com/educational/...
www.cartoonbrew.com/educational/...
Duolingo Launches Anime-Inspired Series ‘The Final Test’
Duolingo unveils 'The Final Test,' an anime-inspired mini-series starring its owl mascot Duo, expanding its animation and Japanese learning efforts.
www.cartoonbrew.com
October 10, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Breaking news: the "AI first" company is relying on the hard work of real human artists at Titmouse to give them high quality animation instead of using Generative AI because "AI first" is a meaningless slogan designed solely to get likes on LinkedIn.
Like I've said before, GenAI will not be stopped by regulation or advocacy - it'll be stopped by copyright infringement. Disney, Universal, & Warner Bros are suing Midjourney, not because of their diffusion model, but bc of their stolen training data.
Best believe that if they win, OpenAI is next.
Best believe that if they win, OpenAI is next.
OpenAI is backing off its Sora IP opt-out policy after a wave of backlash, promising new controls and dangling possible revenue sharing.
www.cartoonbrew.com/tech/openai-...
www.cartoonbrew.com/tech/openai-...
OpenAI Retreats From Controversial Sora IP Opt-Out Policy
OpenAI says it will give creators more control over how their characters appear in Sora and plans revenue sharing after backlash to its IP opt-out model.
www.cartoonbrew.com
October 6, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Like I've said before, GenAI will not be stopped by regulation or advocacy - it'll be stopped by copyright infringement. Disney, Universal, & Warner Bros are suing Midjourney, not because of their diffusion model, but bc of their stolen training data.
Best believe that if they win, OpenAI is next.
Best believe that if they win, OpenAI is next.
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'Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle' pulled in a staggering $10M in Thursday previews.
The film is on pace to break 'Pokémon's' 26-year-old North American opening weekend record and could pass that film as the highest-grossing anime film in NA history.
www.cartoonbrew.com/anime/demon-...
The film is on pace to break 'Pokémon's' 26-year-old North American opening weekend record and could pass that film as the highest-grossing anime film in NA history.
www.cartoonbrew.com/anime/demon-...
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Opens to $10M Previews
'Infinity Castle' looks a lock to post the largest opening weekend for an anime film in North American history, passing 1999's 'Pokémon: The First Movie.'
www.cartoonbrew.com
September 12, 2025 at 12:56 PM
'Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle' pulled in a staggering $10M in Thursday previews.
The film is on pace to break 'Pokémon's' 26-year-old North American opening weekend record and could pass that film as the highest-grossing anime film in NA history.
www.cartoonbrew.com/anime/demon-...
The film is on pace to break 'Pokémon's' 26-year-old North American opening weekend record and could pass that film as the highest-grossing anime film in NA history.
www.cartoonbrew.com/anime/demon-...
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Maybe infinite content was a bad idea.
September 10, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Maybe infinite content was a bad idea.
I'm sorry but the budget for this tech demo STILL being $30M feels like money laundering.
How are you using low-cost services like ChatGPT & Sora to generate all animation & assets, yet your budget is still 4 times more expensive than "Flow" (~$6M)?
Can't wait for Cannes to reject this movie lol
How are you using low-cost services like ChatGPT & Sora to generate all animation & assets, yet your budget is still 4 times more expensive than "Flow" (~$6M)?
Can't wait for Cannes to reject this movie lol
OpenAI confirms they're helping make an AI-generated movie called 'Critterz'
• Goal is to finish production in 9 months
• Budget is ~$30M
• Plan is to debut the film at Canne
• 'Paddington 3' writers penned the script
• Art will be fed into Chat GPT 5 and other image models
(via WSJ)
• Goal is to finish production in 9 months
• Budget is ~$30M
• Plan is to debut the film at Canne
• 'Paddington 3' writers penned the script
• Art will be fed into Chat GPT 5 and other image models
(via WSJ)
September 9, 2025 at 6:58 PM
I'm sorry but the budget for this tech demo STILL being $30M feels like money laundering.
How are you using low-cost services like ChatGPT & Sora to generate all animation & assets, yet your budget is still 4 times more expensive than "Flow" (~$6M)?
Can't wait for Cannes to reject this movie lol
How are you using low-cost services like ChatGPT & Sora to generate all animation & assets, yet your budget is still 4 times more expensive than "Flow" (~$6M)?
Can't wait for Cannes to reject this movie lol
I just know that somewhere there’s a studio executive who has CONVINCED himself that the Gabby’s Dollhouse movie is going to be as successful as KPop Demon Hunters was this past weekend😬
August 30, 2025 at 6:09 PM
I just know that somewhere there’s a studio executive who has CONVINCED himself that the Gabby’s Dollhouse movie is going to be as successful as KPop Demon Hunters was this past weekend😬
James I need you to know that VFX artists work 12 hour days, pay insanely high premiums for health insurance, and in many cases make less than $20/hr. And it's even less outside the US. How much lower do you think costs can come down?
“I’d like to see the cost of VFX artists come down.” — ‘Avatar’ director and Stability AI board member James Cameron claims effects workers are too expensive, putting blockbusters and the VFX industry at risk.
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www.cartoonbrew.com/vfx/vfx-arti...
James Cameron Says VFX Costs Threaten Future Of Blockbusters
In a recent interview, Stability AI board member James Cameron warned high budgets threaten theaters, urging cheaper VFX and new tech to cut costs.
www.cartoonbrew.com
August 28, 2025 at 8:09 PM
James I need you to know that VFX artists work 12 hour days, pay insanely high premiums for health insurance, and in many cases make less than $20/hr. And it's even less outside the US. How much lower do you think costs can come down?
Just found out the first Ne Zha movie is FREE on YouTube? With the ORIGINAL MANDARIN DUB?? www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xdg2...
Ne Zha
YouTube video by YouTube Movies
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August 28, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Just found out the first Ne Zha movie is FREE on YouTube? With the ORIGINAL MANDARIN DUB?? www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xdg2...
I really should watch more anime
Watch a naked and shredded Santa Claus tear through a dystopian, near-future Japan in the first teaser for Science Saru's 'Sanda,' coming to Prime Video in October.
www.cartoonbrew.com/anime/scienc...
www.cartoonbrew.com/anime/scienc...
Science Saru's 'Sanda' Adaptation Premieres October 2025 On Prime
From 'Beastars' creator Paru Itagaki, the series debuts Oct. 3 in Japan and streams worldwide Oct. 4 on Prime Video, animated by Science SARU.
www.cartoonbrew.com
August 25, 2025 at 11:28 PM
I really should watch more anime
Why is there no addon for Firefox that concatenates "-ai" at the end of a Google search URL so it automatically hides AI content? Do I need to make this myself?
August 23, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Why is there no addon for Firefox that concatenates "-ai" at the end of a Google search URL so it automatically hides AI content? Do I need to make this myself?
If you told me The Bad Guys earned $22.2M for their 2nd movie, coming in 2nd place at the box office, I wouldn't believe you. And yet...
'The Bad Guys 2' opened in second place over the weekend with $22.2 million, just shy of the first film’s debut.
www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film...
www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film...
The Bad Guys 2 Opens to $22.2M, Falls Short of Expectations
DreamWorks' 'The Bad Guys 2' debuted at $22.2M domestically, signaling modest momentum but failing to surpass the original's stronger box office launch.
www.cartoonbrew.com
August 4, 2025 at 10:27 PM
If you told me The Bad Guys earned $22.2M for their 2nd movie, coming in 2nd place at the box office, I wouldn't believe you. And yet...
Reposted by No The Robot
'The Bad Guys 2' tuned up its hand-drawn flair and embraced classic anime inspirations. “We started watching more anime and brought more people on to throw even crazier anime ideas at us,” says effects supervisor Matt Baer.
www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film...
www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film...
'The Bad Guys 2' Animation, Effects Bosses On Pushing 2D-CG Style
DreamWorks animators reveal how 'The Bad Guys 2' amps up its hybrid style with hand-drawn effects, anime-inspired flair, and ambitious action set pieces.
www.cartoonbrew.com
August 4, 2025 at 3:29 PM
'The Bad Guys 2' tuned up its hand-drawn flair and embraced classic anime inspirations. “We started watching more anime and brought more people on to throw even crazier anime ideas at us,” says effects supervisor Matt Baer.
www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film...
www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film...
👏👏👏👏👏👏
A majority of the more than 300 animation workers at WildBrain have voted to ratify their first collective agreement with IATSE Local 938, The Canadian Animation Guild.
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www.cartoonbrew.com/artist-right...
WildBrain Animation Workers Ratify Union Agreement With Canada's IATSE Local 938
WildBrain animation workers ratify union deal with The Canadian Animation Guild, joining their colleagues at Titmouse Vancouver.
www.cartoonbrew.com
July 12, 2025 at 12:15 AM
👏👏👏👏👏👏
I can't believe KPOP DEMON HUNTERS uses BEAN MOUTH for their animation!! 😡😡😡
I'm so SICK of this trend! When will these studios actually TRY to come up with a NEW art style??? The design is SO UGLY. Give us something ORIGINAL, we don't want this WOKE GARBAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!! #netflix #animation #kpop
I'm so SICK of this trend! When will these studios actually TRY to come up with a NEW art style??? The design is SO UGLY. Give us something ORIGINAL, we don't want this WOKE GARBAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!! #netflix #animation #kpop
July 11, 2025 at 9:50 PM
I can't believe KPOP DEMON HUNTERS uses BEAN MOUTH for their animation!! 😡😡😡
I'm so SICK of this trend! When will these studios actually TRY to come up with a NEW art style??? The design is SO UGLY. Give us something ORIGINAL, we don't want this WOKE GARBAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!! #netflix #animation #kpop
I'm so SICK of this trend! When will these studios actually TRY to come up with a NEW art style??? The design is SO UGLY. Give us something ORIGINAL, we don't want this WOKE GARBAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!! #netflix #animation #kpop
Reposted by No The Robot
An English-language dub for 'Ne Zha 2,' the highest-grossing animated feature ever, will get a theatrical release in August from A24.
www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film...
www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film...
A24 Unveils ‘Ne Zha 2’ English-Language Dub Starring Michelle Yeoh, Coming To U.S. Theaters In August
The highest-grossing animated film of all time will hit theaters in several English-language territories on August 22, distributed by A24.
www.cartoonbrew.com
July 9, 2025 at 12:01 PM
An English-language dub for 'Ne Zha 2,' the highest-grossing animated feature ever, will get a theatrical release in August from A24.
www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film...
www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film...
One Grubhub commercial has done more damage to the modern Western animation industry than anything else in recent memory.
It’s handed the loud uninformed critics fresh ammo to accuse Pixar’s recent films of looking “AI-generated” / “soulless,” which kills the reach of great stories like #Elio.
It’s handed the loud uninformed critics fresh ammo to accuse Pixar’s recent films of looking “AI-generated” / “soulless,” which kills the reach of great stories like #Elio.
July 5, 2025 at 3:21 PM
One Grubhub commercial has done more damage to the modern Western animation industry than anything else in recent memory.
It’s handed the loud uninformed critics fresh ammo to accuse Pixar’s recent films of looking “AI-generated” / “soulless,” which kills the reach of great stories like #Elio.
It’s handed the loud uninformed critics fresh ammo to accuse Pixar’s recent films of looking “AI-generated” / “soulless,” which kills the reach of great stories like #Elio.
Are we too hard on Live-Action Remakes? Clearly these films are very popular despite the amount of criticism from the Internet. So are they really an "insult to animation" or are they as harmless as a Broadway adaptation?
#animation #httyd #liloandstitch #disney #dreamworks #toothless #movies #film
#animation #httyd #liloandstitch #disney #dreamworks #toothless #movies #film
Are We Too Hard on Live Action Remakes?
YouTube video by No The Robot
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June 27, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Are we too hard on Live-Action Remakes? Clearly these films are very popular despite the amount of criticism from the Internet. So are they really an "insult to animation" or are they as harmless as a Broadway adaptation?
#animation #httyd #liloandstitch #disney #dreamworks #toothless #movies #film
#animation #httyd #liloandstitch #disney #dreamworks #toothless #movies #film
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If you ever want to know how lowly animation is seen by the rest of the film world, look no further than the NY Times survey of the 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century based on a survey of 500 filmmakers, stars & "influential" film fans.
Just 4 animated films, and 3 are Pixar. 🙄🙄
Just 4 animated films, and 3 are Pixar. 🙄🙄
June 27, 2025 at 6:57 PM
If you ever want to know how lowly animation is seen by the rest of the film world, look no further than the NY Times survey of the 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century based on a survey of 500 filmmakers, stars & "influential" film fans.
Just 4 animated films, and 3 are Pixar. 🙄🙄
Just 4 animated films, and 3 are Pixar. 🙄🙄
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Why are all the major studio animated film announcements at Annecy about voice actors?
Does anyone truly give a crap if Ice Spice or Patton Oswalt is in your movie?
Animation has evolved in the last 20 years but Hollywood's marketing playbook is sadly still stuck in the 2000s.
Does anyone truly give a crap if Ice Spice or Patton Oswalt is in your movie?
Animation has evolved in the last 20 years but Hollywood's marketing playbook is sadly still stuck in the 2000s.
June 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Why are all the major studio animated film announcements at Annecy about voice actors?
Does anyone truly give a crap if Ice Spice or Patton Oswalt is in your movie?
Animation has evolved in the last 20 years but Hollywood's marketing playbook is sadly still stuck in the 2000s.
Does anyone truly give a crap if Ice Spice or Patton Oswalt is in your movie?
Animation has evolved in the last 20 years but Hollywood's marketing playbook is sadly still stuck in the 2000s.
This might become one of the greatest comeback stories in animation history!! Huge congrats to the Coyote vs Acme team and the entire anim + VFX community for not giving up on the art form of animation!! ✊ #coyotevsacme #standwithanimation #animation #movies
‘Coyote vs. Acme’ is heading to Cannes in a bid to become an international hit. The film will be presented to international buyers at the Cannes Film Market next week.
'Coyote Vs. Acme' Is Heading To Cannes In A Bid To Become An International Hit
The film will be presented to international buyers at the Cannes Film Market next week.
www.cartoonbrew.com
May 10, 2025 at 1:29 AM
This might become one of the greatest comeback stories in animation history!! Huge congrats to the Coyote vs Acme team and the entire anim + VFX community for not giving up on the art form of animation!! ✊ #coyotevsacme #standwithanimation #animation #movies
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Weird. Rome has an American Pope and America has a Russian President.
May 8, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Weird. Rome has an American Pope and America has a Russian President.