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The sequel to KPop Demon Hunters is expected to be released around 2029, approximately 4 years after the original, due to the lengthy animation production process. Despite its popularity, fans will have to wait a long time for the next installment, with Netflix focusing on merchandise and other promotional activities in the meantime.
Ramsey Naito, President of Paramount Animation since 2021 and former Nickelodeon Animation head, has left the studio amid CEO David Ellison's major layoffs following the Skydance-Paramount merger, as the studio undergoes leadership shakeups and restructuring.
Cartoon Brew has been sold, with founder Amid Amidi stepping down and Jamie Lang, a former editor-in-chief, taking over to ensure the site remains independent and true to its mission of serving the animation community. Amidi expresses confidence in the site's future under Lang's leadership and plans to continue his involvement in animation and creative projects.
YouTube channel Corridor Digital faces backlash for its latest video showcasing AI-filtered video game faces, claiming to revolutionize how characters are rendered. Critics argue that hyper-realistic visuals do not automatically elicit emotional connections with players and that intentional design and art direction are more important. Professionals and fellow YouTubers criticize the video for misunderstanding what makes video games compelling. Commenters express disappointment and ask the channel to return to pop culture-themed content. Corridor Digital acknowledges the limitations of their experiment and the importance of humanistic expressions in original digital art.