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I have dedicated my life to animation, it's what I have done throughout my childhood and my career and now I can't wait to share that with you. I've worked for Disney, animated on top box office hits, and now...I get to create my dream studio with YOU.

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Animation Weekly Recap- PREMIERE DAY, Nelvana Production Halt, Netflix AI, and Disney Settlements
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Animation Weekly Recap- PREMIERE DAY, Nelvana Production Halt, Netflix AI, and Disney Settlements
Animation Weekly Recap- PREMIERE DAY, Nelvana Production Halt, Netflix AI, and Disney Settlements Welcome to the highly anticipated weekly recap of everything in the animation industry! Here, Disney veteran and Pencilish Animation Studio CEO, Tom Bancroft, alongside Pencilish Communication Director and Tom's Daughter, Ansley, will chat about the latest weekly news articles and give their comments, concerns, and even admirations. Thank you for joining us and Welcome to Pencilish! Pencilish is a crowd-invested studio headed up by animation industry veterans that are creating original animated series. Our goal is to continue to create new series to build a library for you right here on YouTube! GET TICKETS TO LIGHT OF THE WORLD: www.lightoftheworld.com Article 1: https://www.cartoonbrew.com/business/corus-halts-production-at-nelvana-canada-253760.html Article 2: https://www.cartoonbrew.com/business/netflix-generative-ai-use-guidelines-253300.html Article 3: https://www.cartoonbrew.com/law/disney-10-million-ftc-settlement-youtube-253764.html 0:00 Intro/ IT'S PREMIERE DAY 2:42 Article 1: Nelvana Production Halts After 50 Years 7:16 Article 2: Netflix Publishes AI Guidelines 18:00 Article 3: Disney Agrees to $10 Million Settlement 26:00 Outro/ Give Me $10 Million Follow us on socials: IG: @pencilishstudios X: @pencilish LinkedIn: Pencilish Animation Studios Website: www.pencilish.com Viva La Animation Revolution! #animationweeklyrecap #weeklyrecap #animationnews
Is Disney going back to 2d animation? #animation #podcast #animationindustry #funny
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Is Disney going back to 2d animation? #animation #podcast #animationindustry #funny
Don't forget to subscribe to @pencilishstudios Pencilish Animation is a crowd-invested studio headed up by animation industry veterans that are creating original animated series. Our goal is to continue to create new series to build a library for you right here on YouTube!
Bancroft Brothers Podcast- The Bookish Animator: Julia McIntyre
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Bancroft Brothers Podcast- The Bookish Animator: Julia McIntyre
Bancroft Brothers Podcast- The Bookish Animator: Julia McIntyre The Bancroft’s sit down with Julia McIntyre, also known as @thebookishanimator_ After losing her dream job in 2d animation, she gained popularity on her social media by creating animated scenes based on books she was reading. Publishers now come to her to create custom content for new book releases! Julia McIntyre's YT: @thebookishanimator Subscribe: @pencilishstudios IG: @pencilishstudios Website: www.pencilish.com THANK YOU TO OUR INVESTORS! #2danimation #podcastplaylist #bancroftbros
Tom is scared of cuss words #animation #podcast #animationindustry #funny
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Tom is scared of cuss words #animation #podcast #animationindustry #funny
Don't forget to subscribe to @pencilishstudios Pencilish Animation is a crowd-invested studio headed up by animation industry veterans that are creating original animated series. Our goal is to continue to create new series to build a library for you right here on YouTube!
Animation Weekly Recap- Noggins, KPop Demon Hunters, and Disney Seeking Films for Gen Z Men
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Animation Weekly Recap- Noggins, KPop Demon Hunters, and Disney Seeking Films for Gen Z Men
Animation Weekly Recap- Noggins, KPop Demon Hunters, and Disney Seeking Films for Gen Z Men Welcome to the highly anticipated weekly recap of everything in the animation industry! Here, Disney veteran and Pencilish Animation Studio CEO, Tom Bancroft, alongside Pencilish Communication Director and Tom's Daughter, Ansley, will chat about the latest weekly news articles and give their comments, concerns, and even admirations. Thank you for joining us and Welcome to Pencilish! Pencilish is a crowd-invested studio headed up by animation industry veterans that are creating original animated series. Our goal is to continue to create new series to build a library for you right here on YouTube! GET TICKETS TO LIGHT OF THE WORLD: www.lightoftheworld.com Article 1: https://www.cartoonbrew.com/business/noggin-comeback-indie-animation-252972.html Article 2: https://www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film/kpop-demon-hunters-sing-along-netflix-253150.html Article 3: https://variety.com/2025/film/news/disney-marvel-lucasfilm-gen-z-1236494681/ 0:00 Intro/ Get Your Tickets! 5:22 Article 1: Noggin is Making a Comeback! 11:47 Article 2: KPop Demon Hunters Sing-Along Hits Netflix 16:21 Article 3: Viewer Recommendation: @ArtistAnimatorMonica Disney Seeks Original IP to Win Back GenZ Men 32:00 Outro/ Reading Comments! Follow us on socials: IG: @pencilishstudios X: @pencilish LinkedIn: Pencilish Animation Studios Website: www.pencilish.com Viva La Animation Revolution! #animationweeklyrecap #weeklyrecap #animationnews
Tom is just roasting Elio ? #animation #podcast #animationindustry #funny
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Tom is just roasting Elio ? #animation #podcast #animationindustry #funny
Don't forget to subscribe to @pencilishstudios Pencilish Animation is a crowd-invested studio headed up by animation industry veterans that are creating original animated series. Our goal is to continue to create new series to build a library for you right here on YouTube!
Tom refuses to see Elio? #animation #podcast #animationindustry
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Tom refuses to see Elio? #animation #podcast #animationindustry
Don't forget to subscribe to @pencilishstudios Pencilish Animation is a crowd-invested studio headed up by animation industry veterans that are creating original animated series. Our goal is to continue to create new series to build a library for you right here on YouTube!
Cough cough…. Lion king #animation #podcast #animationindustry
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Cough cough…. Lion king #animation #podcast #animationindustry
Don't forget to subscribe to @pencilishstudios Pencilish Animation is a crowd-invested studio headed up by animation industry veterans that are creating original animated series. Our goal is to continue to create new series to build a library for you right here on YouTube!
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