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Pencilish Animation Studios
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.
- Tom Bancroft


Pencilish Channel

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She’s married!
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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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Animation Weekly Recap- Remembering Catherine O'Hara, Netflix Gives to Blender, and 'Eloise' Rights
Animation Weekly Recap- Remembering Catherine O'Hara, Netflix Gives to Blender, and 'Eloise' Rights
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!
Article 1:
https://www.cartoonbrew.com/rip/catherine-ohara-rip-nightmare-before-christmas-258574.html
Article 2:
https://www.cartoonbrew.com/tools/netflix-animation-blender-development-fund-258516.html
Article 3:
https://www.cartoonbrew.com/distribution/brian-robbins-shot-pictures-digital-first-sony-258503.html
0:00 Intro/ Ansley's Sourdough Journey!
4:22 Article 1: Catherine O'Hara Dies at 71 Years Old
11:20 Article 2: Netflix Becomes Maximum Patreon for Blender
14:54 Article 3: Former Co-CEO of Paramount Acquires 'Eloise' Rights
21:00 Outro/ Put us on Netflix!
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Viva La Animation Revolution!
#animationweeklyrecap #weeklyrecap #animationnews

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I don’t change much I just get worse 😂
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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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"My Hero"- Film Proof of Concept- EXTENDED version
This is the 5 minute version of a section of the "My Hero" animated feature film. First part is storyboards and the last part is finished, final animation by Pencilish Animation studios. Do you want to see a film like this? We want to make it! We are seeking serious investors and distribution partners. Subscribe and LIKE!
Everything seen here is designed and animated by hand and is owned by Tom Bancroft and copyright 2025 Secret Decoder Ring, LLC
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Viva La Animation Revolution!
#animationvideo #2danimation #2danimated are looking for distribution and
Because there is scratch music used in this pitch (from other films) it is not monetized.

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What audience is stranger things animated series for?
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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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Animation Weekly Recap- SnowPocalypse 2026- Netflix Goes All Cash, WIA, and SD Comic Con Bans AI
Animation Weekly Recap- Snowpocalypse 2026- Netflix Goes All Cash, WIA, and SD Comic Con Bans AI
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!
Article 1:
https://www.cartoonbrew.com/business/netflix-all-cash-warner-bros-paramount-258314.html
Article 2:
https://www.cartoonbrew.com/artist-rights/women-in-animation-portfolio-review-program-258359.html
Article 3:
https://www.cartoonbrew.com/events/san-diego-comic-con-art-show-bans-ai-258371.html
0:00 Intro/SnowPocalypse 2026
7:32 Article 1: Netflix Amends WB Deal with All Cash Offer
15:40 Article 2: WIA Offers Portfolio Reviews
27:02 Article 3: San Diego Comic Con Bans AI
30:16 Outro/ Craziest Story You've Ever Heard
37:48 UUMMMM... BYE
Follow us on socials:
IG: @pencilishstudios
X: @pencilish
LinkedIn: Pencilish Animation Studios
Website: www.pencilish.com
Viva La Animation Revolution!
#animationweeklyrecap #weeklyrecap #animationnews

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Stranger Things animated series should’ve been 2d
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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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Why did Stranger Things make their new series CG?
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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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