Cartoon Saloon

Puffin Rock and the New Friends: Chris O’Dowd at his charming best in a world-conquering Irish animation

There’s enough jeopardy to keep small humans riveted in this first big-screen outing, but nothing too scary

Fri Jul 14 2023 - 07:00

You don’t need to be artistic to work in the creative arts sector

Creative industries need people to mastermind projects and business types who keep the commercial side humming

Fri Jul 07 2023 - 05:00

Netflix helps Cartoon Saloon to deliver Dragon-fuelled revenue rise

Kilkenny studio recorded a 17.5% rise in revenues last year

Wed Jan 04 2023 - 17:31

The films of 2022: The good, the bad and the unexpected

The medium still feels in queasy transition as this year presents a very mixed bag with a few surprises

Sat Dec 03 2022 - 05:00

Irish animation companies are in Hollywood this week for networking summit

Screen Ireland and Enterprise Ireland have led a delegation of 11 companies to the Los Angeles event

Mon Nov 07 2022 - 18:02

My Father’s Dragon review: Cartoon Saloon go global (and psychedelic)

There are fewer of the Celtic whorls, but the studio’s intimate, dappled aesthetic nonetheless remains firmly in place

Fri Nov 04 2022 - 05:00

Animator Nora Twomey: ‘Nobody knew you could make a living out of drawing’

Nora Twomey and Cartoon Saloon’s global success is undeniable, but the filmmaker is still surprised she’s able to draw for a living

Sat Oct 29 2022 - 05:00

Matt Damon’s The Last Duel big winner in tax relief for films

Disney’s Disenchanted only other film to recieve betweem €10m and €30m in support

Mon Jan 17 2022 - 18:42

Lights, camera, action: cinemas reopen after five months

Light House programme manager Charlene Lydon is confident the crowds will return

Mon Jun 07 2021 - 05:00

Ten animation projects awarded Screen Ireland funding

Stop-motion puppetry and immersive topography projects among the recipients

Fri Jun 04 2021 - 05:31

Screen tax credit cap ‘hurting Irish film and TV industry’

State loses productions to competitors that have more favourable schemes, say studios

Thu Apr 29 2021 - 05:40

Oscar-nominated Cartoon Saloon looks to draw more animators to Kilkenny

Upskilling part of sell for ‘grown-up’ studio vying for talent with global giants

Sat Apr 24 2021 - 06:50

Cartoon Saloon boosted by deals with Apple and Netflix

Oscar-nominated Kilkenny animation company saw profits rise 39% in 2019

Tue Apr 13 2021 - 20:00

Baftas 2021: Three Irish nominees in an impressively diverse line-up

Nomadland and Rocks lead the running; four women in competition for best-director prize

Tue Mar 09 2021 - 14:55

TV production of Sally Rooney’s Normal People major beneficiary of tax relief

Brown Bag Films amongst others who availed of such breaks

Wed Feb 05 2020 - 17:07

Vikings spin-off Valhalla to be filmed for Netflix in Wicklow

On-demand giant commissions new version of TV saga made in Ashford Studios

Tue Nov 19 2019 - 21:30

Irish producers eye Chinese film market at Dublin festival

Even a limited release in China is ‘massive’, says Kilkenny’s Cartoon Saloon

Wed Jun 26 2019 - 16:48

Shanghai expo sends clear message to Trump

Huge trade fair invites foreign companies to showcase goods to Chinese consumers

Tue Nov 06 2018 - 13:56

Apple close to deal for Cartoon Saloon animated movie

Kilkenny-based studio has already received three Oscar nominations

Thu Jun 14 2018 - 20:24

Oscars 2018: Who’ll win, who won’t and 10 other questions

Who is in the running to win the Oscars in every category?

Sat Mar 03 2018 - 05:00

Róisín Meets: Could it be third time Oscar lucky for Nora Twomey?

The Cartoon Saloon director talks to Róisín Ingle about The Breadwinner, dressing for the Oscars and working with Angelina Jolie

Fri Mar 02 2018 - 07:00

Irish Film Board announces major releases for 2018

TV adaptation of George RR Martin’s Nightflyers and Wolfwalkers among highly anticipated productions

Thu Jan 25 2018 - 13:35

Cartoon Saloon tie-up to create 140 new jobs in Kilkenny

Animation company behind ‘Secret of Kells’ joins Canadian firm to develop new projects

Mon Feb 06 2017 - 07:41

Drawing new inspiration at Cartoon Saloon

Founder of Kilkenny animation studio Paul Young talks Oscars, raising finance and working with Angelina Jolie

Fri Sept 11 2015 - 07:30

Angelina Jolie to donate film profits to educating Afghan girls

Oscar-winning actor teams up with Cartoon Saloon for animated feature ‘The Breadwinner’

Thu Aug 13 2015 - 01:00

EY Entrepreneur of the Year industry finalist: Paul Young, Cartoon Saloon

‘If we have a fan in Donegal or Kansas they can find our film on Netflix’

Mon Jul 06 2015 - 01:00

Netflix picks up Irish-based animation ‘Puffin Rock’

Series already shown on RTÉ Junior will now reach international audiences

Fri Jun 05 2015 - 01:20

How to draw Brendan from The Secret of Kells

Thu Jun 27 2013 - 15:09