Animation is no longer "just for kids," and the studios leading this charge are seeing record-breaking engagement.
: Continues to lead in total content spend, estimated at over $126 billion in 2024 across its various divisions. Recent highlights include live-action footage of Moana and the high-stakes Avengers: Doomsday trailer featuring Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom. Animation is no longer "just for kids," and
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