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Am I This Dull? Headline News

Netflix Drops ‘Carol & The End of The World’ First Look Images

Created by Dan Guterman, the existential animated adult comedy follows Carol, a quiet and uncomfortable woman who stands alone, lost among the hedonistic masses; streaming globally in December.

They Met the Challenge Headline News

The 2023 24 HOURS Animation Contest Winners Announced

Over 2,100 students met the challenge, producing a 30-second animation in under 24 hours; teams from 90 colleges and 14 high schools participated, with winners receiving over $165k in prize packs and cash.

Celebrating the Best in Animation Headline News

‘Chicken for Linda!’ Takes Grand Prize at AiF 2023

The 6th edition of Animation is Film announced winners for its 5-day festival that kicked off with Studio Ghibli’s just-released 'The Boy and The Heron,' directed by Hayao Miyazaki, and wrapped with director Sam Fell and Peter Lord presenting Aardman's upcoming film, ‘Chicken Run: Dawn of The Nugget.’

In Space No One Can Hear You Underachieve ANIMATIONWorld

Mike McMahan Talks ‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’ Season 4

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 2:18pm

As he does with AWN every season, the two-time Emmy winner riffs on his latest collection of sci-fi adventures that ‘boldly, but not too boldly’ go where no one has gone before; his uniquely funny and very ‘Trekky’ adult animated comedy, the ‘Star Trek’ franchise’s first, is now streaming on Paramount+.  

There's A New Plumber in Town Headline News

Nintendo Announces New ‘Mario’ Voice Actor

Kevin Afghani has assumed the role of the iconic Italian duo, Mario and Luigi, in the upcoming video game ‘Super Mario Bros. Wonder,’ after original actor Charles Martinet stepped away from the roles earlier this year.

And the Winner Is… Headline News

2023 Student Academy Award Medalists Revealed

In animation, ‘Boom’ takes Gold, with ‘Diplomatie de l’Éclipse,’ and ‘Mum’s Spaghetti, earning Silver and Bronze respectively; winning films now eligible for 2023 Oscars.

It’s Anime-zing Headline News

Crunchyroll Launches on Prime Video

Sony’s hugely popular subscription-based anime platform is now available on the streamer in the U.S., Canada, Sweden, and the U.K., with additional territories launching in 2024, allowing users to easily stream anime content.

See You in Hell Headline News

A24 Music and Prime Video Share First Song from ‘Hazbin Hotel’

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 8:47am

Check out ‘Happy Day in Hell,’ a devilishly cute first listen to the soundtrack from Vivienne Medrano’s all-new animated comedy; the A24 and Bento Box series premieres on Prime Video this coming January.

Business Headline News

Studio Meala Announces ‘What the Fluffoverse’

The Irish studio has partnered with animation studio Funny Tales and creative collective Cosmonaut on a new sci-fi animated kids’ series based on the artwork of Phillip Kaeser; the show follows Neto, who traverses the galaxy while trying to regain his memory.

call for entries Headline News

Call for Entries: 7th Edition Ibero-American Animation Quirino Awards

The event promotes the Ibero-American animation market and its talent; deadline for submissions is December 14, 2023 - the event runs May 9-10, 2024.

Kids' Animation Headline News

More ‘Bluey’ Coming to Disney Jr. and Disney Channel

The Emmy Award-winning animated kids' series returns in November with 10 all-new Season 3 episodes featuring the unpredictable and hilarious adventures of the young Blue Heeler pup; celebrity cameos include Lin-Manuel Miranda and Rose Byrne.

Bachelorette Parties… What Could Go Wrong? Headline News

Exclusive Clip: ‘Bob’s Burgers – The Pickleorette’

In an all-new episode, Bob and Linda help throw a bachelorette party and Tina forces Gene and Louise to play a board game, airing October 22 on FOX.

Business Headline News

Major Moho 14 Update Now Available

Featuring a new graphics engine alongside powerful new ‘2D rigging,’ ‘Smart Bones,’ ‘Liquid Shapes,’ ‘Optimized Drawing Tools’ and ‘Frame-by-Frame Tools,’ Lost Marble’s revamped 2D animation software aims to offer professionals, animators, and studios the ‘ultimate animation software.’

We Want Fast Food Items as Neighbors Headline News

The Fast-Food Trio is Back in ‘Aqua Teen Hunger Force’ Season 12

Adult Swim’s animated adult comedy revival sees the return of Master Shake, Frylock and Meatwad, picking up where they left off, solving all of life’s modern issues; kicks off November 26, streaming on Max the next day.

Adapting a Classic ANIMATIONWorld

'Peter & the Wolf’ Tackles a Child’s Grief with Detailed Modeling and Punk 2D

The film, featuring music and narration by Gavin Friday and artwork based on original illustrations by Bono, retells and transforms Prokofiev’s 1936 symphonic fairytale into a story about a 12-year-old boy coping with the pain of losing his mother; short debuts October 19 on Max.

Letting Fans Decide Headline News

Film.io Awards $10K to Creator Contest Winner ‘Chickenship’

Emmy Award-winning comedian Craig Shoemaker and animator David Feiss’ animated comedy about a fearless chicken crew aboard the SS Coop who must save their planet from genetically modified ‘Bitcorn;’ decentralized ecosystem let fans select winner.

careers in animation Headline News

Podcast EP 229: Mindy Johnson On Women in Animation & ‘Pencils Vs Pixels’

The award-winning author, historian, filmmaker, and educator discusses animation’s history and the upcoming documentary highlighting Disney’s transition from hand-drawn to CG animation.

Video Game Goodness ANIMATIONWorld

Adi Shankar Talks ‘Captain Laserhawk’ and His Bootleg Universe Journey

The creator and executive producer's all-new Netflix series is the direct result of a long-time obsession with serious adult animation; premiering October 19, the high-octane show, chock-full of video game goodness, features Dolph Laserhawk and his partner in crime Alex as they take on the Niji 6.

It’s Anime-zing Headline News

Crunchyroll Shares Loads of New Anime at New York Comic Con

‘Crunchyroll Industry Panel’ reveals first looks, and new 2024 titles; pre-orders now open for upcoming Crunchyroll Games and Perfect World game ‘One Punch Man: World.’

How Long Can You Survive? ANIMATIONWorld

‘Scavengers Reign’: Unpacking the Free-Spirited ASMR Mind Trip

Writer, co-director and EP Charles Huettner and supervising director Benjy Brooke discuss the chaotic and mind-bendingly beautiful world of their new 2D adult animated sci-fi series, and how autonomous sensory meridian response played an unusual role in the visuals and texturization of the show, which premieres October 19 on Max.

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