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Celebrating a Legend Headline News

‘Hellboy Artists Collection: Richard Corben’ First Look Revealed

The Dark Horse Comics collection, an oversized deluxe format hardcover containing over 300 pages of essential ‘Hellboy’ stories, celebrates the legacy of the iconic horror artist; goes on sale in 2024.

WUBBA LUBBA DUB-DUB! Headline News

Adult Swim Drops ‘Rick and Morty’ Season 7 Trailer

The dysfunctional duo is back sounding more like themselves than ever, and the possibilities are endless; discover what’s up with EVIL summer, Rick’s spaghetti, and more when the new season premieres October 15.

It’s Anime-zing Headline News

Adult Swim Drops Trailer for Toonami Original Series ‘FLCL: Shoegaze’

The fifth season begins where the third season left off, following two teenagers as they plot to destroy the Tsuganei tower; premieres September 30.

Let’s Get Freaky Headline News

Remaining Season 2 Episodes of ‘The Freak Brothers’ Now Streaming on Tubi

The Freaks’ Mary Jane-fueled misadventures take them from their high school reunion to matching wits with Mark Zuckerberg, settling old scores with Mitch McConnell, and battling Seth Rogen in a Pot Brownie Bake-Off contest in the final half of the second season. 

Is it Hip to Be Square? ANIMATIONWorld

‘The Other Shape’: A Claustrophobic Story of Conformity and Freedom

First-time filmmaker Diego Guzman’s new 2D animated feature draws inspiration from Satoshi Kon and Masaaki Yuasa to tell the tale of citizens contorting their bodies by any means possible into square shapes to get into a Tetris-like cube heaven, until one man finds another shape inside him that’s the antithesis of their world.

Can’t Get Too Much Seth MacFarlane! Headline News

TBS Shares Exclusive ‘American Dad!: Productive Panic’ Clip

By Dan Sarto | Monday, September 25, 2023 at 9:12am

In the all-new episode airing Monday, September 25, Francine becomes an overnight sensation when a famous art dealer discovers her homemade pottery. 

Professional Animation Tools Even Beginners Can Master Headline News

Cartoon Animator Unveils Game-Changing 5.2 Updates

By Dan Sarto | Monday, September 25, 2023 at 7:17am

Reallusion’s latest release automates 2D production with cursor-led movement, integrating an intuitive interface and seamless keyframe editing to generate animations in mere seconds.

Awards Headline News

‘Miserable Miracle,’ ‘When Adam Changes’ Top OIAF 2023 Winners

By Dan Sarto | Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 10:11am

Ryo Orikasa takes home the Grand Prize for short animation, while Joël Vaudreuil takes home the Grand Prize for feature animation, at the 47th annual Ottawa International Animation Festival.

animated shorts Headline News

PBS KIDS Announces New Series ‘Super Why’s Comic Book Adventures’

The collection of animated musical shorts inspired by the original ‘Super Why!’ series aims to help grow the literacy skills of young readers; show premieres October 18.

The End of an Era Headline News

Studio Ghibli Sells Controlling Stake to Nippon Television

After almost three decades of partnership, the famed studio will become a subsidiary of the Japanese broadcaster in a move that should solve the issue of succession after Hayao Miyazaki’s son Goro declined to take over.

Farm Fresh to Your Door ANIMATIONWorld

‘Big City Greens’ Creators Talk Season 4, Midwest Sensibilities, and 100th Episode Milestone

Brothers Shane and Chris Houghton’s Emmy Award-winning series, about a mischievous 10-year-old who moves from the farm to the big city with his out-of-place family, returns with new stories taken from their own lives growing up in rural Michigan before moving to LA… where people don’t respond to friendly waves; new season debuts September 23 on Disney Channel.

careers in animation Headline News

Podcast EP 225: Caroline Foley on How to Actually Sell an Original Animated Show Idea

The animator, writer, story editor, set designer and founder of Tiny Lion animation studio shares how to polish your pitch, connect with studios to deliver it – and what it’s like when you succeed.

Heavy Metal for Kids and Families Headline News

Lil Thrasher Universe Drops ‘No Weenies Allowed!’

Created by Jesse Korman, Jimmy Lazer and Richard Nardo, the cartoon universe filled with heavy metal monsters, mutants, and misfits gets its first animated short about DJJ, the youngest son of the Grim Reaper, as he attempts to start a band for all the wrong reasons.

Kick Some Brass Headline News

Live-Action ‘Knuckle Girl’ Webtoon Adaptation Coming to Prime Video

The new film, directed by Chang (‘The Target’), stars Japanese actress Miyoshi Iyaka as Ran, a boxer who must break into the underworld to save her sister; debuts on streamer November 2.

Celebrating the Best in Animation Headline News

AIF 2023 Announces Line Up – Miyazaki’s ‘The Boy and The Heron’ to Kick-Off

The 5-day festival opens October 18 with GKIDS’ presentation of the legendary filmmaker and Studio Ghibli’s new film at the Hollywood landmark TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX; program includes special screenings, competitions, panels and premieres.

Striving for Accurate and Authentic Representation ANIMATIONWorld

‘Young Love’ Looks at Millennial Parents, Afro-Puffs, and Sun-Kissed Chicago Overpasses

Matthew A. Cherry’s new animated series, based on his Oscar-winning ‘Hair Love’ short, offers an honest, heartfelt, and comedic take on a millennial couple and their young daughter as they juggle careers, parenthood, social issues, and multi-generational dynamics while working to make a better life for themselves; show debuts September 21 on Max.

Technology ANIMATIONWorld

3Dconnexion Brings Ergonomics and Efficiency to Digital Content Creation

The company’s powerful, ergonomically designed SpaceMouse 3D, CadMouse, and Keyboard Pro are providing improved creative workflows and professional-grade comfort to artists in the animation and game industries. 

An Animated Fantasy Resurrection! Headline News

Exclusive Clip: Adult Swim ‘Teenage Euthanasia’

Death will never be the same - check out Kieran Culkin guest star as Ref Mazos - rhymes with Amazon’s founder’s name - in tonight’s episode, ‘A Waist-Down Ghost Town Shut Down’ airing at midnight and streaming tomorrow on Max.

careers in animation Headline News

Podcast EP 224: How Nathan Pyle Turned ‘Strange Planet’ Into a Show on Apple TV+

The webcomic creator shares how he teamed up with Dan Harmon to make his viral Instagram IP into a streaming sensation, which he monetized via merchandise such as t-shirts, plushies and a book.

All Eyes on Ottawa Headline News

Netflix’s ‘Hilda’ Season 3 Sneak Peek Comes to OIAF 2023

Sony Pictures Television-Kids and Mercury Filmworks bring 2-episodes of the Emmy, BAFTA, and Annie Award-winning animated series to the Ottawa International Animation Festival September 21; the 3rd and final season streams in December - the festival runs September 20-24.

Focusing on the Business of Animation Headline News

Cartoon Forum Kicks Off in Toulouse

The 34th edition of the pitching and co-pro event brings producers and their projects together with broadcasters, investors, and other potential partners; the 3-day event’s selections include 76 new animated series from 16 EU countries.

Business Headline News

Watch Next Brings ‘Dungeons & Kittens’ to Cartoon Forum 2023

Inspired by role-playing game tropes, the kids’ series follows four kittens banished from the ‘Kingdom of Cats’ who must learn to work together to find the treasure that will be their ticket home. 

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