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Live Long and Prosper! Headline News

Paramount+ Drops ‘Star Trek Day: The Biggest Party in the Galaxy’ Teaser

The 4th annual celebration of EVERYTHING ‘Star Trek’ offers a trove of special screenings and events for Trekkies worldwide including the ‘Star Trek: Lower Decks Special Program’ streaming everywhere, the ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ 2-episode CBS Network debut, and ‘Star Trek: The Animated Celebration,’ a free live event happening at locations the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. 

WUBBA LUBBA DUB-DUB! Headline News

Adult Swim's ‘Rick and Morty’ Season 7 Coming in October

The long-awaited return of the sociopathic genius scientist who drags his inherently timid grandson on insanely dangerous adventures across the universe is finally happening.

George Pal Returns! Headline News

‘The Puppetoon Movie Volume 3’ Limited Edition Blu-ray Coming September 1

Bring home the fully restored groundbreaking stop-motion animation of famed Oscar winner George Pal; new collection features 28 shorts, bonus features, and a 20-panel color booklet, ‘Liner Notes’ by producer Arnold Leibovit; now available for preorder.

I Know Kung Fu Headline News

Bruce Lee Anime ‘House of Lee’ in the Works

Watch the kick-ass teaser trailer for the action/fantasy series, created by Shannon Lee from Bruce Lee Entertainment, Shibuya, and artist Emily Yang, that follows the Dragon himself as he assembles his Dragon Warriors in the face of darkness and shadow, out in 2024/25.

Classic Cartoons Headline News

MeTV Adds ‘Woody Woodpecker and Friends’

Coming next month, the mischievous Woody and his friends join ‘Saturday Morning Cartoons,’ a 3-hour block featuring classic cartoon collections, including ‘Popeye & Pals,’ ‘The Tom & Jerry Show’ and ‘Bugs Bunny & Friends.’

In Passing Headline News

Art Director Nizo Yamamoto Passes Away at 70

The acclaimed anime creative worked on many Studio Ghibli films, including ‘Princess Mononoke’ and ‘Grave of the Fireflies’ and was known for his grand cloud vistas, called ‘Nizō-gumo’ or ‘Nizō Clouds.’

In-Passing Headline News

Remembering the Fabulous, Witty, and Norm-Breaking Paul Bush

The British experimental short filmmaker, known for his early scratch frame films ‘His Comedy’ and ‘The Albatross’ as well as his single frame works like ‘Five Minute Museum,’ was killed in a motorcycle accident in Wales last Thursday.

Schmooze it up at TAC Headline News

OIAF and TAC Return to Ottawa Next Month

The Animation Conference opens its doors September 20-22, during the Ottawa International Animation Festival September, which runs September 20-24.

Looney Tunes in Concert Headline News

‘Bugs Bunny at The Symphony’ Returning to Mexico

In a 4-city tour, the film-and-orchestra concert travels to Puebla, Mexico City, Monterrey, and Guadalajara this fall, featuring 16 classic ‘Looney Tunes’ shorts projected onto a big screen with a live symphony orchestra conducted by Emmy Award winner George Daugherty.

Kids’ TV Bonanza Headline News

Disney Junior Reveals New Slate of Shows, Specials and Shorts

‘Disney Junior & Friends Playdate’ event announcements included animated holiday-themed episodes, new projects, shorts, and casting news; young fans can still experience characters and storytelling of Disney Jr. at Downtown Disney August 19-20.

Technology Headline News

Shutterstock Announces NeRF AI Tech Collaborations

By Dan Sarto | Friday, August 18, 2023 at 1:48pm

The visual-content provider will partner with Luma Labs AI and RECON Labs’ 3Dpresso to explore development and 3D asset publishing on Shutterstock’s Turbosquid platform; and collaborate with Voling AI on the first-ever network of creators to produce on-demand NVOL environments. 

We Want More Snoopy Presents! ANIMATIONWorld

Marcie Steps into the Spotlight with her Own ‘Snoopy Presents’ Special

By Dan Sarto | Friday, August 18, 2023 at 10:53am

With today’s Apple TV+ debut of ‘One-of-a-Kind Marcie,’ executive producer Craig Schulz and director Raymond S. Persi continue the franchise’s recent focus on lesser-known ‘Peanuts’ characters, this time in a charming, all-new story of the gang’s shy, kindhearted introvert who finally finds her own, unique way to help her friends.

Business Headline News

Hasbro Launches ‘Hasbro Entertainment’

On the heels of the sale of eOne to Lionsgate, company announces new division, lead by Olivier Dumont, to create multi-platform content from priority brands; Zev Foreman and Gabriel Marano named head of film and television, respectively.

Great Things Come in Small Packages Headline News

Exclusive Clip: ‘Polly Pocket: Sparkle Cove Adventure’

Polly discovers the hidden world of Sparkle Cove, an island paradise and origin of magical pockite, the source of her shrinking powers; special hits Netflix August 21.

It Endeth Here Headline News

Netflix Drops Trailer for ‘Disenchantment’ Part 5

The misadventures of hard-hitting, hard-drinking Queen Bean, her feisty elf companion Elfo, and her personal demon Luci culminate in an epic battle for Dreamland in the fifth and final installment, streaming November 1 on Netflix.

Awards Headline News

Portland Festival of Cinema and Technology Winners Announced

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry’s first festival honored filmmakers for contributions to animation and cinema; competitive categories ranged from ‘Best Animated Feature’ to ‘Visionary Use of Technology in Short Film’ with animated works garnering 12 awards.

Great Things Come in Small Packages Headline News

‘Polly Pocket: Sparkle Cove Adventure’ Heads to Netflix

Check out the trailer - Polly discovers the hidden world of the Sparkle Cove, an island paradise and origin of magical pockite, the source of her shrinking powers, in an all-new special streaming August 21.

From ‘It’ Girl to Cult Leader ANIMATIONWorld

'Praise Petey' Creator Anna Drezen Unpacks Her Comedic, Depressing Cult Research Dive

The former ‘SNL’ head writer discusses the eye-opening development process behind her new animated series about an accidental leader of a small-town cult, and how a live-action showrunner moving to animation can send shudders down the production team’s spines; now streaming on Freeform and Hulu. 

Awards Headline News

Countryside Animafest Cyprus 2023 Winners Announced

Daria Kashceeva’s ‘Electra’ takes top honors with Grand Prix Dimitris Eipides - narrative film and the International Competition Audience Award; Paul de Nooijer and Menno de Nooijer’s ‘Is Heaven Blue?’ wins Grand Prix Eipides for non-narrative film. 

Meeting the Girl of Your Dreams can be Complicated Headline News

Netflix Reveals ‘Scott Pilgrim Takes Off’ Anime Teaser

We've got lots of great pics... in the all-new series, Scott meets the girl of his dreams but faces certain ‘challenges’ to date her; Michael Cera, Anna Kendrick, and Brie Larson lead an all-star cast – the show debuts this November.

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