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Who Doesn’t Love Second Chances? Headline News

Stop-Motion Filmmaker Henry Selick Reaquires Rights to ‘The Shadow King’

Scrapped by Disney for being ‘too weird’ after $50 million was spent on production, the ‘Wendell & Wild’ director’s project has found new life and is being shopped around for a permanent home.

Dragon Age Lore Oh My! Headline News

Netflix Shares ‘Dragon Age: Absolution’ Trailer, Voice Cast and Images

Streamer releases a trove of materials for its highly anticipated animated series based on BioWare’s popular ‘Dragon Age’ game; show hits the streamer in December.

Anime Headline News

‘Inu-Oh’ Coming to Digital and Blu-ray + DVD

From famed director Masaaki Yuasa, the animated glam-rock opera, set in 14th-century Japan, follows Inu-oh and friend Tomona as they discover the power of music and dance.

And the Rest is History! ANIMATIONWorld

Animated Characters: Sequence 1 – What Am I Doing Here?

Animator, director, character designer, teacher, and writer Nancy Beiman shares her ‘would you believe it?’ path to the inaugural class of CalArts’ Character Animation Program back in September 1975, in the first of an ongoing series of articles – and eventual blog - she’s penning for AWN.

Another Cartoon Saloon Gem ANIMATIONWorld

Getting to the Heart of ‘My Father’s Dragon’

At the recent VIEW Conference 2022, director Nora Twomey talked to AWN about what moved her to chose Ruth Stiles Gannett’s 1948 children’s book for her new film, Cartoon Saloon’s first non-co-produced feature, a delightful 2D animated fantasy dropping on Netflix November 11.

Awards Headline News

‘The Record’ Takes Grand Prix at Warsaw Animated Film Festival

Swiss director Jonathan Lasker’s film wins the international competition; ‘Slow Light’ by Kijek/Adamski garnered both the Platige Image Award and Polish Filmmakers Association for Best Polish Film.

Monsters of the MCU Headline News

Sarofsky Creates Marvel Studios' ‘Werewolf by Night’ Title Sequences

For multi-award-winning composer Michael Giacchino’s directorial debut, the cross-media production company’s creative team embraced the director’s vision and dedication to classical aesthetics, capturing the stylized look and feel of a classic horror film from the 1930s-1940s.

We Want More Classic Cat v Mouse! Headline News

Exclusive Clip: ‘Tom and Jerry: Snowman’s Land’ - ‘Snowball Fight’

The hijinks continue when everyone’s favorite cat-and-mouse duo unleashes a snowy fury in a sneak peek from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment’s all-new, full-length animated family holiday film coming to Digital and DVD next week.

We Want Fast Food Items as Neighbors ANIMATIONWorld

Dave Willis and Matt Maiellaro Talk ‘Aqua Teen Forever: Plantasm’

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at 2:18pm

The creative geniuses (for want of a more colorful plural noun) behind one of Adult Swim’s longest running series are back, along with favorite fast food item rascals Frylock, Master Shake, and Meatwad (plus perverted neighbor Carl), in a brand-new animated feature, out today on Digital, 4K Ultra HD, and Blu-ray.

Business Headline News

Xilam Animation Announces ‘Lupin’s Tales’ Season 2

The French animation studio continues its partnership with Youku on a new season of the popular series about the impetuous wolf-cub Lupin, who dreams of being like his storybook heroes; coming to the streamer and France Télévisions in early 2024.

careers in animation Headline News

Podcast EP 184: How Stephanie Earley Became Lead Editor on ‘Central Park’

The animation editor discusses her journey to ‘lead’ editor, the ins and outs of her job and how social media plays a part in becoming a professional editor.

Business Headline News

FOX Orders Malamut Brothers’ ‘Universal Basic Guys/The Hoagie Bros.’

By Dan Sarto | Monday, November 7, 2022 at 5:09pm

Set for a 2024 debut, the new animated series from the ‘Game of Zones’ creators is about men with no jobs trying to find purpose in a world where they’re no longer needed… but have a large monthly universal basic income.

It’s Anime-zing Headline News

Crunchyroll Returns to New York for Anime NYC

Attendees can explore experiential installations, panels, photo ops, and exclusive premieres of the latest projects and shows from the leading anime platform at the upcoming convention running November 18-20.

Mysteries are Finally Revealed ANIMATIONWorld

‘The Dragon Prince’ Returns for Season 4 with ‘The Mystery of Aaravos’

Co-creators Justin Richmond and Aaron Ehasz discuss the show’s next phase, set two years after Season 3’s massive cliffhanger, and how Netflix’s unprecedented four season greenlight ensures they’ll take their epic story to its planned conclusion; 9 new episodes are now streaming.

Education Headline News

USC Announces Expanded Animation (XA) MFA Program

The XA curriculum explores new forms of animation practice and allows students to design their career paths through individual mentorships and a flexible curriculum; the application deadline is November 15.

Honoring the Best in Kids and Family TV Animation Headline News

Children’s & Family Emmy Nominees Announced

‘Maya and the Three,’ ‘Hilda and the Mountain King,’ and ‘City of Ghosts’ among top nominees in NATAS’ brand-new, standalone awards expansion; inaugural ceremonies slated for December 10-11.

Preschool Fun ANIMATIONWorld

Art Director David T. Chung Talks ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ Season 6

The live-action / animated hybrid preschool series from DreamWorks Animation features flamboyant cats of every shape, color, size, and animation style, all joining Gabby on fun adventures in cleverly designed locations when she jumps into her dollhouse; the new season is now streaming on Netflix.

Events Headline News

2022 World Animation & VFX Summit Reveals Hall of Fame Honorees

Kristine Belson, Jorge R. Gutierrez, Ramsey Naito, and Genndy Tartakovsky among the HOF inductees; three days of keynotes, panels, and networking events kicks off with gala dinner on November 6.

Anime to Live-Action Oh My! Headline News

Carlos López Estrada to Direct and Pen ‘Your Name’ Live-Action Remake

The ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ director has been onboarded by Paramount, Bad Robot, and Toho to adapt the animated romantic fantasy drama, considered a modern Japanese classic.

call for entries Headline News

Celsys Opens International Comic/Manga School Contest 2023

Students worldwide are invited to submit a comic, manga, bande dessinée, webtoon, storyboard, or illustration for a chance to get published and win prizes.

Say it Ain’t So! Headline News

‘Tuca & Bertie’ Cancelled a Second Time

Adult Swim has axed the wayward animated series, starring Tiffany Haddish and Ali Wong as bird women besties, following its third season, having previously rescued the series after its one-and-done at Netflix.

Dystopian Futures Oh My! ANIMATIONWorld

‘Cyberpunk: Edgerunners’: a Vibrant Ode to Retro Anime

For director Hiroyuki Imaishi and character designer Yoh Yoshinari, their story about a smart boy of low social status slowly crawling to his own demise is filled with genre-common themes of humanity’s corruption sprinkled with a small glimmer of hope, strikingly presented with a past-meets-present animation and narrative style; the 10-episode series is now streaming on Netflix.

I Mean It! Headline News

Watch Exclusive ‘Aqua Teen Forever: Plantasm’ Clip – ‘I Said Back Off’

If Frylock says it, he means it! Warner Bros. Home Entertainment shares snippet teasing the return of everyone’s favorite rascals, the Aqua Teens, coming to Digital, 4K Ultra HD, and Blu-ray next week!

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