Every Day in April is Earth Day on Kabillion and Kabillion Girls Rule!
Special themed programming and activities are on tap for kids all month long - new “Freebies” section, provides hands on activities to enjoy beyond the screen.
Fresh Takes: Leah Shore’s Gentle F***ing Reminder - ‘Don’t Touch Your Face’
In this adorably twisted 2D music video, a fluffy purple cat punishes the weak and dirty in the wake of COVID-19.
Netflix Releases New Clip and Free Family Watch Guide for ‘The Willoughbys’
An open house goes horribly wrong in latest clip from Kris Pearn’s hilarious new film; plus download fun recipes, drawing guides, Bingo sheets and other fun family activity guides.
Brad Bird Joins New Season of TCM’s 'The Essentials'
Each week, Oscar-winning director will discuss one of his top 20 classic films on the network’s popular franchise series showcasing some of the greatest movies in cinematic history.
WATCH: Jamie Cullum’s Inspirational ‘The Age of Anxiety’ Music Video
Under Neil Pymer’s creative direction, animated short artfully captures triple platinum-selling musician’s uplifting song about relationships in the digital age.
Look Out for These SVA Animation Projects in 2020
The School of Visual Arts in New York City is offering a peek at some of its outstanding in-progress thesis projects from the school’s various animation-driven departments.
Kris Pearn Talks ‘The Willoughbys’
For the writer/director of Netflix’s charming new animated feature, filmmaking decisions often come down to where you hold your tongue when you swing the hammer.
Fresh Takes: Konee Rok Breathes 2D Neon Life into ‘The City’
Filmmaker mixes classic hip-hop style with modern animation tools in this clean, colorful, and nostalgic 2D music video.
Online Highlights of FMX 1994-2020 Program Coming in May
Each day May 5-8 and then every two weeks through the end 2020, conference will post a new online piece dedicated to an outstanding personality from the event’s history.
Submissions Now Open for New Chitose 2020
7th edition of Japanese festival, being held November 20-23, 2020, is now accepting short and feature film submissions.
Call for Entries: 44th CINANIMA Animation Festival
Oscar qualifying event in Espinho, Portugal is accepting submissions for international and national competitions.
Maxon Announces Cinema 4D Subscription Release 22
Company’s first subscription-based option offers professional 3D software at a lower price.
Oscar-Winning Director Gene Deitch Dies at 95
Legendary animator, illustrator, producer, and author, who won an Academy Award in 1961 for his animated short, ‘Munro,’ passed away last Thursday at his home in Prague.
5th VOID INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FILM FESTIVAL 30 January to 08 February 2020 Copenhagen, Denmark
I arrived on Friday afternoon and flew home on Sunday so it was a whirlwind trip to Copenhagen.
Call for Entries is 10 July for Cinanima 20 in Espinho Portugal
Deadline for entries to Cinanima 20 is 10 July 2020!
Ringling Students Awarded 37 Society of Illustrators Scholarships
Annual scholarship competition recognizes creative and original artwork in a variety of mediums
Chaos Group Releases V-Ray PLE for Maya Personal Learning Edition
Free non-commercial license gives new and self-taught CG artists a chance to explore photorealistic rendering at their own pace.
LBSU’s Post-Production Apprenticeship Program Goes Remote
London South Bank University’s training program adapts in the shadow of COVID-19 social distancing realities.
Alice Loveday Joins London-Based Hoi Polloi
New director brings whimsy and passion to her stop-frame 2D work.
New Episodes of ‘Cyberchase’ Premiere April 17-19 on PBS Kids
PBS Learning Media provides parents with resources featuring fun STEM-powered and hands-on activities to share with their kids.
All New ‘The Simpsons’ ‘The Extremesons’ Extreme Sports Couch Gag
Brothers Michal, Jakob and Bartok Socha designed and directed this highly stylized take on a death-defying immersive VR experience, their third couch gag opening for the show.
Comic-Con Canceled Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Event organizers announce event will not be held this year, will return July 22-25, 2021
WATCH: First Trailer for Crunchyroll Original ‘The God of High School’
Studios’ latest original series, based on Yongje Park and WEBTOON’s comic series of same name, will premiere exclusively on the streaming platform this coming July.
CLIP: Babies Can Be Sickeningly Sweet in ‘The Willoughbys’
There’s nothing stronger and more touching than the bond between a baby and a building filled with candy in Kris Pearn’s hilarious animated comedy, launching April 22 on Netflix.
Stephan Franck Launches Kickstarter for ‘PALOMINO’ Graphic Novel
First of Dark Planet Comics’ four-part series captures urban country music scene in Los Angeles in the 1980s.
