Animation Industry Podcast EP71: Aaron Hazouri’s Harsh Reality of Pursuing Storyboard Artist Work In LA
The latest installment of Terry Ibele’s in-depth interview series with guests including JJ Villard, John Musker, Tina Nowracki, and Fred Seibert, who share their stories, insights, and career advice.
Animation UK and BFI Promote British Animation at Annecy 2020
Lupus Film’s ‘The Tiger Who Came to Tea’ was honored as best TV Special at the YouTube livestream of the official Annecy Awards.
‘Trolls World Tour’ Dance Party Edition Now Available on Digital
Special edition with bonus content, song lyrics and interactive dance party mode also coming to 4k Ultra HD, Blu-Ray and DVD on July 7, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.
Disney Channel Greenlights ‘Amphibia’ Season 3 Ahead of Season 2 Premiere
Animated comedy, created and executive produced by Matt Braly, joins new Saturday night animation programming block starting July 11.
SIGGRAPH 2020 Announces Virtual Conference Dates and Program
After shifting to a virtual format due to the COVID-19 pandemic and conference center unavailability, organizers reveal online conference dates and additional details.
Cannes XR Virtual Set for June 24-26
A free program of 55 pieces, selected by the Tribeca Film Festival, Veer VR and Positron, including 23 in the Development Showcase, will be open to VR users through the Museum of Other Realities.
Technicolor Files for Chapter 15 in US Citing COVID-19 Impact
French owner of key creative studios and VFX brands including MPC, The Mill, Mr. X and Mikros, reaches a restructuring agreement in Paris with creditors; Texas court filing will protect US assets.
Free Online PreVIEW Session with ‘The Mandalorian’ Animation Director Hal Hickel
On June 27, the Oscar-winning director, along with VFX journalist Ian Failes, will talk about ILM’s new virtual production technology used on the hit Disney+ series, kicking off the VIEW Conference’s 21st season.
Aardman and Netflix Announce ‘Chicken Run’ Sequel
20 years after release of UK studio’s hit comedy, the highest-grossing stop-motion film of all time, we learn from filmmaker’s Annecy presentation that director Sam Fell and team will begin production next year on Ginger and Rocky’s new adventure.
Annecy Adds Glen Keane’s ‘Over the Moon’ Work in Progress and Live Q&A Sessions
Now available online, the presentation includes the Oscar-winning director, Oscar-winning co-director John Kahrs, and producers Gennie Rim and Peilin Chou; live Q&A set for June 24.
First Look: Netflix Releases Trailer for Glen Keane’s ‘Over the Moon’
Oscar-winning ‘Dear Basketball’ director’s new animated musical adventure, co-directed by Oscar-winner John Kahrs and produced at China’s Pearl Studios, will be released this fall.
NEW Final submission date: July 15, 2020 - Animasyros 13 International Animation Festival - 23 - 27 September 2020 – Syros Island, Greece
NEW Final submission date: July 15, 2020 - Animasyros 13 International Animation Festival - 23 - 27 September 2020 – Syros Island, Greece
Tubi Expands Animation Library with 'LEGO Masters,' LEGO, Mattel, 'Garfield' and 'Anpanman' Properties
FOX Entertainment’s AVOD platform division announces new animated content deals and advertising technology tools during inaugural Newfront presentation.
FOX Renews ‘The Great North’ Before First Season Even Airs
New series from ‘Bob’s Burgers’ creator Loren Bouchard gets Season 2 pickup ahead of its Season 1 premiere.
‘The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run’ Heading Straight to On Demand
Latest ‘SpongeBob’ franchise effort will skip theatres, opting instead for a premium VOD release in early 2021 before moving exclusively to CBS All Access.
Makoto Sinkai’s ‘Weathering With You’ Coming to Digital August 4
GKIDS and Shout! Factory Blu-ray + DVD and SteelBook releases coming September 15; limited-edition collector's set being released in November.
Genius Brands Announces Kartoon Channel! Content Line-Up
New free digital channel launches with initial library of 1,000 episodes of family entertainment.
TurboSquid Licensing Tiers Can Now Indemnify 3D Stock up to $1 Million
Company now providing new levels of creative indemnification on 450,000 3D models, providing more peace of mind for enterprise, VFX and production studios.
Watch: ‘Just Sing’ Music Video Features Everyone’s Favorite Trolls
Universal zooms in on upcoming ‘Trolls World Tour’ digital and DVD release with announcement of its official motion picture soundtrack, now available.
Johnny Depp Cast as Johnny Puff in ‘Puffins’ Mobile-First Animated Series
Iervolino Entertainment plans 250 five-minute episodes of kid’s show about five puffins dealing with small, fun problems of everyday life.
Visual Effects Society Names Special 2020 Honorees
Newest Lifetime members and this year’s VES Founders Award recipient, along with yet to be announced VES Fellows, Honorary members and Hall of Fame inductees, to be recognized this fall.
‘Calamity, a Childhood of Martha Jane Cannary,’ ‘The Physics of Sorrow’ Win Cristal Awards at Annecy 2020
Films by Rémi Chayé and Theodor Ushev among 21 winning projects awarded at the 44th festival edition, held online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
'Daria' Spin-off 'Jodie' Lands at Comedy Central
Emmy Award-winning actress Tracee Ellis Ross to star in new series from MTV Studios, with Grace Edwards serving as creator and head writer.
Did SpongeBob SquarePants Comes out as LGBTQIA+?
For Pride Month, Nickelodeon tweeted a picture featuring SpongeBob SquarePants, leading to speculation about the hit animated sea-dweller’s long-rumored sexuality.
WATCH: Exclusive Clip from ‘StarDog and TurboCat’
Launching today in selected drive-ins and on Digital HD / On Demand, Ben Smith’s animated feature pairs a genius cat, Felix, and his loyal canine, Buddy, on a madcap quest to find the dog’s owner.
