Richard Linklater’s Animated ‘Apollo 10 ½: A Space Age Adventure’ Taking Off at Netflix
New film from famed director will feature live-action-based hybrid CGI/hand-drawn style; ‘Undone’ animation houses Minnow Mountain and Submarine to produce.
Henry Golding to Play Magical Talking Tiger in ‘The Tiger’s Apprentice’
The ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ star joins Carlos Baena’s animated feature directing debut, an adaptation of Laurence Yep’s best-selling 2003 children’s book.
Netflix Acquires Gitanjali Rao’s ‘Bombay Rose’
Award-winning, hand-painted animated feature, based on true events, is the Indian director’s riveting ode to people living unfulfilled lives as they struggle to survive in the big city.
Five Minutes on Mocap with Michael Nikonov
The iPi Soft founder and CEO discusses the current state of markerless motion capture animation technology, including real-time tracking and live streaming.
ANNECY INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FESTIVAL ONLINE 15 – 30 June 2020 Annecy, France: Life on the Couch – Again
I finally finished watching every film and program that Annecy Online had to offer by the end of the two-week online festival. I spent sixteen hours a day on my couch staring at a screen.
From Viruses to Parasites: How the CDC Visualizes Invisible Public Health Threats
Biomedical artist Alissa Eckert accurately illustrates the microscopic world through compelling 3D imagery, animation and motion graphics, helping communicate public health information and initiatives.
‘Mighty Mike’ Launches on CITV and Boomerang
TeamTO taps licensing company, This is Iris, to spearhead marketing of the sophisticated and refined pug, Mike, in the UK.
Podcast EP74: Spike & Kat Share ‘Animation Outlaws’ Spike & Mike Documentary
Spike Decker and Kat Alioshin share a behind the scenes look at their new film chronicling the famous ‘Sick and Twisted’ animation show’s fascinating, hilarious and ground-breaking history.
DreamWorks Animation’s ‘Cleopatra in Space’ Premieres on Peacock
For executive producer Doug Langdale, bold colors and a 2D/CG production process helps transport ‘Cleo’ into a high school 30,000 years in the future.
NBCUniversal’s Peacock Streaming Platform Now Live
Studio formally joins the age of subscription SVOD; animated shows ‘Where’s Waldo?,’ ‘Cleopatra in Space,’ and ‘Curious George’ are among original Peacock series debuting on the service.
‘Blue’s Sing-Along Spectacular’ All-New Musical Special Premieres Today
‘Story Time with Josh & Blue,’ podcast, narrated by Josh Dela Cruz, will bring sleep-time adventures to listeners this August.
Adobe’s Festival of the Impossible 2020 Moves Online
3rd annual event spotlights artists who use Adobe Aero to create and showcase immersive art projects.
ANIMARKT Stop-Motion Forum Pitching Competition Now Open
Submissions now being accepted for the event, which will be held October 6-10, offering awards, support, and professional access to finalists.
ANIMA Festival Appoints New Co-Directors
Dominique Seutin and Karin Vandenrydt take over for Doris Cleven; German artist Gail Alkabetz chosen to design 2021 poster.
Winners Announced for International Comic-Manga School Contest
More than 750 submissions were received in six categories from 825 schools in 69 countries and regions.
Lenovo Launches ThinkStation P620, World’s First AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO Workstation
Available this September, the 64 core, single socket CPU platform is powered by AMD’s brand-new high-performance processor.
Nickelodeon Inks Deal for Xilam’s ‘Athleticus’ and ‘Mr. Magoo’
Network acquires exclusive pay-TV rights in various international territories for production house’s animated comedy series.
Top Executives Resign as Ubisoft Rocked by Allegations of Sexual Misconduct
‘Assassins Creed’ and ‘Tom Clancy’s’ game franchise publisher announces a series of senior management resignations amidst CEO pledge for fundamental change in workplace culture.
Parody in the Age of BLM: Carl Jones and Brian Ash Talk ‘Sugar and Toys’ Season 2
With a new season of their satirical adult animated sketch comedy show coming soon to Fuse TV, the ‘Black Dynamite’ and ‘The Boondocks’ producers discuss being funny, and controversial, in a Black Lives Matter and pandemic-focused world.
Animated ‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’ Series Coming from Lucasfilm
Dave Filoni to executive produce new show about a mercenary clone squad, premiering in 2021 on Disney+.
Phasers Set to Stun in First Trailer for ‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’
In space, no one can hear you scream…or giggle; new animated comedy from ‘Solar Opposites’ creator Mike McMahan premieres August 6 on CBS All Access.
Framestore Selects Winning Internship VFX Competition Teams
Remote program mentors recent VFX grads competing for prizes and job opportunities at VFX studio’s Montreal or London office.
‘Recorded by Arizal’ Premieres on Rooster Teeth July 13
Original 2D animated series, created and directed by Yssa Badiola, follows a 17-year-old inquisitive could-be heroine on the brink of adulthood.
Animated Series ‘Isaura,’ Tackles Climate Change and Ocean Conservation
In trailer for South Africa-based collective Lucan’s new series, hand-drawn characters mixed with 3D environments create a distinct, textured look that transports viewers through the streets and coast of Mozambique.
J.G. Quintel Goes Running with the Big Kids in ‘Close Enough’
The Emmy Award-winning ‘Regular Show’ creator sets his sights on a distinctly older crowd in new animated HBO Max comedy about becoming an adult while not growing old.
