Behind the Martial Arts and Motifs of ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’
Striving to create distinct, authentic, and believable fight choreography, artists on Disney’s new animated action fantasy were determined to show emotion-packed action quite different from what audiences are used to seeing on screen.
Gore Verbinski and Roger Deakins Teaming Up on Two Animated Films
The ‘Rango’ director reveals both projects will feature fresh, non-Western themes, and one will be a musical.
New Teaser and Images Released for DC Universe’s ‘Justice Society: World War II’
Next chapter in the popular animated movie series is coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack and Blu-ray on May 11 and digital on April 27.
Netflix Honors International Women’s Day
The streaming giant earmarks the first $5 million of their recently announced Creative Equity Fund for programs that support and promote women in the global entertainment industry; watch the Women’s Day Netflix video, narrated by Janet Mock, honoring groundbreaking women in entertainment history.
‘Bombay Rose’ Paints an Intimate Portrait of India’s Past and Present
For writer and director Gitanjali Rao, the ‘love’ within a simple rose inspired her compelling and beautifully hand-painted animated film about people in India living unfulfilled lives as they struggle to survive.
‘The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run’ Premieres Today on Paramount+
‘Aye-aye, Captain!’ – the latest CG movie adventures of the Bikini Bottom gang hits the interwebs as ViacomCBS’ new streaming service launches with an under the sea splash; stop any important work and descend into wackiness with three zany clips.
Nickelodeon’s ‘Baby Shark’s Big Show!’ Debuts March 26
The series follows Baby Shark and his best friend William on their adventures in their underwater community of Carnivore Cove; following premiere, the episode will be available on Nick Jr. On Demand and Download-To-Own services, as well as Noggin.
‘SpongeBob’ Spinoff ‘The Patrick Star Show’ Nabs Nickelodeon Greenlight
Bill Fagerbakke will reprise his role in the new 2D animated family sitcom starring the famed starfish, his wild whims, and surreal imagination, set to air on Nick this summer.
An Endless Summer of Cartoon Fun: ‘Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years’
Executive producers Marc Ceccarelli and Vincent Waller discuss Nickelodeon’s first-ever ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ spinoff series, a prequel that follows 10-year-old SpongeBob, his pals, and their summertime sleepaway camp hijinks, premiering today on the new Paramount+ streaming platform.
Titmouse's Virtual ‘5 Second Animation Night’ Screening Begins March 5
Can’t miss 2021 virtual edition of the studio’s famed ‘5 Second Day’ annual in-house animated shorts program screening will be available through midnight on March 7.
Take a Sneak Peek: ‘South ParQ Vaccination Special’
The boys are back in town, ready to get the vaccine! Their new one-hour special premieres on Wednesday, March 10 on Comedy Central.
Korean Webtoon ‘Dr. Brain’ Nabs Live-Action Series Order at Apple TV+
Sci-fi thriller based on the popular webtoon is the first Korean-language project for the streamer; ‘Parasite’s Lee Sun-Kyun to star, with Kim Jee-Woon writing and directing.
Disney’s ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ is Finally Here
After pushing its original November 25, 2020 release date because of the COVID-19 pandemic as it quickly pivoted hundreds of artists to produce the bulk of the film from home, the studio delivers a beautiful and emotionally fulfilling epic adventure; the film releases simultaneously in theatres and on Disney+ this Friday, March 5.
A Now Animated Season 4 of ‘No Activity’ Debuts April 8 on Paramount+
CBS Studios drops trailer for the popular, previously live-action original comedy series that gets an all-new CG animated format.
‘Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out the News’ Debuts March 4 on Paramount+
New season of the satirical animated series kicks off with a half-hour special to celebrate the streaming service’s rebranding; Season 2 welcomes several new analysts and two new segments.
Fox Renews ‘The Simpsons’ Through 2023
The longest-running primetime scripted show in TV history will hit at least 757 episodes as it’s renewed for an unprecedented 33rd and 34th seasons.
48th Annual Annie Award Nominations Announced
Best Animated Feature nominees ‘Onward,’ ‘Soul,’ ‘The Croods: A New Age,’ ‘The Willoughbys,’ and ‘Trolls World Tour’ top the huge list of category nominations; animation’s biggest awards ceremony set to stream live on Friday, April 16.
4th French Institute Alliance Française (fi : af) Animation Festival - 5-15 February: Online from New York City
Founded in 2018, the fi : af Animation First Festival was initiated to introduce French animation to New York City audiences.
Netflix and Alain Chabat Teaming on CG ‘Asterix’ Series
The famous French graphic novel character will return in a new limited animation series set to debut in 2023.
‘Mush-Mush & the Mushables’ Coming to Cartoonito Fall 2021
WarnerMedia taps CAKE to co-produce new CG series for Cartoon Network and HBO Max’s new kids’ programming block.
Uncharted Territory and RISE Pictures Ink Production Deal
The companies will co-produce ‘Igraine The Brave Based,’ a 3D animated feature based on Cornelia Funke's magical fantasy novel; additional collaborations in the pipeline include other live-action and animated films and features.
‘Women Make Animation: Animated Shorts’ Virtual Program Coming March 13
In honor of International Women’s Day 2021, WOW Women’s Film Club is hosting a free screening curated by Eiko Meredith of the Kotatsu Festival; a free drawing workshop by Japanese animator and illustrator Chie Arai will also be offered.
Epic Games Acquires ‘Fall Guys’ Developer Mediatonic
Terms of the deal were not disclosed; move promises to put additional resources behind London-based game studio’s highly successful massively multiplayer online game.
‘Flee’: An Animated Documentary Recounts a Harrowing Personal Trauma
Jonas Rasmussen’s intimate and powerful 2D film tells the untold story of his long-time friend Amin’s life as a gay child growing up in Kabul before his escape via Russia to Denmark.