‘Mira, Royal Detective’ Season 2 Debuts on Disney Junior April 5
Inspired by India’ cultures and customs, the second season of the popular preschool animated series includes special episodes highlighting the Eid al-Fitr holiday and festivals of Teej and Dasara; Season 1 streams on Disney+ April 30.
‘Us Again’ and ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Now on Digital
Catch a sneak peak of Disney Animation's latest short, now available with the digital purchase of Disney’s all-new animated epic adventure.
‘She-Ra and the Princesses of Power’s Big, Beautiful Lesbian Love Finale
Nominated for two Annie Awards, Noelle Stevenson and DreamWorks Animation’s hit series may have ended its five-season Netflix run, but it’s unflinching support for lifestyle diversity, and message that love and friendship will conquer the fear of failure, will continue to positively impact audiences well into the future.
Ánima’s ‘Cranston Academy: Monster Zone’ Opens Down Under April 7
The animated family adventure and finalist for the Ibero-American Animation Quirino Awards opens soon in Australia and New Zealand; Double Dutch International will release it theatrically in Mexico, Germany, Austria, Portugal, Italy, CIS & Baltics, Vietnam, Middle East, UK, and South Africa.
WATCH: First Trailer for Mamoru Hosoda and Studio Chizu’s ‘Belle’
The music-driven and reality-bending animated film from the Oscar-nominated ‘Mirai’ director boasts a talented Japanese and international crew that includes ‘Frozen’ and ‘Tangled’ concept artist Jin Kim.
Atomic Cartoons Drops Trailer for ‘Last Kids on Earth’ Interactive Special
Coming to Netflix April 6, the 70-minute special produced by Atomic Cartoons lets viewers use their remotes to decide what the ‘Last Kids,’ will do; first series graphic novel, ‘The Last Kids on Earth: Thrilling Tales,’ hits store shelves the same day.
Re-VIEW: Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart’s ‘Wolfwalkers’
This beautifully designed film, a story of conflict between civilization and nature, stands in defiance of individualism, reminding us that despite our own strength and resolve, we still need the energy and healing power of the community.
Fox Cancels ‘Bless the Harts’
Emily Spivey’s animated comedy about a group of broke Southerners struggling for the American dream of status and wealth will not return after finishing its second season run this May.
Netflix Unveils ‘Yasuke’ Teaser Trailer and Poster
Bound by honor, compelled to defend; debuting globally on April 29, the reimagined story of the first African samurai is directed by LaSean Thomas and stars LaKeith Stanfield, with animation by ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ production studio MAPPA and music by Flying Lotus.
Five Compelling Shorts Vie for the Annie
This year’s batch of Annie Award-nominated animated short films once again demonstrates that you’ll often find the most powerful storytelling in the smallest of packages.
DreamWorks’ ‘Doug Unplugs’ Returns April 2 with All-New Episodes
Doug the robot is back, unplugged, and on an adventure to discover the wonders of the human world firsthand; the animated series streams globally only on Apple TV+.
Stoopid Buddy Stoodios and AMC Announce ‘Ultra City Smiths’ Cast
Created by Steve Conrad, the stop-motion animated series is slated for Summer 2021 release; all-star voice lineup includes John C. Reilly, Da’vine Joy Randolph, Jimmi Simpson, Bebe Neuwirth, Melissa Villaseñor, and Jason Mantzoukas.
‘Genndy Tartakovsky's Primal: The Complete First Season’ Comes Home June 1
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment delivers all 10 episodes from Adult Swim’s Season 1 of the iconic director’s tale of an unlikely friendship between a caveman and a dinosaur trying to survive in a violent, primordial world; the Blu-ray and DVD feature exclusive behind the scenes interviews – now available in Digital.
Crunchyroll and VIZ Media Announce 5 Titles Heading to Home Video
Popular anime series slated for video release include ‘Jujutsu Kaisen;’ ‘God of High School;’ ‘Tower of God;’ ‘In/Spectre;’ and ‘Burn the Witch.’
‘SpongeBob’ Flu Episode Pulled Over Sensitive Pandemic Themes
‘Kwarantined Crab’ removed from Paramount+ and Amazon Prime libraries; follows an outbreak of ‘Clam Flu’ at the Krusty Krab that forces patrons to stay quarantined in the restaurant.
'Birdgirl' Soars Onto Adult Swim
Spin-off series from the hilarious world of Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law follows a CEO Superhero trying to right the wrongs of her not so ‘green’ family business; new half-hour comedy series premieres April 4.
Cartoon Network Unveils Rebrand as Cat-toon Network
Complete overhaul of Kids & Family slate ushers in new lineup of cat-themed programming, including comedy, drama, and hard news launches today, April 1.
DNEG Names Roy C. Anthony Global Head of Research
Industry trailblazer tapped to lead innovation across company’s VFX and animation teams, with a focus on emerging technologies, real-time technology, and the use of AI; previous SIGGRAPH chair will also nurture relationships with SIGGRAPH, VES and other industry organizations.
The Third Floor, Digital Domain Lead Lumiere Awards Honorees
The Advanced Imaging Society’s 11th annual awards honored technical achievements currently accelerating the entertainment industry; 12 distinguished technical achievements were recognized for cutting-edge technology having ‘Impact through Innovation.’
Storyboarding the Crazy Hijinks of DreamWorks’ ‘Archibald’s Next Big Thing’
With an Annie Award nomination for the ‘Baritone Tea Part 1’ episode, artist Ben McLaughlin discusses how a brave, sweater-clad chicken’s unending optimism helped him board one wild, epic musical adventure.
LAIKA Expands into Live-Action
The cutting-edge studio known for their innovations in stop-motion and CG on features including ‘Coraline,’ ‘ParaNorman,’ and ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ announces plans to bring screenwriter John Brownlow’s first novel ‘Seventeen’ to the big screen.
Taking on the Yakuza, Plagues, and Mechs in ‘Killtopia’ Cyberpunk Saga
Transmedia startup Voltaku, fueled by an Epic MegaGrant, begins development on animated series about two siblings’ adventures in a futuristic megacity, directed by Oscar-nominee Ruairi Robinson and penned by ‘Spine of Night’ director Philip Gelatt.
DreamWorks Animation Returns to the Frontier in ‘Spirit Untamed’
Elaine Bogan directs the latest chapter in the ‘Spirit’ franchise, about a headstrong girl who finds a kindred spirit in a wild Mustang, being released by Universal exclusively in theatres on June 4.
2021 Canadian Screen Awards Nominations Announced
Nominated animated shorts include ‘I, Barnabé,’ ‘The Great Malaise,’ and ‘4 North A;’ winners will be announced and honored at a series of events set for May 17-20.
Call For Entries - FIKE Short Film Festival Evora, Portugal - Deadline is 31 May, 2021
The submission of films to FIKE short film festival in Evora, Portugal is now open and ends on May 31, 2021
