Universal and Illumination Delay ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ Release
In response to the growing coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, the studios have postponed the scheduled July 3 release of their upcoming ‘Minions’ sequel.
Disney Brings India’s Vibrant Culture to US Preschoolers in ‘Mira, Royal Detective’
Showrunner Sascha Paladino and art director Dorothea Gerassimova discuss the challenges and rewards of celebrating India’s wonderful cultural diversity with an international kids’ audience.
Call for Entries - Tofuzi International Animated Film Festival 26 - 31 October 2020
Call for entries for the 12th edition of the TOFUZI International Animated Film Festival
Royal Television Society Honors ‘Zog’ with Children’s Programme Award
Magic Light Picture’s hugely popular animated TV special receives recognition for positive contributions, earning accolades from the industry and UK viewers.
Nickelodeon Launches #KIDSTOGETHER Initiative to Keep Kids Informed
Studio reaching out with multiplatform prosocial initiative, using their most popular characters and free access to Noggin, to engage kids and families on staying healthy while at home.
Catchy and Cool: The Celebrity Shorts of V+ Animation
For Vitaly Nikolaev and Veronika Nikolaeva, one animated Will Smith Instagram piece opened the door to a number of promo projects that bring positive online vibes to their artist clients.
Fresh Takes: Daniel Sterlin-Altman’s LGBTQ Love Letter, ‘Reach the Sky’
Director’s stop-motion music video, showcasing three queer friends and lots of yarn, delivers a message of support to those struggling to be themselves.
Final Season of DreamWorks ‘She-Ra and the Princesses of Power’ Premieres on Netflix May 15
Hit animated series has put women in the forefront with all-female writer’s room and empowered, complex heroes; show expands what sci-fi-fantasy can be.
‘Superman: Red Son,’ Now Available on Digital, 4K Ultra HD and Blu-Ray
All new clip: Watch Superman, Wonder Woman and Braniac in DC’s alternate reality; Superman, you’re NOT in Kansas anymore!
WATCH: DreamWorks Releases ‘Archibald’s Next Big Thing’ Season 2 Trailer
Emmy Award winner Tony Hale’s animated comedy about the misadventures of a curious, loveable chicken returns to Netflix on March 20.
Final Frontier Enlists Director Dream Team for DBS Bank Idents
Shanghai-based studio brings together group of international directors for series of MTV-inspired branding idents for Asia’s largest bank.
‘Marvel’s Spider-Man: Maximum Venom’ Season 3 Debuts April 19
One-hour special kicks off new season on Disney XD and DisneyNow.
Glassbox Releases Beehive Collaborative Software Solution
Real-time creative review tool works with Unreal Engine, Unity 3D and Autodesk Maya, reflecting changes instantly across platforms.
Glue Collaboration Announces Next Generation VR-Collaboration Platform
New features, including compatibility with Oculus Quest headsets, provide business with innovative ways to achieve remote communication.
Universal Releasing ‘Trolls World Tour’ On-Demand Same Day it Hits Theatres
Film will be made available April 10 on home entertainment platforms; some Universal films now at theatres will be available as early as March 20.
Box Office Rout Continues as COVID-19 Shut-Downs Grow
Pixar’s ‘Onward’ takes top spot in the worst Week 11 domestic box office since 1995; postponement of all new theatrical releases until at least April 10 means low numbers bound to continue.
TOFUZI 11th INTERNATIONAL ANIMATED FILM FESTIVAL, 21 – 26 October 2019 Batumi, Republic of Georgia - Wine, Food, and Animation
Georgia has a rich animation history dating back to 1929 when Kote Mikaberidze created My Grandmother (Chemi Bebia).
‘Frozen 2’ Coming to Disney+ 3 Months Early
To entertain families during this ‘challenging period,’ studio moves up streaming release of their hit animated feature to March 15 in the U.S., March 17 in other territories.
Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film 2020 Canceled
27th ITFS edition, running May 5-10, and 14th Animation Production Days, set for May 6-8, in Stuttgart, Germany, have been canceled.
WATCH: Exclusive Clip from ‘To Your Last Death’ Animated Horror Film
Coming to digital and on-demand March 17, Jason Axinn’s award-winning feature stars William Shatner and Morena Baccarin.
DreamWorks Animation Issues Statement Regarding Coronavirus Pandemic
DWA president Margie Cohn follows up Universal CEO’s memo with a note announcing phased move toward employees working from home, and immediate closure of studio offices to visitors.
‘A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmaggedon’ Tops British Animation Awards
Aardman Animation picks up four awards; Sally Hawkins wins Best Voice Performance for ‘Snail and the Whale’; Coldplay’s ‘Daddy’ named Best Music Video
GKIDS and Shout! Factory Announce ‘Promare’ Digital Release
Studio Trigger’s hit anime feature, coming to digital May 5; Blu-Ray and DVD coming May 19.
Cyber Group Studios Promotes Caroline Audebert
Paris-based animation studio taps studio’s head of production to manage current and upcoming projects during time of significant growth.
WATCH: New Trailer, Poster and Images for Pete Docter’s ‘Soul’
In the two-time Oscar-winning Pixar director’s latest film, a jazz musician’s misstep puts him on a fantastical path to discovering what it really means to have a soul.
