Watch: A Slew of ‘The Bad Guys’ Behind-the-Scenes Clips
They’re BAD, and they’re streaming your way on Peacock July 1! DreamWorks Animations’ 3DCG animated comedy about a crackerjack criminal crew of animal outlaws attempting to become model citizens.
‘Baymax!’ Provides an Rx for Humor and Compassion
The lovable healthcare robot from Disney’s Oscar-winning feature ‘Big Hero 6’ gets his own animated series, now streaming on Disney+.
Episode 167: How Chris Rodgers is Building a Stop-Motion Studio in South Korea
The animator discusses what prompted him to pick up and leave the U.S. to pursue a career in the South Korean stop-motion industry, what the industry is like there, and how he keeps connected to US-based projects from abroad.
‘Angry Birds: Summer Madness’ Season 2 Now Streaming on Netflix
Based on Rovio’s hugely popular ‘Angry Birds’ franchise, the series’ sophomore outing debuts, with the lovable birds returning as their teenage selves for an unforgettable summer camp adventure; all 16 episodes are now available on the streamer.
SCAD GamingFest: Building Shared Story Experiences with Diverse Character Design
At the college’s annual event, dedicated to spotlighting new trends in gaming and digital media design, game designer Seth Smith and Emmy Award-winning art director Lauren Brown discussed their love of video games and desire to foster greater storytelling diversity in their industry.
Studio Arts Launches ‘Unreal Connectors’ Training Program
Offered in partnership with Epic Games, the online program provides skills-building training based on the Unreal Fellowship curriculum, opening up new career opportunities in an industry ripe with demand for UE artists; the program runs August 15-September 9.
Inaugural The London Action Festival Set for July 28-31
New event pays homage to the talent behind action movies and TV, featuring screenings, panels, Q&As and surprise guests; Proof will present a behind-the-scenes look at the VFX of ‘Jurassic World Dominion.’
‘Harley Quinn’ Season 3 Set at HBO Max: Watch the Teaser
Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy return to Gotham with a new season of mayhem and madness; Episodes 1-3 debut Thursday, July 28.
DreamWorks Animation Releases ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ Season 5 Trailer
The live-action / animated hybrid series featuring Gabby and her crew of kitties returns with 8 new adventure-filled episodes, coming to Netflix on July 25.
Preymaker Drops ‘Blue’ Trailer as Part of Epic Games’ ‘Animation Week’
Company shares the first formal look at one of the first shorts rendered entirely in Unreal Engine – without compositing - by a global team of artists all working virtually in the cloud; Epic’s five-day virtual event, running through July 1, features free online presentations and panels showcasing the adoption of Unreal technology by film and television studios of all sizes.
Apple TV+ Shares ‘Duck & Goose’ Trailer
Based on the bestselling books by Tad Hills, the series follows 2 best-feathered friends who learn to embrace each other’s differences; show premieres Friday, July 8.
Mission Critical: ‘Lightyear’s Journey to Infinity and Beyond
With Disney-Pixar’s much-anticipated animated feature starring the beloved ‘Toy Story’ character now playing in theaters, director Angus MacLane and producer Galyn Susman reflect on their title character’s journey to the screen.
Career Coach: The Secret to Getting Hired - Contact Info
You’d be surprised at how difficult some artists make it for recruiters by neglecting to provide the simplest – and most important – information.
NFT-Financed ‘Unlikely Love Stories’ Anthology Moves Forward at StudioDAO
The web3 collective strikes deal to produce animated short series based on the real-life love story of Oscar-nominated ‘Anomalisa’ producer Rosa Tran and Emmy Award-winning VFX artist Derek Smith.
VFS’ ‘Indigenous Peoples Scholarship’ Now Open for Applications
The Vancouver Film School has earmarked up to $162,000 in scholarships to support indigenous students looking to enroll in select creative arts programs in production; the application deadline is July 20.
HBO Max Drops Trailer for ‘Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Underground Rock Experience’
Naked Mole Rat Wilbur takes center stage when he decides to do the unthinkable; the animated rock opera hits HBO Max’s Cartoonito on June 30.
The Deadline Approaches: Submit Now to OIAF 2022 Pitch THIS!
There are only 3 days left for Canadian creators to submit original animated series content to Mercury Filmworks’ annual pitching competition returning in-person to the festival’s TAC business conference, running September 21 – 23; entries must be received by June 30.
An Open Letter from WIA President Marge Dean
Women in Animation’s president addresses the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn Roe v Wade with a call on membership to come ‘Together in Resistance.’
‘The Smurfs’ Season 2 Coming to Nickelodeon July 18
New characters and new adventures await as the CG animated series returns with a new set of episodes.
GKIDS Drops Trailer for Masaaki Yuasa’s ‘Inu-Oh’
Scheduled to hit U.S. theaters this August, the upcoming animated musical from the director of ‘Ride Your Wave’ explores 14th-century Japan by way of a “revisionist rock opera.”
Access: VFX Presents: ‘Tips from Recruiters: How to Present Your Work and Interview Like a Pro’
The free online workshop offers advice on how to land a dream job in the animation, games, and VFX industries; presented via ZOOM on June 29, the program is open to the public.
Epic Games Kicks off Animation Week with 'Animation Field Guide' Launch
Company's week-long celebration begins with the release of its new 100-page guide, a deep dive into using the Unreal Engine for real-time animation; event programming showcases the latest tools, workflows, and free learning resources in the Epic Games ecosystem.
Putting the Fun in Dysfunction: The Non-Humanistic Therapy of ‘HouseBroken’
As animal lovers everywhere breathlessly await a new season of the Fox animated comedy series, creators Gabrielle Allan, Jennifer Crittenden, and Clea DuVall open up about their hilarious ‘pet’ project.
Watch: ‘Solar Opposites’ Season 3 Trailer
The colorful aliens are back, trying harder than ever to make the jump from ‘team’ to ‘family’ – but they can’t agree on anything! All-new episodes hit Hulu on July 13.
Crunchyroll Reveals Summer 2022 Anime Lineup
Massive slate includes more than new and returning titles with an expansive list of Japanese simulcasts; series dropping in July include ‘Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 2,’ ‘Engage Kiss’ and ‘RWBY: Ice Queendom.’
