WB’s 24-Hour Mega DC FanDome Free Virtual Event Set for August 22
Global DC Multiverse immersive gathering will highlight WB games, film, TV and comic announcements, cast and creator presentations and exclusive preview footage.
WATCH: Yusuf / Cat Stevens’ New ‘Where Do the Children Play?’ Animated Short
Chris Hopewell and Black Dog Films’ stop-motion short reimagines classic 70s ecological anthem 50 years after its original ‘Tea for the Tillerman’ release.
Oscars Pushed to April 25, 2021
Film eligibility window extended for 93rd Academy Award consideration; museum opening postponed to coincide with new awards telecast date.
Masaaki Yuasa’s ‘INU-OH’ Just Added to Annecy 2020 Work in Progress Presentations
Award-winning director discusses his latest film, an animated musical about a 14 century Japanese Sarugaku Noh performer, set for a 2021 release.
Annecy 2020 Feature Films in Competition
From ‘Nahuel and the Magic Book’ to ‘Little Vampire,’ this year’s features represent some of the best independent work being produced.
Daisy Ridley Joins Baobab Studios’ ‘Baba Yaga’
‘Star Wars’ sequel trilogy star is cast in lead role of Magda in newest immersive experience from the Emmy Award-winning studio behind ‘Bonfire’ and ‘Crow: The Legend.’
20th MONSTRA INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FESTIVAL AT HOME EDITION: 25 – 31 May 2020, Lisbon, Portugal
In this year’s Monstra International Animation Festival two more milestones in the history of Portuguese animation were achieved.
Hornet Hires Anne Skopas as Executive Producer
Media and VFX production veteran brings 27+ years of experience to new role helping expand the studio’s design and animation capabilities.
Free DreamWorks’ ‘Trolls Pop’ Bubble Shooter Mobile Game Now Available
Inspired by ‘Trolls’ and ‘Trolls World Tour,’ Huuuge Games and Universal Games and Digital Platforms’ new game features Poppy, Branch, and many other colorful characters from the hit animated feature film franchise.
New Trailer for DreamWorks Animation’s Latest Short, ‘To: Gerard’
Taylor Meacham’s love letter to his father tells how life’s greatest magic is inspiring someone else to follow their dreams, even if you haven’t achieved your own.
DreamWorks Animation’s ‘Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts’ Returns for Season 2
10 new episodes of Radford Sechrist and Bill Wolkoff’s post-apocalyptic adventure series reveal long-buried family secrets and newly discovered special abilities, available now on Netflix.
8 Shorts to Look Out For at Annecy 2020 Online
Uninhibited by the new digital format for its 2020 edition, the Annecy Festival continues to showcase world-class animation in its official shorts competition.
Cinesite Bolsters Management Team with Three New Hires
Melissa Taylor, Siobhan Bentley and Tamara Boutcher will oversee feature animation and VFX services in London and Montreal studios.
ftrack Now Available with Real-Time Media Review Synchronization
Disney Releases New ‘Random Rings’ ‘Phineas and Ferb–Big City Greens’ Crossover Short
Next installment of animated ‘prank call’ show features Cricket and Tilly Green accidentally calling evil Dr. Doofenshmirtz; ‘Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universe’ hits Disney+ this summer.
BAAA Online Art Auction Supporting Equal Justice Initiative Now Open
Original works from Dice Tsutsumi, Robert Kondo, Kal Athannssov and other prominent industry creatives open for bids through June 14; all proceeds being donated to EJI.
Disney’s ‘Myth: A Frozen Tale’ VR Short Released on Oculus Quest
Jeff Gipson’s immersive cinematic exploration of the ‘Frozen 2’ world weaves together music and visuals to take viewers on a magical Arendelle forest experience.
Ankama Launches ‘WAKFU’ Season 4 Kickstarter Campaign
Led by series creator Tot, the French studio behind the famed anime-inspired series looks to crowdsourcing for production support to give fans new, expanded adventures they’ve been waiting for.
Watch the First 4 BMO-Riffic Minutes of ‘Adventure Time: Distant Lands’
BMO joyfully strums and spuds in this extended clip from the first of four brand-new hourlong breakout ‘Adventure Time’ franchise specials coming June 25 on HBO Max.
WIA Announces Women in Animation Virtual Summit Program for Annecy 2020 Online
Summit will focus on the pandemic, the recently reinvigorated global call for social justice, and their tremendous effects on the animation industry.
Red Giant Releases Free Tutorial on 3D Normalization in After Effects
Daniel ‘Hashi’ Hashimoto hosts tutorial showcasing manual and automated processes for 3D scene normalization.
New ‘Hero Elementary’ Multiplatform Series Now on PBS KIDS
Unique, fun, and informative interactive digital components supplement TV viewing to help spark kids’ love of science.
FunimationCon 2020 Reveals Program Highlights for July 3-4 Virtual Event
Free event will bring the anime community together for a virtual celebration featuring panels, cosplay, and special streamed performance from the 2019 SACRA Music Festival.
Problems with Cousins Effing Cousins Explained in Hulu’s ‘Crossing Swords’ Trailer
From the warped recesses of two Emmy Award-winning ‘Robot Chicken’ executive producers comes stop-motion medieval mayhem of the most bloody and hilarious kind; 10-episode Season 1 drops June 12.