Holiday Gift Guide 2020: Funimation!
Treat the anime lovers in your life to some exclusive gifts from the Funimation Holiday Shop, including merch from My Hero Academia, Dragon Ball, Fairy Tail, and more.
HBO Greenlights ‘The Last of Us’ Live-Action Adaptation
Widely labeled as one of the best video games of all time, the zombie survival live-action adaptation will be written by Craig Mazin (Chernobyl) in partnership with Last of Us writer and creative director Neil Druckmann.
Sundance Feniger Named Head of Warner Bros. GKYAC
Former Boomerang VP and general manager steps up to lead Warner’s development of its branded digital offerings including Cartoon Network; Boomerang; Adult Swim; TCM; Warner Bros. Animation; and Cartoon Network Studios.
Amy Friedman Named Warner Bros. Head of Kids & Family Programming
Accomplished kids and family programming exec to take on creative and strategic guidance roles for Cartoon Network, Boomerang, and HBO Max.
Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD Brings Home the Holidays
Special holiday programming will include all-new episodes of ‘DuckTales,’ ‘Vampirina,’ ‘Puppy Dog Pals,’ and ‘Bluey,’ airing November 28 and throughout December; animated special ‘Snowsnaps’ and ‘Random Rings’ animated shorts add to the holiday cheer.
WATCH: First Official ‘The Boss Baby: Family Business’ Trailer and Images
A new ‘boss’, baby, brings now grownup brothers Tim and Ted together in a new business venture that takes everyone back to their early childhood; the sequel to DreamWorks Animation’s Oscar-nominated comedy hits theatres March 26, 2021.
Writers Guild of America West Honors Craig Miller
TV animation writer receives career achievement award for his achievements during a 30-year career writing, developing, and producing animated shows, with over 300 credits to his name.
‘Animaniacs Are Back!' Holographic Characters Sighted Atop Cabs in LA and NYC
For launch weekend of Hulu’s highly anticipated animated cartoon series reboot, Firefly used next generation holoprojector devices to create first-of-its-kind 3D hologram experiences in iconic locations.
‘Dragons Rescue Riders Huttsgalor Holiday’ Premieres on Netflix November 24
The 3D animated preschool series, based on the ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ franchise, celebrates the holiday season with a brand-new special.
A Couple Faces the Pain of Unspoken Grief in ‘If Anything Happens I Love You’
In Will McCormack and Michael Govier’s animated short, estranged parents of a child killed in a school shooting try to overcome their heartbreak and find each other again; now showing on Netflix.
Just in Time for the Holidays: ‘Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection’
Collector’s set features 60 theatrical shorts, bonus content, documentary, 10 episodes of new ‘Looney Tunes Cartoons,’ and a full-size Bugs Bunny glitter Funko figure - in stores December 1.
Tubi Kids Announce New LEGO Programming
Free streaming platform adds fan-favorite LEGO movies and series to their robust library of kids’ content including: ‘LEGO Friends,’ ‘LEGO NINJAGO: Decoded,’ and ‘LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Maximum Overload.’
On the EDGE Conservation Launches YouTube Channel for Kids
Virtual Vloggers, Lexi the Aye Aye and Eric the Pangolin host weekly short-form diaries to engage and entertain young viewers while highlighting the realities of endangered species; Doppelganger technical collaborative provides cutting-edge real-time mocap technology to animate the characters.
CEE deadline for submissions has been extended to 30 November
The 2021 edition of the CEE Workshop will be held online, consisting of 4 modules, with the possibility of one module being organized as residential.
The closing date for entries for the Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film is approaching!
Animated films completed after 01 October 2019 can be submitted to the main competitions of ITFS2021. The closing date for entries is December 01, 2020!
Universal and ‘The Croods’ Helping to Provide One Million Meals to Families
NBCUniversal partners with Feeding America in a three-tier campaign to help families in need this holiday season.
House of Panic’s ‘Michelangelo Code’ Animates an Art History Debate
Directed and animated by Federica D’Urzo, the film uses simple shapes and mixed media to portray the mystery behind Michelangelo Buonarroti’s XVI Century work.
Now on PS5: ‘Demon’s Souls,’ ‘Spider-Man Morales’ and ‘Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered’
Lemon Sky Studios makes a mark on cult classic games, remakes, and updates for Sony’s newest next-gen gaming console, the PlayStation 5.
Chromebook’s ‘The Adulthood’ Teaches Gen Z to Grow Up
New animated series aims to ease the process of growing up by offering advice on finance, identity, dating, entrepreneurship, mental health, and environmentalism.
Chiodo Bros’ ‘Alien Xmas’ Joins the Pantheon of Stop-Motion Holiday Classics
For Stephen, Edward, and Charles Chiodo, their love of 1960s-style stop-motion animation transformed a children’s book about kleptomaniacal aliens trying to steal Christmas into a heartwarming, cocoa-sipping, and warm blanket-snuggling special, available today on Netflix.
Wildbytes Comedic Mobile Game Asks Weary Voters… Too Soon?
‘KO Campaign’ mobile game allows users to box against Donald Trump and Joe Biden with dialogue and headlines reflecting real-time events.
SkyFarm Taps Scott Albert for New 3D Animated Preschool Series
Former ‘PAW Patrol’ and ‘Top Wing’ writer joins the team to develop original IP; show will span multiple platforms and feature interactive experiences.
Epic MegaGrants Passes $60 Million in Support, New Recipients Announced
By supporting nearly 1,000 teams and individuals so far, Epic Games cements commitment to furthering the progress of a range of creators to do outstanding work with Unreal Engine or contributing to open source capabilities for the 3D graphics community.
Raft Animation Makes a Splash With ‘iOtter Clean Up’ PSA
Partnering with global nonprofit organization Oceana, the eco-storytelling collective uses animation to remind people to be ‘part of the solution’ in cleaning up our world.
Call for Entries: Annecy 2021 is Now Accepting Submissions
Festival plans celebration of animation both virtually and in Annecy June 14-19, 2021; films and animation projects are now being accepting.
