New Trailer: Afrika Toon’s ‘Little POKOU’ Season 2
Animated children’s series mirrors African Ashanti kingdom tradition of teaching the importance of community life and its values.
Watch: Jorja Smith x Popcaan’s Neon-Drenched ‘Come Over’ Music Video
Vividly animated cyberpunk-fueled homage to classic 90’s anime is directed by Amber Grace Johnson of Object & Animal, in collaboration with Future Power Station.
CTN - LIVE ‘Revive and Thrive,’ a Virtual Event November 16-22 – Register Now
Free online event offers an immersive week-long retreat for artists to reboot, recharge and reset, featuring talks, demos, scholarships, and interactive experiences.
WATCH: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s ‘I AM AI’ #GTC20 Keynote
NVIDIA GTC 2020 kicked off today with Huang’s presentation exploring real world implications of AI and its impact challenges the world’s faces today.
Epic Games Releases Free 15-Hour Virtual Production Primer
Available through Unreal Online Learning, the self-paced program of 8 courses and 10 videos teaches the fundamentals of Unreal Engine and real-time production.
GoldieBlox and Toonz Media Group to Co-Develop Kid and Family Animation Slate
Multi-year partnership will use top-tier creative talent to combine STEM with new stories, creating new animated series that promote learning and discovery; original IP will be developed across multiple platforms.
The Oddly Disquieting and Extremely Funny ‘Tigtone’
For creators Andrew Koehler and Benjamin Martian, Adult Swims’ satirical fantasy series about bold adventures and murderous quests proves you can still get plucked from obscurity and given an animated series… without a pitch.
Winners Announced for Animafest Zagreb 2020
Winners for the 30th World Festival of Animated Film include, ‘Just a Guy;’ ‘Freeze Frame;’ and ‘Symbiosis;’ the 31st edition of the festival will take place takes place June 7-12, 2021.
‘KKUM,’ ‘Kill It and Leave This Town’ Take Top OIAF 2020 Honors
Kang-min Kim awarded Nelvana Grand Prize for animated short; Mariusz Wilczynski awarded grand prize for feature animation at 44th annual Ottawa International Animation Festival.
Lord, Miller, and Ramsey to Mentor The Sony Talent League by THU Challenge Winners
Oscar-winning filmmakers Phil Lord, Chris Miller, and Peter Ramsey have joined the panel of mentors for THU’s new challenge to discover the next generation of creative minds in digital entertainment; submission deadline is October 19.
Global Mechanic and Alt Animation Partner on ‘Class Clown’
New 2D animation series, about a clown and carnival family that decides to settle down in the suburbs after years of being on the road, is created by Canadian writer Ian Boothby.
WATCH: Crunchyroll Original ‘Noblesse’ Premieres October 7
The fall anime line-up keeps getting bigger with new titles, including ‘I’m Standing on a Million Lives;’ ‘Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai;’ ‘Is the Order a Rabbit? BLOOM;’ ‘Rail Romanesque;’ and ‘One Room 3rd.’
‘The Last Prophecy’ Sci-Fi Short Examines AI as the Savior of Humanity
Romain Demongeot’s new CG animated film explores the role of religion in our world’s future, and whether people can exist without icons and gods.
Hulu Unleashing a Trove of Anime – It all Starts NOW!
New series abound on the streamer with more than a dozen premieres set, including ‘Higurashi When They Cry;’ ‘Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon;’ ‘Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai,’ between now and December 7.
Production Begins on Disney Junior’s ‘Mickey Mouse Funhouse’
Coming in 2021, the whimsical animated preschool series, starring Mickey Mouse, will encourage imaginative play while imparting social and emotional lessons about friendship, creativity, and ingenuity.
Netflix Renews ‘F Is for Family’ for Fifth and Final Season
Comedian Bill Burr’s raunchy, hilarious look at the 70s gets picked up for one more season.
Spread the Vote PSA Implores Us to ‘Read the F*ing Directions’
Hundreds of thousands of ballots get thrown out because they’re not filled out correctly; new short uses humor to emphasize that everyone should pay attention when voting by mail, because every ballot counts.
Netflix Announces New Animated Preschool Series ‘Ada Twist, Scientist’
Produced by Chris Nee and President Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Productions, the show is based on a series of best-selling books by the same name and will include real scientists to inspire young viewers.
South Africa’s Cabblow Studios Brings a Cute 2D Twist to Important Diabetes Education
Kabelo Maaka and Dr. Tshepo P. Maaka’s animated short, ‘3 Teaspoons of Sugar,’ which competed in Annecy 2020, artfully presents needed information about the dangers and difficulties faced by people with disease.
Motion Array Releases Six New Plugins for Premiere Pro
New effects are customizable and can apply instantly to keyframes or across the entire sequence.
ASIFA-Hollywood Now Accepting Recommendations for Special Honorary Awards
Entries can now be submitted to suggest nominees for Winsor McCay Award, June Foray Award, Ub Iwerks Award, Special Achievement Award, and the Certificate of Merit at the upcoming 48th Annie Awards.
ACE Eddie Awards Adds Best Edited Animated Series for 2021
American Cinema Editors organization announces key upcoming awards dates and new category award for 72nd ceremony set for next April.
Ringling College of Art and Design Designated a Houdini Certified School
The Motion Design Department’s trained students qualify for fully featured EDU licenses of Houdini FX for home use and a one-year Core or six-month FX license upon graduation.
Mondo TV Channel Launching on Samsung TV Plus in Italy
Dedicated kids’ channel will provide free 24-hour programming and feature popular series such as ‘Sissi the Young Empress’ and ‘Invention Story.’
‘Lupin III: The First’ Coming to Select Theaters October 18 and 21
The iconic anime superstar is back in the highly anticipated 3D/CG animated feature; coming to home entertainment platforms soon…but not soon enough!
