Nickelodeon Shares ‘Kiri and Lou’ Promo Video
The stop-motion preschool series follows the friendship between a feisty dinosaur Kiri and her best friend Lou as they explore the world of feelings; Season 1 lands on Nick Jr. June 13.
Reel FX’s Animated Feature ‘Diya’ Lands Director and Executive Producer
The project's folkloric elements have drawn early comparisons to ‘The Book of Life’ -- the studio's 2014 animated tale from director Jorge R. Gutiérrez and producer Guillermo del Toro.
Toho Brings Season 2 of Hanna-Barbera’s ‘Godzilla’ to YouTube
Fans can now watch all 26 episodes of the 1970s cartoon series for free, as both seasons of the short-lived show are now streaming.
Walt Disney Animation Studios Teases ‘Strange World’ Trailer and Art
Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, the all-new action-adventure promises to take viewers on a fantastical visual journey past space and time; helmed by Oscar-winning ‘Big Hero 6’ director Don Hall, the CG animated feature is slated for release on November 23, 2022.
‘Women in Animation World Summit’ At Annecy Program Announced
With the theme ‘Gender Justice: A Global Call for Inclusion in Animation,’ this year’s edition will be presented in collaboration with the Annecy International Animation Festival on June 13.
Podcast EP 164: How Luis Ribeiro Became an Executive Producer at LOBO Animation Studio
The Lobo partner and executive producer discusses his journey from Brazil to the USA and how he prioritized risky career movies to become the producer he is today; he shares skills to attract new opportunities, and advice on how to break into animation producing and rise in the ranks.
Exclusive Clips: Back-to-Back ‘Duncanville’ Episodes
Annie makes a stand against Teen Zone after she feels gouged by their prices at Jing’s birthday party, and the kids face the repercussions; then Duncan sees Annie naked and visits a hypnotist to erase the memories – in 2 all-new episodes airing June 5 on FOX.
Emily Dean Shares Her Thrilling ‘Artistic Experience’ in ‘Love, Death + Robots’ Volume 3
The director’s vibrant, compelling short, ‘The Very Pulse of the Machine,’ channels Mobius’ psychedelia within an ambitious, toon shaded 3D/2D hybrid animation style to tell the story of an astronaut reeling from a deadly accident, trying to get back to her ship while using mind-warping drugs to counter her injuries.
The NFB Goes All In at Annecy 2022
Canada’s famed National Film Board is coming to this year’s festival boasting 3 short films in competition and a ‘NFB: New Spaces for Storytelling’ Studio Focus showcasing its programming vision and women creators; the event runs from June 13 to 18.
Crunchyroll Shares ‘Fruits Basket -prelude-’ Trailer and Theatrical Release Dates
Prequel to the beloved romance anime explores the love between its protagonists’ late parents.
OIAF 2022 Pitch THIS!’ Submissions Now Open
The festival and Mercury Filmworks announce the annual competition’s in-person return as part of TAC, offering Canadian creators a unique opportunity to refine their craft and reach an audience of peers, studio executives, and potential buyers; entry deadline is June 30.
Annecy 2022 Reveals Special Prizes and Juries
‘France TV Award for a Short Film,’ ‘YouTube Award,’ and the ‘Young Audience Award’ are among the special prizes to be awarded on June 17; festival runs June 13-18.
Workers on ‘The Simpsons,’ ‘Family Guy,’ and ‘American Dad’ Vote to Unionize
Following in the footsteps of workers at Titmouse NY and LA, and ShadowMachine, the series’ production staffs file to join The Animation Guild and begin collective bargaining.
Top Animators Take the Stage at Salt Lake Animation Expo
The in-person/virtual hybrid event featured a host of presenters, panels, and Q&A sessions with speakers sharing thoughts on the future of animation, personal anecdotes, and plenty of salient career advice.
Paramount+ Releases ‘Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe’ Trailer
Yes, Mike Judge’s purveyors of all things mindless and inappropriate are back in an all-new movie debuting later this month that takes the pair into space, through a black hole, and into the future… of 2022.
‘Looney Tunes: What's Up Block?’ Blockchain Program Launches This Summer
Warner Bros. and Nifty’s launch story driven NFTs for the legendary animated franchise; first drop features ‘Tweety’ in celebration of his 80th anniversary.
Celsys Releases ‘Clip Studio Paint’ Ver.1.12.0
The developer teams with comic platform WEBTOON to enhance webcomic functionality in the popular illustration, webcomic, and animation app; new features include exporting Adobe Photoshop format text layers, which helps optimize distribution of translated content.
Creating an Ambiguous Reality: How ‘Undone’ is Done
Director Hisko Hulsing talks about the production of Prime Video’s acclaimed animated series, from the many supervisory hats he wears to the sublimity of the writing.
Nik and Nancy's Annual Annecy Picnic 2022
If you're going to be at the Annecy International Animation Festival on Saturday the 18th, don't forget to go to Nik and Nancy's picnic
New Episode of ‘Take My Muffin’ Hits YouTube
Financed entirely by the crypto community and developed by Toonbox Studio, the adult animated series features the misadventures of an amnesic unicorn; episodes 1 and 2 now streaming.
Netflix Drops Teaser Trailer for Tonko House’s ‘ONI: Thunder God’s Tale’
Dice Tsutsumi’s 4-episode animated series, set in a world filled with oddball gods and monsters of Japanese mythology, tells the tale of a brave, free-spirited girl who must fight to protect her peaceful village.
Traveling the Tough Road to Redemption in Lee Rogers' ‘Silent Song’ Music Video
Animated by Bob Price, the 2D short matches the rich narrative and themes of darkness and light that suffuse the singer/songwriter’s entire ‘Gameblood’ album.
Les Femmes s’Animent Announces Diversity Initiative ‘A Woman’s Journey’ Sponsors
The Franco-African Initiative preps women creators from France and Africa to pitch projects at Annecy 2022; Netflix, Canal+, France Télévisions, Newen Studios Group, CITIA, the French Ministry of Culture, Region Réunion, and the French Embassy of Benin have signed on to lend their support.
Shocap and Animatrik Present ‘LiViCi’ Hybrid Show ‘Carry Me Home’
A fusion of live music, storytelling, virtual worlds, and acrobatics, the XR experience livestreams globally and in person at Animatrik’s Vancouver virtual production stage on June 4.
Podcast EP 163: How Karen Disher Became the First Female Director at Blue Sky
Spire Studios’ creative director, development discusses climbing the corporate animation ladder, a must have skill to attract new opportunities, and how to develop the confidence to forge your own path.
