DNEG Signs Massive Production Services Deal with Netflix
Leading VFX and animation company expands previous agreement with streamer in an extension worth a minimum of $350 million.
View Conference 2022 Now Open for Early Bird Registration
Italy’s premiere event runs in-person October 16-21 in Torino, Italy with a complete program of talks, presentations, workshops, and masterclasses available to livestream worldwide; entries for the VIEW Award contest are being accepted now through September 15.
3 New Bento Box Animated Films Heading to Tubi
The quirky comedies - ‘Pastacolypse,’ ‘Millennial Hunter,’ and ‘Big Bruh’ - will expand the Fox-owned animation production studio’s growing feature slate.
Animated Reboot of ‘Married… with Children’ is in Development
The project is currently on the market, and FOX, Hulu, and Peacock all have their eyes on it.
Apple TV+ Orders ‘Eva the Owlet’
Based on the popular ‘Owl Diaries’ kids’ book series by Rebecca Elliott, and part of the Apple TV+ kids’ changemakers initiative, the show is infused with lessons encouraging kids to use writing as a tool for healthy self-expression.
‘Bob Spit,’ ‘Frankelda’s Book of Spooks,’ and ‘Bestia’ Lead 5th Quirino Awards
Works from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Spain, Mexico, Portugal, and Venezuela are honored across nine categories at the May 14 in-person gala event and closing ceremony recognizing achievements in Ibero-American animation.
MTV’s ‘Daria’ Spin-off ‘Jodie’ Now a Feature - Voice Cast Revealed
Animated film spun off from the networks hugely popular series promises to satirize workplace culture, Gen Z struggles, tech, and social media; led by award-winning actress Tracee Ellis Ross, the voice cast includes Pamela Adlon, Kal Penn, William Jackson Harper, and Zosia Mamet.
‘Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai’ Series Characters Revealed
HBO Max’s ‘Gremlins’ prequel series, coming later this year from Warner Bros. Animation and Amblin Television, features the voices of Min-Na Wen, James Hong, BD Wong, and Izaac Wang.
Bluescape Partners with Bureau of Magic to Create ‘Passport to Oz’
Leading technology company’s real-time visual collaboration platform provides the magic for new innovative storytelling experience from Emmy Award-winning creators of ‘Lost in Oz’ series.
Pixar Shares ‘Elemental’ First Look
The studio reveals a few details and a piece of concept art for its 27th feature film, helmed by Peter Sohn, set for a June 16, 2023 release.
Apple TV+ Announces Summer Animation Slate
Shows coming this summer include ‘Duck & Goose,’ a preschool series based on the New York Times best-selling books by Tad Hills; new Peanuts’ special ‘Lucy’s School;’ ‘The Snoopy Show’ returning for Season 2; as well as classic Peanuts titles from Mendelson/Melendez Productions.
‘Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K.’ Canceled at Hulu
Patton Oswalt and Jordan Blum’s stop-motion comedy series – produced by Stoopid Buddy Stoodies - about a megalomaniacal supervillain who gets ousted from his own evil organization, is done after only one season at the streamer.
Silvergate and Tencent Bringing ‘The Creature Cases’ Animated Series to China
Animated by TeamTO and recently launched on Netflix, the animated action comedy is coming soon to families in the Middle Kingdom through Tencent Video.
Netflix Debuts ‘PJ Masks’ Season 4
The show follows Connor, Amaya, and Greg who, by day, are normal kids, but by night, transform; episodes hit the streamer on May 15.
‘The Bad Guys’ Makes Good
Director Pierre Perifel and producers Damon Ross and Rebecca Huntley talk about how they created DreamWorks Animation's new CG action comedy, about a crew of animal outlaws trying to change their ways… maybe… now playing in theaters.
Exclusive Clip: ‘Duncanville – (Work) Marriage Story’
Jack becomes jealous of Annie’s work husband and, out of spite, becomes friends with his husband - meanwhile, Mr. Mitch becomes Vice Principal and faces mandatory drug tests… uh oh!; Bowen Yang and Andrew Rannels make guest voice appearances in the new episode airing May 15 on FOX.
Skydance Animation Drops ‘Luck’ Teaser Trailer
Directed by Emmy Award-winning Peggy Holmes, the Apple Original Films CG animated movie debuts globally August 5 on Apple TV+; exclusive 'First Look’ footage to debut at an Annecy 2022 ‘Work in Progress’ session on June 14.
Paramount+ Shares Premiere Date for ‘South Park’ Movie ‘The Streaming Wars’
Cartman tortures his mom yet again in a 15-second spot teasing the upcoming film.
Exclusive Clip: ‘The Great North – Slide & Wet-Judice Adventure’
In the all-new episode airing May 15 on FOX, a new indoor water park is opening in Lone Moose and everyone wants to go…. except Wolf!
The Post New York Alliance Adds 3 New Companies
Post houses Cadence Effects, Running Man, and Shishkin Productions sign on as members of the association of post-production facilities, labor unions, and individuals operating in New York; the organization develops and promotes public policy aimed at benefiting the overall film and TV industry.
WildBrain’s ‘Lake Erie’ Breaks New Ground in Family-Friendly Horror
Writer/director John Vassallo and studio SVP, Creative Logan McPherson talk about their award-winning 2D animated short film, a ghostly tale of a boy who loses his dog and must face terrifying forces to get her back.
‘Mickey Mouse Funhouse’ Brings Welcome Inclusion to the Deaf Community
In the new episode premiering May 13 on Disney Junior, the gang meets Fig, a gnome friend who is deaf; the show joins other series, including ‘The Simpsons,’ ‘DreamWorks Madagascar: A Little Wild,’ and Apple TV’s ‘El Deafo,’ breaking ground for deaf representation, expanding inclusivity and promoting awareness.
‘Ryoma! Prince of Tennis’: A Story of Legacy and Fatherhood
Hitting U.S. theaters today, May 12, the franchise’s latest addition, based on Takeshi Konomi’s 1999 manga, tells the story of a tennis prodigy, looking to up his game, who's suddenly transported back in time to his father’s final championship match where he was mysteriously forced to retire.
MONSTRA – The 21st LISBON Animation Festival - 16 – 27 March 2022 Lisbon, Portugal
Monstra is twelve days crammed full of animation and conversation.
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