Exclusive First Look: ‘Puffins Impossible’ Official Trailer
Jonny Depp reprises his role as Johnny Puff in the new spin-off of the popular ‘Puffins’ 3D animated series; the 18-episode web series will be available on Apple TV app, Amazon Prime Video and Google Play starting April 9.
Pixar Promotes ‘Turning Red’ Filmmakers Domee Shi and Lindsey Collins
The Oscar-winning director joins the studio’s Braintrust, while the producer takes a leadership position in development.
Musical Comedy Collaborators’ New Rock Band Shadow Academy Gets Animated
Music producer Jim Roach and Ninja Sex Party singer Dan Avidan’s pandemic-inspired new project, showcased in two music videos directed and animated by Simon Macko, channels the pair’s shared love for big music, big guitars, and even bigger songs.
Animation Helps ‘The Principles of Pleasure’ Demystify the Complex World of Sex
Women and queer-owned animation studio Mighty Oak deftly integrates stop-motion, collage, motion-graphics and different 2D styles on Netflix’s docuseries that tackles the myths of sex education and how pleasure occurs in the mind.
‘City Sample’ and ‘Lyra Starter Game’ Projects Drop with UE5 Release
Free sample projects now ready for download along with the brand-new Unreal Engine 5 next-gen real-time 3D content production platform technology released today by Epic Games.
Unreal Engine 5 Now Available
Epic Games' first major announcement at this morning’s State of Unreal presentation is huge; next-gen real-time 3D content creation in both game and non-game workflows gets a shot in the arm with new UE5 features, enhancements, and support.
ABC Kids Greenlights ‘Kangaroo Beach’ Season 2
Produced by Cheeky Little Media, the Australian animated series explores water safety themes for preschoolers and their families; all-new episodes coming Summer 2023.
Exclusive Clip: ‘Why R Humans?’ Robots Perplexed by Humanity’s Mysteries
The two-person animation team of Ron Hill and Jeff Maccubbin’s apocalyptic, self-proclaimed ‘Next Stoner Cult-Classic’ animated comedy features sentient machines who are left to piece together 21st century human existence after humankind has bit the dust; all-new episode coming April 6 on WOW Plus.
5th Animation First Live and Online Festival by the French Institute/Alliance francaise: New York City, 11 – 21 February 2022
The Animator First Animation Festival presented by the French Institute/Alliance Francaise in New York City showcases the best of the French animation industry, plus a highlight of the festival was the French and American Animation School Competition.
Call for Entry to ANIDOX:LAB '22 - ONLY TWO WEEKS LEFT!
The new call for applications to ANIDOX:LAB '22 is open. ONLY TWO WEEKS LEFT!
BBC Children Commissions New ‘Pablo’ Series Featuring 8-Year-Old Autistic Hero
Paper Owl’s new show sports quirky mixed-media design reminiscent of young boy’s surroundings and daily experiences; show uses humor to build a deeper understanding and empathy among older viewers of the neurodivergent perspective.
The Third Floor Adds Another “Story”: Producing Final Animation
TTF Anim, the company’s new game engine-based final animation toolset and in-house animation group, is fueling its goal to move from visualization to screen-ready animated content creation; new short, ‘Skytribe,’ demonstrates the range of styles and realism possible through new means of camera movement, facial modeling, and face/body animation.
Noggin Launches ‘Bubble Guppies: Dive into The Met’
Young kids are led by the games’ lead character, Mr. Grouper, on a virtual field trip to The Metropolitan Museum of Art; art appreciation is fostered while kids learn about art from different countries and cultures.
20th Century Studios Drops New ‘The Bob’s Burgers Movie’ Trailer
Upcoming animated feature, based on the hilarious TV series, sees the Belcher family meet new challenges while sinking… literally; see them fight back when they hit theaters nationwide May 27.
Monstra 2022 Awards Announced
Winners at the 21st edition of the Lisbon Animation Festival include ‘The Garbage Man’ for Best Portuguese Short Film, ‘Affairs of the Art’ for the Jury Special Award in the Shorts category, and ‘Kill it and Leave this Town’ taking home the MONSTRA Grand-Prix.
‘The Amazing Adventures of Awesome’ Bring Some Magic to World Autism Day
Allison Brownmoore’s charming 2D short shares how beautiful, exciting, and optimistic the world can be as seen through the eyes of a young girl with autism.
Apple and Skydance Animation’s ‘Spellbound’ Finds its Princess
‘West Side Story’s Rachel Zegler snags lead role in the upcoming animated musical about a princess on a daring quest to save her family and kingdom.
Netflix Drops ‘Pacific Rim: The Black’ Season 2 Trailer
The streamer teases another look at the 2nd and final season of its anime series based on Legendary Entertainment and Guillermo del Toro’s popular ‘Pacific Rim’ film franchise; new episodes of Kaiju vs. Jaeger battles debut April 19.
Nexus Studios Shares ‘Best Day of My Life’ Music Video
Directed by Manshen Lo for Tom Odell’s new single, the 2D animated short is part of an ongoing collaboration with the musician; the visuals and song address the post-pandemic emotions of loneliness and separation.
Inaugural FLAMIN Animations Artists Debut Their Work
Group’s commissioned shorts premiered at the recent TNBFC’s event showcasing Black creatives; program’s second round confirmed, with its call for submissions running April 20-July 5, 2022.
The Sky’s Not the Limit in Richard Linklater’s ‘Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood’
The famed director talks about his return to animation and how he captured his childhood and the country’s optimism surrounding NASA’s quest for the Moon in his new animated feature, debuting today on Netflix.
Watch ‘DreamWorks Madagascar: A Little Wild’ Season 7 Trailer
Take a walk on the wild side as the fearless team of Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria return April 4 with brand-new episodes on Peacock and Hulu; Fortune Feimster and Patrick Warburton guest star.
The Soothing Music Videos of Moon Panda’s ‘What On Earth’
The Danish-US pop duo’s whimsical, transcendental guitar pop perfectly pairs with animation to embody the calming vibe that defines their debut album.
Apple TV+ Drops ‘It’s the Small Things, Charlie Brown’ Trailer
Just in time for Earth Day, an all-new Peanuts special debuts on the streamer April 15; the classic Peanuts special ‘It’s Arbor Day, Charlie Brown’ hits April 29.
Goodbye Kansas Pokes Fun at Games in ‘Outer Worlds 2’ Trailer
The Lovie Award-winning ‘official announce trailer’ is a tongue-in-cheek parody that mocks common tropes used in game promotion – the hero can’t be seen because the game’s design, story, and gameplay aren’t yet ready!
