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Apple TV+ Releases ‘Pretzel and the Puppies’ Official Trailer and Art
All-new CG animated series, based on the popular kids’ book by the creators of ‘Curious George,’ follows a modern-day dog family led by stay-at-home dad named Pretzel; show hits the streamer February 11.
Netflix Drops ‘Disenchantment’ Part 4 Trailer
Key art also revealed for the next chapter of the not so enchanting Matt Groening comedy fantasy; all 10-episodes hit the streamer February 9.
Studio Ghibli Theme Park Reveals Opening Date, New Details
The first of Ghibli Park’s five themed areas will open to the public this November; check out how the park is shaping up in these new photos.
FMX 2022 Shares Official Event Trailer
Conference confirms presentations on the VFX behind ‘Reminiscence,’ ‘The Witcher,’ ‘Lost in Space,’ and ‘Stowaway;’ Animation Production Days is now accepting projects for the ‘Producer Programme.’
‘Night Bus’ Wins Sundance Short Film Jury Animation Award
The macabre short from writer-director Joe Hsieh continues its festival circuit success since qualifying for this year’s Oscars and scoring an Annie nomination for best short subject.
Taylor James Bolsters Creative Team with Key New Hires
Following a year of rapid growth, the studio gears up for 2022’s continued success by adding award-winning creative director Luciano Tapia, and CG leads Bill Mata and Fola Akinola.
Superprod Group Names Charles Vaucelle Creative Director
‘Pat the Dog’ and ‘Dogmatix and the Indomitables’ director bolsters Superprod Animation’s growing creative team.
Podcast EP146: Show Creator Ali Kellner on How to Create a Winning Pitch Bible
The Toronto-based animator discusses her festival competition-winning pitch for ‘Melrose Middle School;’ the key to successful pitching; option agreements; and creating a compelling character for TV animation.
HBO Max Drops ‘Looney Tunes Cartoons Valentine’s Extwavaganza!’ Trailer
Crazy antics turn romantic when Porky pines over Petunia and Bugs has a secret admirer; the Looney Tunes’ characters continue their special type of mayhem in the all-new special debuting on February 3.
'DreamWorks Madagascar: A Little Wild’: A Milestone for Deaf Representation
See clips of Season 6 ‘sign over’ performances by deaf actress Shaylee Mansfield, using American Sign Language to communicate new character ‘Shaylee,’ expanding inclusivity and awareness of ASL.
‘The Legend of Vox Machina’: A Dream Project Made by Loyal Fans and Long-Time Friends
What began as a livestreamed web series about a group of friends playing ‘D&D,’ has become 24 episodes of an animated adult fantasy-adventure featuring an excitable band of misfits with a fondness for boozing, brawling, and just generally F**king S**t up, desperately trying to pay off their mounting bar tab; highly anticipated show hits Prime Video today, January 28.
Locksmith Animation Options ‘The Lunar Chronicles’
In first deal since ‘Ron’s Gone Wrong’ debut, studio nabs Marissa Meyer’s New York Times best-selling book series that reimagines classic fairy tale heroines.
Watch: Orchestra Performs South Park’s ‘Jackin’ It in San Diego’
In celebration of the Season 25 ‘South Park’ premiere on February 2, Comedy Central treats fans to a rendition of the musical number from the iconic Season 16 episode ‘Butterballs.’
A One-Eyed Weasel and a Couple of Possums Walk into a Dino Den…
Director John C. Donkin and Executive Producer Lori Forte talk ‘The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild,’ the latest zany installment in the literally ‘mammoth’ ‘Ice Age’ franchise, premiering Friday, January 28 on Disney+.
Comedy Central’s ‘Fairview’ Gets Trailer and Release Date
The eight-episode adult animation series is executive produced by Stephen Colbert, and skewers small-town Americana à la ‘South Park.’
‘Jujutsu Kaisen 0’ Gets New Teaser, North American Release Date
The prequel to the acclaimed anime series will explore the history of a high school for sorcerers, and the cursed energy of its strange students.
Woodblock Names Luiza Cruz-Flade and Crystal Campbell Executive Producers
Based in London and Berlin, respectively, new hires will bolster the studio’s growth in direct-to brand offerings, build the studio’s reputation in the UK and Europe, and develop and secure new projects.
‘Peppa Pig’ Owners Target ‘Wolfoo’ in New Lawsuit
eOne claims that Sconnect’s animated web series is in breach of trademarks related to Astley Baker Davies’ hugely successful preschool program.
Special Event: ‘Only a Child’ Virtual Screening and Q&A
Go behind-the-scenes of the Oscar shortlisted animated short with director Simone Giampaolo and producer Gabriella de Gara, moderated by ‘The Willoughbys’ director Kris Pearn, with special guest Severn Cullis-Suzuki, on Friday, January 28 at 11 am PST.
‘Josee, the Tiger and the Fish’: Embracing People with Disabilities in Anime
Kotaro Tamura’s brave, emotional animated love story features one of the first lead characters in a romance anime to use a wheelchair.
Activision Blizzard Declines to Recognize Game Workers Alliance Union
The company’s decision means that the newly formed GWA will now seek certification by way of union election.
Disney is Developing a Live-Action Adaptation of ‘The Aristocats’
Early reports indicate that the forthcoming feature will have a similar look to Disney’s 2019 revamp of ‘Lady and the Tramp.’
WarnerMedia OneFifty Acquires Baobab Studios’ ‘Namoo’ for HBO Max
Oscar-nominated director Erick Oh’s poignant animated short, about the beautiful and heartbreaking moments of a man’s life, to premiere on the streamer January 27.