‘Rick and Morty’ and ‘Solar Opposites’ Workers Move to Unionize
The workers file to join The Animation Guild in a push for increased benefits and protections after their productions’ parent studios declined to voluntarily recognize them.
Scrat Returns in Disney+’s ‘Ice Age: Scrat Tales’ Shorts
Oscar-winning director Chris Wedge once again voices the chronically hapless saber-toothed squirrel, now joined by the mischievous Baby Scrat; see key art and images from the new series, hitting the streamer on April 13.
Podcast EP 150: How James Kerr Has Run a Successful UK Stop Motion Studio for 20 Years
In AIP’s milestone 150th podcast, the founder of Kerrupt Animation discusses his story of perseverance and incredible luck, with a dash of misfortune thrown in along the way.
‘The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder’: A Groundbreaking Disney Series Gets an Update
20 years after it first ran on Disney Channel, Bruce W. Smith’s acclaimed animated series ‘The Proud Family’ gets a reboot, premiering today on Disney+.
‘The Stimulated Method’ Shares Insights on Scaling Animation and Design Using Hybrid Methodologies
Robb Wagner’s new book provides step-by-step guidelines for in-house marketing, brand, and communication teams looking for new ways to leverage their creative assets with fewer resources and less overall effort.
Unreal Engine 5 Preview Released
Users can now access the software with all features intended for final release, and are encouraged to experiment with new tools and workflows and otherwise put the program through its paces to help identify any remaining glitches.
George R.R. Martin Teams With Marvel on ‘Wild Cards’ Comic Series
The prolific ‘Game of Thrones’ author says his partnership with the comics giant ‘brings me no end of joy.’
Nice Shoes Names John Koltai Creative Director
Experienced art director and multidisciplinary visual media expert will focus on the studio’s innovative motion graphic design for film, television, advertising, and other media.
Release Dates Set for Illumination’s ‘Migration’ and ‘Despicable Me 4’
New animated comedies from Universal, directed by Benjamin Renner and Chris Renaud, are slated for worldwide theatrical releases in 2023 and 2024, respectively; 'Minions: The Rise of Gru' finally hits theaters July 1.
BGM and Oasis Animation Team Up on ‘Riley Rocket’
The TVOkids Original 2D animated series follows Riley and her friends who morph into superheroes when not jamming with their band; the show speaks to kids whose experiences are underrepresented on screen proving that ordinary kids can do extraordinary things.
Cinesite Names Bradley Wald COO for Animation
VFX and animation studio hires former LAIKA and NBCUniversal senior exec to head animation operations; industry veteran brings 25+ years’ experience to new role.
Omens Studios and VlogBox Partner on New AVOD and SVOD Apps
Dedicated apps now available for hit preschool animated series ‘Leo the Wildlife Ranger’ and ‘Counting with Paula’ on Roku, Android TV, and Amazon Fire TV
‘The Parakeets’ Season 2 Now on YouTube
Life in captivity continues for Nubert the Nice and Kirby the Devious; created by Greg Capin, the 2D animated web series follows the misadventures of the two bickering parakeets.
Epic Games Shares 2022 Unreal Engine Growth
Check out the real-time round-up: explore emerging trends in the metaverse and impact on real-time 3D technology; and watch the ‘Virtual Production Sizzle Reel 2022’ to see how Unreal engine, virtual production and in-camera VFX is feeding an explosion of creativity.
Black Women Animate Helps Hulu Celebrate Two Inspirational Women of Color
Taylor K. Shaw, CEO and founder of the visionary studio dedicated to providing opportunities for women of color, and Arts & Animation Director Buki Bodunrin talk about their contributions to the Black History Month series ‘Your Attention Please,’ now streaming on Hulu.
Invisible Universe Names David Levy Chief Creative Officer
Former Disney+ animation exec signs on to drive studio’s content pipeline and oversee development of original IP.
Podcast EP 149: How Vince Commisso Made 9 Story the #1 Children's Content Producer in Canada
Founder of the Canadian children’s media company discusses how to be a successful producer, shares business models for production companies, and looks ahead at 2022 kids’ media trends.
Crunchyroll App Launches on Nintendo Switch
Fans can now access the streamer’s enormous library of anime, including fan-favorites ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba’ and ‘One Piece’ from almost every platform.
Brad Bird Set to Direct ‘Ray Gunn’ For Skydance Animation
The Oscar-winning ‘Incredibles’ and ‘Ratatouille’ director will reunite with former Pixar head John Lasseter to helm what looks to be the studio’s biggest production yet.
John Cena to Play Looney Tune Land Lawyer in ‘Coyote vs. Acme’
Audiences will be seeing the ‘Suicide Squad’ and ‘Peacemaker’ star in court, defending ACME Corporation from a looney lawsuit over its faulty mail-order devices, in the just announced Warner Bros. live-action / CG animation hybrid film.
‘The Cuphead Show!’ Celebrates the Golden Age of Animation
The creative team behind Netflix’s new animated slapstick comedy, based on Studio MDHR’s award-winning ‘Cuphead’ video game, talks about keeping it real, retro, and funny; series premieres February 18.
HBO Max Cancels ‘The Prince’
After generating significant criticism from the outset, the animated series about the British Royal Family from the eyes of the young royal, Prince George, will not return for Season 2.
Exclusive Clip: DreamWorks Animation’s 'Trolls: TrollsTopia’
Branch picks a new nickname; will it give him the ‘street cred’ and respect he wants? Season 6 debuts today with all-new episodes on Peacock and Hulu.
DreamWorks Animation Drops ‘Team Zenko Go’ Trailer
The all-new animated preschool series, produced with Mainframe Studios, follows a secret squad of young do-gooders determined to make their town the happiest place to live; all 12 episodes hit Netflix March 15.
‘Godzilla,’ ‘Evangelion,’ ’Ultraman,’ and ‘Kamen Rider’ Join Up for Shin Japan Heroes Universe
The companies behind the four iconic properties have partnered to bring them all together in one MCU-style world-building venture.
