Jorge R. Gutiérrez and Sandra Equihua Talk ‘Maya and the Three’
The creative team shares insights into their exciting, funny, and gorgeously designed 9-part CG animated series about a Mesoamerican-inspired warrior princess’ epic quest to fulfill an ancient prophecy and save humanity, now playing on Netflix.
ASIFA India Celebrates International Animation Day 2021
The free event, running October 26-28, features masterclasses with industry leaders in animation, games and VFX; join Epic Game’s Arvind Neelakantan, DNEG, India’s Jigesh Gajjar and master of classical animation Glenn Vilppu for free online sessions.
EA Releases ‘Battlefield Hazard Zone’ Trailer
Electronic Art’s Marcom Game Capture team’s multi-disciplinary approach gives fans the intensity of in-game play with a look at the upcoming November 19 release of ‘Battlefield 2042’s third distinct multiplayer experience, ‘Hazard Zone.’
Registration Open for the "Show Me Your Project" at the ANIMARKT Stop Motion Forum
ANIMARKT Announces the "Show Me Your Project" at their Stop Motion Forum - registration open until 31 October, 2021
‘Molly of Denali’ Season 2 Launches November 1 on PBS Kids
In a special episode honoring Native American Heritage Month, Molly learns about Elizabeth Peratrovich, an Alaska Native civil rights leader; the award-winning animated series incorporates Alaska Native voices in all aspects of the production, both on screen and behind the scenes.
Toei Animation Celebrates ‘One Piece’ 1000th Episode
Funimation will stream the famed series’ landmark episode in the U.S. and Canada on November 20 with a celebratory YouTube virtual live streamed event the same day; Toei and Fathom Events bring ‘One Piece Film: Strong World’ to select U.S. theaters on November 7 and 9.
Sequin Releases Sequin.App Unreal Engine Metaverse Solution
Company’s new technology gives the power of UE to anyone – without training; release comes as Bryan Breckenridge, Head of Impact for Snyk, is elected to the company’s Board of Directors.
Maluma Joins Disney’s ‘Encanto’ Voice Cast
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ upcoming animated feature taps the hugely popular Latin singer as the voice of Mariano, the film’s handsome heartthrob – check out his character’s image and shout-out on Twitter; film hits theaters November 24, 2021.
The Monstrous Stop-Motion of ‘The Patrick Star Show’s Halloween Special
In ‘Terror at 20,000 Leagues,’ premiering October 22 on Nickelodeon, the zany Bikini Bottom friends provide fans a ghoulishly good time, animated in a hodge-podge of styles connected with stopmo produced by Screen Novelties.
Netflix Releases ‘Super Crooks’ Trailer and Images
The streamer also announces the Japanese and English voice cast for the upcoming action-packed anime series based on Mark Millar’s comic of the same name; all 13 episodes debut globally November 25.
Jeaneane Falkler Named President of Technicolor Games
New Technicolor Creative Studios’ gaming division head will focus on global growth of the company’s gaming offerings.
Netflix Drops ‘The Summit of the Gods’ Trailer and Key Art
A 2021 Official Selection in Cannes, the animated feature, based on the manga series by Jiro Taniguchi, hits the streamer and select US theaters November 30.
Re-VIEW: ‘Maya and the Three’ – A Rebel Fire Burning Bright
Employing a delicate balance between foreshadowing and surprise twists, director Jorge R. Gutierrez achieves a sweet clarity of storytelling in his nine-chapter series about a Mesoamerican-inspired warrior princess on an epic quest to fulfill an ancient prophecy and save humanity from the vengeful gods of the underworld.
Exclusive Clip: ‘The Great North – Beef's Craig Beef Adventure’
In the new episode airing October 24 on FOX, Wolf discovers that Beef longs for a jet ski, and he’s determined to make it happen; Ham bonds with a novelty singing fish toy… so what else is new?
Netflix Shares ‘Waffles + Mochi’s Holiday Feast’ First Look Clip
What’s ‘Freezie Day’ with no food? Our waffle-eared friend counts on Mochi to save the day; watch the puppet-filled live-action/animated special premiering November 23.
CN Celebrates with ‘Drawn to Dia de Muertos’
The holiday, observed November 1-2, is an important tradition-filled event for families to share memories; graphics for this installment were created by Mexico City-based illustrator Valeria Alvarez.
Hulu Drops ‘Animaniacs’ Season 2 Trailer and Key Art
Yakko, Wakko and Dot are back in an all-new season of the crazy popular, mostly silly animated series; all 13 episodes of the Warner Bros. Animation hit begin streaming November 5.
Exclusive Clip: All New ‘Curious George’ Season 14 Premieres Today
Watch the Man with the Yellow Hat help George take a closer look at the spotted friend he brings home; all-new fun-filled episodes of the Peacock Original 2D series premiere today, October 21.
2021 Student Academy Award Winners Announced
Gold, Silver and Bronze Medal awards were presented by Oscar-winning filmmaker and 1992 Student Academy Award winner Pete Docter at a virtual ceremony now available to view.
PLAYSENSE Expands to the Cloud with AWS
After doubling in size over the last year, creative CG studio continues to expand its cloud-based rendering pipeline to work on projects like ‘Wargaming’ cinematic trailers, ‘Wargaming Holiday Adventure,’ and ‘World of Tanks – Soul Hunter’ as well as titles for the upcoming RPG ‘Grime’ from Clover Bite.
Blinkink and Whiskas Explore a Cat’s Mind Using Stop-Motion and Puppetry
Studio teams with creative agency AMV BBDO to conceptualize a feline dream in ‘Purr More’ cat food commercial, directed by expert cat whisperer Nina Gantz.
WIA Scholarship Program Announces 2022 Industry Partnerships
Animation Focus, Foundry, LAIKA and Wacom join returning partners Animation Mentor, Autodesk, and Toon Boom to expand opportunities for students with additional workshops, tutoring, software, and cash awards.
Check Out ‘Dogs in Space’ Trailer and Images
Netflix’s new animated comedy sends our faithful pets on a giant cosmic game of fetch; all 10 episodes hit the streamer November 18.
Six Point Harness Tapped for ‘The Great Wolf Pack’ Animated Feature
Chris Bailey and the L.A.-based animation studio sign on to bring Great Wolf Resort’s reimagined woodland characters to life in the company’s inaugural film set for release in Summer 2022; voice cast also announced.