Adult Swim Drops ‘Squidbillies’ Season 13 Trailer
The final season of one of the network’s longest running animated series premieres Sunday, November 7; don’t miss the creators and cast reminisce at a special panel during the virtual Adult Swim Festival running November 12 – 13.
‘Forgotten Runes Wizard’s Cult’ NFT Universe Gets Own TV Show
Titmouse and Magic Machine team up to produce an animated project based on original IP from an NFT universe of over 10,000 unique Wizards.
Academy’s ‘Virtual Production Filmmaking: Are You Game?’ Talk Now Live
Don’t miss the Academy’s Science and Technology Council tour of the latest virtual production technologies and innovations; Jon Favreau, Rob Bredow, Caleb Deschanel, Dana Glauberman, and Rob Legato share their experiences October 21 at 1 PM PST.
‘Ron’s Gone Wrong’ Finds the Charm in Faulty Technology
Writer/director Sarah Smith and writer Peter Baynham discuss Locksmith Animation’s debut feature film, an animated comedy about the budding friendship between a middle-school boy and his defective robot, hitting theaters October 22.
KEPYR Hosts ‘Kids Media Stays Up Late!’ Fundraiser
The virtual gala and online auction support UNICEF’s Refugee Relief - evening will feature comedy and music by award-winning Tom Kenny; tickets are now on sale and bidding on auction items is underway.
Nickelodeon Launches ‘Chikoo aur Bunty’ In India
Marking the 11th home grown IP for the Indian kids’ entertainment market, Nick continues to lead the way with innovative entertainment and immersive storytelling for local audiences; new series runs Monday-Friday at 10:00 a.m.
Catch a Musical Sneak Peek of ‘Jellystone!’s Halloween-Themed Special
Halloween is in peril when helpers Augie, Yakky, and Shag cast a spell that threatens to ruin the night! Warner Bros. Animation’s ‘Spell Book’ special episode streams October 21 on HBO Max.
Netflix Releases Italian Comedy ‘Tear Along the Dotted Line’ Trailer and Key Art
Written and directed by comic book author Zerocalcare, the series dives into the creator’s existential narrative reminding the viewer, ‘There’s always something worse;’ show debuts November 17.
‘Mickey Mouse Funhouse’ Gets Season 2 Greenlight
The whimsical CG animated series, starring the most famous face on the studio lot, picks up a sophomore season renewal on Disney Junior and the Disney Channel; first 6 episodes of Season 1 come to Disney+ November 10.
Tubi’s ‘The Freak Brothers’ Aims ‘High’ with New Series Coming November 14
Woody Harrelson, John Goodman and Tiffany Haddish lead the cast of streamer’s first foray into adult animation; 8-episode show, based on cult classic comic, chronicles a trio of stoners reawakening after a 50-year catnap.
Nelvana Greenlights ‘Bakugan: Evolutions’ Season 4
Studio also secures new licensing deals in Canada and France; the Bakugan heroes return with all new episodes in early 2022 – Seasons 1-3 now streaming on Netflix in the U.S. and Canada.
‘Coppelia’ Now Available on Blu-ray+DVD Combo
Also coming to all major digital platforms, the live-action / animated hybrid fairy tale features a modern twist on the classic ballet; part of #PBSForTheArts, the film will be presented November 26 on PBS platforms.
Apple TV+ Drops ‘Snoopy in Space’ Season 2 Trailer
Is there life out there in the universe? Join Snoopy and the Gang on their interstellar quest to find the answer; produced in partnership with Wildbrain, all 12 new episodes premiere Friday, November 12.
Call for Entries: New York International Children’s Film Festival
Celebrating 25 years, the Oscar-qualifying event aims to promote a more intelligent and diverse film culture for kids; submissions are now being accepted in shorts, features, animation, and live-action.
View 2021: Don’t Miss Free ‘Encanto’ Virtual Presentation
The in-person and virtual conference is off and running - highlights include SideFX’s software reveal, talks by Epic Games, educational workshops and coming Friday, a virtual making-of panel about Walt Disney Animation Studio’s latest animated feature – and registration is free.
ASIFA-Hollywood Announces 2021 Student Scholarship Winners
Organization’s Animation Educators Forum has awarded 9 students from 5 states and 4 countries with scholarships totaling $39,730; the funds will be used to help defray costs of software, hardware, creative and academic research, and tuition.
Comprehensive Guide to Creating an Animation Channel on Top Streaming Devices
As the number of CTV users continues to grow, sharing great content through your own on-demand video channel on platforms like Roku and Amazon Fire TV has never been easier.
Go Behind-the-Scenes on ‘Batman: Caped Crusader’
Buce Timm, J.J. Abrams and Matt Reeves shared their inspiration for the all-new reimagined animated series at Saturday’s DC Fandome; the next chapter of the Dark Night is coming soon to HBO Max and Cartoon Network.
DC Fandome Debuts ‘Young Justice: Phantoms’ Season 4 Trailer
Action-packed trailer for upcoming season ends with announcement that the first two new episodes are now streaming on HBO Max.
Kids Get Their Own ‘DC FanDome’ Sneak Peeks and Reveals
DC Kids FanDome kicked off this past Saturday with exclusive looks and announcements about ‘Aquaman: King of Atlantis,’ coming to HBO Max October 21, Batwheels coming to HBO Max and Cartoon Network in 2022, ‘DC League of Super-Pets’ coming to theaters in May 2022, new apps, digital experiences, and new streaming series all for the youngest DC fans.
Netflix Shares ‘Big Mouth’ Season 5 Trailer and Key Art
It’s a matter of hate, jealousy, unrequited love, and newfound crushes as the kids confront the perils of 8th grade; new season premieres December 5.
DreamWorks’ ‘Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous’ Season 4 Set at Netflix
Studio’s popular CG animated series returns December 3 for an all-new season; show follows six teens chosen for an exciting adventure of a lifetime… which becomes way more than they bargained for.
‘Koati’s Timeless 2D Captures the Heart of Latin America’s Biodiversity
Hitting theaters today, Rodrigo Perez-Castro’s new hand-drawn animated feature, starring and executive produced by Sofia Vergara, beautifully portrays the region’s vibrant but steadily disappearing rainforests alongside a message of hope for a more environmentally sustainable future.
Nexus Studios Craft Talks Set for October 18-22
Tune in for five days of free sessions with the studio’s directors and creative experts; Q&As follow all talks.
VIEW 2021: The Can’t Miss Animation, VFX, and Storytelling Event is Here
For the second year in a row, we can’t attend the famed Turin conference in-person, but we’ll be glued to our screens, wearing dark turtlenecks and dreaming of agnolotti and chocolate pudding thicker than Bay Area fog, for a week of diverse, compelling, and inspiring presentations on the latest and greatest from the world of computer generated visuals.
