DiMassimo Goldstein Taps Taylor James for Animated Spots
Animation-based campaign for educational subscription service Wondrium, blends various 2D styles to create whimsical spots ‘Bird’ and ‘IWonder,’ showcasing the subscription services’ variety of offerings.
Cartoon Network Drops ‘Stop Bullying Speak Up - Craig of the Creek’ PSA
Marking National Bullying Prevention Month CN teams up with PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center with ‘Kids Take on Bullying Challenge,’ a program/challenge to help kids take on bullying whenever and wherever they see it.
FMX Returns to Stuttgart for In-Person 2022 Conference
Centered on the theme ‘Changing the Game,’ storied event heads back to Haus der Wirtschaft this coming May 3-5, with a virtual program following on May 6; director and producer Hasraf 'HaZ' Dullul joins as first ever program chair.
9 Story Media Group Acquires Stake in Book Publisher Knights Of
Studio’s minority acquisition and first-look deal with London-based publishing company aims to develop new stories from diverse voices.
‘A Bear Named Wojtek’ Animated Special Secures Funding
Filmograf and The Illuminated Film Company ink co-production deal on project about the fantastic journey of an orphaned Syrian brown bear; Iain Gardner will direct, drawing inspiration from Frédéric Back’s ‘The Man Who Planted Trees.’
DreamWorks Animation Drops ‘Dragons: The Nine Realms’ Teaser
The future of dragons is here in the all-new animated series, inspired by and set 1,300 years after the events of the ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ franchise; show hits Hulu and Peacock on December 23.
Hornet Adds Director Sarah Beth Morgan
Known for her bold but nuanced work, the Portland-based illustrator employs a narrative-first conceptual storytelling style; her ‘Between the Lines’ animated short, currently in progress, deals with the scarring experience of schoolgirl bullying – check out the trailer.
Netflix Sets ‘Masters of the Universe: Revelation Part 2’ Premiere
Streamer makes it official, announcing its epic conclusion to Kevin Smith and Mattel’s two-part animated series is coming next month.
Call for Entries: 24 HOURS Animation Contest
Don’t miss this great competition where student teams create a 30 second film on a given theme in a designated 24 hours; registration deadline is October 13 at 11:59 p.m. PST.
‘Bright: Samurai Soul’: A Hardened Ronin’s Fight to Trust Amidst Betrayal
Director Kyohei Ishiguro beautifully fuses Japanese woodblock print art with 3DCG in the emotional story of a melancholy, one-eyed masterless samurai who must suddenly protect a fiery ‘special’ elf child with immense powers, in the all-new ‘Bright’ spin-off premiering today on Netflix.
2021 Adult Swim Festival Coming to Screens Everywhere
The free two-day global virtual event, set for November 12-13, will host panels and watch parties featuring fan-favorite animated series including ‘Rick and Morty,’ ‘Squidbillies,’ ‘Aqua Teen Hunger Force,’ and highly anticipated new series ‘Blade Runner: Black Lotus’ and ‘Smiling Friends.’
Cinesite Releases Showreel Celebrating 30 Year Anniversary
The VFX and animation studio credits the dedication of talented artists, engineers, and support staff as its highlights some of the company’s most memorable work.
Catch the First 4 Minutes of HBO Max’s ‘Aquaman: King of Atlantis’
Streamer drops a sneak peek of their upcoming animated mini-series, a tongue-in-cheek look at the iconic DC super hero’s first days on the job, premiering October 14.
Prime Video Drops ‘Fairfax’ Trailer and Poster
All-new adult animated comedy, about four LA middle school friends on a never-ending quest for clout, premieres October 29.
Kartoon Channel! Begins Streaming on Pluto TV
Genius Brand’s kids’ channel now available on the free TV streaming platform; shows include animated TV series ‘Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten,’ ‘Shaq’s Garage,’ and fan favorites ‘Baby Genius’ and ‘Pac-Man.’
Hansel and Gretel Search for Better Parents in ‘A Tale Dark & Grimm’
Executive producer and supervising director Simon Otto talks about Netflix’s new series that weaves together famously dark tales in a fun, entertaining way to help kids understand they can take control of their own destinies.
Crunchyroll Drops First-Look Images, Trailers, and Series Updates
At NY Comic Con, premiere dates were announced for Crunchyroll Originals ‘High Guardian Spice’ and ‘Blade Runner: Black Lotus,’ while various new show materials were revealed for the first time.
Paramount+ Shares First-Look ‘Star Trek: Prodigy’ Clip
Streamer’s NY Comic Con panels reveals the highly anticipated new CG series’ Kathryn Janeway hologram and just added voice cast members; show premieres October 28 with a one-hour special episode, ‘Lost & Found.’
Hulu Reveals ‘Animaniacs’ Season 2 First Look Clip and Images
Yakko, Wakko and Dot return November 5 in a brand-new season featuring big laughs and the occasional epic takedown of authority figures in serious need of an ego check.
Saturday Animation Begins Development on ‘Aiko and the Masters of Time’
Studio starts work on its second original animated project, a serialized sci-fi action adventure, being produced with DDEG’s proprietary real-time technology; Cookbook Media to manage global franchise.
Virtual DC ‘Fandome’ Coming October 16
DC’s free, virtual fan-first experience will be filled with epic content from the studio’s biggest movies, games, shows and comics; just released teaser trailers give fans a sneak peak of what’s in store for kids, families, and audiences of all ages.
Netflix Drops ‘Robin Robin’ Official Trailer and Poster
Aardman’s charming stop-motion holiday special, featuring puppets made from felt and starring Gillian Anderson and Richard E Grant, hits the streamer November 24.
SUBMIT YOUR PROJECT to ANIMARKT Stop Motion Forum, December 7-11, 2021, Łódź (Poland)
We are pleased to announce that your favorite stop motion event will be held from 7 to 11 December in Lodz (Poland) and online!
Registration Opens for Workshops in the Masters' section of the ANIMARKT Stop Motion Forum
Starting now, animators can register for selected workshops in the Masters' section of this year's ANIMARKT Stop Motion Forum.
Anibar Animation Academy has opened the call for its 5th generation
The Animation Academy aims to provide an education program to build a new generation of animators from Kosovo, exposing young people to animated film as an art form.
