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Celebrating All Things Stop-Motion Headline News

Festival Stop Motion Montréal Reveals Short Film Selection and Poster

The 13th edition returns primarily online, September 10-19, with some in-person workshops; 93 films from 31 countries have been selected for this year’s short film competition.

Technology Headline News

Autodesk Launches Bifrost Update

Aimed at simplifying creation of sophisticated simulations and photoreal effects via real-time tool feedback, the updated features include virtual sliders, more expressive simulation graphs, and Aero and MPM enhancements; the platform is now available for all Maya users.

Business Headline News

Nick’s ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ Universe Gets Multiple Pickups

52 new episodes have been ordered across ‘Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years,’ ‘The Patrick Star Show’ and ‘SpongeBob SquarePants.’

Films in Competition Headline News

BIAF 2021 Reveals Short Film Selections and Trailer

83 animated films will compete in six categories at the festival coming October 23-27; event unveils ‘The Eyes of Summer’ poster and trailer by director Watanabe Ayumu.

Hypothetically Speaking ANIMATIONWorld

Marvel Studios Reimagines the MCU in ‘What If…?’

Debuting today on Disney+, the studio’s first animated series, inspired by their 1977 comic anthology, tantalizes fans with alternate, hypothetical new versions of favorite stories, all observed and discussed in ‘Twilight Zone’ style by ‘The Watcher.’

Regular People are Heroes Too! Headline News

Netflix Renews Craig McCracken’s ‘Kid Cosmic’ for Seasons 2 and 3

See just released trailer and cool art for the popular animated kids’ series from the famed ‘Powerpuff Girls’ creator; new season debuts September 7.  

All I Need… is Some Parody! Headline News

‘Robot Chicken’ S11 Trailer Teases Tiger King and Obi-Wan Bikini Pics

Adult Swim’s hilarious stop-motion comedy series is back, and no one is spared – crazy antics and character parodies range from Joe Exotic and Peppa Pig to the farthest reaches of pop culture… and the force; new season debuts September 6.

call for entries Headline News

Call for Entries: Autodesk and GDWC ‘The Student Game Award’

Tech giant and Game Development World Champion team up to offer student-focused category in this year’s championship; award showcases next gen innovators and talent in game design and development.

People Headline News

Jason DeMarco Expands Duties, Joins Warner Bros. Animation and Cartoon Network Studios

Veteran Adult Swim creative executive named SVP Anime and Action Series/Longform, will lead studios’ expansion into anime development, production, and programming; tenure begins with ‘The Lord of the Rings: The War of Rohirrim.’

More Anime on the Way! Headline News

Netflix’s Drops ‘JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure STONE OCEAN’ Trailer and Key Art

The final battle to end the century-long, fateful confrontations between the Joestar family and DIO begins; based on the Japanese manga series by Hirohiko Araki, the series hits the streamer in December.

Animated TV Series Headline News

‘Gigantosaurus’ Season 3 Launches on Disney Junior and NOW

The hugely popular preschool series from Cyber Group Studios treats fans to new Dino characters, catchy songs, and colorful Cretaceous-period locations; Season 3 launches August 9 on Disney Junior and DisneyNOW – Season 2 hits Disney+ on August 25.

Civil Rights Icon Ruby Bridges Headline News

Cartoon Network Debuts ‘Circle Time with Miss Ruby & Jessica’ Interstitial

The short features an animated Jessica from ‘Craig of the Creek’ talking to Ruby Bridges, civil rights icon and activist, about her experience as the first Black child integrated into an all-white school, and asking what kids can do to be peace makers.

Business Headline News

Dan Levy to Co-Write and Star in ‘Standing By’ Animated Series

Hulu orders a presentation from the ‘Schitt’s Creek’ star and ‘Feel Good’ director Ally Pankiw; show takes a satirical look at a group of disgruntled guardian angels.

call for entries Headline News

49th Annual Annie Awards Now Open for Submissions

ASIFA-Hollywood issues call for entries; honoring excellence in the field of animation, awards will be presented in 36 categories at ceremony set for February 26, 2022.

Now We Know Where’s Pappa Headline News

Luis Guzman to Play Gomez Addams in Tim Burton’s Live-Action ‘Wednesday’

Prolific actor boards Netflix’s new supernatural coming of age series starring Jenny Ortega as the eponymous daughter in the eccentric, kooky Addams family brood.

Business Headline News

Aardman and Gurinder Chadha Teaming on Animated Bollywood Musical

The renowned animation studio and famed ‘Bend it Like Beckham’ writer/director are collaborating on a high-concept film about a young Indian elephant who dreams of becoming a Bollywood dancer.

Business Headline News

‘Housebroken’ Snags Early Season 2 Renewal on Fox

By Dan Sarto | Monday, August 9, 2021 at 11:18am

With new episodes of the series returning tonight, the network pickups up another season of its animated comedy about neighborhood pets working out their issues in therapy from ‘Veep’ colleagues Gabrielle Allan, Jennifer Crittenden and Clea DuVall; series stars include Lisa Kudrow, Will Forte, Tony Hale, and Jason Mantzoukas.

The Dark Knight… in AR! AR Headline News

‘DC: Batman Bat-Tech Edition’ AR App Now Available

Free augmented reality mobile app offers kids an immersive narrative driven adventure into Batman’s crime fighting team the Knightwatch; also features mini games, AR face filters, sticker packs and exclusive video content connecting to DCKids’ YouTube channel.

Hmmmm Headline News

Netflix Drops ‘The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf’ Trailer and Images

By Dan Sarto | Monday, August 9, 2021 at 8:39am

Geralt’s mentor, Vesemir, unleashes his sword and neatly trimmed beard in the hunt for monsters, coin, and other pleasures in the highly anticipated 2D anime ‘The Witcher’ prequel, premiering globally on August 23. 

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