Production Begins on ‘The Fairly OddParents’ Live-Action – Animated Series
Debuting later this year on Paramount+, the new show, based on Nick’s Emmy-winning animated series, picks up years after the original story as Wanda and Cosmo help Timmy Turner’s cousin Viv and her new stepbrother navigate life in Dimmsdale.
Netflix Reveals ‘Spriggan’ Teaser Trailer and Images
Based on the popular 1990’s manga ‘Spriggan’ published in the ‘Weekly Shonen Sunday,’ the Netflix Original Anime Series hits the streamer in 2022.
‘Summer of Unreal’ Free Four-Week Online Bootcamp Announced
The program, a collaboration between Epic Games, Escape Studios, and six European university partners, provides experience in practical applications of Unreal Engine including previsualization, layout, rigging, animation, and integration of real-time workflows.
12th GOLDEN KUKER INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FESTIVAL AND CHILDREN’S WORKSHOPS 26-30 May 2021 Sofia, Bulgaria
The Golden Kuker Festival combines the best of Bulgarian animation with films from throughout the world.
‘Rick and Morty’ Headlines Adult Swim’s Comic-Con@Home 2021 Line-Up
Go behind the scenes of Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland’s hit show, along with ‘Tuca & Bertie,’ ‘Blade Runner: Black Lotus,’ and ‘Teenage Euthanasia;’ program set for Friday July 23.
‘Madrid Noir’ VR Adventure Now on Oculus Quest 1 & 2
The 45-minute interactive virtual reality caper invites viewers to solve puzzles in a city lost to time, blending animation with classic noir in an immersive environment driven by Unreal Engine.
OIAF 2021 Announces Retrospectives and Screenings
The upcoming festival reveals special retrospectives on animators Mariusz Wilczyński and Jodie Mack; the 2021 Ottawa International Animation Festival runs online September 22 - October 3.
Exclusive Clip: ‘Duncanville – Crimes and Misters Demean Her’
In the new episode airing July 12 on Fox, Jack coaches Jing’s little league soccer team, but feeling he’s too easy on the kids, gets Duncan to yell at the team; Annie takes Kimberly to work with her after having a falling out with her friends.
Netflix Plans to Get Geeky at COMIC-CON@HOME
The streaming giant’s ‘Geeked’ sessions feature sneak peaks of ‘Masters of The Universe: Revelation,’ ‘Fear Street Trilogy,’ ‘The Last Mercenary,’ ‘Lucifer,’ and ‘Army of Thieves;’ the official line-up runs from July 23–25.
Submit Your XR Masterpiece to SIGGRAPH Asia 2021
Selected innovative immersive projects in XR will be showcased at the conference, taking place in Tokyo from December 14-17; the submission deadline is July 15.
Amarillo College Begins Enrollment for Innovative New VFX Program
VFX certificate and A.A.S. degree students receive hands-on mentorship and learn essential skills from industry experts that prepare them for future careers in the thriving VFX industry.
DreamWorks Posts ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ Season 2 Trailer
The animation studio’s live-action hybrid preschool series returns for a second season; all-new episodes hit Netflix August 10.
Bringing Live-Action Directing to 3DCG in ‘RESIDENT EVIL: Infinite Darkness’
Director Eiichiro Hasumi discusses producing his first animated project, and how a career spent outside animation helped him bring realism and drama to Capcom and Netflix’s new animated series, which premieres today.
Disney Drops ‘Encanto’ Teaser Trailer and Images
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ upcoming animated feature stars Stephanie Beatriz as the voice of Mirabel, a 15-year-old girl living in a magical Columbian town; film hits theaters November 24, 2021.
‘The Patrick Star Show’ Table Read Set for Comic-Con@Home
Bill Fagerbakke, Tom Wilson, Cree Summer, Jill Talley, and Dana Snyder will treat viewers to an exclusive conversation and performance on July 24 from an original episode of Nickelodeon’s upcoming ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ spin-off; new series premieres July 9.
‘Tooning Out The News’ Segment and ‘The Harper House’ Panel Set for Comic-Con@Home
Paramount+ announces July 23 panel with inaugural cast of new adult animated comedy; Stephen Colbert’s animated satirical news show plans special screening on Comic-Con’s YouTube channel.
The ‘Star Trek’ Animated Universe Beams into Comic-Con@Home
Paramount+ reveals back-to-back ‘Star Trek: Prodigy’ and ‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’ panels have been scheduled for July 23.
VES and Quebec’s QFTC Launch ‘Reignite Yourself’ Mental Health Support Series
5-part webinar features conversations with veteran VFX and mental health professionals providing personal insights and expert guidance in support of worldwide VFX industry.
Breaking Boards Isn’t so Easy in ‘LEGO Minions: The Kung Fu Master’
Illumination’s mischievous little maniacs bring their special style of mayhem to the world of bricks in their first ever LEGO animated short.
The Future of Animation: Six SCAD Picks
University’s diverse and innovative undergraduate and graduate short films were produced by teams of up to 12 students collaborating on writing, directing, animating, designing, editing, scoring and voice acting.
‘Blade Runner: Black Lotus’ Cast Revealed
Adult Swim and Crunchyroll set to debut first look at the highly anticipated new anime series, inspired by the ‘Blade Runner’ franchise, at the online Comic-Con@Home 2021 event on July 23.
Genius Brands Adds Kerry Phelan to Manage Company Licensing and Merchandising
Consumer branding pro will lead global management of the company’s existing IP across licensing, merchandising, retail, and promotions; previously spearheaded successful licensing programs for major franchises including ‘Star Wars’ for Lucasfilm Ltd. and ‘The Hunger Games’ and ‘Twilight’ for Lionsgate.
‘The Good, The Bart, and The Loki’ Short Debuts on Disney+
The ‘God of Mischief’ faces his toughest opponents yet - Springfield’s mightiest and oddest heroes; the second ‘The Simpsons’ cross-over promotional short film now streaming.
MGM Drops New ‘Addams Family 2’ First Look Trailer and Poster
The famed gang of eccentrics is back, heading out on one last miserable family vacation that couldn’t possibly go wrong, in the animated comedy sequel that gives ‘Road Trip’ a whole new meaning; film hits theaters October 1.
Disney Television Turns Scares into Laughs in ‘Monsters at Work’
With Monstropolis now fueled by kids’ laughter, not screams, graduating scarer Tylor Tuskmon’s world turns upside down his first day at Monsters, Incorporated, in the new CG animated series, adapted from the famed Pixar films, debuting today on Disney+.
