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+.
Podcast EP119: VFX Production Manager Wahid Ibn Reza's Career Move from Bangladesh to Canada
The writer, director, and VFX/animation production manager talks about how he became an accomplished actor before giving up everything to pursue a film career in Vancouver.
Studio Chizu Drops New Teaser for Mamoru Hosoda’s ‘Belle’
Highly anticipated animated musical fantasy will debut as an official selection in upcoming Cannes Premiere section July 15 before hitting Japanese theaters July 16; GKIDS to release theatrically in North America this winter, both in Japanese and English dubbed versions.
Nexus Studios Reimagines Tokyo for BBC’s Olympics 2020 Trailer
Leading creative studio teams with Factory Fifteen and broadcaster’s in-house agency to take viewers through a dynamic tour of street signs, shops, an arcade, and a J-Pop music video packed with athletes and sports references.
Cartoon Network EMEA Study Finds Climate Change Key Kids’ Concern
13-country study, undertaken as part of network’s ‘Climate Champions’ campaign, shows health of the planet a top priority for kids 6-12.
Fest Anča 2021 Winners Announced
‘Polka-Dot Boy’ by Sarina Nehei named best animated short; eight other films honored as 14th edition concludes with July 4 closing ceremony.
Tom McGrath Talks ‘The Boss Baby: Family Business’
The Oscar-nominated director returns to helm his sixth DreamWorks Animation feature, a sequel to his blockbuster 2017 comedy, ‘The Boss Baby;’ the now adult Templeton brothers reunite to uncover the dark secrets of a prestigious grade school while rediscovering the meaning of family.
‘The Rise of Ultraman Collection’ Coming on Blu-Ray July 10
Set features 9 episodes from the original ‘Ultraman’ series, a collectible booklet and episode guide, and a 5-part bonus feature, ‘Secrets of The Rise of Ultraman.’
Scholar Names Anne Skopas New York Studio Managing Director
Executive producer joins creative collective after stints at Hornet and Buck, bringing experience in traditional animation, real-time animation, experiential media, AR, VR, and live-action production.
‘We The People’ Gets Us Groovin’ About Civics on Independence Day
Debuting July 4, Chris Nee and Netflix’s vibrant and compelling new series of 10 animated music videos, executive produced by Barack and Michelle Obama, beautifully combines music and animation to educate a new generation of young Americans about the power of the people.
Behold the Lord of Destruction in ‘Masters of the Universe: Revelation’
Netflix drops the Official Trailer, additional voice cast, and new image set from Part 1 of Mattel TV’s upcoming epic animated series about a heroic barbarian trying to do right, and inquiring minds want to know: ‘Will the Guardians of Grayskull save Eternia and the Fate of the Entire Universe?’
Kavaleer Productions and Adam King Team on ‘Adam ❤ Adventure!’ Series
The Irish animation studio and ‘The Late Late Toy Show’ star are developing a preschool series that explores the wonders of the galaxy while promoting empathy and friendship.
Unlisted Adds Paris-Based WIZZ Animation Laboratory
Melbourne and Shanghai-based creative studio brings on French company known for creating ‘new worlds which span mediums and realities’; initial project collaborations include Salvation Army campaign and ‘Farlight 84’ trailer.
eOne Launching 2D/3D ‘Ninja Express’ Series
New animated kids’ show follows three little Ninjas who run the ultimate delivery service – anywhere, anything, and anytime; rollout underway as of July 1.
MGM Drops ‘The Addams Family 2’ Character Posters
Finger snaps at ready! Morticia, Gomez, and their eccentrically odd family return in the sequel to the studio’s 2019 hit animated feature, arriving in theaters October 1.
Saturday Animation to Develop ‘Chase and CATCH’ with Unreal Pipeline
Studio announces its first original animated action series for global distribution; CGI show being produced using DDEG’s proprietary real-time technology.
Academy Invites 395 New Members
Short Film and Feature Animation branch adds 39 new members, with 34 added to the Visual Effects branch; Academy cuts number of new invitees while reaffirming goals to cultivate membership that reflects the diverse film community.
HBO Releases Trailer for ‘Tig Notaro: Drawn’ Animated Special
The celebrated comedian returns in a groundbreaking, first-ever fully animated stand-up show, produced by Six Point Harness, debuting July 24.
New Images Drop for ‘Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two’
The highly anticipated conclusion to the two-part animated DC Universe Movies thriller sees the Dark Knight battle a unified front of super villains while solving a murder mystery; feature-length film comes to Digital July 27, and Blu-ray on August 10.
Lynne Naylor and Sunil Hall Talk ‘The Mighty Ones’ Season 2
A new, high-energy season of DreamWorks Animation’s kids’ comedy about the hilarious misadventures of a twig, a pebble, a leaf, and a strawberry, living in the unkempt backyard of a trio of equally unkempt humans, premieres today on Hulu and Peacock.
BFI Short Form Animation Fund Now Open for Project Submissions
Applications now being accepted through August 16 for short form animation project financing; new partnership with The StoryFutures Academy supports two additional immersive projects in AR or VR.
See ‘Hotel Transylvania: Transformania’ First Look Images and Trailer
Drac and the pack are back in the final ‘Hotel T’ franchise chapter; Selena Gomez and Andy Samberg reprise their roles as Mavis and Johnny in Sony Pictures Animation’s animated comedy coming to theatres October 1.
Pixar Releases Next Generation RenderMan 24 with XPU
The software’s biggest update ever introduces a new shading system, stylized looks, and XPU, which provides live rendering capabilities for immediate feedback on assets.
Re-VIEW: The Fabulous Journey of ‘Luca’
Enrico Casarosa’s heartwarming story of a shy young sea monster, whose insatiable curiosity helps him discover the magic in the everyday, is as complex as the ocean is deep.
