‘Wolfwalkers,’ ‘Boy, Girl, Dog, Cat, Mouse, Cheese’ Win Big at Irish Animation Awards
Virtual ceremony held this past Friday evening celebrated outstanding creative talent in Irish animation, VFX, and gaming.
Announcing: Animation Competition by Anima Syros and Blue Star Ferries
Announcing the Anima Syros/Blue Star Ferries Animation Competition; Three prizes, €2500 first prize!
Fred Rogers Productions Expands Executive Team
Company promotes Suzanne Masri and Brittany Smith, and adds Christina Gorski, to support growing PBS KIDS portfolio.
DNEG Adds Erika Burton as EVP, VFX - Global Head of Studios
Former Method Studios senior executive will be based in company’s Los Angeles office, working closely with Merzin Tavaria, President, Global Production and Operations.
Season 3 of ‘Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous’ Now Streaming on Netflix
Our six intrepid campers are still stranded on Isla Nublar, where they uncover a lethal threat that imperils their escape; 10 new episodes of DreamWorks Animation’s Annie Award-winning series premiere today.
‘Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K.’ Now Streaming on Hulu
Animated by Stoopid Buddy Stoodios, and written, created, and executive produced by Jordan Blum and Patton Oswalt, who also stars as the titular bad guy, the stop-motion comedy series, about a megalomaniacal supervillain who gets ousted from his own evil organization, shows that even a sinister villain can suffer a mid-life crisis.
10 Animated Features Selected for Annecy 2021 Competition
Nine additional features selected to screen in the Contrechamp program at upcoming festival, running both online and onsite from June 14-19.
World Premiere of Disney’s ‘Far From the Tree’ Set for Annecy
Studio’s latest animated theatrical short, about a raccoon whose frustrated parent tries to keep them both safe, will run alongside upcoming musical comedy, ‘Encanto,’ later in 2021.
First Clip Drops for ‘Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One’
It’s the calm before the storm at Wayne Manor – on Halloween night – in the first official clip from the soon to be released feature-length film; next entry in the DC Universe movie series comes to Blu-ray and Digital June 22.
Netflix Releases ‘Trese’ Trailer and Full Voice Cast
Darren Criss, Jon Jon Briones, and Nicole Scherzinger join Shay Mitchell and Liza Soberano in the highly anticipated anime series, based on Budjette Tan and KaJO Baldisimo’s graphic novel, premiering June 11, 2021.
Is a Studio Ghibli and Pixar Crossover Project in the Works?
The beloved studio responsible for ‘My Neighbor Totoro’ and ‘Ponyo,’ home to iconic Oscar-winning director Hayao Miyazaki, recently posted an image on Twitter featuring Totoro with iconic characters from the Pixar Universe.
Exclusive Clip: ‘Duncanville’ Season 2 Premiere
In Part 1 of the 2-part debut, featuring guest star Nick Offerman, the family takes its first vacation, and Duncan needs to know if Mia hung out with a guy over the summer; coming May 23 on Fox.
Technicolor and Oxfam India Partner on COVID-19 Relief Fundraiser
Leading creative tech company and global charitable group team up to raise money to support grass roots relief work throughout communities in India; Technicolor will match up to €100,000 in donations received through this effort.
Julie and Mike Scully Talk ‘Duncanville’
With a Season 3 renewal in hand prior to the show’s Season 2 May 23 premiere, the prolific co-creators and executive producers, along with star Amy Poehler, have cemented a spot on Fox's all-important primetime animation lineup.
Disney+ Drops ‘Luca’ Friendship Featurette
To celebrate National Streaming Day, director Enrico Casarosa and members of the voice cast share thoughts on the film and their own childhood; Disney and Pixar’s newest animated feature hits the streamer on June 18.
Bill Plympton and Rock Farm Launch Kickstarter for ‘Demi’s Panic’
Indie animation legend teams with Danny Leonard and Lorena Hernandez Leonard on animated short about a young Latina professional living in NYC whose nightmares foreshadow the coming storm.
3 New Netflix Animated Projects Spotlight Asian American Creators
Streamer announces ‘The Monkey King’ feature, ‘Mech Cadets’ and ‘Boons and Curses’ series, all coming in 2023, joining its growing film and episodic slate that includes ‘Witch Boy,’ ‘Centaurworld,’ ‘Oni,’ and ‘Ghee Happy.’
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MGM Announces ‘The Addams Family: Mansion Mayhem’ Game
Studio teams with Outright Games and PHL Collective on all-new game, based on the hit animated feature film franchise, featuring the legendary spooky family; release planned in time for Halloween this year on PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PC digital platforms.
Moonbug’s Expanding its Kids’ Slate on Peacock
Shows scheduled to join ‘Little Baby Bum’ and ‘My Magic Pet Morphle,’ now available on the streaming platform, include ‘Arpo,’ ‘Gecko's Garage,’ ‘Go Buster,’ and ‘Playtime with Twinkle.’
Animating the Punchy Electro Beats of 1788-L’s ‘Automaton’
The acclaimed producer’s new music video, animated by FISE and GASOLINE, captures the experimental bass and exciting, Daft Punk-like melody from the track off his new ‘Parallel:S’ EP.
Nickelodeon Consolidates Animation and Live-Action Casting
Liz Paulson will lead network’s new team that handles all casting and talent development for series, movies, and studio content.
Technicolor Unveils New Division with The Mill, MPC, Mikros Animation, and Mr. X
Production Services division becomes Technicolor Creative Studios, with new leadership team focused on design, direction, and production in VFX, XR, and animation.
‘My Adventures with Superman’ Gets 2-Season Order at HBO Max and Cartoon Network
Jack Quaid and Alice Lee to star in all-new animated series about twenty-somethings Clark Kent, Lois Lane, and Jimmy Olsen as they discover themselves and what they can accomplish as a team.
‘Batman: Caped Crusader’ Series Greenlit at HBO Max and Cartoon Network
Bruce Timm joins J.J. Abrams and Matt Reeves on an all-new, reimagined animated series inspired by the Dark Knight’s thrilling noir roots, from Warner Bros. Animation.