‘Your Career in Animation: How to Survive and Thrive’ Now Available
Veteran animation director and author David B. Levy discusses his newly updated book that’s a must-have for anyone hoping to plan, launch, or refocus their animation career.
Skeletor Returns – See ‘Masters of the Universe: Revelation’ First Look Images
Netflix and Mattel share a glimpse of what’s in store when Kevin Smith’s new, 5-episode series premieres July 23.
Netflix Drops ‘Wish Dragon’ Official Trailer and Images
Can long lost friends find ground to reconnect? Chris Appelhans’ animated comedy, about what in our lives is really worth wishing for, premieres June 11.
‘Game Anim: Video Game Animation Explained’ 2nd Edition Now Available
The practical guide teaches the fundamentals of video game animation; new edition covers 2D and pixel art animation as well the latest in mocap and motion matching.
Quirino Awards for Ibero-American Animation Gets Underway
The event kicked off May 10 with a full slate of online and onsite events including meetings, conferences, workshops, and presentations; the Best Shorts finalists will be available for home viewing through May 23 via the Retiana Latina and Filmin platforms.
Animafest Zagreb 2021 Announces VR Selections
Nine works from an international slate of entries will compete in the VR Animation category.
Disney Junior Greenlights ‘Alice’s Wonderland Bakery’ Series
Coming in 2022, new animated preschool project follows Alice, the great-granddaughter of the original heroine, as she cooks up recipe adventures in the enchanted Wonderland Bakery.
‘Aqua Teen Hunger Force,’ ‘Metalocalypse’ and ‘The Venture Bros.’ Movies Greenlit
Adult Swim to produce three new original films based on their hit series, coming first on Blu-ray and TVOD, followed by network and HBO Max premieres.
‘Awakening’ #StopAsianHate PSA Honors Asian Americans in Animation
Oscar-nominated producer Peilin Chou directs powerful short film with the help of artists and creators including Ronnie del Carmen, Jennifer Yuh Nelson, Jinko Gotoh, Sanjay Patel, Gennie Rim, John Aoshima, and Henry Yu, in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
GMUNK Creates Hypnotic Fluid Sims for ‘The Living System’ Short
The renowned digital artist, aka Bradley Munkowitz, uses a water and smoke system to simulate a swell of energy for the collaborative Z by HP project.
HBO Max Delays ‘The Prince’ Following Prince Philip’s Death
Gary Janetti’s satirical animated series that follows a sassy Prince George and his British royal family is respectfully put on hold, as the series depicts the Queen’s late husband in an unflattering light.
FXX, Danny DeVito and Aubrey Plaza Getting Devilish with ‘Little Demon’
Network orders animated horror comedy series created and written by Darcy Fowler, Seth Kirschner, and Kieren Valla, with DeVito, Plaza and Dan Harmon to executive produce.
‘Madagascar: A Little Wild’: A Fun and Emotional Mix of Old and New
For supervising director T.J. Sullivan, building on the success of DreamWorks Animation’s hit franchise meant ensuring that as kids, the fab four – Alex, Marty, Gloria, and Melman – get the right chance to form bonds that last a lifetime.
ITFS 2021 Announces Trickstar Awards
The awards honor the best in German animation and screenplay, animated games, and innovation in business; awardees included ‘Butterfly Tale’ by Heidi Foss and Lienne Sawatsky, ‘Endzone – A World Apart’ developed by Gentlymad Studios, and Mitmalfilm UG with Uli Seis.
Consume Responsibly: ‘Love, Death & Robots’ Volume II Trailer
Netflix drops a sex, violence, and F-bomb riddled R-rated official trailer that perfectly showcases the show’s intense, in-your-face vibe.
Surreal and Psychedelic: The Foo Fighters ‘Chasing Birds’ Music Video
Inspired by ‘Yellow Submarine’ and dreamy 60s visuals, Emlyn Davies and Josh Hicks first take viewers to a vibrant euphoria, then a distorted hellscape, in the animated short supporting the ‘Medicine at Midnight’ album.
Designing the Colorful and Wacky Worlds of ‘Archibald’s Next Big Thing’
Art director Sierra Lewis built on creator Tony Hale and director Eric Fogel’s vision to design a fantastical, sweater-wearing chicken’s world that felt sophisticated, textured, and cinematic.
Update Your Wardrobe with an Exclusive Shirt from May’s Crunchyroll Crate
Each ‘Science’ themed crate contains a deliciously stylish tee inspired by the popular anime ‘Food Wars.’
LatinX in Animation Announces First-Ever Animation Day
As part of LALIFF 2021, LXiA is presenting a day of premieres, panel discussions, an animated short contest, and master classes, featuring speakers like Jorge Gutierrez, Sherley Ibarra, Carlos López Estrada, Phil Lord, and Lindsey Olivares.
KABOOM INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FESTIVAL ONLINE from Amsterdam - 27 March - 3 April 2021
Kaboom International Animation Festival burst onto my television screen with a spectacular shower of films and fun.
FMX Concludes 2021 Virtual Conference
Conference’s first digital event presented 388 speakers, with 2,200 participants from 45 countries.
‘Precious,’ ‘Wolfwalkers’ Take Top Prizes at ITFS 2021
International Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film concludes six-day virtual event that provided a global audience with live streaming access to more than 400 shorts and features; entire ITFS media library will stay available to accredited users until May 16, 2021.
New ‘Dragon Ball Super’ Feature Coming in 2022
Toei and original manga creator Akira Toriyama announce second film based on 2015 manga, following 2018’s successful release of ‘Dragon Ball Super: Broly.’
Ella and Louis’ Famed ‘Cheek to Cheek’ Duet Gets Animated
To celebrate the legendary Ella Fitzgerald’s 104th birthday, director Wendy Cong Zhao and Verve Records have produced a whimsical 2D music video that captures the magic of the singer and Louis Armstrong’s classic recording.
Jamaican Animators Chosen to Produce Short for ‘Sesame Street’
KingstOOn Festival and Sesame Workshop announce winning pitch team; UWI animation students, Chevon Irving and Tajha Winkle chosen to animate their ‘11 Robot Reggae Band’ film for iconic show’s Season 52, with local animator George Hay set to mentor and advise.
