‘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.
Virtual OIAF Pitch THIS! Now Accepting Entries from Canadian Creators
Festival and Mercury Filmworks announce the second ever virtual competition, offering wider reach and accessibility to new creative voices; entry deadline is June 15.
Guru Studio’s ‘Pikwik Pack’ Now Streaming on Hulu
The animated preschool series features four animal friends who deliver surprises to their neighbors; kids learn gentle life lessons about community, responsibility, and teamwork.
VIEW Conference Presents ‘The Mitchells vs. The Machines' Creative Team
Coming May 14, the free, online conversation with the film’s key talent, including writer/director Mike Rianda and writer/co-director Jeff Rowe, is being produced in cooperation with OGR, Sony Pictures Animation, and Netflix.
The Sharp, Edgy Designs of ‘Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts’
For art director Angela Sung and director Bridget Underwood, blending ‘Alice in Wonderland,’ ‘The Walking Dead,’ and classic Japanese anime gave the DreamWorks Animation series a bold look and feel unique to Western TV.
Winners Announced for Celsys’ 27th International Illustration Contest
The Clip Studio Paint software developer’s illustration competition received 3,800 entries from across the globe; prizes include cash and an NVIDIA RTX 3070 GPU Graphics Card.
‘Castlevania’ Season 4 Images and Synopsis Revealed
Ahead of its May 13 premiere, Netflix shares that the new season focuses on the collapse of Wallachia as a mysterious force attempts to resurrect Dracula, and nobody can be trusted.
Netflix Drops ‘Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal The Movie’ Trailer
Voice cast, key art, and tons of images also revealed from eagerly awaited upcoming 2-part animated feature that premieres worldwide (outside Japan) on June 3, 2021.
The Cartel Adds Kimberley Mooney, Launches Field Day Entertainment
Veteran development exec will bolster company’s plans to expand its kids, family, and animation business; company teams up with former Netflix and Nickelodeon exec Jenna Boyd to launch new talent-centric production company.
Behind the Music and Animation of ‘Doug Unplugs’
DreamWorks Animation’s musical kids’ series, created for Apple TV+, follows the adventures of a young robot who ‘unplugs’ from his fact-based world to experience the wonders of the human world with his best friend Emma.
SVA Hosts MFA Thesis Project Screenings
The May 11-12 programs will feature over 30 graduate projects showcasing unique approaches to creative self-expression; first program includes 2D and motion graphics projects, while second features experimental art and 3D.
Key Art Revealed for ‘Adventure Time: Distant Lands – Together Again’
It’s almost here! Best buds Finn the human and Jake the dog embark on an epic adventure taking them far from home, where they unite against a monstrous evil; third installment of the popular series streams May 20 on HBO Max.
‘VS’ Animated Series Shows Female Olympic Athletes Overcoming Adversity
Using a range of visual styles, SK-II STUDIO’s 6-part anthology highlights real-life stories of the challenges faced by athletes including Simon Biles, Liu Xiang, and Ishikawa Kasumi; now streaming at SK-II CITY.
