DreamWorks’ ‘The Bad Guys’ and ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ Get Release Dates
Adaptation of Aaron Blabey’s book series about notorious bad guys going good debuts April 15, 2022; Antonio Banderas reprises his role as the suave feline outlaw in the new sequel premiering September 23, 2022.
Foundry Releases Nuke 13
New version introduces flexible machine learning toolset, Hydra 3D viewport renderer and extended monitor out functionality, enhanced workflows for collaborative review, and Python 3 support.
Mike and Sulley Return in ‘Monsters At Work’ Disney+ Series
Kid’s laughter, not screams, now fuels Monstropolis; Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Bonnie Hunt, and Mindy Kaling lend their voices to characters old and new in the highly anticipated show, which premieres July 2.
Everyday Family Dysfunction Heads North in SYFY’s ‘The Pole’
For series creators Matthew Bass and Theodore Bressman, druggie penguins, workshop politics, and a ‘dick pic’ scandal are mere foreplay in the twisted power struggle over the Red Suit; their new animated comedy about an extremely flawed Santa premieres tonight on SYFY.
‘The Dragon Prince: Battlecharged’ Board Game Coming in June
Based on the immensely popular Emmy Award-winning Netflix original animated series ‘The Dragon Prince,’ and set in the fantasy world of Xadia, the game combines tactical miniatures with fast-paced card battles, and customized decks give every character a unique play style.
Call for Entries: The Ottawa International Animation Festival
Submissions are being accepted for the 2021 festival, which runs September 22-26; the competition’s entry deadline is May 31.
Call for Entries: 36th Edition of the Guadalajara Film Festival
The event, which promotes Mexican and Ibero-American cinema, is accepting both feature and short film animations for its official competition; the event runs October 1-9 - submission deadline is May 28.
‘Peppa Pig’ Gets Massive 104 Episode Greenlight, New Animation Studio
Hugely popular animated preschool series will see fresh content through at least 2027; Astley Baker Davies passes the production torch to British animation studio Karrot, with director Andrea Tran at the helm.
Netflix’s Live-Action ‘Cowboy Bebop’ Series Wraps Filming
After numerous delays from injuries and COVID-19 shutdowns, the highly anticipated adaptation of Sunrise Inc.’ classic, hugely popular anime could start streaming later this year.
‘Birdgirl’ Flies onto Adult Swim
There’s a new CEO at Sebben & Sebben… and her misfit superhero clan promises droll humor and witty banter as they fight against irresponsible 20th century products; new half-hour comedy series premieres April 4.
‘Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train’ Coming to Theatres
On April 23, Aniplex of America and Funimation will release the hit anime feature in North American cinemas, including 4DX and IMAX; available on digital June 22.
VES to Honor Three-Time Academy Award Winner Rob Legato
Visual Effect Society names veteran VFX supervisor, second unit director and DP as this year’s recipient of the VES Creative Excellence Award; innovative filmmaker won Oscars for ‘Titanic,’ ‘Hugo,’ and ‘The Jungle Book.’
‘Alien TV’ Season 2 Touches Down March 19 on Netflix
The popular series, a co-production of eOne and POP Family, follows the comic misadventures of an extra-terrestrial television news crew as they try to understand Earth; hybrid production combines real world imagery with CGI.
‘The Legend of Hei’ Coming to Digital April 20
Based on the popular flash animation series by Ping Zhang, the animated fantasy adventure comes to DVD and Blu-ray+ DVD combo pack May 11.
‘Elliott From Earth’ Debuts on Cartoon Network March 29
New animated sci-fi adventure rolls out with a two-week premiere special event; first episode CN app and VOD on March 22.
New Episodes of ‘Elinor Wonders Why’ Debut March 15-18 on PBS KIDS
The 2D animated series encourages kids to ask why while teaching them to use scientific observation to figure things out.
‘Descendants: The Royal Wedding’ Animated Special Coming to Disney Channel
Auradon's epic social event of the season, Mal and King Ben's wedding, premieres this summer, with the original live-action cast back to handle voice acting duties.
‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Arrives on Digital April 2
Disney’s animated epic adventure features the voice talents of Kelly Marie Tran and Awkwafina; the Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD release, available May 18, includes never-before-seen bonus footage and deleted scenes.
Peter Ramsey Joins ‘Master’ as Executive Producer
Steamroller Studios and Pop Willy Production to co-produce new 3DCG animated feature about a once promising martial arts champion on a journey to guide her family to what she believes is a better life.
Bento Box and Princess Pictures Launch New Studio Down Under
New animation studio, Princess Bento Studio, will produce animated content for distribution in the US, Australia, and Australian co-production treaty countries around the globe.
‘Powerpuff Girls’ Pilot Nabs its Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup
With Maggie Kiley now at the helm, Chloe Bennet, Dove Cameron Yana Perrault join the live-action adaptation of the hugely popular animated series.
‘Josep,’ ‘The Bear Hour’ Win Honors at 2021 César Awards
Aurel and Agnès Patron take home France’s highest film awards for best animated feature and short film at Friday night’s live Olympia concert hall ceremony.
Nominations Announced for 93rd Academy Awards
‘Onward,’ ‘Over the Moon,’ ‘A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon,’ ‘Soul,’ and ‘Wolfwalkers’ receive Best Animated Feature nominations; ‘Burrow,’ ‘Genius Loci,’ ‘If Anything Happens I Love You,’ ‘Opera,’ and ‘Yes-People are nominated for Best Animated Short.
Animators Without Borders: How the Global Animation Community Came Together at ACM SIGGRAPH London
Artists from New Zealand, the Philippines, and North America could take advantage of the U.K. group’s virtual events to attend remotely and collaborate through online review tools.
Russia-Based SMF Studio Inks Deal with Vietnam-based FPT Telecom
The Russian production company is expanding its geographical audience with the sale of five original new animated series for broadcast via the Telecom company’s IPTV and OTT services in Vietnam.
