‘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.
Fans Not Happy with ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Design Changes
Pepé Le Pew gets the axe and Lola Bunny is desexualized as director Malcolm D. Lee attempts to cure the Warner Bros. Entertainment franchise of its political incorrectness.
DreamWorks Reveals Cast, Images, and Spot for ‘Spirit Untamed’
Isabela Merced, Julianne Moore, Jake Gyllenhaal, Andre Braugher and Walton Goggins lead the voice cast; animated feature about a headstrong girl longing to belong hits theatres June 4.
52 Projects Selected for Animation Production Days 2021
Selected films, series, and cross media projects for the upcoming May 4-7 event represent a variety of genres and animation technique ranging from adult gothic thrillers to topics focusing on diversity and sexuality; an additional eight projects were selected to participate in the APD talent program for young creatives and producers.
Don’t Miss Halon’s ‘Virtual Backlot: Filmmaking Evolved’ WonderCon Panel
Set for March 27, the leading visualization studio will share a more complete view of how virtual production and cutting-edge real-time workflows are being used to produce films and episodic series.
Netflix Teases ‘RESIDENT EVIL: Infinite Darkness’ Original Anime Series
Streamer casts leads and drops storyline and teaser art; coming later this year, the new CG project will be produced by Capcom, TMS Entertainment, and Quebico.
TAAFI 2021 to Host Virtual Screening of ‘The Croods: A New Age’
The March 27 online event will be followed by Q&A with the film’s director Joel Crawford; the virtual animation festival runs March 24-27.
Frederator Studios Options ‘Parasol Protectorate’ Steampunk Novels
Genre-mashup book series by Gail Carriger follows the exploits of daring Alexia Tarabotti as she unravels a dangerous mystery in paranormal Victorian London.
‘South ParQ Vaccination Special’ Tackles Cancel Culture and COVID-19
The hour-long special follows the vaccination roll-out in South Park, poking fun at the disbursement process as well as the recently enacted ‘The Muppet Show’ viewing disclaimer.
yU+co’s Stylized ‘Justice League’ Teaser Speaks to Diehard Fans
Brand-new fully-CG ‘Mother Box Origins’ trailer, based on Zack Snyder’s own drawings, is packed with clues and symbolic imagery chronicling the long journey to restore the director’s original vision.
WATCH: Trailer for ‘The Spine of Night’ Animated Fantasy Horror Feature
Years in the making, Philip Gelatt and Morgan Galen King’s hand-rotoscoped film is set in a fantasy land ripe with magic and intrigue, where a dark force is unleashed sending mankind into an age of ruin; film stars Lucy Lawless, Patton Oswalt, and Richard Grant, and has its world premiere March 18 at SXSW.
Disney CEO Denies Political Leanings Following Gina Carano Firing
During annual shareholder call, CEO Bob Chapek maintains the media giant isn’t ‘left leaning or right leaning,’ but instead stands for the universal values of respect, decency, integrity, and inclusion.
Marc Anthony Joins Sofia Vergara’s Animated Comedy ‘Koati’
Grammy Award-winning artist will executive produce the soundtrack; film follows a coati, butterfly, and glass frog as they work to stop a wicked snake from destroying their homeland.
DreamWorks’ ‘Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous’ Season 3 Debuts May 21
Watch teaser trailer for hit animated series based on the ‘Jurassic World’ franchise; show returns to Netflix with 10 new episodes.
Nominees Announced for 71st Annual ACE Eddie Awards
Winners to be announced live at the American Cinema Editors virtual awards ceremony set for April 17.
