Fox Renews ‘The Simpsons’ Through 2023
The longest-running primetime scripted show in TV history will hit at least 757 episodes as it’s renewed for an unprecedented 33rd and 34th seasons.
48th Annual Annie Award Nominations Announced
Best Animated Feature nominees ‘Onward,’ ‘Soul,’ ‘The Croods: A New Age,’ ‘The Willoughbys,’ and ‘Trolls World Tour’ top the huge list of category nominations; animation’s biggest awards ceremony set to stream live on Friday, April 16.
4th French Institute Alliance Française (fi : af) Animation Festival - 5-15 February: Online from New York City
Founded in 2018, the fi : af Animation First Festival was initiated to introduce French animation to New York City audiences.
Netflix and Alain Chabat Teaming on CG ‘Asterix’ Series
The famous French graphic novel character will return in a new limited animation series set to debut in 2023.
‘Mush-Mush & the Mushables’ Coming to Cartoonito Fall 2021
WarnerMedia taps CAKE to co-produce new CG series for Cartoon Network and HBO Max’s new kids’ programming block.
Uncharted Territory and RISE Pictures Ink Production Deal
The companies will co-produce ‘Igraine The Brave Based,’ a 3D animated feature based on Cornelia Funke's magical fantasy novel; additional collaborations in the pipeline include other live-action and animated films and features.
‘Women Make Animation: Animated Shorts’ Virtual Program Coming March 13
In honor of International Women’s Day 2021, WOW Women’s Film Club is hosting a free screening curated by Eiko Meredith of the Kotatsu Festival; a free drawing workshop by Japanese animator and illustrator Chie Arai will also be offered.
Epic Games Acquires ‘Fall Guys’ Developer Mediatonic
Terms of the deal were not disclosed; move promises to put additional resources behind London-based game studio’s highly successful massively multiplayer online game.
‘Flee’: An Animated Documentary Recounts a Harrowing Personal Trauma
Jonas Rasmussen’s intimate and powerful 2D film tells the untold story of his long-time friend Amin’s life as a gay child growing up in Kabul before his escape via Russia to Denmark.
Tickets are now on sale for FMX 2021 online edition
Tickets now on sale for FMX 2021 online edition, new speakers confirmed & forum news...
DOK Leipzig 2021: Call for Entries
You want to show your new documentary or animated film at DOK Leipzig this fall? The call for entries to our 64th festival edition is now open!
‘The Mandalorian’ and ‘Soul’ Top VES Award Nominations
‘Project Power’ and ‘The Witches’ lead the list of feature film field nominees; winners in 25 categories will be announced at a virtual ceremony streaming worldwide on April 6/7 depending upon time zone.
Netflix Drops ‘DOTA: Dragon’s Blood’ Official Trailer and Character Art
Premiering March 25, the fantasy anime series based on Valve’s popular video game ‘DOTA 2,’ tells the story of Davion, the Dragon Knight, bent on wiping the scourge from the face of the earth.
Go Behind-the-Scenes with Kelly Marie Tran Recording ‘Raya’ at Home
Disney drops a new featurette, ‘Kelly’s Production Diaries,’ with the ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ star sharing her humorous production stories; animated epic will simultaneously hit theatres and Disney+ on March 5.
All-New CG Animated ‘Barbie’ Specials Coming Spring and Fall 2021
TV movie ‘Barbie & Chelsea The Lost Birthday’ features Barbie’s younger sister Chelsea on a quest to save her birthday; ‘Barbie Princess Adventure’ is a musical special following Barbie and her friends on an adventure to New York City.
Shocap Awarded Second Epic MegaGrant for Live XR-Circus Production
The grant furthers development of proprietary technology that combines live cross-reality entertainment with real-time VFX technology - delivering true XR experience to online audiences via headsets, gaming PCs, and video streaming services.
Call for Entries: SIGGRAPH 2021 Computer Animation Festival Electronic Theater
Premier CG conference is looking for innovative works in computer graphics-based storytelling for its second-ever virtual Electronic Theater showcase; the submission deadline is March 23.
20th Countryside Animafest Cyprus Names Artist in Residence
Photographer and filmmaker Gerco de Ruijter’s residence will take place in July, prior to the festival program, which runs from August 11-14.
DNEG Feature Animation Expands Leadership Team
Industry veteran Archie Donato heads to London as VFX supervisor on new studio project; Ted Ty brings 25+ years of 2D and 3D animation experience to Montreal as new global head of character animation.
‘Soul’ Wins Best Animated Feature and Original Score at 78th Golden Globes
Pixar took home its ninth feature film golden globe for their latest gem, featuring their first Black leading character, that skillfully embraces complex issues of religion, culture, and the struggle to answer the question, ‘What makes you…YOU?’
SPARK FX 2021 – A Virtual Conference Coming March 4-14
Online platform for VFX industry to feature eight streams with programs on the creative teams behind popular productions such as ‘The Monster Hunter,’ ‘Bridgeton,’ ‘The Expanse,’ and ‘The Umbrella Academy;’ streams will also include VFX sessions on Reel-Time, AI, and the latest technologies for the visual effects community.
Nine Participants Chosen for Nickelodeon’s Annual Writing and Artist Programs
Programs provide an opportunity to develop and hone creative skills, focusing on cultivating talent through hands-on experience.
Netflix Orders ‘Terminator’ Anime Series
Streamer and Skydance announce deal to produce epic sci-fi franchise’s first animated TV adaptation; animation to be produced by Production I.G.
‘South ParQ Vaccination Special’ Premieres Wednesday March 10
A new militant group in South ParQ may be conspiring to stop the boys from getting their teacher vaccinated; one-hour special follows-up 2020's ‘South ParQ’s The Pandemic Special.’
Henry Cavill ‘Secret Project’ May Be ‘Mass Effect’
‘The Witcher’ star recently teased a secret project on his Instagram account, and internet sleuths believe it to be an adaptation of EA’s epic Sci-Fi shooter.
