WarnerMedia Launches Cartoonito Preschool Programming Block
Coming to Cartoon Network and HBO Max this fall, new block will debut with 20 titles; ‘Bugs Bunny Builders’ and Sesame Workshop’s ‘Bea’s Block’ greenlit, joining development slate that will expand to 50 originals within two years.
Manus Announces the Manus Pro Tracker for SteamVR
Tracker features advanced sensors, lightweight portability, and extended battery life, and is specifically designed for motion capture, virtual production, and full-body virtual reality.
WATCH: ‘DuckTales’ Cast’s Overly Dramatic Final Recording Session
David Tennant, Danny Pudi, Ben Schwartz, Bobby Moynihan, Kate Micucci, Beck Bennett, Toks Olagundoye, and Paget Brewster meet for last time as Disney Series wraps production after 75 episodes and 15 shorts; 90 minute finale airs March 15 on Disney XD and DisneyNOW.
Next PreVIEW Event Set with Pixar Animation Studio’s SparkShorts
Join a free conversation with five directors from the studio’s in-house short film incubator: Madeline Sharafian, director of ‘Burrow;’ Bobby Alcid Rubio, director of ‘Float;’ Eric Milsom, director of ‘Loop;’ Stephen Clay Hunter, director of ‘Out;’ and Edwin Chang, director of ‘Wind.’
Go Behind-the-Scenes of the Oscar Shortlisted ‘Kapaemahu’
Watch how Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, Dean Hamer, and Joe Wilson produced their beautifully animated short that celebrates the long-suppressed, centuries-old story of Waikiki’s mysterious four-boulder monument to the gentle people, both male and female in mind and body, who brought science and healing to the island.
Cartoon Network and ‘Steven Universe’ Fight Racism in ‘See Color’ PSA
The third spot in a set of four developed by Rebecca Sugar and Ian Jones-Quartey each feature a different character from the hit series, providing kids and families productive ways to counter common narratives about racism.
Flying Ship Studio and Cloth Cat Animation Team on ‘Chiruta’ Preschool Series
The Japanese and UK studios partner on CG animated show, with characters based on woodcut dolls, about a young mischievous woodland gnome who, with the help of her friends, overcomes life’s unexpected challenges.
‘Little Wolf: The Night Trail’: A Coming-of-Age Battle Against the Undead
Director Jesse Cowan takes a dark journey into Native American mythology with his tale of a young boy, his wolf totem, and their fight with monsters of the forest.
Escape Studios’ VFX Festival Returns in March
The all-virtual 9th edition’s theme is ‘Limitless Creativity;’ event features various talks, presentations, and career advice aimed at students, emerging talent, and industry professionals.
Disney Announces ‘Us Again’ Animated Short
Studio’s first new theatrical short in five years will front upcoming ‘Raya and the Last Dragon,’ which debuts worldwide March 5, before hitting Disney+ in June.
Gratz College to Host Art Spiegelman March 7
Online event will feature the famed Pulitzer Prize-winning artist, illustrator, and author of ‘Maus;’ the teach-in will a feature keynote presentation and breakout sessions with the author.
Douglas Goldstein Makes Things ‘Funny as Hell’ in SYFY’s ‘Devil May Care’
In the Emmy Award winner’s new TZGZ animated comedy series, a millennial finds himself running the Devil’s social media effort, working to get Hell trending while navigating familial and staffing challenges.
Warner Bros. Drops New Images for ‘Justice Society: World War II’
The latest offering in the DC Universe movie franchise comes to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack and Blu-ray on May 11, 2021.
Exclusive ‘Tom and Jerry’ Sneak Peek Set for February 15 on Cartoon Network
Warner Bros. Pictures’ new live-action/CG animated feature, starring Chloë Grace Moretz, finds our old friends in New York City forced to do the unthinkable… work together to save the day; film hits theatres and HBO Max February 26.
Blue Zoo’s ‘Peace of Mind’ Now Available on Oculus Quest & Rift
The immersive VR short film, made completely in Quill, takes the viewer on a zany voyage through the protagonist’s dream that ranges from absurd to surreal.
‘Momma Named Me Sheriff’ Swaggers Back to Old Town on Adult Swim
Will Carsola and Dave Stewart’s ‘Mr. Pickles’ spin-off is back for Season 2, with a fresh set of charmingly disturbing hijinks and a bit of good old fashioned ‘roostering.’
Hasbro’s Animated ‘Clue’ Series in Development at Fox
The small screen adaptation of the toy giant’s classic ‘whodunnit’ board game is underway with eOne and Bento Box Entertainment
Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film 2021 Coming May 4-9
The festival will kick-off its first hybrid edition with an integrated program for in person and remote participants; this year’s theme is ‘Creating*Diversity.’
Pushed Again – MONSTRA 2021 Announces New Dates
COVID-19 forces another delay in Lisbon’s annual animation event, now scheduled to run July 21 to August 1, 2021.
The Worst Responders of ‘Paradise PD Part 3’ Return to Netflix March 12
Season 3 of Roger Black and Waco O'Guin’s adult animated comedy features even more nonsense from the backwater, Southern-fried, small-town police department; it’s gonna get weird!
Calling All Sonic Fans! The Blue Blur Returns in 2022
Paramount drops new teaser, title, and release date for feature film sequel one-year after ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ arrived.
Paramount+ Renews ‘Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out the News’
Show returns for second season with March 4 special to celebrate rebranded streaming platform’s launch; new daily segments begin March 8.