Producers Guild Announces 2021 Nominations
‘The Croods: A New Age,’ ‘Onward,’ ‘Over the Moon,’ ‘Soul’ and ‘Wolfwalkers’ to contend in animated movie category; ‘Bridgerton,’ ‘Mank,’ ‘The Mandalorian,’ and ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ among top producer award nominees.
Voice Cast Revealed for Netflix Original Anime Series ‘Trese’
Liza Soberano lands lead role of Alexandra Trese in the Filipino language version, with Shay Mitchell taking on the English version; the highly anticipated series, based Budjette Tan and KaJO Baldisimo’s graphic novel, will be released later this year.
The Rookie Awards Launches 2021 Global Competition
11th annual contest is now open for entries; all amateur creatives in film, animation, games, virtual reality, motion graphics, and 3d visualization are welcome to submit their work.
‘Tenet,’ ‘Soul’ Take Home Critics Choice Awards
Warner Bros.’ reverse-action sci-fi thriller and Pixar’s look at a Black jazz musician’s reflection on his own life and what makes it worth living were honored by the Critics Choice Association at their 26th annual ceremony.
‘Bombay Rose’ – Viewpoint and Vision
VIEW Conference executive director Dr. Maria Elena Gutierrez shares her thoughts on the complex vision of reality, and ultimate celebration of life, in Gitanjali Rao’s debut hand-painted animated feature film, premiering today on Netflix.
Linetest’s ‘Less Noise, More Life’ Short Confronts Arctic Ocean Noise Pollution
In support of World Whale Day, Vancouver studio mixes stylized, illustrative, line-based 2D and 3D animation to depict how bowhead whales are being threatened by man-made underwater noise.
Maxon Acquires 3D Sculpting App forger
Creator Javier Edo Meseguer’s iOS app brings production-level sculpting to mobile devices.
Discreet Arts Opens U.S. Office, Names Steven Wendland President
India-based studio opens in Los Angeles with plans to expand the studio’s 2D and CGI-animated work-for-hire services while developing current and new original IP.
‘The Runaway Bunny’ Animated Special Debuts March 25 on HBO Max
Musical performance and narration by Tracee Ellis Ross and songs by Grammy winning artists Mariah Carey, Kelly Rowland, Rosanne Cash, Ziggy Marley and Kimya Dawson highlight new 2D hand-drawn special, based on the classic children’s book by Margaret Wise Brown.
Kukua and Lupita Nyong’o Launching ‘Super Sema’ on International Women’s Day
The Nairobi-based female-led kids’ edutainment studio partners with Oscar-winning actress and author on a new YouTube Kids & Family Original animated series featuring Africa’s first kid superhero; ‘Black Panther’ star lends her voice to the upcoming two-part episode as well as the series’ trailer.
Behind the Martial Arts and Motifs of ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’
Striving to create distinct, authentic, and believable fight choreography, artists on Disney’s new animated action fantasy were determined to show emotion-packed action quite different from what audiences are used to seeing on screen.
Gore Verbinski and Roger Deakins Teaming Up on Two Animated Films
The ‘Rango’ director reveals both projects will feature fresh, non-Western themes, and one will be a musical.
Call for Entries for ANIMATOR \ 2021 International Animated Film Festival
You still have time to submit your animation or animated series for the 14th IAFF ANIMATOR.
New Teaser and Images Released for DC Universe’s ‘Justice Society: World War II’
Next chapter in the popular animated movie series is coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack and Blu-ray on May 11 and digital on April 27.
Netflix Honors International Women’s Day
The streaming giant earmarks the first $5 million of their recently announced Creative Equity Fund for programs that support and promote women in the global entertainment industry; watch the Women’s Day Netflix video, narrated by Janet Mock, honoring groundbreaking women in entertainment history.
‘Bombay Rose’ Paints an Intimate Portrait of India’s Past and Present
For writer and director Gitanjali Rao, the ‘love’ within a simple rose inspired her compelling and beautifully hand-painted animated film about people in India living unfulfilled lives as they struggle to survive.
‘The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run’ Premieres Today on Paramount+
‘Aye-aye, Captain!’ – the latest CG movie adventures of the Bikini Bottom gang hits the interwebs as ViacomCBS’ new streaming service launches with an under the sea splash; stop any important work and descend into wackiness with three zany clips.
Nickelodeon’s ‘Baby Shark’s Big Show!’ Debuts March 26
The series follows Baby Shark and his best friend William on their adventures in their underwater community of Carnivore Cove; following premiere, the episode will be available on Nick Jr. On Demand and Download-To-Own services, as well as Noggin.
‘SpongeBob’ Spinoff ‘The Patrick Star Show’ Nabs Nickelodeon Greenlight
Bill Fagerbakke will reprise his role in the new 2D animated family sitcom starring the famed starfish, his wild whims, and surreal imagination, set to air on Nick this summer.
An Endless Summer of Cartoon Fun: ‘Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years’
Executive producers Marc Ceccarelli and Vincent Waller discuss Nickelodeon’s first-ever ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ spinoff series, a prequel that follows 10-year-old SpongeBob, his pals, and their summertime sleepaway camp hijinks, premiering today on the new Paramount+ streaming platform.
Titmouse's Virtual ‘5 Second Animation Night’ Screening Begins March 5
Can’t miss 2021 virtual edition of the studio’s famed ‘5 Second Day’ annual in-house animated shorts program screening will be available through midnight on March 7.
Take a Sneak Peek: ‘South ParQ Vaccination Special’
The boys are back in town, ready to get the vaccine! Their new one-hour special premieres on Wednesday, March 10 on Comedy Central.
Korean Webtoon ‘Dr. Brain’ Nabs Live-Action Series Order at Apple TV+
Sci-fi thriller based on the popular webtoon is the first Korean-language project for the streamer; ‘Parasite’s Lee Sun-Kyun to star, with Kim Jee-Woon writing and directing.
Disney’s ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ is Finally Here
After pushing its original November 25, 2020 release date because of the COVID-19 pandemic as it quickly pivoted hundreds of artists to produce the bulk of the film from home, the studio delivers a beautiful and emotionally fulfilling epic adventure; the film releases simultaneously in theatres and on Disney+ this Friday, March 5.
A Now Animated Season 4 of ‘No Activity’ Debuts April 8 on Paramount+
CBS Studios drops trailer for the popular, previously live-action original comedy series that gets an all-new CG animated format.
