EXCLUSIVE: Watch New ‘DuckTales’ Chibi-Style ‘Mayan Mayhem’ Short
Scrooge, Donald, and the triplets can’t catch a break while treasure hunting in the first of three new ‘Chibi Tiny Tales’ shorts Disney is releasing in the leadup to the ‘DuckTales’ series finale on March 15.
Paramount+ Orders Live-Action ‘Dora the Explorer’ and ‘The Fairly OddParents’ Series
Mining of Nickelodeon IP continues with two new shows that will be similar to the 2019 ‘Dora and the Lost City of Gold’ feature.
Stop-Motion ‘Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K.’ Comes to Hulu May 21
Animated by Stoopid Buddy Stoodios, the show stars Patton Oswalt as the megalomaniacal supervillain M.O.D.O.K., who after being ousted from his own evil organization, shows that even an evil villain can suffer a mid-life crisis.
Hulu Greenlights ‘Animaniacs’ Season 3
They’re back and here to stay! - Ahead of its Season 2 release, Warner Bros. Animation picks up a third season of Amblin’s crazy popular animated comedy series.
Reimagined ‘My Little Pony G5’ and ‘Transformers: BotBots’ On the Way
Netflix and eOne's rebooted CG animated ‘My Little Pony’ movie and series, along with a 20-episode animated ‘Transformers’ comedy, will hit the streamer this fall.
Cartoon Network Studios Expands Executive Team
Lauren Martinez has been named Vice President, Series; CNS producer Kelly Crews has been promoted to Vice President, Production.
‘Halo’ Series Heads to Paramount+
Following numerous development setbacks, the live-action series has found a new home at Paramount+, and is being hailed as a possible ‘defining show’ for the budding streamer.
Animated ‘Star Trek: Prodigy’ Premiering This Year on Paramount+
All-new CG kids’ series about a group of lawless teens who discover a derelict Starfleet ship will also run on Nickelodeon; entire ‘Star Trek’ universe will be made available on the newly rebranded platform.
Nickelodeon and Hasbro Teaming on Animated ‘Transformers’ Comedy Series
Network and eOne will co-produce 26 half-hour episodes about a new species of Transformers that must find their place among Autobots and Decepticons.
See First Look Images from ‘Blazing Saddles’-Inspired ‘Blazing Samurai’
Animated comedy based on Mel Brooks’ classic Western stars Michael Cera, Samuel L Jackson, and Ricky Gervais, with Rob Minkoff producing, and a planned 2022 release.
Pixar Drops Teaser and Images for Next Feature, ‘Luca’
Oscar-nominated ‘La Luna’ director Enrico Casarosa is at the helm of studio’s summer 2021 release about a young boy’s unforgettable summer on the Italian Riviera, filled with scooter rides, gelato, and teenage sea monsters.
Nickelodeon Launches Avatar Studios to Expand ‘Last Airbender’ and ‘Korra’ Worlds
Series creators Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko will helm the new venture; the studio’s first project, an animated feature, is set to begin production this year.
Nickelodeon Drops Teaser and Image from New CG ‘Rugrats’
The famed, intrepid toddlers - Tommy Pickles, Chuckie Finster, Angelica Pickles, Susie Carmichael and Phil and Lil DeVille – return, along with the original voice cast, in a reimagined new series, premiering this spring on the new Paramount+ platform.
Nexus Studios Names Anna Lord Senior Development Producer
Producer joins the studio’s original content team, bolstering their plans for continued growth while helping find new talent in support of projects currently in development.
Podcast EP98: Nico Colaleo's Journey to Become an Animation Editor and Creator of ‘Ollie & Scoops’
The artist discusses the ins and outs of what an editor for animation does, and what it takes to produce a new episode each month of his own indie show.
Mattel and Nickelodeon Teaming Up on ‘Monster High’ Return
New projects based on the popular franchise include an animated series and live-action musical set to hit Nick platforms in 2022.
Fox’s Tubi Strikes Anime Series Licensing Deal with Toei Animation
Nearly 500 episodes are added to its already extensive line-up of movies and TV series, including new installments of ‘One Piece,’ ‘Dr. Slump,’ ‘Slam Dunk,’ and ‘Ge-Ge-Ge No Kitaro.’
Maxon Reveals 2021 Event Lineup – First ‘3D & Motion Design Show’ Set for March 17
This year’s first free showcase will include feature presentations from expert motion graphic and VFX artists; all events will be livestreamed on 3D & Motion Design Show website and the Maxon YouTube channel.
Chaos Releases V-Ray 5 for 3ds Max – Update 1
New features include added support for masks, allowing users to fine tune rendered images without re-rendering or moving to another app; update supports better compositing, direct support in Light Mix, and integration with Chaos Cosmos.
Matt Groening Addresses ‘The Simpsons’ Re-Casting Moves
In a new BBC interview, the iconic show’s creator shares his support for the decision to replace Harry Shearer in the role of Dr. Hibbert, agreeing that change is needed, not just with actors, but the entire industry.
WarnerMedia Kids & Family Welcomes Kim Howitt
Bringing 25+ years’ experience to her new role as senior creative executive, the kids’ content veteran will oversee the creative development of third-party animation, co-production, and live-action, bringing new, engaging content to Cartoon Network.
Exclusive Bonus Clip: ‘The Croods: A New Age – The Evolution of Contrasts’
The next chapter in the first prehistoric family is now available to own on Digital, 4K, Blu-ray and DVD from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.
‘Twisted Metal’ Live-Action Adaptation Speeds to the Small Screen
Sony Pictures Television and PlayStation Productions team up on their second live-action series based on a popular game; new series centers on a motor-mouthed outsider tasked with delivering a package in a post-apocalyptic wasteland.
Nickelodeon Readies ‘Baby Shark’s Big Show!’ and Renews Top Preschool Series
Special ‘Baby Shark Shorts’ mini-adventures to air February 26. ‘Santiago of the Seas,’ ‘Blue’s Clues & You!,’ and ‘PAW Patrol’ get greenlights for all new seasons.
New ‘Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go’ is Coming to Town
Based on the classic book series, the latest iteration of the popular ‘Thomas & Friends’ franchise features fast colorful 2D animation, more physical comedy, and expressive characters; coming this fall to Cartoon Network and Netflix.