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.
‘Jade Armor’ Heads to Cartoon Network and HBO Max in early 2022.
Developed by an all-female creative team, TeamTo’s original animated series follows an ordinary girl who is unexpectedly transformed into a legendary superhero.
Fred Seibert Launches FredFilms
New endeavor for former Hanna-Barbera president and executive producer on shows like ‘Adventure Time’ and ‘The Fairly OddParents’ is positioned to serve the increasing demand for adult and kids’ animation programming; business kicks off with a first look deal with VIS KIDS.
9 Story Media Group’s ‘Ladybird Lu’ Gets the Green Light
Produced by Brown Bag Films, the animated series explores the everyday drama of the brand-new social life of a 3-year-old; show set to join Cartoonito, Cartoon Network and HBO Max’s newly announced preschool programming block, this fall.
Podcast EP97: Disney TV Animation Storyboard Artist Lila Martinez's Journey from Mexico to the US
The Disney artist discusses her career path that eventually saw her work on some of TV’s biggest animated shows, including ‘The Simpsons’ and ‘American Dad!’
VIS KIDS Announces New Partners and Animated Kids and Family Slate
Just launched division of ViacomCBS International Studios reveals global creator partnerships and development plans.
William Joyce and DNEG Teaming on Animated ‘The Great Gatsby’ Feature
Brian Selznick to pen script for first ever animated version of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 1925 classic American novel.
Kevin Michael Richardson Replaces Harry Shearer as Dr. Hibbert on ‘The Simpsons’
Following last June’s announcement that white actors would no longer voice Black characters on the show, producers reveal that starting with next week’s episode, Richardson will take over the role Shearer has voiced for over 30 years.
Next PreVIEW Set: ‘Animated Features Oscar Contenders – A Directors’ Discussion’
Join the free March 5 online conversation with leading animated feature film directors sharing insights into this year’s possible Oscar nomination line-up.
‘Trollstopia’ Season 2 Hits Peacock and Hulu March 18
Based on the popular DreamWorks’ animated films, the next chapter of the series sees Poppy bring unity to all of the musical trolls scattered through the forest… or does she?
Toonz Media Group Launches ‘MyToonz’ OTT Platform
The India-based company’s new initiative provides family friendly entertainment across multiple platforms; the app features carefully curated fun, educational, safe, and non-violent content.
Long Live Animation!
The art form is alive and kicking.
‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ Named Anime of the Year at Crunchyroll’s Anime Awards
Horror action series the top vote getter at 5th annual celebration, as 15 million global votes are cast in 18 award categories; ‘Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!’ named best animation.
Get Your First Look at ‘Aquaman: King of Atlantis’ Animated Mini-Series
HBO Max’s three-part series features Arthur Curry and Mera: they’re curvy, colorful, and positively full of eyebrow power.
Netflix Teams with Lupita Nyong’o on New Animated Musical ‘Sulwe’
Based on the Oscar-winning ‘12 Years a Slave’ actress’ #1 New York Times bestselling children’s book of the same name, the film will tell a story about colorism, self-esteem, and learning that true beauty comes from within.
Don’t Miss Tonight’s Crunchyroll Anime Awards!
Join the global celebration of the best anime of 2020; the show will stream live on multiple platforms.
See ‘The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge On The Run’ at the Drive-in on Feb 27 and 28
Paramount+ invites LA-based fans to an immersive drive-through experience; see the first episode of the original series ‘Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years’ followed by a screening of the brand-new feature film featuring the whole Bikini Bottom gang.
Netflix and WIT Studio Partner Up for Anime Scholarship
Aspiring anime artists may apply to the WIT Animator Academy, a six-month program at Sasayuri Video Training Institute in Tokyo developed and taught in part by Studio Ghibli vet Hitomi Tateno.
Don’t Be Chicken: Check Out These Clips of ‘Archibald’s Next Big Thing is Here!’
From the creative minds of Tony Hale and DreamWorks Animation comes the animated series about a curious chicken who embraces life to the absolute fullest and 'yes, and's...' his way through everything; now streaming on Peacock.
Noggin’s ‘Rhymes Through Times’ Musical Series Celebrates the Black Experience
Using popular Nickelodeon characters, the newly launched animated show teaches kids about the contributions of Black people to American culture and features iconic figures such as Ruby Bridges, Thurgood Marshall, Katherine Johnson, and Guion Steward Bluford Jr.
ANIMAKOM FEST OPENS THE CALL FOR ITS 5TH EDITION
The 5th edition of the Bilbao International Animation Community Festival - ANIMAKOM FEST will take place between the 28th of June and the 4th of July 2021.
Netflix Nabs Rights to Light Chaser’s ‘New Gods: Nezha Reborn’
Produced by the studio behind ‘White Snake’ and set to stream April 9, 2021, the animated, modernized take on the Chinese mythological text ‘The Romance of the Gods’ follows Yunxiang on his journey to battle the Dragon Clan.
Disney Drops ‘Crafting Raya’ Featurette
Go behind-the-scenes of the making of the highly anticipated new animated adventure, ‘Raya and the Last Dragon,’ about a lone warrior who must track down the legendary last dragon to save her world; film releases March 5, 2021 simultaneously in theatres and on Disney+.
ANNY’s ‘Monsters and Me’ VR Event
AWN’s resident Miscweant, adorned in an Oculus Quest 2 headset, shares his report on Animation Nights New York’s cutting-edge webXR virtual animated shorts screening.
Jane Fonda Joins Cast of Apple and Skydance Animation’s ‘Luck’
The Academy Award winning actor will voice ‘The Dragon’ in Peggy Holmes’ tale of the unluckiest girl in the world, the first project under the animation studio's new multi-year deal to produce films and TV shows for Apple TV+.
