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+.
Season 2 of ‘The Adventures of Paddington’ Debuts February 19
Nickelodeon’s CG-animated preschool series follows the adventures of everyone’s favorite curious and kind British bear as he explores London, learns important lessons, and meets new friends.
The Carefree Claymation of Gilligan Moss’ ‘Slow Down’ Music Video
Francesca Morea takes the Brooklyn-based electronic duo on a surreal but easygoing journey in the ocean, forest, and outer space.
Disney Drops Official Trailer for ‘Cruella’ Origin Story
In the studio's new take on our favorite villainous fashion plate, Miss de Vil appears young, chic, and much more mad… is her insanity genius, or just plain killer?
‘Archibald’s Next Big Thing Is Here’ Returns with More Slapstick and Sincerity
Premiering today on Peacock, Emmy Award winner Tony Hale and DreamWorks Animation’s 2D animated comedy about the misadventures of a curious, loveable chicken is back with a new season of hijinks and heart.
Escape Studios, ScreenSkills, and Epic Games Team Up on ‘Pick and Mix’
The two-week program will help film and television professionals move into real-time visualization and virtual production; free for freelancers and furloughed workers, the program runs March 15-26.
‘Short Nite’ Animated Film Festival Coming to ‘Fortnite’
Check out 12 animated short films though the video game’s Party Royale mode starting February 20th, 2 PM EST.
KingstOOn Animation and Film Festival Moves Online April 21-25
The virtual event plans an Expo, film festival, business forum, and Pitch Boot Camp and Competition; this year’s theme explores diversity in animation.
Apple and Skydance Animation Sign Multi-Year Film and TV Deal
Partnership kicks-off with features ‘Luck’ and ‘Spellbound,’ and two-season order for ‘The Search for WondLa,’ all set to stream on Apple TV+.
‘DOTA: Dragon’s Blood’ Anime Series Coming to Netflix
Premiering March 25, new fantasy show based on the popular video game ‘DOTA 2’ tells the story of Davion, a renowned Dragon Knight devoted to wiping the scourge from the face of the earth.
Cartoon Network Unveils Greenlights and New ‘Redraw Your World’ Branding
WarnerMedia announces huge new kids and family programming commitment, including ‘Cartoonito’ preschool block and over 300 hours of new originals debuting on CN and HBO Max later this year.
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.
