Cartoon Network’s ‘Drawn to Making it Happen’ Premieres February 6
Celebrating Black History Month, new episode features 15-year-old Sidney Keys III, entrepreneur, and CEO of Books n Bros, who focuses on promoting literacy among Black boys; new monthly vignettes featuring inspirational stories from real-life kids to be released throughout the year.
Man’s Best Friend Has Demons Too in ‘Ghost Dogs’
Joe Cappa and J.W. Hallford’s film pays homage to rare childhood moments of self-discovery, like flipping through channels, stumbling upon ‘The Shining,’ which you weren’t supposed to watch, but did anyway.
Rainshine Entertainment and Animasia Partner on Animated Feature Trilogy
‘Final Destination’ movie franchise architect Jeffrey Reddick to write and executive produce adaption of ‘Young Captain Nemo’ fictional book series.
WATCH: Official Trailer for Netflix’s ‘Pacific Rim: The Black’ Anime Series
Coming March 4, Legendary Television’s new series, which continues the epic battles of Guillermo del Toro’s film franchise, finds teenage siblings fighting to survive after Kaiju overrun Australia.
Magic Light Pictures’ ‘Superworm’ Coming to BBC Christmas 2021
The producers of ‘Zog’ and ‘The Snail and the Whale’ cast Oscar winner Olivia Colman and Emmy nominee Matt Smith in their new animated adaption of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s book of the same name.
Podcast EP96: Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu And Joe Wilson Share Their ‘Kapaemahu’ Creative Journey
The Hawaiian filmmakers discuss their 2D animated short, which tells the story of the healing power of four mysterious stones found on Waikiki Beach in Hawaii - and the legendary dual male and female spirits within them.
redknot Greenlights ‘Super Wish’ 2D Series
Production company’s new animated kids’ show follows a birthday boy and his friends in a magical dimension of birthday wishes; show is created by Nelvana’s Vanessa Esteves and Emmy Award-winning Adrian Thatcher.
EXCLUSIVE CLIP: Grammy Winner Macy Gray Gives Karaoke Tips on ‘Big City Greens’
In a special music-filled episode, ‘Okay Karaoke,’ the Green family gets some great Karaoke tips from the famed singer and songwriter; ‘Big City Greens: Don’t Think, Just Sing!’ digital soundtrack available on Disney Records February 5.
Cyber Group Studios to Receive Epic MegaGrant
Entertainment production company’s plans for new virtual production pipeline include an Unreal Engine-powered real-time rendering and motion capture studio.
WildBrain Spark Inks ‘Kiwi & Strit’ Deal with Copenhagen Bombay
Studios will co-produce 26 new episodes for popular CG-animated comedy series’ third season; agreement grants exclusive global AVOD rights to new season.
DC Universe’s ‘Justice Society: World War II’ Coming to Digital April 27
Warner Bros. Animation’s feature length animated film, the latest in the popular superhero franchise, comes to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack and Blu-ray on May 11, 2021.
You Can Almost Taste It: White Castle’s ‘In These Times’
Creative production studio Ataboy and advertising agency Merkley + Partners create fun, fast-paced, collage-inspired animation to promote the hamburger chain’s comfort food lineup; created during the pandemic, all work was produced remotely.
Goro Miyazaki Talks ‘Earwig and the Witch’
Now showing in select U.S. theatres and premiering tomorrow on HBO Max, Studio Ghibli’s first fully 3D/CG feature, helmed by the iconic Oscar-winning Hayao Miyazaki’s son, pushes the venerated home of classic, hand-drawn 2D into the contemporary world of CGI.
BAFTA Releases Longlists for British Academy Film Awards 2021
New 2021 rules promote diversity in membership and voting; Pixar’s animated feature ‘Soul’ longlisted in five categories including Best Film, Animated Film, Special Visual Effects, Original Score, and Sound.
Annecy Issues Last Call for Films and Projects
Get your work entered without delay; the film submissions deadline is February 15, with project submissions due by February 7.
CALL FOR ENTRIES - ANIBAR 12, Peja Kosovo
Anibar International Animation Festival will be accepting animations from all around the world till March 31st.
Creative Director Dan Shefelman Launches Mud Pie Labs
Industry veteran launches New York-based animation studio to nurture entry-level talent from underrepresented communities by pairing them with seasoned industry professionals; company received Epic MegaGrant for its work with the nonprofit Musician Treatment Fund.
Annecy Festival 14-19 June 2021 - FILMS and PROJECTS: Last Chance Before Submissions Close!
FILMS and PROJECTS: Last Chance Before Submissions Close!
Annecy Festival - annecy.org
Festival 14-19 June 2021
Mifa 15-18 June 2021
Hurry up - submit your films and projects to participate in Annecy 2021!
In 2021, we hope to see many of you at Annecy, and online for the great animation party!
To try your luck at competing in the Official Selection with your films, or have your projects selected at the Mifa Pitches, in this unmissable global event of the year, register now!
Test Your Animation Trivia Chops on Nickelodeon’s ‘Tooned In’
Premiering February 8, new gameshow pits kids against each other in ultimate cartoon trivia competition hosted by animated A.I. robot, Nicky.
Real-Time Gaming Tech Shines in Heartwarming ‘Windup’ Animated Short
For Chinese director Yibing Jiang, Unity’s real-time tools enabled a small global team of artists to work quickly and efficiently, in parallel rather than sequentially, to produce a beautiful and touching film about the bond between a father and his ailing daughter.
Nippon TV’s Inks Distribution Deal for ‘TSUKIMICHI-Moonlit Fantasy-’
Crunchyroll tapped to bring new anime to platforms worldwide; series is based on the award-winning novel and manga by Kei Azumi.
February’s Crunchyroll Crate Contains Exclusive Plush Creature
The ‘Fantasy World’ themed crate boasts a plush version of the dungeon spider from the ‘So I’m a Spider, So What’ anime series.
Hornet Promotes Eric Lane and Corey Langelotti to Creative Directors
Both artists are known for their diverse skill sets including 3D, VFX, graphic design, photography, animation, and design.
78th Golden Globe Awards Nominee Reactions
Cartoon Saloon, DreamWorks Animation, Netflix, and Pixar filmmakers and composers share their thoughts on this morning’s announcement.
‘The Simpsons’ Leads WGA Nominations for Animation
Fox nabs five of six noms for animation, including four for ‘The Simpsons, and one for ‘Bob’s Burgers,’ while Netflix picks up one for ‘BoJack Horseman.’