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.’
Next PreVIEW Session Set with ‘Bombay Rose’ Director Gitanjali Rao
Join a conversation with the film’s director and Netflix’s Aram Yacoubian on February 12; registration for the free online event is now open.
Nominations Announced for 78th Golden Globe Awards
DreamWorks’ ‘The Croods: A New Age,’ Pixar’s ‘Onward’ and ‘Soul,’ Netflix’s ‘Over the Moon,’ and Cartoon Saloon’s ‘Wolfwalkers’ snag nominations for best animated feature.
YouNeek Studio’s ‘Iyanu: Child of Wonder’ Gets Animated
Studio’s graphic novels to be transformed by Nigerian-born filmmaker, Okupe; animated series will feature stunning African locations, brilliant themes of unity and community all through the lens of inspirational African characters.
LAIKA Teams Up with Bowie State University on Stop-Motion Animation Studio
Partnership and donation will enhance BSU’s animation curriculum, building on award-winning studio’s existing career/internship pipeline for the university’s students.
17 Scientific & Technical Achievements to be Honored at Academy Sci-Tech Awards
Shotgun, ftrack Studio, the ILM HairCraft Dynamics System, and Walt Disney Animation Studios Hair Simulation System among the achievements being awarded at upcoming February 13 virtual ceremony.
‘The Croods: A New Age’ Arrives on Digital February 9
DreamWorks Animation’s hit prehistoric family adventure is heading to living rooms everywhere; bonus features including featurettes, gag reel, deleted scenes and even ‘Stone Age Snack Attack’ recipes; available on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-Ray, and DVD February 23.
Crunchyroll and Idris Elba to Develop ‘Dantai’ Sci-Fi Thriller
The 'Luther' and 'Thor: Ragnarok' star's Green Door Pictures signs deal with leading anime brand to produce animated Afro-futuristic series set in a city where the rise of biotech has widened the gap between haves and have-nots.
Fred Rogers Productions’ ‘Donkey Hodie’ Launches May 3 on PBS Kids
Studio receives $3 million grant from Corporation for Public Broadcasting to support production of the new preschool puppet series; previous CPB grants have funded animated kids’ series ‘Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,’ ‘Odd Squad,’ and ‘Peg + Cat.’
FMX 2021 Announces Initial Line-Up of Confirmed Speakers
Program includes sessions with director Glen Keane on the making of ‘Over the Moon;’ RISE’s Florian Gellinger and their first in-house productions, ‘Dragon Rider’ and ‘Stowaway;’ and MR. X’s creative team discussing the film adaption of ‘Monster Hunter’ video game; project submissions being accepted until February 22 for Animation Product Days.
All-New Animated ‘Sonic Prime’ Series Races to Netflix in 2022
SEGA, WildBrain, and the streaming giant join forces to unleash the ‘Blue Blur,’ placing the fate of a new multiverse in his gloved hands; the ‘Sonic’ franchise celebrates its 30th anniversary this year.
