Amber Heard Moves Forward with $100 Million Lawsuit Against Johnny Depp
The ‘Aquaman’ actress has been granted permission to countersue her ex-husband, alleging defamation and spearheading a social media campaign attempt to destroy her career.
Key Dates and Call for Entries Announced for ‘The PGA Innovation Award’
Submissions now open through February 28; award, which honors outstanding entertainment endeavors across VR, AR, experiential and other emerging media, to be presented at 32nd Annual PGA Awards on March 24.
FIAF’s Animation First Festival Moves Online February 5-15
Program highlights include US and New York premieres of 69 feature length and short films; animated selections by special guest Wes Anderson; a tribute to French animator Paul Grimault; and shorts program including the best of Annecy International Film Festival; and an inaugural student short film competition.
Craig McCracken’s ‘Kid Cosmic’ Premieres February 2 on Netflix
Based on the ‘Powerpuff Girls’ creator’s 2009 comic strip, the retro 2D animated series is inspired by classic comics from the 1950s; show follows the life of a boy named Kid who dreams of being a hero – but he’s not very good at it.
‘Dino Ranch’ Preschool Series Debuts January 18 on Disney Jr.
Animated ‘Pre-Westoric’ show from Industrial Brothers and Boat Rocker Studios celebrates family, teamwork, community, and outdoor fun.
30th ANIMAFEST ZAGREB 28 September to 3 October 2020 Zagreb, Croatia - A LIVE FESTIVAL IN THIS WORLD OF CHAOS
This year against all odds I found myself in Zagreb, and not just there, but on the Grand Competition International Jury.
Call for Entries: MIFA Project Pitches
Deadline for submissions is February 7, 2021 - selected MIFA pitch projects receive unique opportunities with access to and meetings with key players in the animation sector; June 14-19 event will be run both online and in-person.
Petition Launched to Save Hiroshima Animation Festival
Prestigious festival set to end as city dissolves partnership with ASIFA-Japan in move to establish more commercially oriented event.
Nvidia On-Demand Resource Now Online
Explore an extensive catalog of sessions, podcasts, demos, research posters and more; see GTC 2020 keynote by Nvidia chief scientist Bill Dally.
48th Annual Annie Awards Now Open for Submissions
ASIFA-Hollywood issues call for entries; excellence in 10 production categories and 22 achievement categories, along with a number of honorary awards, will be recognized at April 16 virtual ceremony.
The Bob Godfrey Collection Crowdfund to Create the Documentary Bob @ 100!
In 2021 the Bob Godfrey Collection will be celebrating the centenary of Oscar-winning British animator, Bob Godfrey.
Podcast EP92: Skylar Zerr's Top Tips on Becoming A 3D Animation Director
The 3D animation director at Arcana Studio in Vancouver shares the skills he worked on that took him from animation graduate to animation director.
DreamWorks Animation’s ‘Cleopatra in Space’ Season 3 Premieres January 14
Peacock continues expanding its kids programming with a new season of the original animated series based on Mike Maihack’s award-winning graphic novels.
Lost Marble Acquires Moho 2D Animation Software
Company founded by the software program’s original creator and Cartoon Saloon’s supervisor of Moho animation will continue developing the technology used on films like ‘Wolfwalkers’ and ‘The Breadwinner.’
The Sustainability Animation Residency Announces ProJury Participants
Jurors consists of a talented and diverse team of professionals, ranging from the world of animation, the video game industry, contemporary art, and the sustainability and environmental sectors; deadline for SAR’s submissions is January 10.
Hand-Drawn ‘Minor Accident of War’ Tells Harrowing Personal WWII Story
The Oscar-qualified short combines 2D animation with contemporary artistry to adapt a poem about the true-life experiences of poet and World War II veteran Edward Field.
Anima 2021 Spotlights Korean Animation
Special program will feature Korean independent shorts and animated features including ‘The Shaman Sorceress,’ ‘Motel Rose,’ and ‘Beauty Water.’
Run the Jewels Gets Plastic in ‘Walking in the Snow’ Music Video
Rap duo El-P and Killer Mike fight a cold-as-ice enemy in a stop-motion short directed by Chris Hopewell, based on a track from the band’s latest album, ‘RTJ4.’
Warner Bros. Drops Another Teaser Clip from ‘Batman: Soul of the Dragon’
The all-new DC Universe original animated film is coming to Digital January 12 and 4K & Blu-ray January 26.
Podcast EP91: Arcana Founder Sean O'Reilly Reveals How He Built A 3D Film Studio from Scratch
The entertainment studio CEO discusses expanding from indie comic publishing into 3D feature film, TV series, and short film production.
‘Gloomy the Naughty Grizzly’ Coming Spring 2021
The super dark but lovable characters, Gloomy and Pity, take the leap from merchandise to anime stars with their own animated TV series launching in Japan next April.
Podcast EP90: Daniel Virgüez Shares Learnings from His PhD in Intl Stop-Motion Co-Production
The stop-motion animator discusses how studios from different countries can collaborate efficiently.
‘Fast & Furious: Spy Racers’ Season 3 Now Streaming on Netflix
Just when you thought Christmas was over, Universal and DreamWorks Animation’s brings you the third season of their hit animated series based on the ‘Fast & Furious’ live-action franchise.
‘Bearly’ Charms as SCAD Animation Studio’s Debut Film
The delightful 2D/3D animated musical short, about a curious bear cub’s attempt to resist hibernation, marks the start of the program’s ambitious plan to produce two new shorts each year.
Ghibli’s ‘The Cat Returns’ and ‘Whisper of the Heart’ SteelBook Release Set
‘Spirited Away;’ ‘Castle in the Sky;’ ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service;’ ‘Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind;’ ‘My Neighbor Totoro;’ and others.