Mondo TV and MOPI to Co-Produce New Season of ‘MeteoHeroes’
The popular environmentally themed animated series will begin Season 2 production in first quarter 2021; show follows the adventures of six superpowered kids using science to save Earth.
LoUPE Simplifies Storytelling with Technology ‘For Artists, By Artists’
Tangent Labs co-founder Jeff Bell shares how their platform integrates asset management, production and task management, review and collaboration, sketching, draw overs, and note taking to enable transparent, accessible, and innovative animation and VFX creativity.
‘Witcher 4’ Game is Coming Sans Geralt
According to CD Projekt Red CEO Adam Kiciński, the new title will shift away from its beloved, yellow-eyed anti-hero and focus on a new character within the world.
Did ‘The Simpsons’ Once Again Predict the Future?
The iconic series, known for its uncanny prescience, showed Lisa Simpson succeeding Donald Trump as President back in a 2000 episode… wearing an outfit eerily similar to VP Kamala Harris’ inauguration suit and pearls.
‘Wish Dragon’ Opens with $7.15 Million at China Box Office
The Sony Pictures Animation animated adventure, set to premiere later this year on Netflix, is Chinese studio Base Animation’s first original feature; movie tells the story of a working-class student and a cynical dragon in pursuit of a long-lost friend.
‘Beyblade Burst Surge’ Season 5 Premieres February 20 on Disney XD
New episodes include new characters as well as fan favorites; season’s opening theme song ‘We Got the Spin’ now on the series official YouTube channel.
Augenblick Studios Appoints Carrie Miller COO
Industry veteran brings expertise in digital production and original IP development; will be tasked with advancing the studio’s vision and distinct approach to animation.
‘Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous’ Season 2 Now Streaming on Netflix
All-new episodes of the hit DreamWorks Animation adventure series find the kids forced deep into the jungle when T.Rex takes over Main Street; watch some teaser clips from the new season.
Toei’s ‘World Trigger’ Global Livestream Watch Party January 30
Studio invites fans to join a special online event celebrating the popular sci-fi series featuring video and messages from the Japanese cast, screenings of episodes 1 & 2 of the new season, and post-episode discussions and giveaways.
The Visual Effects Society Announces 2021 Board of Directors’ Officers
Lisa Cooke was named board chair and is the first woman elected to lead the organization; other officers include Emma Clifton Perry, David Tanka, Jeffrey Okun, and Gavin Graham.
Rémi Chayé’s ‘Calamity Jane’ Kicks Off FIAF’s 2021 Animation First Festival
February 5 opening night will feature the Annecy Crystal winning film’s US premiere; the festival will also feature two recently announced special programs highlighting animation from Africa.
‘Jiang Ziya’ Coming to Digital, Blu-ray and DVD February 9
The action-packed second chapter in the Fengshen Cinematic Universe follows a celestial army commander trying to earn his place amongst the gods.
Millimages Names Marina Narishkin Director General
New appointment will spearhead strategic studio transformation through diversification, development of new IP for TV and film, and creation of new global licensing network.
Netflix Buys Lord and Miller’s ‘The Mitchells vs. The Machines’ from Sony Pictures Animation
Previously titled ‘Connected’ and slated for an October 23, 2020 theatrical release before being unset, the animated comedy from the Oscar-winning ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ producers will be released later in 2021.
Call For Submissions: The Animattikon Project organizes the journal “Animation in Times of Plague”.
The Animattikon Project, the international animation festival of Paphos, Cyprus, produced annually since 2017 by Kimonos Art Center, is organizing the edition of a collection of articles on the subject of “Animation in Times of Plague”.
Next VIEW Conference PreVIEW - Baobab Studios at 5: Innovations in Animated Storytelling
Join the January 30 free online conversation with Baobab Studios founders and creative leads when they discuss insights and challenges of the studio’s first five years; team will also discuss ‘Baba Yaga,’ a VR exploration of the Eastern European legend.
Anima: The Brussels Animation Festival Goes Virtual
The 40th edition moves completely online; over 250 movies will be available on demand during the festival, which runs February 12-21.
Podcast EP94: How Henry Bonsu Successfully Pitched ‘Lazor Wulf’ To Adult Swim
The series creator discusses his show’s rollercoaster journey from humble webcomic to fan favorite and Season 2 renewal.
Pink Parrot Media and Sky bring ‘Snowsnaps’ to the UK
The popular preschool animated comedy-adventure series is a spinoff of the animated movie ‘Snowtime;’ the show encourages kids to use their imaginations to create their own games of make-believe in the outdoor world.
Acclaimed Disney Animater Dale Baer Dies at 70
The influential supervising animator and mentor, who spent four decades at the studio and worked on films from ‘Robin Hood’ to ‘Frozen,’ passed away last Friday from complications due to ALS.
DC UNIVERSE INFINITE Launches January 21
The premium digital comic book service will feature over 25,000 comic books and graphic novels with new content being continuously added; fans will have access to DC fan events to connect with other DC enthusiasts.
Teradici Software Support for macOS Coming Mid-2021
High performance technology will include remote access to Cloud Access Software for Macs with PCoIP Ultra performance.
Maxon Acquires Distributor TMS Corp, Establishes Official Japanese Office
Deal cements company’s commitment to the local market, providing users with additional resources and creative tools.
Escape Studios Launches Master’s Degree Program in Character and Creature Creation
Led by industry veteran Michael Davies, the new program at Pearson College London features five key modules: Character and Creature Design; Modelling/Presentation; Technical Direction; Studio Project; and Production Project.
Winsing Animation’s ‘Diary of Dinosaurs’ Hitting Chinese Theatres May 1
New animated action-adventure comedy follows a family of herbivorous dinosaurs defending their homeland.
