Doug Alberts Joins Hornet’s Director Roster
Director and designer, known for his fun, playful aesthetic, employs a diverse array of creative animation techniques to tell stories; his work include projects for MTV, TED-Ed, and Lyft.
Autodesk Names Diana Colella SVP, Media & Entertainment
In her new role, the newly promoted company veteran will be responsible for increasing the division’s strategic efforts to lead growth in the industry.
WATCH: Animated ‘Pinocchio and Friends’ Series Coming Late 2021
Check out new trailer for upcoming show from Rainbow Group and Toonz Media Group, who are partnering on CG adaptation of Carlo Collodi’s ‘The Adventures of Pinocchio.’
‘Yu-Gi-Oh!’ Heads to the UK and Down Under
Konami Cross Media inks new streaming/digital agreements with UK-based Sky Kids and Australian-based anime streaming platform, AnimeLab.
New Lucasfilm Games ‘Indiana Jones’ Title in the Works with Bethesda
The former LucasArts is collaborating with the leading game company’s MachineGames studio on an original story, the action-adventure franchise’s first videogame for modern consoles since 2003.
‘Gods of Mars’: Virtual Production and NVIDIA RTX Real-Time Graphics at Work
Production of epic space adventure combines miniatures and real-time technologies at a fraction of the cost of similarly designed and animated blockbuster feature films.
‘Betty Boop’ Gets New Agent
Fleischer Studios taps Global Icons for worldwide representation as the studio seeks new, creative, and strategic opportunities to expand their iconic brands.
Weta Digital Names Ann Le Cam SVP Global Talent and Animation Production
Former Disney executive to lead VFX company’s further global expansion into original content and animation.
Netflix Reveals Animation Release Slate for 2021
Streaming giant announces projects from Aardman, DreamWorks Animation, Nickelodeon, and Sony Pictures Animation, among others, set for release this year.
Moth Animates Time Square Trailer for ‘Headspace Guide to Meditation’
Hornet’s London-based directors animated popular Netflix characters to count down the New Year’s Day launch of the streamer’s 8-part series that explores the foundations of meditation.
Sunrise Productions Open Source Node eXecution Tree Python Tool Now Available
NXT automates programming tasks related to animation and VFX graphics and linear processing; the simplification of production workflows builds a bridge between artists and developers.
Johannes Leonardo Animates History of Motion for VW ID.4 Electric SUV
Agency spot, ‘The Wheel,’ for the upcoming Volkswagen vehicle launch was produced in a single shot and uses real Zoetropes to beautifully illustrate progressive stages of transportation.
Tomm Moore Talks ‘WolfWalkers’ in Free INDAC Online Event
Set for January 18, the upcoming virtual discussion will feature a conversation with the director/producer of Cartoon Saloon and Apple TV+’s latest animated feature; submit questions via email to participate in the Q&A.
3 New Free VIEW Conference PreVIEW Online Talks Announced
Go behind the scenes with filmmakers discussing their animation projects; scheduled sessions include the production of Netflix’s first three animated shorts ‘Canvas,’ ‘If Anything Happens I Love You,’ and ‘Cops and Robbers;’ Baobab Studios’ VR Exploration Baba Yaga; and PaperBoat Animation Studio’s ‘Bombay Rose.’
HAVE A LAUGH: Denis Leary’s ‘Dogs Playing Poker’ 2D Short
Check out the first of two animated shorts from Fox Entertainment and the famed comedian, based on Icebox’s ‘Poker Night,’ about five dog friends playing cards and shooting the sh@t about sports.
EXTENDED SNEAK PEEK: ‘Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years’
The first-ever SpongeBob SquarePants animated prequel, teased during halftime of this afternoon’s NFL Wild Card Game, is produced by Nickelodeon Animation for Paramount+, ViacomCBS’ new subscription video on-demand platform launching later this year.
Denis Leary’s ‘Dogs Playing Poker’ Shorts Debut on January 9 FOX NFL Pregame
Fox Entertainment and the famed comedian team up on new animated shorts, based on Icebox’s ‘Poker Night,’ about five dog friends playing cards and shooting the sh@t about sports.
Character Designer Dave Creek Dies at 42
Best known for his work on ‘Bob’s Burgers,’ the designer passed away Thursday after sustaining injuries in a sky diving accident the prior weekend.
‘Earwig and The Witch’ Hits U.S. Theatres Nationwide February 3
GKIDS announces theatrical release of Studio Ghibli’s first entirely 3D/CG animated film; the highly anticipated movie streams on HBO Max February 5.
Cottonwood Media’s 2D ‘Squish’ Now Streaming on HBO Max
Based on a popular graphic novel of the same name, the original animated comedy for kids features characters based on microscopic creatures; series educates children about the world around them.
Crunchyroll Announces Slate of Winter Anime Dubs
International line-up includes multi-language dubs of popular anime including ‘Jujutsu Kaisen,’ ‘So I’m a Spider, So What,’ ‘Burn the Witch,’ and ‘Dr. Stone.’
Snipple Animation Studio Launches Snipple Originals
Company’s new UK-based division kicks off with a slate of five new shows including ‘Peeled Prawn & Shaved Sheep,’ ‘Snö,’ ‘Wise Island Woohoos,’ ‘Trippin,’ and ‘Cassidy’s Castle;’ BGF Invests £6 million, acquiring a minority share in the animation studio.
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Amphibia’ and Sasha Rock in New ‘Disney Theme Song Takeover’
Actress and YouTuber Anna Akana voices an animated hard rock version of the ‘Amphibia’ theme song as Anne’s best friend Sasha takes the stage in the Disney Channel series’ latest episode, ‘Theme Song Takeover: Sasha Conquers.’
‘Agent Binky: Pets of The Universe’ Gets Season 2 Greenlight
Production to begin Spring 2021; produced by redknot, a joint venture between Nelvana and Discovery, the show is based on the popular graphic novels written and illustrated by Ashley Spires.
Dog Den Films’ 2D Animated ‘FISH’ Comes to Amazon and iTunes February 5
Indie film company partners with ContentoNY and animator Juan Mont on a new adult comedy series that follows a failed radio host who seeks revenge.
