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.
‘Tasty Tales of the Food Truckers’ Comes to Netflix ASEAN January 19
New animated series makes food and cooking fun by taking kids on culinary adventures to different countries while teaching friendship, cultural diversity, and important food terminology.
Animated Short About Paris Terrorist Attack Being Developed as TV Series
Based on ‘My Life in Versailles,’ the acclaimed 2D film inspired by the 2015 attack, new series will follow the film’s main character, 8-year-old Violette, who after losing her parents, is sent to live with a relative where she must face and conquer her traumatic past.
Wallace & Gromit’s ‘The Big Fix Up’ AR/MR App Released Today
Aardman and Fictioneers’ new story-driven interactive experience gets up close with the comedic duo, taking users on an urgent fixit job in Bristol as employees of their odd job company, Spick & Spanners; the free app is available on iOS and Android devices in the UK, US, and Canada.
Call for Entries: Animatricks 21st International Animation Festival
Submissions now being accepted in International Competition, National Competition, Junior Competition, Experimental Competition, and Documentary Competition; deadline for entries is January 31, 2021.
‘Clash of Clans’ Stop-Motion ‘Merry Logmas’ Features U.K. Bake-Off Queen Prue Leith
Blinkink director Sam Gainsborough unleashes Supercell’s hit game characters to wreak havoc on Leith’s perfectly constructed gingerbread village.
LAIKA Adds Ian Sheppard as Head of Development
Former Skydance, DreamWorks Animation and Nickelodeon executive will report directly to President & CEO Travis Knight.
FOX Drops New Denis Leary ‘Dogs Playing Poker’ Short
Check out the second 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.
Fan Voting Opens for Fifth Annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards
With nominations announced, fans can now vote on all their favorites - every day in every category - through January 22; winners to be revealed on February 19.
Lucasfilm Games and Ubisoft to Create Open-World ‘Star Wars’ Game
A new era for LucasArts, now called Lucasfilm Games, ushers in partnerships with both Ubisoft’s Massive Entertainment and Bethesda.
Tickets on Sale for Studio Ghibli’s ‘Earwig and The Witch’ in U.S. Theaters February 3
Fathom Event screenings will feature special interviews with director Goro Miyazaki and producer Toshio Suzuki; studio’s first entirely 3D/CG animated film also begins streaming February 5 on HBO Max.
WATCH: ‘Stick Figure War’ Showcases Blackmagic Cameras and Unreal Engine
SoKrispyMedia’s hilarious and slickly produced ‘Stick Figure Battle’ sequel skillfully displays their innovative and cost-effective use of virtual production, 3D tools, CGI, and real-time rendering.
Cartoon Network’s ‘Drawn to Change’ Premieres January 16
Martin Luther King Jr. Day episode features King’s granddaughter discussing her goals to continue her grandfather’s legacy; new monthly vignettes featuring inspirational stories from real-life kids to be released throughout the year.
A Virtual Afternoon of Remembrance Set for January 30
The Animation Guild and ASIFA-Hollywood present a non-denominational celebration paying tribute to and honoring members of the animation community that passed away in 2020.
‘Devil May Care’ Premieres on SYFY’s TZGZ February 6
Even Hell needs a social media manager; new animated series features a millennial whose Earthly job lands him the task of creating online ‘buzz’ for the devil.
Adobe Names Pixar Veteran Guido Quaroni Senior Director of Engineering on 3D & Immersive Team
Tech giant taps animation industry veteran to drive innovation across 3D and immersive tools; ‘Substance & 3D News’ livestream to offer glimpse of upcoming releases on Tuesday, January 28.
Explore a “Fantasy World” with February’s Crunchyroll Crate
Embark on a new adventure with a little spider, a forest spirit, an ancient magus, and more with The Loot Company’s Crunchyroll crate.
Submission Deadline: January 18, 2021 fo AniMovie - International Feature-Length Film Competition at the 28th Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film
LAST CALL FOR ENTRIES: AniMovie - International Feature-Length Film Competition
Dear filmmakers, producers and distributors, dear friends of the Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film!
2021 is shaping up to be a banger for Kaboom Animation Festival!
2021 is shaping up to be a banger for Kaboom Animation Festival!
Registration is open for The 2021 Angoulême International Comics Festival Rights Market online event
Angoulême Rights Market Network is a free international venue where comics and graphic novels publishers from all around the world can meet and network.
Animation Production Days 2021 – Submissions Now Open
The most important co-production and financing platform in the German-speaking region for international animation projects will be taking place from 4 – 7 May 2021 as an online or hybrid event.
John Agbaje Joins Bad Robot as Senior VP, Animation
Former FX executive, who helped launch network’s ‘Cake’ animation and live-action anthology series, will oversee animated feature and short film slate for J. J. Abrams' production company, including Dr. Seuss’ ‘Oh, the Places You’ll Go!’
Post-Production Shake-Up: Streamland Media to Acquire Technicolor Post
Acquisition will expand global talent base throughout company’s diverse global business units; deal will bolster its service offerings in regions including U.S., Canada, Europe and the U.K.
‘Scooby-Doo! and Guess Who?: The Complete First Season’ Available On DVD January 19
Scooby-Doo and the gang teams up with celebrities and pop culture icons to solve some of their toughest mysteries yet; special appearances include NBA superstar Chris Paul, recording artist Halsey, George Takei, Christian Slater, and Kenan Thompson.
‘Rick and Morty: Seasons 1-4’ Boxed Set Coming March2
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will release all 41 episodes of Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon’s hit Emmy Award-winning animated adult comedy on Blu-ray and DVD; special features include featurettes, ‘Inside the Episode’ segments, animatic sketches and more.
