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.
Theia Interactive Awarded Epic MegaGrant
Second Grant the company has been awarded will accelerate development of BigRoom, their new collaborative VR tool.
New ‘Looney Tunes Cartoons’ Coming to HBO Max
Taz makes his full-length short debut; Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, and other fan favorites return as a new batch of 10 shorts drops January 21.
‘Octonauts’ Family Entertainment Experience Opens in China
Silvergate Media and Merlin Entertainment launch themed attraction at Changfeng Ocean World in Shanghai; ‘Octonauts: Above & Beyond’ spin-off series coming in fall of 2021.
Baobab Studios’ ‘Baba Yaga’ Now Available on Oculus Quest
Leading interactive studio’s latest VR experience is released today; first-ever live virtual reality red carpet premiere for the short was the ultimate socially distanced event, with attendees using Oculus Quest headsets to interact in real-time as avatars.
Nickelodeon and iQIYI’s ‘Deer Squad’ Premieres January 25 in the U.S.
New CG-animated series, a collaboration between the leading Chinese entertainment service and VIS Kids, marks Nick’s first time partnering on a Chinese original from the concept phase.
Animaccord and Amazon Ink ‘Masha and the Bear’ European Distribution Deal
Company’s strike collaborative, multi-territory deal expanding reach on Prime Video of popular animated series and its spin-offs, ‘Masha's Spooky Stories’ and ‘Masha's Tales.’
Listen: ‘Soul’ Co-Director Kemp Powers Talks Insights, Clarity, and Setbacks
In a Spark & Fire podcast about his work on Pixar’s new film, the writer/director discusses the challenge and discipline of writing, and his commitment to working out the wonderful barbershop scene.
