Anima 2024 Reveals Official Shorts Selections
The international competition includes Annecy Cristal winner ‘27’ by Flóra Anna Buda and Animafest Zagreb award-winner ‘A Kind of Testament’ by Stephen Vuillemin; event runs February 23 – March 3, 2024.
DreamWorks’ ‘Dew Drop Diaries’ Returns for Season 2
Creator Rick Suvalle shares exclusive concept art and talks about the new season of his 3DCG preschool series about a tiny fairy family of ‘Dew Drops’ turning everyday challenges into extraordinary adventures; 12 all-new episodes debut today, December 4, on Netflix.
David Wachtenheim and Robert Marianetti Talk ‘Leo’
The long-time creative partners, who with co-director Robert Smigel brought us ‘SNL’s iconic ‘Saturday TV Funhouse,’ discuss working alongside Adam Sandler on his quest to create an animated musical comedy for kids about kids, and the ‘huge’ chance they got, in their 50s, to helm a major animated comedy for Netflix, their feature film directorial debut.
Netflix Shares ‘Carol & The End of The World’ Trailer
The new adult animated series follows Carol, a quiet and uncomfortable woman who, faced with the demise of humanity, stands alone lost among the hedonistic masses, streaming globally December 15.
Maxon One Subscription Product Updates Announced
Numerous improvements revealed for ZBrush 2024 and Cineware’s import of Cinema 4D files into Unreal Engine; a new batch of Capsules give artists an even wider assortment of resources.
2nd Animar_BCN Concludes, Announces EU Animation Industry Recommendations
EU animation players from 25+ countries identified five critical subjects pivotal for the future as they gathered in Barcelona to identify, debate, and make recommendations on key industry growth issues, including needed funding strategies, standards for co-production, and retention of talent and original independent IP.
Warner Recognizes Unionization for WB Animation, Cartoon Network Production Workers
After nearly five months of discussions with the studio, an agreement has been reached for 50 animation production workers to unionize under The Animation Guild IATSE Local 839.
Apple TV+ Cancels ‘Central Park’ After Three Seasons
The animated musical comedy series following the Tillerman-Hunter family as they save the world’s most famous park will not return to the streamer for a fourth season, says co-creator Josh Gad.
TBS Shares Exclusive ‘American Dad!: The Pink Sphinx Holds Her Hearts On the Turn’ Clip
In the all-new episode airing Monday, December 4, Francine enters the strange and dangerous world of poker in order to learn how to hide her true feelings from Steve and Hayley.
Netflix Drops ‘Scott Pilgrim Takes Off’ BTS Featurette
Meet Science SARU, the animation house behind the anime series based on the graphic novel by Bryan Lee O'Malley, which features the original voice cast from the 2010 live-action film, now streaming.
The Charming, Lyrical Sweetness of ‘The Day I Became a Bird’
Oscar-winning ‘The Lost Thing’ director Andrew Ruhemann and producer David Park talk about their soulful animated short, in which a young boy finds an unusual way to win the heart of his crush.
NVIDIA Studio Highlights Nourhan Ismail’s ‘Creator by Day, Gamer by Night’
Self-taught 3D artist’s isometric art style features colors and intriguing details reflecting childhood influences; with Adobe After Effects and Blender, she begins crafting with just a single room.
Nick Jr. Kicks Off ‘Peppa Pig’ Season 10
American-British actress Sandra Dickinson voices Granny Sheep, joining the franchise’s first multigenerational household; all 13 episodes roll out next month during the month-long ‘Peppa’s Holiday Pep-tacular.’
Rotten Fruit? - Vimeo, Censorship and Creative Freedom
Canadian filmmaker Ivan Li’s animated short, ‘Fruit,’ was permanently removed from the streaming platform – that positions itself as a champion of bold cinema and art - despite endorsements from staff curators, a successful 2-year festival run, and ARTE broadcast in France; the artist hopes his case serves as a warning sign to independent filmmakers.
Warner Bros. Discovery Drops ‘Craig Before the Creek’ Official Trailer
A prequel to Cartoon Network’s hugely popular series, the all-new 2D animated movie follows ‘Craig of the Creek’ when he was just Craig – a new kid in town who wants to head back to his old home; coming to digital next month, DVD and broadcast next year.
‘Baby Shark’ Joins Cameo Animated Lineup for ‘Cameo Kids Week’
The beloved singing and dancing fish gets added to expansive lineup for personalized videos that includes iconic characters from 'Sesame Street,' 'CoComelon,' 'Blippi,' 'Thomas the Tank Engine,' 'The Care Bears,' and more.
A Productions Adds Disney Alum Katie Barba
Animation studio taps development executive to help foster growing slate of kids and family entertainment and original IP-driven content.
Unity Terminates Working Agreement with Wētā FX, Lays off 265 Workers
2 years after purchasing the VFX company’s tools, pipeline, technology and engineering talent pool, the company moves to refocus on video game development, with a goal to become a major player in the professional M&E market; it will also shutter 14 offices.
Disney’s ‘The Traveling Lab’ Animation Workers Vote to Unionize
10 remote Walt Disney Animation Studios employees are seeking official unionization election, setting the stage for a potential shift in the animation industry's approach to remote work.
‘Tis the Thieving Season with DreamWorks’ ‘The Bad Guys: A Very Bad Holiday’
Wolf, Snake, Webs, Shark, and Piranha must save Christmas in order to save their annual holiday heist – giving to the city so they can take from it later – in the all-new special debuting November 30 on Netflix.
Final Frontier Announces U.S. Expansion
Award-winning animation production company brings its eclectic roster of international directors, studio execs, creative talent, and production staff to North America, with LA-based executive creative director Claus Cibils at the helm.
Podcast EP 235: Stop-Motion Animator Dale Hayward on Perfectionism in Animation
The Montreal-based See Creature Animation Studio co-owner offers 5-steps to improve animation performance and shares his experience directing New Zealand Claymation kid’s show ‘Kiri and Lou.’
Unreal Engine 5.3 Helping to Unlock M&E Production Potential
Latest release’s new and enhanced features in the virtual production toolset, nDisplay support for SMPTE ST 2110, and VCam are boosting the game engine's adoption across entertainment content production pipelines.
The Journey of Virtual Humans
A conversation with Asian Virtual Human Association director Christopher Chen.
Disney+ Cancels ‘The Muppets Mayhem’ After One Season
No reason is given for the decision on the mockumentary-style series, which debuted this past May and features The Electric Mayhem Band taking their act on the road and coming face-to-face with the current-day music scene, including special guests Paula Abdul, Steve Aoki, David Bizarro and many others.
