‘Dragons Rescue Riders Huttsgalor Holiday’ Premieres on Netflix November 24
The 3D animated preschool series, based on the ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ franchise, celebrates the holiday season with a brand-new special.
A Couple Faces the Pain of Unspoken Grief in ‘If Anything Happens I Love You’
In Will McCormack and Michael Govier’s animated short, estranged parents of a child killed in a school shooting try to overcome their heartbreak and find each other again; now showing on Netflix.
Just in Time for the Holidays: ‘Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection’
Collector’s set features 60 theatrical shorts, bonus content, documentary, 10 episodes of new ‘Looney Tunes Cartoons,’ and a full-size Bugs Bunny glitter Funko figure - in stores December 1.
Tubi Kids Announce New LEGO Programming
Free streaming platform adds fan-favorite LEGO movies and series to their robust library of kids’ content including: ‘LEGO Friends,’ ‘LEGO NINJAGO: Decoded,’ and ‘LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Maximum Overload.’
On the EDGE Conservation Launches YouTube Channel for Kids
Virtual Vloggers, Lexi the Aye Aye and Eric the Pangolin host weekly short-form diaries to engage and entertain young viewers while highlighting the realities of endangered species; Doppelganger technical collaborative provides cutting-edge real-time mocap technology to animate the characters.
CEE deadline for submissions has been extended to 30 November
The 2021 edition of the CEE Workshop will be held online, consisting of 4 modules, with the possibility of one module being organized as residential.
The closing date for entries for the Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film is approaching!
Animated films completed after 01 October 2019 can be submitted to the main competitions of ITFS2021. The closing date for entries is December 01, 2020!
Universal and ‘The Croods’ Helping to Provide One Million Meals to Families
NBCUniversal partners with Feeding America in a three-tier campaign to help families in need this holiday season.
House of Panic’s ‘Michelangelo Code’ Animates an Art History Debate
Directed and animated by Federica D’Urzo, the film uses simple shapes and mixed media to portray the mystery behind Michelangelo Buonarroti’s XVI Century work.
Now on PS5: ‘Demon’s Souls,’ ‘Spider-Man Morales’ and ‘Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered’
Lemon Sky Studios makes a mark on cult classic games, remakes, and updates for Sony’s newest next-gen gaming console, the PlayStation 5.
Chromebook’s ‘The Adulthood’ Teaches Gen Z to Grow Up
New animated series aims to ease the process of growing up by offering advice on finance, identity, dating, entrepreneurship, mental health, and environmentalism.
Chiodo Bros’ ‘Alien Xmas’ Joins the Pantheon of Stop-Motion Holiday Classics
For Stephen, Edward, and Charles Chiodo, their love of 1960s-style stop-motion animation transformed a children’s book about kleptomaniacal aliens trying to steal Christmas into a heartwarming, cocoa-sipping, and warm blanket-snuggling special, available today on Netflix.
Wildbytes Comedic Mobile Game Asks Weary Voters… Too Soon?
‘KO Campaign’ mobile game allows users to box against Donald Trump and Joe Biden with dialogue and headlines reflecting real-time events.
SkyFarm Taps Scott Albert for New 3D Animated Preschool Series
Former ‘PAW Patrol’ and ‘Top Wing’ writer joins the team to develop original IP; show will span multiple platforms and feature interactive experiences.
Epic MegaGrants Passes $60 Million in Support, New Recipients Announced
By supporting nearly 1,000 teams and individuals so far, Epic Games cements commitment to furthering the progress of a range of creators to do outstanding work with Unreal Engine or contributing to open source capabilities for the 3D graphics community.
Raft Animation Makes a Splash With ‘iOtter Clean Up’ PSA
Partnering with global nonprofit organization Oceana, the eco-storytelling collective uses animation to remind people to be ‘part of the solution’ in cleaning up our world.
Call for Entries: Annecy 2021 is Now Accepting Submissions
Festival plans celebration of animation both virtually and in Annecy June 14-19, 2021; films and animation projects are now being accepting.
Bilibili Hosting China’s First Live Concert Featuring All VTuber Entertainers
Coming to Shanghai December 19, the ‘Bilibili Macro Link-Virtual Release 2020’ will feature anime, comics, and game-oriented acts as well as holograms in the first-of-its-kind livestream event.
Holiday Gift Guide 2020: Loot Crate
Kick off your holiday gift buying spree with a subscription box from Loot Crate, perfect for fans of comics, sci-fi, fantasy, anime, video games, and nerds of any age.
‘TrollsTopia’ Celebrates Comedy and Candor with Refreshing 2D Animation
Executive producer Matthew Beans rethinks the entire ‘Trolls’ world, bringing all the tribes together with a new visual style in DreamWorks Animation’s new series, now available on Hulu and Peacock.
Get Slimed with Nick and The LA Country Natural History Museum
‘Science of Slime’ series teach kids and their families about the slimiest of animals with help from popular Nickelodeon characters; fun educational videos, DIY activities, and weekly live program runs now through December 14.
WATCH: Smashingly Fun New ‘Tom and Jerry’ Trailer
The ultimate “cat and mouse” duo return with all the expected mayhem in an eye-popping blend of classic animation-styled CG and live-action, slated for release on March 5, 2021
FIRST LOOK: ‘Rick and Morty’ Season 5
Adult Swim’s YouTube channel has released a rough initial glimpse at the upcoming fifth season of the hit animated comedy, which reveals Rick’s ultimate arch nemesis of the sea: Mr Nimbus.
Battery and Stoopid Buddy Stoodios Cook Up ‘Meet Seoul Sausage’
Spot is part of ‘An Idea for L.A’ initiative that provides marketing makeovers for local LA businesses struggling to survive the COVID-19 pandemic; Seoul Sausage and Rhythms of the Village are chosen to receive pro-bono services.
They’re Back! Hulu Launches All New ‘Animaniacs’ November 20
Steven Spielberg returns as executive producer a new edition of his popular animated variety show that originally ran from 1993-1998; joining Yakko, Wako and Dot are Pinky and the Brain, who return to continue their quest for world domination.