48th Annie Awards Going Virtual
ASIFA-Hollywood’s annual awards ceremony moves online; virtual ceremony set for Friday, April 16, 2021.
Netflix’s 4-Part Animated WWII Drama ‘The Liberator’ Coming November 11
Riveting, true story of U.S. Army officer Felix Sparks and his racially integrated infantry battalion’s 500-day fight from Italy to Dachau is the first produced using Trioscope enhanced hybrid animation technology; watch the teaser trailer.
Black N’ Animated and WIA Announce Free Storyboarding Class Nov 7
In collaboration with independent animation studios Oddbot, Powerhouse, Renegade, Six Point Harness and Titmouse, the two organizations are hosting an all-day virtual class headlined by award-winning director Matt Danner’s ‘Storyboarding 101;’ other lectures include ‘Storyboarding for Action’ and ‘Storyboarding for Adult Comedy.’
Three New Diverse Animated Shorts Coming Soon to Netflix
‘If Anything Happens I Love You,’ ‘Canvas,’ and ‘Cops and Robbers’ each tell a unique, socially relevant story through varied animation techniques.
Arif Zahir Breaks Out as the New Cleveland Brown on ‘Family Guy’
The actor known as Azerzz to his 6.2 million YouTube followers lands his dream role voicing the hit animated series character behind the impression he’s been perfecting for years.
‘Doctor Who’ Villains Fly to the Small Screen in ‘Daleks!’
BBC Studios Digital will release a five-part mini-series centered on the greatest foes in ‘Doctor Who’ history this November 12 on YouTube, concluding the ‘Doctor Who: Time Lord Victorious’ multimedia crossover.
Matthew A. Cherry’s First Feature ‘TUT’ in Development at Sony Pictures Animation
Studio has begun work with the Oscar-winning ‘Hair Love’ director on an afro-centric, coming-of-age take on the boy King, Tutankhamun.
Netflix Plans to Release Six Animated Features a Year
Co-CEO Ted Sarandos reveals streaming giant’s strategic move to focus on more animated offerings in the wake of COVID-19.
First Look Reveal of Nickelodeon’s ‘Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years’
New series with Mr. SquarePants and his Bikini Bottom friends as they head to summer camp will debut exclusively on rebranded Paramount+ VOD platform in 2021.
Netflix and Jorge Gutierrez Expand Creative Partnership
Deal calls for the Emmy Award-winning ‘The Book of Life’ and ‘El Tigre’ director to write, direct, and produce new animated films, series, and interactive projects.
The CEE Animation Workshop
The CEE Animation Workshop is a year-long project, designed to boost creativity and story development, to build a stable financing structure for projects, to facilitate access to markets, and to provide a basis for efficient circulation of finished works.
‘Walking Dead’ Creator’s ‘Invincible’ Adult Superhero Series Heading to Amazon Prime
In the show’s first trailer, Robert Kirkman teases the 2021 release of his coming-of-age tale about a powerful superhero’s son... but don’t expect a typical Saturday morning cartoon.
A Tough-Talking CG Bronx Cat Shows His Tender Side in Cat’s Pride Spot
While sharing about ‘taking care of business,’ our NYC kitty gets a bit sentimental in a cat litter commercial that also tout’s the company’s mission to help animal shelters across the country.
Boo! Celebrate Halloween with Kabillion and Kabillion Girls Rule!
October offerings include spooky fall themed episodes such as ‘Oddbods: Trick or Treat,’ ‘Pokemon: Ghoul Daze!’ and ‘Barbie Dreamtopia: The Damaged Spellbook;’ National Bullying Prevention Month is also highlighted with special episodes of ‘Gumby,’ ‘Dream Defenders,’ and ToddWorld.’
Netflix Greenlights Ludacris’ ‘Karma’s World’ Animated Musical Kids’ Series
9 Story Media, Brown Bag Films, and Karma's World Entertainment are teaming on show about a young Black girl finding her voice and using it to change the world.
EXCLUSIVE: New ‘Amphibia’ Halloween Episode Theme Song Teaser
Watch, listen, and groove! Disney Channel’s special extended Halloween-themed episode of Matt Braly’s animated ‘frog-out-of-water’ comedy premieres October 17.
Steven Spielberg’s ‘Animaniacs’ Reboot Drops First Look Teaser
Yakko, Wakko, and Dot are back in a new original animated series on Hulu that promises nostalgia, humor, and some serious zaniness, all in an art style nearly identical to its original 1990s look.
‘Bartender’ 15th Anniversary Collector’s Edition Coming this January
Cult-favorite anime anthology’s North American Blu-ray debut features all 11 episodes and bonus content.
Chris Dicker, Lena Byrne, and John Reynolds Launch ‘Sow You Entertainment’
Startup production company secures major development deal with global streaming platform; other projects in various stages include original IP for preschool, kids, and tween projects.
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Disney Announces Major Media and Entertainment Reorganization
Company to focus on streaming and direct-to-consumer strategies; Kareem Daniel named Chairman of newly created M&E division.
Smashing Pumpkins Drop Third ‘In Ashes’ Animated Series Episode
Frontman Billy Corgan and Portland studio Deep Sky release the latest entry in their highly stylized five-part 2D music video project in support of upcoming 20-track double album, ‘CYR,’ coming November 27.
Podcast EP84: Character Designer Olivia Amoah's Journey from School to Looney Tunes
Artist walks through her journey from animation student, to intern, to working on the new series of classic Warner Bros. cartoons.
‘Puppy Dog Pals’ Season 4 Premieres October 23 on Disney Channel and DisneyNow
Disney Jr. greenlights Season 5 of the popular kids animated series produced in association with Wild Canary.
Go Go Gojira: Original ‘Godzilla Singular Point’ Anime Series Heading to Netflix
Coming to the streaming giant in 2021, show features a brand-new story and cast, and is being produced by bones (‘My Hero Academy’) and Orange (‘Beastars’).
