Olaf Stars in ‘Once Upon A Snowman’ Short Coming to Disney+
New animated video reveals the origins of the playful, summer-loving snowman from Disney’s award-winning ‘Frozen’ franchise.
Norman Lear’s Animated ‘Good Times’ Greenlit at Netflix
‘Black Dynamite’s Carl Jones will serve as creator, executive producer and showrunner on new series; other executive producers include Seth MacFarlane and Stephen Curry.
‘Pictoplasm in Isolation’ Goes Virtual September 18-19
Reimagined Berlin tradition offers free 2-day livestream broadcast featuring conversations and talks with artists, animators, designers, activists, and academics.
‘The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse’ Shorts Series Coming to Disney+
10 new classic-styled 2D shorts, starring Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy and Pluto, will debut this November.
Inside the Trippy and Complex Universe of ‘The Midnight Gospel’
Co-creator Duncan Trussell explains the process of marrying interviews from his ‘The Duncan Trussell Family Hour’ podcasts with animated visuals from the mind of ‘Adventure Time’ creator Pendleton Ward and the talented hands of Titmouse studio artists.
Titmouse Hosting Virtual Hollywood Smash Party September 12
Gathering in Second Life will feature virtual food trucks, virtual music and virtual SMASHING!
Blinkink Creates Colorful Trip Through Nature in 2D Nestle Spot
Director Alex Grigg takes viewers through a fluid, vibrant and unpredictable world capturing expressions of nature and life while communicating the essence of the client’s sustainable and environmentally friendly new product line.
Witness Neon Chaos in Animated ‘Valorant’ Trailer
Riot Games teams up with digital production company We Are Royale on a high-octane trailer for the new first-person shooter’s ‘Glitchpop’ weapon skins.
ILM Expands Virtual Production Services, Global Trainee Program
StageCraft expansion plans include additional LED volume installations in LA, London and Australia, along with new Jedi Academy program aimed at underrepresented VFX talent.
Cartoon Network EMEA Reveals First Look at ‘Elliott From Earth’
From the team behind global hit ‘The Amazing World of Gumball’ comes a new animated sci-fi comedy series about a boy and his mum suddenly transported across the universe; global rollout begins later this year.
Miyazaki Exhibition to Open New Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
More than 300 works have been curated into seven gallery sections that explore each of the legendary, Oscar-winning director’s films; the museum is scheduled to open April 30, 2021.
Afterlife Influencers Share Upbeat Advice in ‘Death Hacks’ Snap Original
From the horror comedy-loving, slightly bent minds of Augenblick Studios comes a new animated Snapchat series starring Kristen Schaal and Thomas Middleditch as two bubbly ghost hosts dispensing cheerful suggestions for the recently deceased.
‘Ghost in the Shell’ Now on Ultra HD Combo Pack and Digital 4K Ultra HD
Remastered in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, the popular anime feature’s new release includes audio commentary as well as two new featurettes.
What Does the Next Gen Creative Studio Look Like?
For AWS product manager Jay Maglione, the challenges of 2020 mean we must rethink creative studio norms and look to the cloud for the next workflow evolution.
Podcast EP81: Aaron Long's Journey from Student to Director on ‘BoJack Horseman’
The talented supervising director on ‘Tuca & Bertie’ discusses his path from Max the Mutt Animation School graduate to directing on ‘BoJack Horseman.’
‘American Dad!’ Milestone 300th Episode Airs September 14
TBS treats fans with tributes, trivia, and ‘The Many Faces of Roger Marathon’ to celebrate series becoming the 25th scripted primetime show, in the history of television, to reach 300 episodes.
Live-Action/Animated Hybrid ‘Woke’ Premieres on Hulu
Inspired by the life and work of artist Keith Knight, new series uses talking animated objects to illustrate the sudden awareness of racism by a newly ‘woke’ Black cartoonist.
twofour54 Abu Dhabi and Unity Creating Gaming ‘Centre of Excellence’
10-year partnership will build regional gaming hub for industry offering a training and entrepreneurial platform for cultivating talent and launching new careers throughout Middle East and Africa.
Digital Domain Introduces Masquerade 2.0 Facial Capture System
Next generation of company’s in-house technology allows complex facial motions to be added to every moment of gameplay 10x faster; powerful enough for feature films, but accessible enough for game development.
WIA Issues Call to Vote, Support for Voting Rights in New Open Letter
Women in Animation president Marge Dean reflects on hard fought efforts to win voting rights for the disenfranchised, urging everyone spend the next 60 days preparing to vote as well as supporting the voting rights of others; organization posts downloadable Voting Resource Guide highlighting how you can help make everyone’s voice heard.
‘The Loud House’ Gets Season 6 Pickup on Nickelodeon
The network’s hit series, the number-one animated show across all TV in Kids 6-11, gets a 26-episode new season order; Season 5 premieres September 11 with a one-hour special.
Maxon Releases Cinema 4D R23
Update includes new character animation tools, improved UV workflows, and new scene node system.
Santiago-Based Believe Signs with BLAH! blah? (Blah…)
Move by Latin American animation studio, along with recent Saarinen & Pico and Sharon & Perry representation signings, boosts its presence in US commercial market.
‘Horrid Henry’s Gross Day Out’ Debuts September 17 on Netflix UK
Novel Entertainment’s latest addition to the popular franchise will roll out globally later this year.
‘Something to Remember’ Named Best Film at Fantoche 2020
Festival confirms its commitment to parity and inclusion with women filmmakers accounting for more than half the films screened.
