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Call for Entries: More Films for Freedom – Deadline August 16

Program encourages submissions from UK-based LGBTIQ+ filmmakers working with storytellers/filmmakers from the African continent and Middle East.

SVOD Headline News

DreamWorks Drops Trailer and Images for Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Wizards’

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 11:51am

The battle for the fate of existence begins in the final chapter of the eight-time Emmy Award-winning ‘Tales of Arcadia’ trilogy, debuting August 7 on Netflix.

Education Headline News

6 Free Curated Digital Arts Online Courses from HP Now Open

HP, Intel and Movidiam’s #PowerYourBreakthrough is an artist-led initiative designed to inspire new and upcoming creative artists in the VFX and film industry.

SVOD Headline News

New Episodes of ‘Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood’ Premiere August 17 on PBS KIDS

Season 5 of the popular animated series kicks off with a musical special to help kids and their families address challenges and disappointments due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Business Headline News

Kid’s Media Execs Launch Epic Storyworlds

Québec-based creative media company secures first commission from Radio Canada for original 2D animated series, ‘Dex and the Humanimals.’ 

Animation Festival Headline News

19th Countryside Animafest Cyprus – Views of the World Coming August 9-12

Festival will feature special screenings with films by Theodore Ushev, Stuart Pound, Elisabeth Hobbs, Kaspar Jancis, Steven Subotnic, Atsushi Wada, Simone Massi and Konstantin Bronzit.

Games Headline News

Manticore Games Launches $1 Million Creator Pilot Program

Company’s free ‘Core’ platform for making, playing and sharing games encourages and supports a new generation of creators.

Podcasts Headline News

Podcast EP75: Matthew Senreich on ‘Robot Chicken’s Amazing Longevity

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at 3:09pm

The multiple Emmy and Annie Award-winning director, producer, and co-creator of the famed Adult Swim series shares a behind-the-scenes look of the upcoming 200th episode.

comic books Headline News

Keanu Reeves Penning Comic Book...About Himself?

The ‘John Wick’ trilogy star has teamed up with Boom! Studios and a fantastic roster of artists to create ‘BRZRKR,’ a limited comic series about a demi-god fighting for the U.S. government.

Business Headline News

Weta, Streamliner and Avalon Studios Launch Virtual Production Business

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at 1:59pm

New service, based in New Zealand, brings together LED live stage expertise and real-time game engine-based workflows to expand what can be done safely and creatively on set.

TV Animation Headline News

John Cena’s Mutha Truckin’ ‘Dallas and Robo’ Headed to SYFY’s TZGZ Animation Block

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at 12:20pm

Premiering August 8, the 8-episode adult comedy about a foul-mouthed ex-stock car racer and her AI robot sidekick also stars Kat Dennings.

Business Headline News

Disney Snags Global Rights to 2 New ‘Miraculous’ CG TV Movies

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at 11:27am

Disney Channel and Disney+ acquire rights to both upcoming ZAG and Mediawan Group films based on the animated comedy series, ‘Miraculous – Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir.’

SVOD Headline News

Samuel L. Jackson and Ryan Reynolds’ Animated ‘Futha Mucka’ Set at Quibi

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at 10:26am

Jim and Brian Kehoe’s new adult comedy series, about Reynold’s unrequited love for Jackson, will be produced by Titmouse.

call for entries Headline News

Entry Deadline Extended for SIGGRAPH Asia 2020 Computer Animation Festival

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at 8:24am

After moving to a virtual event this December, the festival is now accepting submissions in most every category of CG animation through August 15.

SVOD Headline News

Lord and Miller’s ‘Hoops’ Tipping Off August 21 on Netflix

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at 4:02pm

New adult animated comedy, created by Ben Hoffman, stars Jake Johnson as a foul-mouthed high school basketball coach hoping he'll still make it to the big leagues.

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