‘Mulan’ Heading Straight to Disney+ with Premium Priced Release
On same day they announce a staggering $3.5 billion quarterly loss, studio opts to offer live-action epic on their SVOD platform for $29.99 beginning September 4.
RALPH Returns to her Pre-Teen Y2K Bedroom in ‘Crush’ Animated Music Video
Multi-disciplinary artist Amika Cooper, AKA blackpowerbarbie, channels ‘Lizzie McGuire,’ ‘Degrassi,’ and boomboxes for the singer’s new video, a reimagining of Jennifer Paige’s 1998 dance-pop hit.
BIAF 2020 Announces Short Film Selections
100 animated films will compete in six categories at the Academy Award-qualifying festival coming October 23-27.
‘Sea Level 2: Magic Arch’ Animated Feature Trailer Released
Lionsgate’s family “double feature” release of ‘Sea Level’ and ‘Sea Level 2: Magic Arch,’ will be available on DVD, Digital, and On Demand September 29.
Overall CG Market Expected to Grow to $154 Billion by 2023
As described by Jon Peddie Research, the digital graphics market is dominated by CAD/CAM, with visual effects in games and movies accounting for only a small market share.
CTN Webinar with Vani Balgam Coming August 4
Former Rhythm & Hues executive, noted director and producer joins Mindy Johnson for new ‘Primary Sources’ interview, one of the many online events hosted by the professional network offering creatives a place to learn and connect.
Billie Eilish Goes Miyazaki in ‘my future’
Singer’s animated music video for her new single feels inspired by the artist’s professed love for Studio Ghibli’s coming-of-age films.
WATCH: ‘Rick and Morty’ and ‘SpongeBob’ Get Anime Treatment
Both ‘official’ and fan-made homage shorts, ‘Rick and Morty vs. Genocider’ and ‘Bubble Bass Arc,’ show that ‘niche’ anime audiences are a growing force to be reckoned with.
August 15 Entry Deadline Almost Here for SIGGRAPH Asia 2020 Computer Animation Festival
Submit your animated shorts, commercials, game cinematics, trailers, motion graphics, VFX sequences and reels now; if computers played a key role in production, CAF wants to see your work!
III ANIMAFILM ANNOUNCES THE PARTICIPANTS OF ITS COMPETITION PROGRAM
III ANIMAFILM ANNOUNCES THE PARTICIPANTS OF ITS COMPETITION PROGRAM
Rooster Teeth Shares Sneaks of 4 Upcoming Animated Series
Comic-Con panel reveals details on popular shows including ‘Red vs. Blue: Zero,’ ‘Recorded by Arizal,’ ‘Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy,’ and ‘RWBY Volume 8.’
Baobab’s ‘Baba Yaga’ to Premiere at Venice VR Expanded
Leading interactive studio’s newest work blends theater, cinema, and animation for an immersive experience that allows viewers to be the main character.
WATCH: Explosm’s Captivating New ‘The Stockholms’ Animated Series
Creators of ‘Cynanide & Happiness’ partner with animation studio Octopie on hostage situation YouTube comedy web series.
Moonbug Acquires YouTube’s ‘Blippi’ and ‘CoComelon’
Entertainment company boosts subscriptions to over 235M across 100+ digital platforms, harnessing the increasing call for widely accessible kids’ content.
Skydance Adds Shane Prigmore as Senior VP of Animation Development
Industry veteran will focus on creative development of all feature films and TV series.
Crunchyroll Reaches 3 Million Paid Global Subscribers
Platform hits new milestone as it expands brands to include Anime Digital Network, Anime on Demand, KAZÉ and Eye See Movies while extending reach with HBO MAX, Adult Swim, and TNT Germany distribution deals.
MIPCOM Morphs into MIPCOM RENDEZVOUS CANNES: October 12-14
MIPCOM ONLINE+ will enable the international community to connect and share the MIPCOM experience, in Cannes or anywhere worldwide.
‘Promare’ Collector’s Edition Available August 4
Studio Trigger’s hit anime feature, now available in digital, On Demand, Blu-ray, DVD and SteelBook edition.
Clip Studio Paint Reaches 8 Million Copies Worldwide
Celsys’ graphics program for comics, illustration and animation hits its highest user base ever in July.
Moby Drops Moving ‘My Only Love’ Music Video Depicting Amazon’s Heartbreaking Destruction
Celebrated musician teams with Brazilian studio Zombie on beautifully designed CG animated video chronicling rampant Amazon deforestation.
Ubisoft’s ‘Splinter Cell’ Getting Anime Adaptation from ‘John Wick’ Scribe
Derek Kolstad and Netflix are teaming up on new animated series based on the massively popular game first released in 2002.
WATCH: Exclusive ‘The Swan Princess: A Royal Wedding’ Clip
New animated fairytale sees Princess Odette and Prince Derek on a magical adventure in the enchanted land of Cathay, available August 4 on Digital and to rent from Redbox.
OIAF Pitch THIS! Goes Virtual, Now Accepting Entries from Canadian Creators
Festival and Mercury Filmworks announce first virtual competition, offering wider reach and accessibility to new creative voices.
EU Report: Women Direct Only 22% of Feature Films
New study finds women still account for a minority of directing and screenwriting positions in feature films and TV.
Podcast EP76: ‘12 Oz. Mouse’s Matt Maiellaro & Mary Spender Go Behind-The-Scenes
The creator, and voice actor, from the Adult Swim animated series discuss their Season 3 renewal and 14-year hiatus.
