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World Premiere of DreamWorks Animation’s ‘To: Gerard’ Set for Tribeca Film Festival

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, March 5, 2020 at 8:17am

Studio’s new short, directed by Taylor Meacham, with character designs by Nico Marlet, is latest entry in the DreamWorks Shorts program started back in 2017.

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Fresh Takes: The Disturbing and Heartbreaking Tale of ‘Girl in the Hallway’

In Valerie Barnhart’s hybrid 2D stop-motion short, her first animated film, Jamie is still haunted by the guilt of ignoring the girl in the hallway.

CARTOON MOVIE Headline News

66 Projects Chosen for 22nd Edition of CARTOON MOVIE

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 1:17pm

Family films continue to dominate, making up 55% of the project lineup being presented at this year’s conference, running now through March 5 in Bordeaux, France. 

People Headline News

Brooke Keesling and Caitlin Winiarski Join Bento Box

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 11:28am

Studio behind ‘Bob’s Burgers’ and ‘Duncanville’ announces new hires in talent and creative development as they continue move to expand output in all platforms.

Animated Feature Films Headline News

WATCH: First Trailer for Lord and Miller’s ‘Connected’

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 10:15am

Formerly known as ‘The Mitchells vs. the Machines,’ new animated feature from Sony Pictures Animation, written and directed by ‘Gravity Falls’ writers Mike Rianda and Jeff Rowe, hits theatres September 18, 2020.

Zagreb School of Animation Headline News

‘From Imagination to Animation-Animation in Croatia’ Exhibition Opens

Multimedia exhibit showcases the prolific Zagreb School of Animated Film; now running through June 14 at Museum of Contemporary Art Zagreb.

Festivals Headline News

‘Purpleboy’ Wins Grand Prix at 39th Anima Festival

Alexandre Siqueira’s short takes top honor along with a 2,500-euro prize; Luca Tóth’s ‘Mr. Mare’ awarded the international jury’s special prize.

Awards Headline News

‘I Lost My Body,’ ‘The Night of the Plastic Bags’ Win Honors at 2020 César Awards

By Dan Sarto | Monday, March 2, 2020 at 9:34am

Jérémy Clapin’s Oscar-nominated film scores wins for best animated feature and best original score; Gabriel Harel is awarded for best animated short film.

diversity and inclusion Headline News

Animation Guild Panel Shares Pioneering Stories That Champion Diversity

By Dan Sarto | Friday, February 28, 2020 at 3:06pm

Special event for guild members brought together Floyd Norman, Willie Ito, Jane Baer and Enid Denbo-Wizig for a candid discussion about their career triumphs in the face of significant adversity.   

call for entries Headline News

Submit Your Work to OIAF 2020!

By Dan Sarto | Friday, February 28, 2020 at 2:12pm

44th Ottawa International Animation Festival, which runs September 23-27, 2020, is now accepting submissions.

Events Headline News

Chuck Jones Gallery Hosting Palm Springs Int’l Animation Festival Fundraiser

Special guests Jerry Eisenberg and Willie Ito will sign and dedicate new works including ‘Scooby Doo’ 50th anniversary hand-painted cel art edition.

TV Animation Headline News

Toonz Media Group Signs Exclusive ‘Zoonicorn’ Distribution and Development Deal

Company will develop, co-produce and distribute 52 original episodes, launching in 2021. 

SVOD Headline News

Netflix Greenlights ‘A Winter’s Tale from Shaun the Sheep’ Christmas Special

Shooting on 30-minute show begins late this year; special will debut in U.K. on BBC and selected Netflix markets late next year. 

Anime Headline News

Crunchyroll Announces Inaugural 2020 Slate of Original Programming

Eight ‘Crunchyroll Originals’ coming to leading global anime platform, from diverse group of creators, include adventure, fantasy, romance and historical fiction series. 

Annecy Headline News

Wes Anderson to Present at Annecy 2020

By Dan Sarto | Monday, February 24, 2020 at 5:19pm

Director of ‘Isle of Dogs’ and Cristal winner ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox,’ along with ‘The French Dispatch’ collaborators Jason Schwartzman and Roman Coppola, will talk about his relationship with animation.

animated series Headline News

Quibi Greenlights Stoopid Buddy Stoodios’ ‘Micro Mayhem’ Stop-Motion Series

By Dan Sarto | Monday, February 24, 2020 at 2:25pm

Seth Green and Jon Favreau to executive produce new show based on creators Eric Towner and John Harvatine IV’s over-the-top short featuring a car, a truck and a deer. 

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