Part 1 of Thomas Renoldner’s ‘Don’t Know What’ Now Online
Annie Award-nominated experimental animated short film marries slapstick and elegant avante-garde in an entertaining mix of short-cut image and sound editing.
FIAF’s 2020 Animation First Festival Coming to New York February 7 - 9
French animation festival to feature 15 premieres, animated shorts, features and discussions with acclaimed filmmakers.
Fox Orders Stop-Motion Holiday Special from Stoopid Buddy Stoodios
The irreverent (really?) show, written by Tom Root, will debut this coming winter as part of the network’s ‘Not So Silent Nights’ programming.
Quibi Greenlights Justin Roiland and Stoopid Buddy Stoodios’ ‘Gloop World’
Clay-based stop-motion series chronicles the strangely relatable lives of suburban anthropomorphic blobs.
The Life of a Sibling That Never Was: Siqi Song’s ‘Sister’
An intimate, sober and thoughtful animated short that imagines what a Chinese man’s family life might have been had his mother not been forced to terminate her second pregnancy.
Nominations Announced for 2020 BAFTA Awards
‘A Shaun The Sheep Movie: Farmageddon,’ ‘Frozen 2,’ ‘Klaus’ and ‘Toy Story 4' get nods in Animated Film category; ‘1917,’ ‘Avengers: Endgame,’ ‘The Irishman,’ ‘The Lion King’ and ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ nominated for Special Visual Effects.
Producers Guild Announces 2020 Nominations
‘Abominable,’ ‘Frozen 2,’ ‘How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World,’ ‘Missing Link’ and ‘Toy Story 4’ to contend in animated movie category; ‘1917,’ ‘Ford v Ferrari’ and ‘The Irishman’ among top producer award nominees.
‘Alita: Battle Angel,’ ‘The Lion King’ and ‘Toy Story 4’ Top VES Award Nominations
Winners in 25 categories will be announced January 29 at the 18th Annual gala awards ceremony being held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
A Father and Daughter Bond Over Hairstyling in ‘Hair Love’
Matthew A. Cherry’s delightful and touching ode to a dad’s brave attempt at taming his daughter’s unruly hair shows that diverse stories can resonate with the “parent” and “kid” in all of us.
LAIKA’s ‘Missing Link’ Stuns with Golden Globe Win
Writer/director Chris Butler and producer Arianne Sutner were not the only ones surprised by their upset win last night for Best Animated Motion Picture.
‘Frozen 2’ Passes ‘Frozen’ to Become Highest-Grossing Animated Feature of All Time
Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck’s hit sequel passes $1.32 billion at the worldwide box office; Disney/Pixar now holds top three spots on list of most successful animated feature films in history.
Crunchyroll and VIZ Media Announce Anime Distribution Deal
Leading anime and manga streaming platform now offering popular new anime titles, including 'Death Note' and "Naruto' films, to viewers across U.S. and Canada.
‘The Wonderland’ Coming to Theaters January 31
Keiichi Hara’s animated adaptation of Sachko Kashiwaba’s original story, ‘The Mysterious Journey from the Basement’ to be distributed in U.S. and Canada by ELEVEN ARTS.
Pixar’s ‘Kitbull’: Hand-Drawn 2D at its Most Engaging
Rosana Sullivan and Kathryn Hendrickson’s heartwarming short, about an unlikely connection between a stray kitten and pit bull, deftly illustrates the inherent beauty and power of 2D animated storytelling.
‘White Snake’ Coming to Blu-ray, DVD and Digital February 4
Light Chaser’s tale of a young woman’s quest for her lost identity, with bonus footage including interview with co-director Ji Zhao, being released by GKIDS and Shout! Factory.
Nickelodeon’s ‘It’s Pony’ to Debut January 18
New animated comedy series about the everyday hijinks of two best friends features the voices of Jessica DiCicco, Josh Zuckerman and Abe Benrubie.
WATCH: We Say Goodbye to the VW Beetle in ‘The Last Mile’ Animated Short
Johannes Leonardo and Nexus Studios’ new film takes touching look at how a young boy spends a lifetime on the road with his Beetle.
New Episodes of ‘Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood’ Premiere January 6-8
Three new episodes of the Emmy Award-winning preschool series, each with two themed stories, will debut next Monday – Wednesday on PBS Kids.
ANIBAR ANIMATION FESTIVAL EDITION X - 15-21 July 2019 Peja, Kosovo: 10 Years of Hopes and Fears
This year Anibar Animation Festival celebrated its 10th anniversary and against all odds this Kosovo festival has grown into a first-class animation event.
Visionary Futurist Syd Mead Dies
Iconic concept artist and designer known for work on films like ‘Blade Runner’ and ‘Tron’ passes away at age 86 of complications from lymphoma.
Satoshi Kon’s ‘Millennium Actress’ Now Available on Blu-ray and Digital
Shout! Factory and Eleven Arts Anime Studio release newly restored version of award-winning anime classic.
Cartoons on the Bay 2020 is Now Open for Submissions
24th edition of the noted children’s animation festival will take place from April 2-5, 2020 in Pescara, Italy.
‘Oddbods’ Family Entertainment Center Opens in China
One Animation and CMC open the first interactive children’s play space themed on the popular TV series.
Fantawild Unveils Teaser for ‘Boonie Bears: The Wild Life’
Seventh installment of the Boonie Bears franchise coming to Chinese cinemas on the first day of Chinese New Year.
MasterVR Releases Masterpiece Studio - 3D Content Creation Suite
New suite combines and builds on Masterpiece Creator and Masterpiece Motion for faster, easier rigging that allows users to create 3D content in minutes.