Red Kite Animation and Once Were Farmers Combine to Form Wild Child Animation
Scottish studios bring together collective talents to serve UK domestic and international Marketplace.
2020 Kidscreen Award Winners Announced
The year’s best work in children’s television and digital media was recognized by the global kids entertainment industry at the annual Kidscreen Summit in Miami.
Netflix Announces CG-Animated ‘Mighty Express’ Series from ‘PAW Patrol’ Creative Team
Season 1 of Spin Master Entertainment’s new preschool series, produced by Atomic Cartoons, will be available worldwide on streaming giant in September 2020.
Nickelodeon Appoints 3 New Senior Animation Studio Executives
Darlene Caamaño Loquet, Liz Paulson, and Camille Eden join studio in newly created roles to oversee movies, casting and talent development, and recruitment.
92nd Oscars: ‘Toy Story 4,’ ‘Hair Love’ and ‘1917’ Win Academy Awards
‘1917’ also takes home Oscars for Best Cinematography and Sound Mixing in the final ceremony of the 2020 awards season.
Framestore Names Chris Hurtt Animation Supervisor
Veteran animation director returns, bringing his extensive feature and 3D animation experience to studio’s growing creative team.
2020 Annecy Festival Accreditation Now Open
Take advantage of the early bird registration specials to ensure a spot at 60th anniversary edition, taking place in Annecy from June 15 - 20.
Cardiff Animation Festival 2020 Announces Official Selection
DreamWorks Animation Reorgs TV Division Leadership
On the Road to the 92nd Oscars: The Animated Feature Film Nominees
Heading into this coming Oscar Sunday on February 9th, catchup on AWN’s coverage of the films and creative teams nominated for this year’s Best Animated Feature Film.
On the Road to the 92nd Oscars: The Animated Short Film Nominees
Heading into this coming Oscar Sunday on February 9th, catchup on AWN’s coverage of the films and creative teams nominated for this year’s Best Animated Short Film.
Design Collective Mighty Oak Joins Alkemy X’s Rep Roster
All-women boutique design and animation studio brings expertise in handmade animation techniques fused with live-action to campaigns for numerous high-end clients.
CLIPS: New Pixar’s ‘Onward’ Voice Cast Featurette and TV Spot
Tom Holland, Chris Pratt, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Octavia Spencer discuss their work behind-the-scenes; the Dan Scanlon directed film hits theatres next month!
Autodesk Congratulates the 2020 VFX and Animated Feature Oscar Nominees
Tech giant’s Media & Entertainment software powers the studios behind Academy Award, BAFTA, Annie, VES and Golden Globe-nominated films.
‘Family Guy’ Writer-Producer Wellesley Wild Inks Warner Bros. Animation Deal
Emmy-nominated showrunner of WBA/Amblin TV’s upcoming ‘Animaniacs’ series for Hulu signs exclusive, multi-year agreement for both animated and live-action projects.
New ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ Trailer and Images
Illumination’s untold story of a 12-year-old’s quest to become the greatest supervillain in the world hits theatres this July 3.
Nominees Announced for Ibero-American Animation Quirino Awards
Finalists will be announced on February 18 at Casa de América de Madrid; winners will be announced at a special awards ceremony on April 18 in Tenerife.
Producers Jinko Gotoh and Marisa Román Talk ‘Klaus’ Crew Diversity
New featurette highlights how the filmmakers prioritized inclusion in building one of the most diverse crews in animation history.
Luca Milano Takes the Reigns of Rai Ragazzi
On the heels of a major reshuffling of RAI’s channel lineup, kids’ division increases the scope of its creative responsibilities.
Light Chaser’s ‘White Snake’ Now Available on Blu-Ray, DVD and Digital
Engaging tale of a young woman’s quest for her lost identity, with bonus footage including interview with co-director Ji Zhao, is released today by GKIDS and Shout! Factory.
GALLERY: 31 New Images from Oscar-Nominated ‘I Lost My Body’
Netflix has just shared with AWN an extended set of images from Jérémy Clapin and Marc du Pontavice’s Annie Award-winning animated feature film.
BAFTA and Annie Award-Winning Sergio Pablos to Present ‘Klaus’ at FMX 2020
Writer-director will present his Oscar-nominated film, Netflix’s first original animated feature; ‘Mulm,’ the first 2020 conference trailer, is released.
eOne ‘Peps’ It Up with New Voice for ‘Peppa Pig’
9-year old Amelie Bea Smith debuts as the new voice of Peppa on popular preschool animated TV series’ Valentine’s Day episode.
Review: ‘Weathering with You’ - Finding That Place Where You Belong
Makoto Shinkai’s latest is an aesthetically pleasing animated tapestry with characters and relationships that are funny, dramatic and real.