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.
‘1917,’ ‘Klaus’ Win 2020 BAFTA Awards
‘Grandad was a Romantic’ by Maryam Mohajer wins for British Short Animation; Roger Deakins wins for Cinematography on ‘1917.’
Watch: 2020 VOID International Animation Film Festival Trailer
BBC Preschool Series ‘Bluey’ Launches on Disney+
Popular Australian show explores modern family life and encourages imagination and learning through play.
‘FLCL: Progressive’ and ‘FLCL: Alternative’ Available on Blu-ray February 4
Combo pack includes all 12 episodes and features an in-depth behind the scenes look at the making of the series, including interviews with the cast and crew.
Jenny Marchick Named Head of Feature Film Development at DreamWorks Animation
Former Sony Pictures Animation SVP will head up project and talent development, working with known books and IP as well as original ideas.
‘Howard the Duck’ and ‘Tigra & Dazzler’ Now DOA
Marvel TV Studios’ animated series ‘Howard the Duck’ and ‘Tigra & Dazzler’ get the axe from Kevin Feige.
Dive into the Aquatic World of VES Student Award Winner ‘The Beauty’
Filmakademie Baden-Weurttemburg team honored as top up-and-coming filmmakers with annual award sponsored and presented by Autodesk at 18th Annual Visual Effects Society gala.
‘I Lost My Body’ Pushes the Creative Boundaries of Feature Animation
Director and co-writer Jérémy Clapin talks about the narrative and technical challenges in making his Oscar-nominated, Annie Award-winning film.
Kabillion Promotes Stevan Levy to President of Programming and Operations
Company veteran to continue streaming network’s expansion by securing quality programming and cementing strategic partnerships.
Call for Entries: The Bang Awards Festival – International Film Animation 2020
Submissions are now being accepted for the event’s 5th edition taking place September 2 - October 4; deadline for entries is August 31, 2020.