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The Purple Dinosaur Returns! Headline News

Barney is Back: Mattel Relaunching Storied Franchise

By Dan Sarto | Monday, February 13, 2023 at 10:04am

The famous purple dinosaur will hit screens in 2024 with a brand-new preschool animated series; full range of toys, books, clothing, and other merchandise, including stuff for adult fans, is on the way.

Has it Been 20 Years? Headline News

Linkin Park Releases Anime-Inspired ‘Meteora’ 20th Anniversary Music Video

The AI-hybrid video for previously unreleased song ‘Lost’ is produced and animated by Shibuya, with AI production by Kaiber.ai.

Promoting a New Generation of Animation Artists Headline News

2023 WIA Scholarship Recipients Announced

By Dan Sarto | Monday, February 13, 2023 at 8:53am

Out of 192 worldwide applicants from 74 schools around the world, 15 students were awarded scholarships, with an additional 25 receiving honorable mentions.

Awards Headline News

‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio,’ ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Take Top Honors at 13th Annual Lumiere Awards

The Advanced Imaging Society’s annual event honors distinguished creative and technical achievement in motion pictures, television, and emerging media; special award went to Wētā FX for creative excellence in VFX and Adobe for innovation in post tools.

The Fight Against the Romans Headline News

Oscar Isaac, Evangeline Lilly Lend Voices to ‘Legend of Destruction’ Animated Film

The Israeli film, featuring 1,500 original paintings from ‘Waltz with Bashir’ artists David Polonsky and Michael Faust, tells the story of the Jewish revolt against Rome which ended with the destruction of the Temple in the year 70.

The Youngest Jedis! Headline News

Jedi Younglings Revealed in ‘Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures’ Images

The first animated preschool series from the ‘Star Wars’ universe follows the kids as they study the ways of the Force, explore the galaxy, help citizens and creatures in need, and learn valuable skills needed to become Jedi; the show hits Disney+ and Disney Junior in May.

Business Headline News

3D Design Platform PixCap Scores $2.8M Seed Funding

The funding round, led by Sequoia Capital’s Surge, will support the company’s global expansion while furthering its product development; the web-based tool, equipped with numerous 3D assets and templates, brings the power of 3D design to everyone. 

Meeting a True Master ANIMATIONWorld

Animated Characters: The Art of Babbitt – Part 2

Animator, director, character designer, teacher, and writer Nancy Beiman shares Part 2 of her extensive, 2-part, 1979 interview with famed animator Art Babbitt, whom she met as a 21-year-old Cal Arts student after visiting Richard Williams’ L.A. studio on a dare.

real-time tools Headline News

disguise Updates Cloud Platform with Previz

Designed for the media and entertainment industry, the new previsualization integration streamlines review and collaboration with real-time preview of 3D models.

Send in Your Films! Headline News

Call for Entries: Fantoche 21st International Animation Film Festival

A meeting place for the international film and creative industries, the annual event returns in September to the Swiss town of Baden; submissions for the short film competition are now being accepted through May 14.

Music Videos Headline News

Nexus Studios Tapped for Gorillaz ‘Silent Running’ Music Video

Director Fx Goby and band co-creator Jamie Hewlett deliver an ambitious short that brings together prosthetics, pyrotechnics, performance, and intricate visual effects.

Get those PAWS UP! Headline News

Apple TV+ Shares ‘Pretzel and Puppies’ Season 2 Trailer

The streamer throws a bone to fans with a peek into the new season of the popular animated series that follows a modern-day dog family led by a ‘pawsome’ dog daddy named Pretzel; all-new episodes stream globally February 24.

Business Headline News

APC Kids and TeamTO Partner on ‘Jade Armor’ Animated Adventure Series

The series follows teenage Lan Jun, now Jade Armor, the legendary mythical superhero, as she battles super villains and copes with the struggles of teenage life.

Great Animation Comes to Toronto Headline News

2023 TAAFI Film Festival Reveals Full Event Lineup

Over 100 animated films including ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ to screen; ‘Crime: The Animated Series’ creator and director Sam Chou to receive the 2023 Kaj Pindal Award.

music for animation Headline News

ALIBI Music Drops New Music for Anime, Games and Game Trailers

‘Anime Action,’ ‘Dark Heroic Drama 3’ and ‘Cinematic Hybrid 2’ albums provide a range of options for content creators and marketing teams with structured tracks, versatile stems and alt versions.

Disney Dollars Needed Headline News

Multiple Disney Animated Sequels in the Works, Though Company Layoffs Planned

Disney CEO Bob Iger revealed new ‘Frozen’, 'Toy Story,’ and ‘Zootopia’ franchise features are coming during yesterday’s Q1 earnings call, which also announced a 7,000-employee layoff, part of a plan to significantly transform the company’s creative and financial landscape.

call for entries Headline News

Call for Entries: The 27th Edition of Cartoons on the Bay

Submissions are now being accepted for the International Festival of Animation coming to Pescara, Italy, with new Pulcinella Awards that look to the future and innovation, and a new competition category dedicated to ‘Youth Shows’ for kids ages 11+; deadline for entry is March 31.

Monopoly! Headline News

Playtika Extends Bid to Acquire ‘Angry Birds’ Developer Rovio

The Israeli social gaming company’s $735 million bid for the Finland developer follows its company-wide consolidation and restructuring effort, which included a recent layoff of 600 employees.

And the Winner Is… Headline News

Next PreVIEW Panel Set: ‘Five Oscar Contenders for Best Animated Feature’

Join the free March 1 online discussion with the directors of ‘Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio,’ ‘Marcel the Shell with Shoes On,’ ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,’ ‘The Sea Beast,’ and ‘Turning Red.’

Wait Until Mom Finds Out! ANIMATIONWorld

‘My Dad the Bounty Hunter’: Representation Beneath the Skin

Everett Downing Jr. and Patrick Harpin’s new animated sci-fi series turns familiar tropes on their heads, showing the struggles of a split Black family in a warp-speed space adventure; show debuts February 9 on Netflix.

Unhealthy but Tasty Snacks Headline News

Baboon Animation, Fonda Snyder and Zaslansky & Holzer Team on ‘Cheez N Nugget: Gone Bad’

The 2D animated comedy follows two unhealthy snacks living in a world of organic noshes - with the end of their shelf life in site, the duo sets out to create the best bucket list ever.

Technology Headline News

BOXX Upgrades APEXX E3 Workstation with New 13th Gen Intel Core Processors

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 8:49am

Economical, entry level system now features new CPUs that offer top performance to optimize creative and accelerated 3D workflows for CAD, 3D design, motion media, and other professional software applications.

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