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Strikes Slay Dragons Headline News

Live-Action ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Production Delayed

Ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike pushes out Universal’s adaptation, starring Mason Thames and Nico Parker as franchise romantic leads Hiccup and Astrid, to a June 13, 2025 theatrical release.

The Year of the Layoffs Headline News

Starz to Lay Off Over 10% of Workforce in Upcoming Lionsgate Split

The planned restructuring, which includes cutting business ties in the U.K. and Australia, is meant to ‘align our organization with the growth areas of the business and to prepare us for our next chapter as a standalone company,’ says CEO Jeffrey Hirsch.

A Badly Needed Smile Has Crossed Our Faces Headline News

Skybound Entertainment Relaunches Iconic 'Spike & Mike’s Festival of Animation'

By Dan Sarto | Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 2:03pm

Submissions now open for short films from creators in the U.S., Canada and U.K.; festival details still to be worked out, but awards will include project stipends, acquisitions, and development opportunities. 

careers in animation Headline News

Podcast EP 231: Ed Hooks with Master Tips on ‘Acting for Animators’

The NY actor turned teacher discusses how DreamWorks’ 1996 request shifted his life path and kicked off his 30+ year career training animators. 

Defeat the Badjelly Headline News

Production Underway on ‘Badjelly’ Kids’ Animated Series

Mukpuddy Animation, Sphere Animation, and Cantilever Media team up on the show, based on the beloved 1973 story from legendary comedian Spike Milligan, starring the ‘Harry Potter’ film franchise’s Miriam Margolyes OBE; debut set for 2025. 

Fight the Good Fight Headline News

All-Star Animated ‘Ozi: Voice of the Forest’ Sells to Signature for U.K., Ireland

The 3DCG feature follows teenage orangutan Ozi’s journey across the rainforest to find her parents and stars Laura Dern, Amandla Stenberg, Donald Sutherland, Djimon Hounsou, RuPaul, Dean Charles Chapman and Rachel Shenton.

Dish it Up! Headline News

Delicious Seconds: Nick Orders ‘The Tiny Chef Show’ Season 2 Plus 2 Holiday Specials

The Annie Award-winning stopmo series starring culinary social media sensation Tiny Chef will return to Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. channels beginning with the ‘Fwendsgiving’ special on November 20 and ‘Tiny Chef's Marvelous Mish Mesh Special’ on December 4.

Hello Kitty’s Golden Anniversary Headline News

Sanrio Celebrates ‘Hello Kitty’ 50th Anniversary with Cavalcade of Digital Content

In anticipation of this major milestone on November 1, 2024, the coming year will be filled with ways to celebrate in both the digital and physical worlds, including an AR app, short animations on TikTok, monthly promotions in My Hello Kitty Cafe on Roblox, and a presence in the digital world of Zepeto.

Technology Headline News

Foundry’s Katana 7.0 Now Available

Latest version includes USD updates and VFX Reference Platform 2023 support with new USD scene manipulation, muti-threaded live rendering and Optimized Geolib3-MT Runtime.

Hayao’s Last Hurrah Headline News

GKIDS Drops Miyazaki’s ‘The Boy and The Heron’ English Trailer

The all-star English voice cast includes Christian Bale, Dave Bautista, Gemma Chan, and Willem Dafoe; Studio Ghibli’s latest film kicks off November 22 in LA and NY with special preview engagements, followed by nationwide U.S. and Canadian release in December.

Celebrating the Best in Computer Graphics Headline News

16th ACM SIGGRAPH Asia Brings the CG World Together

A gathering place for technical and creatives in research, science, art, animation, gaming, interactivity, education, and emerging technologies, the annual conference and exhibition on computer graphics and interactive techniques comes to Sidney, Australia, December 12-15.

TWINSPIRATION! Headline News

Nelvana Secures ‘Builder Brothers Dream Factory’ International Deals

Inspired by the HGTV series starring real-life ‘Property Brothers,’ Drew and Jonathan Scott, the animated series centers on friends, family, school, and community – and really big dreams.

Business Headline News

Disney to Purchase Remaining Stake in Hulu from Comcast

The company expects to spend approximately $8.61 billion by December 1 for Comcast/NBCU’s 33% stake in the streamer, minus the anticipated outstanding capital call contributions payable by NBCU to Disney, with final amounts to depend on assessment of fair equity value.

Diversity in Creative Development ANIMATIONWorld

Ellen Doherty Talks Fred Rogers’ Legacy and the Future of Writers' Neighborhood

22 years after the final episode of ‘Mister Rogers' Neighborhood’ aired, Fred Rogers Productions continues its mission to create quality kid’s content with a slate of award-winning series and its innovative, eight-week program for emerging BIPOC writers that focuses on how to build and sustain a career as a freelance writer in children's media.

Diversity in Creative Development Headline News

2nd CAPE Animation Directors Accelerator Class Announced

Program, which kicked off at Lightbox Expo, includes a month of in-person and virtual sessions; participants are paired with high-level animation industry mentors while developing and honing creative and leadership skills.

Streaming Salem Headline News

‘Salem’s Lot’ Remake May Debut on Max Instead of in Theaters

Warner Bros.’ forthcoming feature adaptation of Stephen King’s 1975 vampire novel, first pushed from a Fall 2022 to Spring 2023 release before being shelved by the SAG-AFTRA strike, may bypass cinemas and stream instead. 

The Demon Threat Continues Headline News

Hulu, Peacock Renew DreamWorks' ‘Fright Krewe’ for Second Season

From creators Eli Roth and James Frey, the studio’s first-ever animated horror series for older kids, about a group of misfit teens trying to save New Orleans from a demonic threat, scores a Season 2 pickup.

Business Headline News

ATF and TTB Launch 1st ‘ATF x TTB Animation Lab & Pitch’

Out of 110+ submissions, nine European and Asian projects have been selected to pitch at the Asia TV Forum & Market; online program runs now through November 3, with ATF Singapore on-site program running December 6-8.

Free Virtual Events Headline News

‘Autodesk University 2023: The Design and Make Conference’ Free Digital Pass Available

Running November 13-15, the M&E-focused virtual event invites artists and creative professionals to learn about emerging technology, master cutting-edge techniques, and participate in live portfolio reviews – free!

Building on the Omniverse Headline News

NVIDIA is Helping Omniverse Developers ‘Get Started’

With a wealth of guides, video courses, documentation, and code samples, the company is making a growing pool of resources available to help build tools and extensions on Omniverse Enterprise; GTC 2024 early bird pricing is now available.

Xmas Shopping Begins on Halloween Headline News

LAIKA Launches New Online Shop

The award-winning studio honors National Black Cat Day with an assortment of ‘Coraline’ cat items, including a ‘Cat’ plush doll and signature apparel and products sourced from the studio’s hometown of Portland; start your holiday shopping on Halloween!  

Puppies Come Home! Headline News

Exclusive: ‘Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie’ Special Featurette

Nickelodeon, Spin Master, and Paramount bring puppy magic home, without the shedding, and it’s Pawsome! The 3DCG animated feature is now available for digital purchase.

Does His Ship Have a Pipe Organ? Headline News

AMC Picks Up Live-Action ‘Nautilus’ from Disney Entertainment

The 10-episode Captain Nemo origin story, starring Shazad Latif, pulled from the Disney+ slate in August due to cost cutting, will now air on AMC and AMC+ in 2024; VFX studios include Cinesite, Cumulus VFX, Firebrand VFX, Future Associates, Jellyfish Pictures, MISC Studios, MPC, and Outpost VFX.

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