Gnosis Teams with Vinton Entertainment on Slate of Animated Features
Animation icon Will Vinton tapped to direct ‘The Quest,’ ‘Jack Hightower,’ ‘Moby & Dick’ and ‘Nicholas.’
Category: Cartoons
PGS, Ouido! and Smiley Team Up to Launch Original Smiley Series
Ouido! Productions to produce original series based on world-famous Smiley icon in association with Theresa Plummer-Andrews; PGS to manage international distribution.
In Business, Cartoons, Licensing | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All, Asia, Europe
Watch an Extended Trailer for ‘Star Wars Rebels’
Disney's animated series, which makes a trip to San Diego's Comic-Con on Thursday, hits TV screens in October.
In 3D, Cartoons, CG, Event, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Comic-Con | Geographic Region: North America
MOMI Salutes a Master: ‘What’s Up, Doc? The Animation Art of Chuck Jones’
AWN’s The Miscweant attends the opening reception for ‘What’s Up, Doc? The Animation Art of Chuck Jones’ at New York City’s Museum of the Moving Image.
In 2D, Cartoons, Event, People, Places, Short Films | Blogs: The Miscweant | Geographic Region: North America
Fox Animation Lineup Draws A-List Guest Stars
Jane Fonda, Willem Dafoe, Nick Offerman, Julie Bowen, Liam Neeson, Allison Janney, Kevin Kline, Zach Galifianakis, Kim Kardashian, Megan Mullally, Bill Hader, Aziz Ansari, Jordan Peele and Keegan Michael Key among featured guest voices.
In Cartoons, People, Television, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Hank Azria to Lead Voice Cast of Seth MacFarlane’s ‘Bordertown’
Azaria to voice lead character Bud Buckwald, joining additional featured voices Alex Borstein, Missi Pyle, Judah Friedlander, Nicholas Gonzalez and Efren Ramirez.
L.A. Shorts Fest to Feature Disney Panel & Screening
The Los Angeles International Short Film Festival will present a special screening and panel discussion with members from Disney Animation and Disney Interactive on Tuesday, July 29 at 1:00 p.m.
In Cartoons, Event, Festival, Interactive, People, Places, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Chuck Jones Exhibit Opens July 19
‘What’s Up, Doc? The Animation Art of Chuck Jones’ opens at the Museum of the Moving image in New York, where it will be on display July 19, 2014 through January 19, 2015.
In 2D, Art, Cartoons, People, Places | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
‘WordGirl’ Soars Into Season 7 August 4
Scholastic Media’s Emmy Award-winning, top-rated series for the school-age set powers up for new season with a week full of word-powered premieres on PBS KIDS.
In 2D, Business, Cartoons, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
See What 'Futurama' Would Look Like in CG
CG artist Alexy Zakharov creates an 3D version of Matt Groening's sci-fi metropolis.
In 3D, Cartoons, CG, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Disney Television Animation Developing ‘Haunted Mansion’ Special
TV animation studio continues to expand roster of top creative talent with production on three pilots and new short-form series; extends overall development deal with ‘Phineas and Ferb’ co-creator and executive producer Dan Povenmire.
Genius Brands Int’l Appoints Stone Newman President, Global Consumer Products
Newman brings roster of clients from former company Art + Science International to GBI as he builds company’s global consumer products business.
Disney's Animated Series ‘The 7D’ Launches with Solid Ratings
Last Monday's premiere of Disney's animated series ‘The 7D,’ a contemporary, comedic take on the world of the Seven Dwarfs, delivers strong ratings, ranking as the network’s #2 animated original-series premiere on record among Kids 2-11 and Kids 6-11.
Christina Miller Tapped to Head Cartoon Network, Adult Swim & Boomerang
Christina Miller is named President and General Manager for Turner Broadcasting networks Cartoon Network, Adult Swim and Boomerang, with global oversight of linear and non-linear content, the consumer products group and franchise management.
Side Effects Software, Toonlets Animation Team for ‘Monstro!’ Short
Toonlets Animation and Side Effects Software team up to create CG animated short ‘Monstro!’
Season Two of ‘Sanjay and Craig’ Begins July 19
Season two of Nickelodeon’s Emmy-nominated animated series ‘Sanjay and Craig’ begins this Saturday, July 19, at 10:30 a.m. (ET/PT) with the new episode “Hot Sauce Boss”/”Ghost Pool.”
Adult Swim Signs First-Look Deal With Aaron McGruder
Adult Swim expands its relationship with The Boondocks creator Aaron McGruder; first project under the pact will be a live-action/ adventure pilot with the working title of ‘Hooligan Squad.’
In Business, Cartoons, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
A Comedy Boot Up Your Ass: ‘Black Dynamite Season One’ Released on Blu-Ray and DVD
'Black Dynamite' co-creator Michael Jai White shares his thoughts on the edgy, action-packed and brilliantly executed Adult Swim animated series Season One DVD.
Hulu Strikes Exclusive Deal for ‘South Park’
The entire ‘South Park’ library will be available for free on Hulu before the start of the animated comedy's 18th season on September 24.
PGS Secures Raft of Global Sales for Playmobil Series ‘SUPER 4’
Produced by Morgen Studios and Method Animation and commissioned by France Télévisions, ‘Super 4’ travels to three continents.
FIAUY, International Animation Festival
Begins: September 17, 2014
Universidad ORT Uruguay, organizer of FIA´14, is pleased to invite animators, producers and specially students and graduates of animation schools, to present shorts to be selected for an exhibition and subsequent awarding ceremony between September 17th and 19th of 2014 in Montevideo, Uruguay.
Universidad ORT Uruguay aims to promote and exhibit animations produced by students and graduates of animation, advanced High-School students, independent animators and international producers, and also seeks to provide a space for artistic and technological reflection in this area.
La Universidad ORT Uruguay, como organizadora de FIA’14, invita a presentar trabajos que serán seleccionados para una exhibición y posterior premiación a realizarse durante los días 17, 18 y 19 de setiembre de 2014, en la ciudad de Montevideo, Uruguay.
La Universidad ORT Uruguay tiene como objetivo la difusión y exhibición de animaciones realizadas por estudiantes y egresados de escuelas de animación, alumnos de secundaria o su equivalente en UTU, animadores independientes y productoras. Asimismo, busca generar un espacio de reflexión artístico / tecnológico en la disciplina.
9 Story Gets New Equity Investment from Neil Court and ZM Capital
Industry veteran Neil Court becomes the new Executive Chairman as the Toronto-based producer/distributor aims to grow.
Meet the Cast & Crew of ‘Black Dynamite’
Meet the cast and creators of Adult Swim series ‘Black Dynamite’ Tuesday, July 15th at Amoeba Music in Hollywood.
In 2D, Cartoons, Event, Home Entertainment, People, Places, Television, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Rare 1935 Mickey Mouse Animation Art Brings $98,000+ at Auction
Treasures from Disney offered in $1.28+ million Heritage auction included cel and background from “Mickey’s Service Station,” 1935, from Mickey’s last black and white cartoon, which shattered estimates to finish at $98,588.
Pixar Releases First Look at ‘Lava’ Short
Pixar fans get a first look at the volcanic mountain Uku from the studio’s forthcoming short film, ‘Lava.’
