Creative Focus :: 2D

Star Trek Writers Bite Xombie

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DreamWorks are in talks to adapt animated web series XOMBIE into a feature, according to THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER.

Animated Archer Going International

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FX Prods. has inked an agreement with Shine Int'l to license the forthcoming FX series ARCHER around the world, reports VARIETY.

ThinkTank Emporium To Represent Ace Lacewing

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Entertainment branding/consulting company ThinkTank Emporium has teamed with Charlesbridge Publishing and author David Biedrzycki to identify and develop licensing and media opportunities based on the ACE LACEWING, BUG DETECTIVE series.

Donna Ebbs Named SVP of New Hasbro-Discovery Network

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Hasbro-Discovery Communications Joint Venture President and CEO Margaret Loesch today announced the appointment of children's and family entertainment programming veteran Donna Ebbs as senior vice president, programming, for the joint venture television network expected to launch in late 2010.

Cookie Jar Names Maggie Murphy SVP of Development

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Seasoned development and sales executive Maggie Murphy has joined Cookie Jar Entertainment as SVP of Development.

Battle for Terra, Superbeasto, Scooby-Doo, Hot Fuzz, Sarah Connor, Wallace & Gromit on DVD/Blu-ray

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This week (9/22/09) offers the DVD/Blu-ray release of BATTLE FOR TERRA (Lionsgate, $12.99 and $19.99); THE HAUNTED WORLD OF EL SUPERBEASTO (Anchor Bay, $12.99 and $19.99); HOT FUZZ (Universal Home Ent., $18.99); SCOOBY-DOO! THE MYSTERY BEGINS (Warner Home Video, $19.99, $24.99); TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES -- THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON (Warner Home Video,$36.49, $44.99); and WALLACE & GROMIT: A MATTER OF LOAF AND DEATH (Lionsgate, $9.99) and WALLACE & GROMIT: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION (Lionsgate/HIT, $21.99, 19.99).

El Superbeasto: Turning X-Sheets Into XXX

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Rick DeMott talks with producer Tom Klein about the challenges of creating the R-rated, 2D animated film, The Haunted World of El Superbeasto, directed by Rob Zombie.

Full Sail Offers Computer Animation Online Degree

Full Sail University is now offering a 21-month online Computer Animation Bachelor of Science’s Program.

The Lion King Roars Into the Smithsonian

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The following was released today by the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History

South Park Wins Emmy

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On Sunday, Sept. 20th, the Primetime Emmy Awards were handed out.

il Luster Producing Santa Claus Feature

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Netherlands-based il Luster Productions is developing three feature projects.

4Kids Unveils Newest Chaotic Series at MIPCOM

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4Kids Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:KDE) will present the newest chapter of its popular fantasy adventure series, CHAOTIC: SECRETS OF THE LOST CITY, to international broadcasters at MIPCOM next month.

Annies Change Rules

The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood, announces its 'Call for Entries' for this year's 37th Annual Annie Awards.

Chorion Reaches For The Stars With The Little Prince

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Leading family entertainment producer and distributor Chorion has been appointed to represent the licensing rights to Antoine de Saint-Exupery’s much-loved literary property THE LITTLE PRINCE in the U.K. and Eire.

Legends Of Animation Come To Ottawa Festival

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The OIAF, which runs from October 14-18, welcomes several animation legends including Pixar’s Ronnie del Carmen (UP), Henry Selick (CORALINE), David Silverman (THE SIMPSONS), along with retrospective screenings of award-winning animators Don Hertzfeldt, Stan VanDerBeek, Suzan Pitt, Jim Blashfield, and Studio Film Bilder.

Dr. Toon Turns 10: A Manifesto

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Dr. Toon reminisces about the highlights of his AWN column, which turns 10 this month.

Spider-Man 4 released as IMAX Film in 2011

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IMAX Corp. and Columbia Pics have announced that SPIDER-MAN 4 will be released to IMAX theaters simultaneously with the film's worldwide release on May 5, 2011.

Berg Set to Command Battleship

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Variety reports Universal has confirmed HANCOCK helmer Peter Berg as the director onboard BATTLESHIP.

Princess and the Frog Graces D23

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Judging by what was screened Saturday at THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG D23 panel, 2D animation is definitely back at Disney.

Marvelous Previews Subtitled Koihime Muou

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Enter the world of the Han Dynasty as up and coming Japanese Anime distribution company, Marvelous Entertainment Inc., and the number one online destination for Anime and Asian Entertainment, Crunchyroll, are set to stream the action packed/comedic/fantasy fan-favorite KOIHIME MUSOU (episodes 1-4; subbed) to Crunchyroll Anime Members and fans worldwide starting Saturday; Sept. 12, 2009 at 5pm PDT.