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Trilogy Animation Group Reveals New Animation Slate

Roster includes reboots of Emmy-nominated preschool series, ‘Jay Jay The Jet Plane,’ and Emmy-winning ‘Tutenstein’ along with original IP ‘Doots,’ ‘Earth to Eden,’ and ‘Rubbernecks.’

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‘Harley Quinn: A Very Problematic Valentine’s Day Special’ Coming to HBO Max

How does Gotham’s power couple of DC villainy celebrate their first Valentine’s Day together? Perhaps with mayhem and madness… find out this February.

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Richard Linklater Takes on the Academy After ‘Apollo 10 ½ Rejected for Oscar Qualification

The noted filmmaker shared his outrage with the press after his and Netflix’s animated film, ‘Apollo 10 ½: A Space Age Childhood’ was disqualified in the Best Animated Feature Film category and their appeal has gone unanswered.

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‘The Legend of Vox Machina’ Nabs Season 3 Prime Video Renewal

By Dan Sarto | Friday, October 7, 2022 at 3:31pm

With Season 2 not airing until January 2023, the streamer announces a third season pickup during its New York ComicCon panel featuring stars and executive producers Travis Willingham, Marisha Ray, Taliesin Jaffe, Ashley Johnson, Sam Riegel, Liam O’Brien, Laura Bailey, and Matthew Mercer.

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Kadokawa Shares ‘Bungo Stray Dogs’ Season 4 Cast Additions and Key Image

‘Attack on Titan’ actor Yuuki Kaji and ‘Mobile Suit Gundam’ actor Yōhei Azakami join the cast; series hits Crunchyroll in January 2023.

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Duolingo Acquires Gunner Animation Studio

The deal adds 15 designers, illustrators, and animators to the learning platform’s design teams responsible for creating animation, a key component in how the company builds brand recognition and driving user engagement.

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Exclusive Clip: ‘The Great North - Autumn If You Got Em Adventure’

In the all-new episode airing this Sunday on FOX, all the Tobins fall under the spell of the Fall Frenzy Dance – what crazy secrets will be revealed?

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FOX Renews Dan Harmon’s ‘Krapopolis’ for Season 2 Prior to Season 1 Premiere

The all-new animated comedy about a dysfunctional family of ancient Greek humans, gods, and monsters won’t air until 2023, but that didn’t keep the network from ordering a second season.

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HBO Max Drops ‘Velma’ Teaser Trailer and Cast Reveal

Mindy Kaling’s ‘Scooby-Doo’ spin-off follows the origin story of the Mystery Inc. gang’s underappreciated brainy member Velma Dinkley; Glenn Howerton, Sam Richardson and Constance Wu join the cast.

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‘Disney Animation: Immersive Experience’ to Launch in Toronto December 2022

In collaboration with ‘Immersive Van Gogh’ exhibit creators Lighthouse Immersive Studios, the experiential exhibit will deliver music and artistry from Disney Animation’s iconic canon of films to live audiences as never experienced before.

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Podcast EP 180: How David Kaye Got into Voice Acting for Animation

The veteran voice actor discusses how he got his start in animation, and how others with a knack for making voices can do the same; he provides tips for improving voice acting skills and shares how many auditions it takes to actually book a gig.

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Musical Artist Bad Bunny to Star in Sony’s ‘El Muerto’

The rough and ready film, based on the Marvel comics anti-hero, follows a luchador who inherits superpowers; Jonás Cuarón directs from a script penned by Gareth Dunnet Alcocer.

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Netflix Drops ‘ONI: Thunder God’s Tale’ Official Trailer

From Oscar-nominated animation studio Tonko House, the 4-episode animated series, set in a world of Japanese mythology, follows an oddball creature’s free-spirited daughter and her determination to carry on the legacy of the mighty heroes of lore; the tale streams later this month.

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Netflix Shares Teaser Trailer for ‘Moonrise’ Sci-Fi Anime Series

‘Fullmetal Alchemist’ manga creator Hiromu Akawara is teaming up with WIT Studio on the Japanese Netflix Original series about two men confronting hardship in out space, slated to stream in 2024.

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Netflix Shares ‘Waffles + Mochi’s Restaurant’ Trailer

The traveling taste-buddies serve up new creations in their very own restaurant with live-action, puppetry and CGI setting the stage for culinary adventures with notable visitors such as Michelle Obama; series debuts later this month.

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Global Mechanic Reveals New Kids’ Animation Slate and Partnerships

Studio’s new lineup includes ‘Wolf & Button,’ ‘Oddly Kids,’ ‘Shy Willow,’ ‘What on Earth,’ ‘Junior Explorers Club, and ‘Cup + Pup’ series designed to provide meaningful and educational content for young children.

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‘Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood’ Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Music

Fred Rogers Productions and Warner Music Group's Arts Music Division celebrate the Emmy Award-winning PBS KIDS series’ milestone with a new digital album - ‘10 Years of Tiger Tunes!’- now available across all digital platforms.

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Impossible Objects Adds VFX Veteran Ruel Smith

With 15+ years of experience, the VFX supervisor and commercial director joins the virtual production studio to oversee the company’s visual effects and animation production.

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Call for Entries: 20th Edition of ‘24 HOURS Animation Contest’

Join the challenge – student teams are invited to create a 30-second film within a designated 24 hours; the deadline to register is October 13 at 11:59 PM PST.

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Nancy Beiman’s ‘How I Finally Got to Live a Cat's Life: A Cartoon Diary 2020-2021’ On Sale Now

Dreaming of a cat’s life? The famed animator, author, and professor chronicles her pandemic-imposed feline staycation with humor and illustrations in her newest book, now available from major booksellers.

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‘Fruits Basket -prelude-’ and ‘Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry’ Hit Crunchyroll October 6

Both the ‘Fruits Basket’ prequel and 2017 film set between the last two story arcs on the ‘Fairy Tail Final Season’ series will stream in subbed and dubbed versions.

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Paramount+ Drops ‘Blue’s Big City Adventure’ Official Trailer

The feature-length iteration of ‘Blue’s Clues & You!’ reunites the series’ 3 hosts and all their animated friends in New York City with a lively, colorful blend of live-action and CGI; get ready to sing and dance along when the film hits the streamer next month.

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