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I Want My LOTR! Headline News

Prime Video Drops 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Trailer and Art

With Stephen Colbert leading the festivities, 6,500 fans at Comic-Con 2022 were treated to a 90-minute showcase featuring creatives and ensemble talent from the highly anticipated series inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium; the $400+ million series hits the streamer in September.

Comic-Con Headline News

Paramount Pictures Drops ‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’ Trailer

At Comic-Con 2022, the studio treated fans to a panel filled with big names and big reveals, including a new trailer and art from the upcoming feature inspired by the iconic role-playing game of the same name; the movie comes to theaters in 2023.

Comic-Con 2022 Headline News

Disney Branded Television Shares ‘Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur’ First Looks

Company reveals star-studded guest and recurring voice cast that includes Alison Brie, Andy Cohen, Daveed Diggs, Maya Hawke, Jennifer Hudson, and Craig Robinson; check out the artwork and clip first shared at San Diego Comic-Con.

Life finds a way Headline News

Netflix Drops ‘Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous’ Clips

All 12 episodes of DreamWorks Animation's Annie Award-winning show’s final season are now streaming; check out the selection of exciting teaser videos before binging on Season 5’s epic dino-conclusion.

They’re Back Headline News

Nickelodeon and Paramount+ Unveil First Look at ‘Rugrats’ Season 2

The studios’ Comic-Con panel shared a new teaser, behind-the-scenes art -- and news of 13 additional second season episodes plus a Season 3 renewal.

Business Headline News

Toonz Media Group’s ‘Zoonicorn’ Coming to Streamers in August

Preschool series about magical creatures that take kids on adventures while they dream helps them learn important social-emotional and problem-solving skills.

Giddy up! Headline News

‘Dino Ranch’ Season 2 Launching on Disney Junior

Coming Friday, July 22, the second season of Boat Rocker’s animated preschool series follows the Cassidy family wrangling a lively herd of dinosaurs which are also their best friends; all-new episodes kick off tomorrow and will follow later this fall on Disney+.

The Best in Kids’ Entertainment Headline News

2022 Kidscreen Award Winners Announced

The annual awards strive to recognize the best in children’s TV and digital media; leading the winners was Glen Keane Productions’ ‘Trash Truck’ for Netflix, which garnered awards for best new series, best-animated series, and best holiday episode.

Education Headline News

Escape Studios Launches Undergrad 2D Animation Pathway

New course, which complements the existing 3D animation program, will feed the growing demand for studio-ready talent; applications are being accepted for 2023 and beyond.

Animation Festivals Headline News

Festival Stop Motion Montreal Reveals Official Poster

The 14th edition returns in-person this September as a weekend gathering and celebration at Concordia University featuring workshops, exhibitions, and almost 10 hours of film content.

Business Headline News

Terapin Studios Acquires Toomics Global Webtoon Platform for $160 Million

Company follows up this past February’s purchase of webtoon producer Copin Communications with new deal execs are confident will bring the company’s cartoon creators further into the international marketplace, putting them in better position to negotiate IP deals.

Business Headline News

Ánima Teams with Green Kids’ Club on ‘Victor and The Infinite & Mysterious Hallway of Loos’

Inspired by original IP developed for the environmental group, the new animated series follows a young ‘every kid’ kid who embarks on an epic quest to overcome challenges, find his inner hero, and learn to embrace and accept the imperfections of himself and his family.

All I Want to Do is Sing! Headline News

Apple TV+ Sets ‘Central Park’ Season 3 Release Date

The streamer’s hit animated musical comedy returns with 13 new episodes this September, welcoming new guest stars Sam Richardson, Ike Barinholtz, Ben Schwartz, Zoë Chao, and Jack McBrayer.

Coming in Hot Headline News

HBO Drops ‘House of The Dragon’ Official Trailer

Based on George R.R. Martin’s ‘Fire & Blood,’ the highly anticipated prequel set 200 years before the events of ‘Game of Thrones’ tells the story of the Targaryen’s rise to power; the 10-episode series debuts next month on HBO and HBO Max… FINALLY!

Holiday Previews Headline News

Netflix Reveals ‘Scrooge: A Christmas Carol’ Cast and Images

Luke Evans and Olivia Colman lead all-star cast in the streamer’s Charles Dicken classic Christmas tale retold as a CG animated supernatural, time-traveling, musical adaptation, coming your way this holiday season.

TV Animation Headline News

Hugh Jackman Boards Hulu Animated Comedy ‘Koala Man’

From its creator, Michael Cusack, to its regional setting and new star voice actor, the series about an odd small-town crime fighter is shaping up to be an Aussie-native affair.

Business Headline News

Cinesite Acquires Canadian Studio L’Atelier Animation

Expanding its international footprint with another acquisition – previous buys include Image Engine and TRIXTER - the independent animation and VFX company plans to build on the Montreal studio’s existing footprint to meet growing demand for animated content.

It’s All the Buzz! Headline News

Disney and Pixar’s ‘Lightyear’ Coming to Disney+

The original sci-fi animated space adventure about the legendary Space Ranger streams into living rooms next month; check out the just dropped spot and get ready to voyage ‘To infinity and beyond!’

Honoring the VES’ Best Headline News

Visual Effects Society Reveals 2022 Special Honorees

Pam Hogarth is honored with the Founders Award and Lifetime VES Member designation, while Oscar-winning Pixar director Pete Docter receives an Honorary VES Membership; a celebration of the honorees will take place at a special event in October.

Technology Headline News

Vicon Launches Valkyrie Motion Capture System

Mocap tech specialists deliver a new cutting-edge flagship camera range with 4 models ideal for use in applications ranging from in-camera VFX to biomechanical modeling, responsive VR experiences, and sessions that utilize active markers.

NVIDIA at SIGGRAPH 2022 Headline News

NVIDIA to Present ‘Illuminating the Future of Graphics’ at SIGGRAPH 2022

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at 9:43am

Leading computer graphics tech company will showcase cutting-edge AI and CG research driving innovations in simulation, collaboration, and design; Deep Learning Institute will provide hands-on in-person training in 3D Tools for NVIDIA Omniverse.

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