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Next PreVIEW Set: A Conversation with the Creatives Behind Pixar’s ‘Turning Red’

Join the virtual conversation with the creative team behind the studio’s new animated feature; the free March 18 event is hosted by the VIEW Conference in partnership with OGR.

Business Headline News

Technicolor Plans to Spin-off and List Newly Re-Organized Creative Studios Group

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at 2:13pm

Company will retain 35% stake in new entity that includes MPC for film and episodic VFX, The Mill for advertising, Mikros for animation, and Technicolor Games for the gaming industry; debt refinancing also planned, with deal set to conclude the latter part of Q3 2022.

Home Entertainment Headline News

‘Poupelle Of Chimney Town’ Coming to Premium VOD May 3

The film, based on the popular book by Akihiro Nishino, tells a tale of friendship, courage and hope; coming to digital May 17 and Blu-ray + DVD combo May 31.

Free events Headline News

Register Now: DNEG ‘Beyond Sand & Spice: The VFX of Dune’ March 2

The latest #DeepDive session is a virtual event featuring the VFX teams’ never-before-shared insights into the visual effects behind the Oscar nominated feature ‘Dune;’ registration is open and free.

It’s Bender-rific! Headline News

John DiMaggio Set to Return as Bender in Hulu’s ‘Futurama’ Revival

The series’ last unsigned original star is finally on board to voice 20 new episodes, putting to rest a period of rocky contract negotiations.

game adaptations Headline News

‘Pokémon Legends Arceus’ Being Made into an Online Anime Series This Year

The forthcoming series was teased over the weekend with some chilly artwork set in the show’s fabled Hisui region.

Business Headline News

Exclusive Funimation Library Now Available on Crunchyroll

Post-merger consolidation of SVOD services under the Crunchyroll brand offers fans greater access to extensive anime with subs, dubs, films, and simulcasts in over 200 countries.

Maury and Connie Get Their Own Show! Headline News

Helen Mirren and Hugh Jackman Guest Star on Netflix’s ‘Human Resources’

‘Big Mouth’ spin-off nabs A-list voice talent including Janelle Monáe, Lupita Nyong'o, and Ali Wong; check out the official trailer for the ‘even edgier and adult-ier’ animated comedy streaming March 18.

Another Taste of Marvel Headline News

Sony Drops Final Trailer for Marvel Supercreature Feature ‘Morbius’

New film delves into the origins of a biochemist-turned-bloodsucker, who first appeared in Marvel comics as a foil to Spider-Man and later became a flawed antihero.

Education Headline News

Peanuts Worldwide Launches ‘The Armstrong Project’ HBCU Endowment

Initiative provides $200k to two Historically Black Colleges and Universities to fund scholarships, mentorships, and internships for students studying arts, communications, animation, or entertainment; program kicks off 2022-2023 school year with scholarships at Howard University in Washington, DC, and Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia.

Business Headline News

Toonz Media Group Announces ‘Bartali’s Bicycle’ Co-Production

Inspired by the cyclist Gino Bartali’s acts of bravery in saving Jewish lives during the Nazi occupation of Italy during World War II, the 2D animated film is set for release in early 2023.

Events Headline News

FMX 2022 Releases More Programming Highlights

Conference confirms presentations on the VFX behind the popular Netflix series ‘Arcane’ and the origins and creation of ‘The Adventures of Paddington,’ as well as more onsite masterclasses and partners; the event runs onsite May 3-5, online May 6 and on demand through May 31.

5 Seconds of Fun Headline News

Titmouse’s Famed 5 Second Day Screenings Return to Vancouver, NY and LA

Not to be missed showcase of studio’s in-house animated shorts program will screen live in theaters once again; coming March 22 in Vancouver and March 25 in Los Angeles and New York.

Events Headline News

ITFS 2022 Releases Program Highlights

Upcoming hybrid event runs in person and online May 3-8; event will feature ‘In Persona’ series featuring a line-up of internationally renowned animators, The Gamezone with nominated games and interactive projects, a special program dedicated to the events theme ‘Black is Back!’ and more.

And the Oscar Goes To… Headline News

Next PreVIEW Set: Five VFX Oscar Contenders Panel

On March 9, VFX supervisors from the 5 Best Visual Effects Oscar nominated films come together in a free VIEW Conference virtual panel; the event is offered in partnership with OGR and the VFX Festival.

Music Videos Headline News

Guru Studios Drops ‘Big Blue’ Extended Theme Song

Watch the popular series’ new animated music video featuring the catchy hip-hop tune by Anthem Entertainment’s Jingle Punks and produced by Timbaland; the song is now available across streaming services.

Welcome Back! Headline News

Exclusive Clip: ‘The Great North - Wolf Thinks the Potholder Is Haunted’

In the all-new episode airing February 27 on FOX, Beef joins a local moms’ group, while Moon and his friends build a Dread Sled; also find out if the Tobin family’s potholder is haunted!

Same Old Town Blues Headline News

CLIP: Del the Funky Homosapien Guests as Old Skool in ‘Middlemost Post’

By Dan Sarto | Friday, February 25, 2022 at 12:29pm

In the new episode premiering on Nickelodeon February 25, ‘The Same Ol’ Same,’ a famous rapper visits Mount Middlemost, and Parker gives him a new zest for life; all-new ‘Rugrats’ also makes its linear debut on the network.

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