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More Psychohistory is Coming! Headline News

Apple TV+ Renews ‘Foundation’ for Season 3

The hit series, based on Isaac Asimov’s famed Hugo Award-winning sci-fi trilogy, will continue to riff on Dr. Hari Seldon’s mathematical predictions; Season 1 and 2 are streaming now.

Los Angeles Apocalypse Headline News

Experience the Wasteland in First ‘Fallout’ Trailer

Based on Bethesda Softworks’ popular dystopian video game franchise, the Prime Video original series centering on Vault 33 in Los Angeles premieres April 12, 2024.

In Passing Headline News

Comedy and TV Legend Norman Lear Passes at 101

Known for his early ‘70s sitcoms, including ‘All in the Family’ and ‘Sanford and Son,’ the famed creative contributed his talents to numerous hit shows and films, both live-action and animated, until his last days. 

Best in Kids’ Programming Headline News

15th Annual Kidscreen Awards Shortlist Announced

Winners will be honored at a gala awards ceremony during the upcoming Kidscreen Summit 2024 coming to San Diego in February.

Slingin Webs Before Nap Time Headline News

Disney Drops ‘Marvel's Spidey and his Amazing Friends’ Music Video

Ring in the new year with the series’ January 8 Season 3 debut on Disney Channel and Disney Junior; new episodes follow Peter Parker and the Spidey Team as they encounter new heroes and new foes. 

Home Entertainment Headline News

Exclusive Clip: ‘Shaun the Sheep: The Complete Series’

Aardman’s iconic stop-motion animated series comes home for the holidays with a 7-disc Blu-ray set releasing December 12, now available for preorder. 

Back for Another Adventure Headline News

‘Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake’ Snags Season 2 Renewal at Max

The animated ‘Adventure Time’ spinoff series features the hugely popular franchise characters; Adam Muto showruns and executive produces for Cartoon Network Studios.

Who’s Having a Heart Attack? Headline News

Skybound Entertainment Expands Global Footprint with Skybound Japan

The newly minted television studio, launched by the company behind ‘Invincible’ and ‘The Walking Dead,’ will produce anime as well as live-action features and series, with a focus on Japanese IP; the first project will be ‘Heart Attack,’ based on the Skybound original graphic novel series by Shawn Kittelsen in collaboration with Fuji TV.

Finally Hitting Theaters Headline News

‘Soul,’ ‘Luca’ and ‘Turning Red’ Coming to Theaters in 2024

Pushed to Disney+ when released during the pandemic, three of Disney and Pixar’s animated features finally head to the big screen nationwide, offering fans their first chance to see them the way they were meant to be seen; tickets go on sale January 2.

The Future of Dragons is Here! Headline News

DreamWorks Shares ‘Dragons: The Nine Realms’ Season 8 Trailer

In the all-new season, the riders must protect the Realm from the dangerous World Serpent Jörmungandr, who’s on the loose; 6 all-new episodes come to Hulu and Peacock December 14.

The Best in CG Animation Headline News

SIGGRAPH Asia 2023 CAF Winners Announced

‘Moirai - Thread of Life’ takes Best in Show with Jury's Special Award going to ‘Hair Universe;’ winners among 38 films selected to screen at this year’s Electronic and Animation Theaters. 

Short Film VFX Headline News

Watch: Oscar Winner Tim Webber's Award-Winning Futuristic ‘Flite’

From Framestore Films & Inflammable Films Production, the live-action, VFX-driven short transports viewers to a semi-submerged London of 2053; filmed with innovative first-person production techniques, the movie delivers an exciting cinematic experience.

More Spidey is on the Way! Headline News

Steve Lightfoot Joins ‘Spider-Man Noir’ Series as Co-Showrunner

Amazon Studios’ mysterious new show from ‘The Punisher’ developer and ‘The Lost City’ writer Oren Uziel will follow an older superhero in a 1930s New York City, although it will not be Peter Parker.

The Boys are Almost Back Headline News

Prime Video Drops ‘The Boys’ Season 4 Teaser Trailer

Some brand-new mystery supes are headed to our screens in 2024 - the Emmy-nominated series follows a group of superheroes who exploit their tremendous influence and popularity.

Animation Festivals Headline News

Anima 2024 Reveals Official Shorts Selections

The international competition includes Annecy Cristal winner ‘27’ by Flóra Anna Buda and Animafest Zagreb award-winner ‘A Kind of Testament’ by Stephen Vuillemin; event runs February 23 – March 3, 2024.

Blood for Blood Headline News

HBO Drops Teaser, First Look Images for ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2

Based on George R.R. Martin’s ‘Fire & Blood,’ the series follows House Targaryen 200 years before the events of ‘Game of Thrones;’ the second installment debuts Summer 2024 on HBO and streams on Max.

She Stands Alone Headline News

Netflix Shares ‘Carol & The End of The World’ Trailer

The new adult animated series follows Carol, a quiet and uncomfortable woman who, faced with the demise of humanity, stands alone lost among the hedonistic masses, streaming globally December 15.

Technology Headline News

Maxon One Subscription Product Updates Announced

Numerous improvements revealed for ZBrush 2024 and Cineware’s import of Cinema 4D files into Unreal Engine; a new batch of Capsules give artists an even wider assortment of resources.

The Future of EU Animation Headline News

2nd Animar_BCN Concludes, Announces EU Animation Industry Recommendations

EU animation players from 25+ countries identified five critical subjects pivotal for the future as they gathered in Barcelona to identify, debate, and make recommendations on key industry growth issues, including needed funding strategies, standards for co-production, and retention of talent and original independent IP.  

Solidarity! Headline News

Warner Recognizes Unionization for WB Animation, Cartoon Network Production Workers

After nearly five months of discussions with the studio, an agreement has been reached for 50 animation production workers to unionize under The Animation Guild IATSE Local 839.

Who Will Save Central Park Now? Headline News

Apple TV+ Cancels ‘Central Park’ After Three Seasons

The animated musical comedy series following the Tillerman-Hunter family as they save the world’s most famous park will not return to the streamer for a fourth season, says co-creator Josh Gad.

May the Best Monster Win Headline News

Warner Drops ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’ Official Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Monday, December 4, 2023 at 7:30am

As the extremely active seismograph warns, something epically colossal and massive and epic is happening underground, as ‘Godzilla Vs. Kong’ director Adam Wingard returns to helm the upcoming Monsterverse installment, stomping into theaters April 12, 2024.

New Year New Fear Headline News

Second Trailer Drops for Blumhouse and Atomic Monster’s ‘Night Swim’

Based on the acclaimed 2014 short film, Universal Picture's horror-fest from the producers of ‘M3GAN’ stars Wyatt Russell as Ray Waller, former major league baseball player forced into early retirement by a degenerative illness, who discovers a dark secret tied to his new backyard swimming pool.

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