FXX Pushes 'Archer' Season 11 Debut
Production delays related to coronavirus COVID-19 mean May 6 premiere has been postponed.
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Ibero-American Animation Quirino Awards Postponed
3rd edition, previously set for April 16-18 in Tenerife, Spain, will not be held; plans for online edition will soon be released.
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FOX Orders Second Season of ‘Duncanville’
New episodes of series co-created by Amy Poehler and her ‘Parks and Recreation’ colleagues Mike and Julie Thacker Scully will air during 2021-2022 season.
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Skydance Media Acquires Ilion Animation Studios
John Lasseter-led animation studio’s purchase of Spanish CG animation studio brings development and production under one roof; new entity will be named Skydance Animation Madrid.
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Crunchyroll Bolsters Executive Team with Alden Budill and Terry Li
Budill to head Global Partnerships and Content Strategy; Li to becomes Head of 360 and GM of Games.
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Halon Entertainment Now Up and Running with Full Remote Workforce
CEO Chris Ferriter, in an open letter, announces that for the past three weeks, the studio has been successfully operating with a 100% remote workforce
WATCH: Pixomondo Breakdown Reel from ‘I’ve Never Been to New York’
Led by VFX supervisor Sven Martin, the studio handled all visual effects production on Philipp Stölzl’s colorful feature film adaptation of the stage musical of the same name.
‘Black Widow’ and Other Disney Films Get New Release Dates
‘Eternals,’ ‘Mulan,’ and ‘Indiana Jones 5’ among films getting the ‘shift’ as the studio announces major changes to its theatrical release calendar.
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‘Birds of Prey and the Fabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn,’ Arrives May 12 on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD
Margot Robbie is back in the title role of Warner Bros.’ latest DC comic book-inspired action-adventure, now available on digital platforms.
Warner’s ‘Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion’s Revenge’ Releasing on Digital April 12
Animated film based on popular videogame franchise also available on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD on April 28.
‘Outer Wilds’ Takes Best Game, Game Design and Original Property at 2020 BAFTA Game Awards
Honor for first time animation award goes to ‘Luigi’s Manion 3.’
New Season of Seth MacFarlane’s ‘American Dad!’ Premieres April 13 on TBS
Now in its 15th year, the satirical animated comedy will celebrate its milestone 300th episode on September 14.
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Adult Swim Unleashing ‘JJ Villard’s Fairy Tales’ on May 10
Emmy-winning animator’s new series is a twisted take on classic Grimm’s’ Fairy Tales like ‘Cinderella’ and ‘Snow White.’
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‘Animation Show of Shows’ Now Streaming on Vimeo
With theatrical release on hold, four editions of beloved annual animation anthology, totaling 56 films, now available in special online presentations.
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New ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ and ‘Sing 2’ Release Dates Set
As part of Universal’s latest theatrical release schedule shuffle, ‘Minions’ sequel is pushed to July 2, 2021; ‘Sing’ sequel moved to December 22, 2021.
Jason Kilar Named WarnerMedia CEO
Founding Hulu CEO and former Amazon SVP will report to AT&T President and COO John Stankey.
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Satoshi Kon’s ‘Tokyo Godfathers’ Debuts May 19 on Digital
Restored and remastered from 4K transfer, late director’s tale of the mystery surrounding an abandoned child will also be available June 2 on Blue-ray and DVD combo pack with special bonus features.
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‘Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL’ Coming to Ameba TV
Children’s content platform to stream three seasons of Konami Cross Media’s popular animated series outside of Asia.
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Magic Light Pictures’ ‘Zog’ Wins International Emmy for Kids Animation
Australian animated series, ‘Bluey,’ honored in the Best Preschool category.
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Nickelodeon’s Animated Series ‘Ollie’s Pack’ to Premiere April 6
Network's new original series is based on Monster Pack, a film made for Nickelodeon’s 2013 animated shorts program.
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‘Red Giant Complete’ Now Free for Students and Teachers
Platform provides up-to-date versions of Red Giant’s motion graphics, VFX and filmmaking software suites.
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Call for Entries: BIAF 2020
Submissions now being accepted for the 22nd Bucheon International Animation Festival taking place in Bucheon, South Korea October 23 -27.
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Adrien Mérigeau’s ‘Genius Loci’ Takes GLAS 2020 Grand Prix and FXX Elevation Award
Director of film about a young loner’s exploration and celebration of urban chaos will receive a $25,000 grant to develop an original animated project with FXX.
CBS All Access’ ‘Tooning Out the News’ Launching April 7
Production resuming remotely on animated variety news series from Stephen Colbert and Chris Licht; segments to stream Tuesday – Friday followed by full episode each week.
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Digital Media Rights Launches RetroCrush Classic Anime Streaming Channel
New digital channel features more than 100 classic anime series and 40 features joining DMR’s other OTT channels, AsianCrush, Midnight Pulp, YuyuTV, Cocoro and KMTV.
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