See Project Trailers and Updates on Newest Epic MegaGrants CG Projects
In first year, $42 million in financial support has gone to more than 600 recipients for their projects using Unreal Engine, 3D graphics tools and open source software.
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Woah! Watch the New Trailer for ‘Bill & Ted Face the Music’
Bill and Ted team up for the third time on a gnarly time traveling adventure to totally bring harmony to the universe, On Demand and in theaters September 1, 2020.
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Crunchyroll Virtual Expo Registration Now Open
Anime brand’s flagship convention, running September 4-6, will feature New Crunchy City Anime Arts District and the Cosplay Cup.
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Tanya Green Joins Mainframe as Head of Preschool
Studio seeks to expand global preschool presence with hire of award-winning producer who oversaw hundreds of hours of animated TV projects.
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Call for Entries: More Films for Freedom – Deadline August 16
Program encourages submissions from UK-based LGBTIQ+ filmmakers working with storytellers/filmmakers from the African continent and Middle East.
DreamWorks Drops Trailer and Images for Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Wizards’
The battle for the fate of existence begins in the final chapter of the eight-time Emmy Award-winning ‘Tales of Arcadia’ trilogy, debuting August 7 on Netflix.
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Nickelodeon Reveals New ‘Star Trek: Prodigy’ CG Animated Series
Show about a group of lawless teens who pilot a derelict Starfleet ship on inter-galactic adventures will debut in 2021.
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6 Free Curated Digital Arts Online Courses from HP Now Open
HP, Intel and Movidiam’s #PowerYourBreakthrough is an artist-led initiative designed to inspire new and upcoming creative artists in the VFX and film industry.
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WATCH: HBO MAX Debuts Trailer for ‘Tig N’ Seek’
The new animated comedy series from Myke Chilian and Cartoon Network Studios premieres Thursday, July 23.
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Kid’s Media Execs Launch Epic Storyworlds
Québec-based creative media company secures first commission from Radio Canada for original 2D animated series, ‘Dex and the Humanimals.’
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19th Countryside Animafest Cyprus – Views of the World Coming August 9-12
Festival will feature special screenings with films by Theodore Ushev, Stuart Pound, Elisabeth Hobbs, Kaspar Jancis, Steven Subotnic, Atsushi Wada, Simone Massi and Konstantin Bronzit.
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Podcast EP75: Matthew Senreich on ‘Robot Chicken’s Amazing Longevity
The multiple Emmy and Annie Award-winning director, producer, and co-creator of the famed Adult Swim series shares a behind-the-scenes look of the upcoming 200th episode.
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Keanu Reeves Penning Comic Book...About Himself?
The ‘John Wick’ trilogy star has teamed up with Boom! Studios and a fantastic roster of artists to create ‘BRZRKR,’ a limited comic series about a demi-god fighting for the U.S. government.
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Weta, Streamliner and Avalon Studios Launch Virtual Production Business
New service, based in New Zealand, brings together LED live stage expertise and real-time game engine-based workflows to expand what can be done safely and creatively on set.
WATCH: Disney+ Drops Sneak Peek Clips of ‘Marvel’s 616’
Original anthology docuseries explores Marvel’s history and the intersection of storytelling, pop culture and fandom within the Marvel Universe.
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John Cena’s Mutha Truckin’ ‘Dallas and Robo’ Headed to SYFY’s TZGZ Animation Block
Premiering August 8, the 8-episode adult comedy about a foul-mouthed ex-stock car racer and her AI robot sidekick also stars Kat Dennings.
Disney Snags Global Rights to 2 New ‘Miraculous’ CG TV Movies
Disney Channel and Disney+ acquire rights to both upcoming ZAG and Mediawan Group films based on the animated comedy series, ‘Miraculous – Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir.’
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Samuel L. Jackson and Ryan Reynolds’ Animated ‘Futha Mucka’ Set at Quibi
Jim and Brian Kehoe’s new adult comedy series, about Reynold’s unrequited love for Jackson, will be produced by Titmouse.
‘Looney Tunes Cartoons’ Original Soundtrack Now Available
WaterTower Music’s digital release features new music from composers Joshua Moshier and Carl Johnson.
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Lord and Miller’s ‘Hoops’ Tipping Off August 21 on Netflix
New adult animated comedy, created by Ben Hoffman, stars Jake Johnson as a foul-mouthed high school basketball coach hoping he'll still make it to the big leagues.
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KABOOM Animation Festival Returns Spring 2021
Begins: March 27, 2021
The festival promises nine exciting animation-filled days March 27 – April 4, 2021; Call for entries extended to October 1, 2020.
Skydance and Paramount Announce ‘Spellbound’ and ‘Luck’ Release Dates
Both original animated features will be released worldwide in 2022.
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ITFS 2021 Returns May 4–9
Begins: May 4, 2021
The first hybrid edition of Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film will take place both onsite at various venues and feature an extensive oneline program.
WATCH: Pixomondo Borg Cube VFX Breakdown Reel for ‘Star Trek: Picard’
CG supervisor Dan Smiczek discusses the studio’s work creating the iconic ship of ‘assimilation’ for the CBS All Access hit sci-fi series starring Sir Patrick Stewart.
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‘Trolls World Tour’ Director Walt Dohrn Signs First Look Deal with DreamWorks Animation
Studio veteran will executive produce, direct, develop and supervise new animated projects.
