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Axis Studios Reveals ‘Gods and Monsters Chapter One: The Death of Victor Frankenstein’ Animated Series

Studio teams with director Pete Candeland and graphic novelist Gris Grimly for a new take on Victor Frankenstein’s relationships with crime partner Elizabeth and their monstrous creation; show promises to break new ground in creating atmospheric horror.

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How Teens Animate with Photoshop and Cartoon Animator

By Jop Govers | Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 10:56am

Animator Jop Govers breaks down his latest project, from sketching with an iPad and storyboarding with Photoshop to designing characters and animating with Cartoon Animator 5 and compositing with After Effects.

Awards Headline News

‘Blanket of Words’ Named Top Animated Short at 2023 LALIFF

Academy Award-nominated actor Edward James Olmos announced the festival winners to close out the 22nd edition of the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival.

Ruh Roh! Headline News

SAG-AFTRA Members Authorize a Strike

With a nearly 98 percent vote, Hollywood’s largest union has officially voted ‘OK’ on a strike if deemed necessary in the upcoming labor negotiations with studios and streamers.

More GoT on Hold Headline News

WGA Strike Hits ‘Game of Thrones’ Spinoff Series ‘Snow’

Max's head of drama Francesca Orsi reveals not all projects will continue in development due to the strike, and while the series starring Kit Harington could ‘go either way,’ the actor and executive producer is still attached.

Real-Time MoCap Headline News

Disguise and Move.ai Release ‘Invisible’ Real-Time Markerless MoCap Bundle

The solution lets creatives animate real-time characters and gesture-triggered effects without markers, wearable suits, and long calibration setups.

Feast Your Eyes and Mind ANIMATIONWorld

Binocular Briefs – Spotlight on Annecy 2023 Part 2: Shorts

Ottawa Animation Festival artistic director Chris Robinson takes a look at 5 intriguing short films competing at this year’s Annecy International Animation Festival, which runs June 11-17.

The Future of Dragons is Here! Headline News

DreamWorks Drops ‘Dragons: The Nine Realms’ Season 6 Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 1:14pm

In the all-new season of the animated series set 1,300 years after the events of the ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ franchise, someone is mining Dragonsite and putting dragons in harm's way, and Tom and the Riders have to figure out the culprit; 7 new episodes hit Hulu and Peacock June 15.

TV Animation Headline News

Toei Animation Unveils ‘Ikimono-san’ Key Art, Trailer, and Theme Song Artist

The new animated series, directed by Atsushi Wada (‘Bird in the Peninsula’), follows Bōzu and his dog Inu as they interact with animals and insects.

Raising Funds and Awareness for UNICEF Headline News

KEPYR Kicks Off ‘Kindred Spirits 2023’ Campaign with ‘Mandalorian’-Themed Art Auction

The kids’ media charity raises funds and awareness supporting UNICEF’s continued humanitarian assistance to 850,000 children displaced by the recent devastating earthquakes in Syria and Türkiye; online and in person events include a virtual auction featuring original art – inspired by the Lucasfilm series - by renowned comics and animators.

In the Flesh Headline News

Live-Action ‘Miles Morales’ Feature is On!

Producer Amy Pascal confirmed that a live-action movie following Brooklyn’s friendly neighborhood Spidey is in development, as well as a ‘Spider-Woman’ film featuring the voice of Hailee Steinfeld.

Inspiring Outdoor Play Headline News

PBS KIDS Reveals Summer Lineup and New Podcast

New movies arriving from ‘Alma’s Way,’ ‘Molly of Denali,’ and ‘Ready Jet Go!’; ‘Keyshawn Solves It’ podcast follows an African-American boy as he uses a set of inherited keys to help solve a mystery.

Who is the Man of Steele? Headline News

Adult Swim Shares ‘My Adventures with Superman’ Official Trailer

Warner Bros. Animation and DC’s serialized coming-of-age story follows Clark Kent as he builds his secret identity and falls for Lois Lane; show kicks off July 6 on Adult Swim and July 7 on Max.

Business Headline News

TAOST Entertainment Teams with Bang in Bangkok on ‘Up Chao’ Animated Feature

SoHo-based studio invests in the development and scores exclusive Web3 rights to the film, written by Chris Jenkins (‘Surf’s Up’); team heads to Annecy 2023 and Mifa, running June 11-17.

I Want a Pet T-Rex! Headline News

Edward James Olmos Joins ‘Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur’ Season 2

The Oscar-nominated actor voices bad guy villain Molecule Man in the next season of the Marvel comic-inspired animated series that follows 13-year-old super-genius Lunella Lafayette and her 10-ton T-Rex, Devil Dinosaur, who accidentally travels through time to present-day New York City.

People Headline News

Karen Jackson Takes the Reins as Barnabas Wornoff Steps Down as TAAFI Chair

Long-time board member assumes leadership in wake of the organization co-founder’s departure; Matthew Celestial named Treasurer, overseeing day-to-day operations.

Animation Festivals Headline News

Countryside Animafest Cyprus 2023 Shares Poster by Michael Dudok de Wit

The Oscar-winning animator drew inspiration from the village of Salamiou’s landscape, creating ‘Views of World’ for the 22nd edition of the festival returning August 9-12.

Headed Back to Neverland VFXWorld

Cinesite Talks Invisible Magic and the Lost Boys’ Lair in ‘Peter Pan & Wendy’

VFX supervisor Damien Hurgon and his team delivered 354 shots – 80% of which were complex set extensions – on David Lowery’s reimagined J.M. Barrie classic, now streaming on Disney+.

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