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That Darn Cat Headline News

Animated Feature ‘10 Lives’ Snags Chinese Distribution Deal

London-based production startup Taost Entertainment has acquired the Chinese distribution rights to upcoming 3DCG animated film from Original Force, directed by Chris Jenkins, premiering in North American theaters August 24.

Promoting African Culture Headline News

Kunda Kids Launches Music-Filled ‘Kunda & Friends’ on YouTube

U.K.-based kids’ media company taps Uganda-based Creatures Animation to produce the 3DCG educational series portraying African Culture and fostering essential life skills such as confidence, kindness, and teamwork.

Here There Be Dragons Headline News

Mason Thames, Nico Parker Board ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Live-Action Feature

‘The Black Phone’ and ‘The Last of Us’ actors will portray franchise romantic leads Hiccup and Astrid in the Universal Pictures adaptation, set to release March 14, 2025.

An Animated Fantasy Resurrection! Headline News

Adult Swim Drops ‘Teenage Euthanasia’ Season 2 Trailer

An impressive lineup of guest voices, including Kieran Culkin, Janelle James, Jinkx Monsoon and Ziwe Fumudoh, joins the Fantasy family in the new 10-episode season debuting July 23.

Technology Headline News

AMD Introduces AMD Radeon PRO W7000 Series Graphics Cards

The graphics and vistech innovator’s latest graphic cards optimize image fidelity and color accuracy; graphics and compute-based apps operate simultaneously without compromising workflows.

Business Headline News

Creative Studio ‘ILMxLAB’ Rebrands as ‘ILM Immersive’

The VFX giant reveals new logos and branding reflecting the studio's advancements in innovative multiplatform storytelling via virtual and mixed reality; its latest release, ‘Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge - Enhanced Edition’ is available on PlayStation VR2.

That’s the Second Biggest Themberchaud We’ve Ever Seen VFXWorld

MPC Goes with the Lava Flow on ‘Dungeons & Dragon: Honor Among Thieves’

Led by VFX supervisor Axel Bonami, the studio’s team delivers 500 shots on Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis’ action adventure, including a multi-creature-transformation castle escape sequence, the cavernous, lava-filled Underdark, Themberchaud the dragon, a host of magical spells and one really cool portal.

We’ll Soon Be Going Merry Headline News

Glimpse the Infamous Pirate Ship from Netflix’s ‘One Piece’ Live-Action Series

The official ‘One Piece’ Twitter account has shared a peek at the ‘Going Merry,’ which will feature prominently in the new show coming to the streamer later this year.

Can’t Wait Till School’s Out!; Netflix Headline News

'Nimona' Leads Netflix's Family Summer Animation Lineup

Nick Bruno and Troy Quane's new animated adventure is one a trove of new and returning animated kids and family films and series hitting the streamer starting June 1 that also includes ‘The Monkey King,’ ‘Supa Team 4,’ and ‘Not Quite Narwhal.’

Adapt This! Headline News

‘Street Fighter’ Adaptation Finds Its Directing Duo

‘Talk to Me’ filmmakers Danny and Michael Philippou will helm the upcoming action flick from Legendary Entertainment and videogame developer Capcom, currently in early development.

Christmas Kitty Headline News

Benedict Cumberbatch, Claire Foy Join ‘Mog’ Voice Cast

The A-list duo will portray Mr. and Mrs. Thomas in an animated feature adaptation of the beloved British children’s book ‘Mog’s Christmas’ from Channel 4, airing this holiday season.

Doing More Stuff Boldly Headline News

Paramount+ Drops ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Clip

Series stars Rebecca Romijn, Ethan Peck, Celia Rose Gooding, and Melissa Navia delivered the video during an MCM London Comic Con panel to support the hit series’ June 15 Season 2 premiere on the streamer.

Tite Kubo Returns Headline News

‘Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 2’ Coming to Hulu, Star+ and Disney+

VIZ Media’s series, based on Tite Kubo’s manga, follows Ichigo Kurosaki, a Soul Reaper, in the Soul Society’s war against the Wandenreich.

Cowabunga Headline News

Paramount Bumps Up ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’ Release

The Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon Movies and Point Grey Productions 3DCG flick featuring the iconic green shelled bros will now hit theaters August 2 instead of August 4.

Seamless 3D Asset Integration Headline News

KitBash3D Launches Cargo 3D Asset and Software Integration Software

By Dan Sarto | Monday, May 29, 2023 at 1:08am

Innovative tool allows creators to easily search the company’s extensive model and materials library and seamlessly import assets into 3D content creation tools like Unreal Engine 5, Blender, and Autodesk Maya and 3ds Max.

Innovations in 3D Design Headline News

WPP and NVIDIA to Build Generative AI-Enabled Content Engine for Digital Advertising

By Dan Sarto | Monday, May 29, 2023 at 1:00am

New creative development engine connects 3D design and generative AI tools to produce high-quality content faster and more efficiently while preserving the quality, accuracy, and fidelity of client brand identities, products, and logos.

Loveable Misfits on One Last Ride VFXWorld

Re-VIEW: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ - Furthering the Found Family Theme

Only by accepting others for who they are, can we truly see into the mind of God.

The Road to Turin Headline News

‘Elemental’ Director Peter Sohn to Attend VIEW 2023

By Dan Sarto | Monday, May 29, 2023 at 12:39am

Pixar’s VP / Creative Director will be there in-person at the upcoming conference, presenting the studio’s new 3DCG film that just premiered at Cannes and hits theaters June 16.

Animation Festivals Headline News

LatinX in Animation Announces Animation Program for LALIFF 2023

By Dan Sarto | Friday, May 26, 2023 at 8:56am

LXiA reveals an expansive, exciting slate of premieres, in-person panel discussions, an animated shorts program, and virtual ‘cafecitos’ coffee chats, running June 1-3; LALIFF runs May 31-June 4.

It’s Anime-zing Headline News

Crunchyroll Shares New Acquisitions for 2023

Titles coming to the streamer include ‘Horimiya: The Missing Pieces;’ ‘The Great Cleric;’ ‘Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 3;’ ‘Am I Actually the Strongest?;’ ‘I’m in Love with the Villainess;’ ‘I Shall Survive Using Potions!;’ and ‘MF GHOST.’

It's Anime-zing Headline News

‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc’ English Dub Arrives on Crunchyroll

The series, based on Koyoharu Gotoge’s manga, follows Tanjiro Kamado as he joins the Demon Slayer Corps; show debuts May 28 with new episodes dropping weekly.

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