Portfolio Sets Up ‘Cat in the Hat,’ ‘DOKI’ with China’s iQiYi Kids
Both series will stream dubbed into Mandarin with English subtitles.
Geographical Region: Asia
New ‘Thomas’ Character Yong Bao Gets Theatrical Debut In China
Feature-length movie ‘The Great Race’ will debut franchise’s first Chinese character and will screen nationwide starting Sept. 22.
Everything Old Is New Again
The future of storytelling lies in our primal past.
In Education and Training, Event, Technology, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: Asia
‘Angelo Rules’ Season Four Coming to Cartoon Network
CAKE sets deal for more episodes of the award-winning comedy series, which it co-produces with TeamTO.
In 3D, Business, CG, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All, Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Middle East
Xilam Signs New Deals for ‘Oggy,’ ‘Zig & Sharko’ in Russia and CIS
French studio sets up wide distribution for multiple seasons of both shows throughout the region.
Unreal Engine Powers The Chainsmokers’ Paris.VR Experience
Viewers see the song differently each time they experience it through the VR app, which debuted earlier this year at Sony Music’s Lost in Music event.
In 3D, CG, Event, Music and Sound, Technology, AR/VR/XR | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, Asia, North America
Giveaway: Win Free Tickets to See Studio Ghibli’s ‘Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind’
Special three-day screening event on September 24, 25 & 27 brings Academy Award-winning director Hayao Miyazaki’s sweeping masterpiece to theaters.
Method Studios Reshuffles Global Leadership
Eric Combrié promoted to COO and Tom Wild to VP global production operations to unify Method, Iloura, VR/AR operations across Los Angeles, New York, Vancouver, Sydney, Melbourne & Pune; Jeff Werner returns as director of digital studio, Method LA.
In 3D, Business, CG, Films, Interactive, People, Places, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Asia, Australia, North America
Hayao Miyazaki’s ‘Lupin the 3rd‘ in Theaters September 14 & 19
Fathom Events debuts the legendary anime director’s classic 1979 feature in U.S. cinemas in both English subtitle and dub versions September 14 and 19 only.
In 2D, Anime, Event, Films, People, Places | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia, North America
Kenji Kamiyama’s ‘Napping Princess’ Opens Friday in LA & NY!
2D anime feature also known as ‘Ancien and the Magic Tablet’ opens September 8th at Village East Cinema in New York City and at Laemmle Monica Film Center in Los Angeles, with nationwide expansion to follow.
In 2D, Anime, Films, People, Places | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia, North America
NBCUniversal Shedding Oriental DreamWorks Stake
Talks with Warner Bros. follow disagreements over strategy with Oriental DreamWorks stakeholder China Media Capital.
In 3D, Business, CG, Films, People, Places, Production | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia
Inaugural ATF Animation Pitch 2017 Opens Call for Entries
Premier Asian pitching competition for creators and producers of innovative concepts for new and original animation targeting kids to be held in Singapore November 28 through December 1, 2017.
In Business, Call for Entries, Digital Media, Event, Films, Places, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All, Asia
Penney Finkelman Cox, Sandra Rabins Exit Original Force
Veteran animation executives helped the Chinese CG animation studio expand into Hollywood with its first comedy feature, ‘Duck Duck Goose,’ which is set for release by Open Road Films on April 20, 2018.
In 3D, Business, CG, Films, People, Places, Production | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia, North America
Realities and Key Considerations When Working in China
For veteran animation producer Leanne Passafonti, finding success in the Middle Kingdom is all about preparation, partnering and managing expectations.
China's Other Great Wall
The red carpet is not out for Chinese TV co-productions.
In Business, Places, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: Asia
Viborg Animation Film Festival Unveils 2017 Highlights
Celebrating the theme ‘Kawaii & Epikku,’ the Viborg Animation Festival will honor 150 years of diplomatic relations between Japan and Denmark.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Festival, Films, Places, Short Films, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia, Europe
The Weinstein Company Takes a ‘Leap’ into Animation with New Mizchief Label
First two animated features to be distributed under the new label will be L’Atelier Animation’s ‘Leap!’ and Light Chaser Animation’s ‘The Guardian Brothers.’
In 3D, Business, CG, Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia, Europe, North America
Japan’s ‘The Napping Princess’ Opens September 8 in NY & LA
GKIDS sets U.S. opening dates to be followed by nationwide rollout for director Kenji Kamiyama’s 2D anime feature formerly known as ‘Ancien and the Magic Tablet.’
In 2D, Anime, Business, Films, People, Places | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia, North America
WATCH: Pixar’s Jay Shuster Talks ‘Cars 3’ Production Design and More at FMX 2017
The veteran designer details his work as production designer and art director on Pixar’s third offering of their hit ‘Cars’ franchise.
In Art, CG, Event, Films, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: Asia
Giveaway: Win Free Tickets to See Studio Ghibli’s ‘Castle in the Sky’
Part of STUDIO GHIBLI FEST from GKIDS and Fathom Events, one of legendary director Hayao Miyazaki’s earliest films lands in U.S. theaters on August 27, 28 & 30.
In 2D, Event, Films, People, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia, North America
VIZ Media Announces ‘Art of The Secret World of Arrietty’
Print-only hardcover edition featuring an extensive collection of production and concept art and other insights into the acclaimed film by Studio Ghibli available March 2018.
Watch the First Teaser Trailer for Original Force’s ‘Duck Duck Goose’
Animated family comedy featuring the voices of Jim Gaffigan, Zendaya and Lance Lim flies into theaters nationwide on April 20, 2018.
In 3D, CG, Films, People, Places, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia, North America
Netflix Boosts Anime Slate with New Acquisitions
New anime slate includes ‘Cannon Busters’ from ‘Black Dynamite’ animator LeSean Thomas, Polygon Pictures’ ‘Godzilla’ feature, director Kyohei Ishiguro’s ‘Children of the Whales,’ and more.
In 2D, Anime, Business, Digital Media, Films, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All, Asia, North America
GKIDS Acquires NA Rights to Ponoc’s ‘Mary and The Witch’s Flower’
The first animated feature by Japan’s Studio Ponoc is by the Oscar-nominated director of ‘The Secret World of Arrietty’ and ‘When Marnie was There.’
In 2D, Anime, Films, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia, North America
‘BabyRiki’ Crosses 25 Million Views in China
CG/live-action hybrid preschool series from FUN Union a massive success in just one week.
In 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Places | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia
