Animation, Film, and Media Creator Eli Noyes Dies at 81
The multi-talented artist’s innovative 1964 student Oscar nominated clay animation film ‘Clay, or the Origin of Species’ remains a classic of stop-motion filmmaking.
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MTVE Studios Drops ‘Daria’ Spin-off Feature ‘Jodie’
The animated film, which began as a series, had a complete voice cast attached, and had been in development since 2020; no word yet if the project will be shopped to other networks.
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Warner Bros. ‘South Park’ Licensing Deal Lawsuit Partially Dismissed
Several claims have been dismissed within the suit that alleges special content for the adult animated series was created for Paramount+ using ‘grammatical sleight of hand,’ despite a $500 million licensing deal granting streaming rights of all new and historic episodes to HBO Max.
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Podcast EP 233: Will Anderson on Animating a Fluffy Cat Called Greg in Blender
The BAFTA-winning Scottish animator/filmmaker shares how he became an independent animator and what opportunities exist for other animators who boast a unique style.
After a Brief 20-Year Hiatus, ‘Clone High’ Is Back in Session!
Supervising Director Anna Hollingsworth talks about the resurrection of the beloved adult animation sitcom, whose first two episodes premiered May 23 on HBO Max, with two new episodes dropping every Thursday, beginning June 1.
‘Digman!’ Renewed for Season 2
Ahead of tonight’s Season 1 finale, Comedy Central has ordered another season of Andy Samberg’s adult animated comedy – and provided a sneak peek as well.
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Max Drops ‘Clone High’ Trailer and Key Art
Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, and Bill Lawrence’s animated series refresh, set at a high school for the clones of the greatest minds in history, debuts May 23.
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Exclusive Clip: ‘Digman!: The Mile High Club’
In the all-new episode airing tonight on Comedy Central, Digman and his team of experts find out what the ‘The Mile High Club’ really is - and it’s not what you thought it was!
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iFFY 2023 is Just Around the Corner
Award-winning animator Gary Schwartz will present ‘Kinda iFFY’ – his ‘Overhead Projection Shadow Puppet Animation Workshop,’ a hands-on lab for creative inquiry into time-based media; the Independent Film Festival Ypsilanti runs April 19-22.
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Bejuba! Entertainment Acquires ‘Grounded’
Distributor scores worldwide distribution rights for kids’ animated buddy comedy about two amiable caterpillars who missed the butterfly call; series is created by Pipsqueak Animation and Hey Daisy Moon Productions.
Podcast EP 203: How David Daniels Created Strata Cut Stop-Motion Animation
The director, filmmaker, and Bent Image Lab Studio founder shares everything about the stopmo animation technique he created and how it will continue to live on as a unique art form.
HBO Max Drops ‘Clone High’ Images and Cast
The streamer shared a first look at Phil Lord, Chris Miller and Bill Laurence’s reimaged 2002-2003 animated comedy about a high school for clones of historical figures; Will Forte and Nicole Sullivan return to the series with an A-list line-up that includes Michael Bolton, Mandy Moore, Ian Ziering, and Steve Kerr as themselves – coming this spring.
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‘Mike Judge’s Beavis and Butt-Head’ Sets Paramount+ Season 2 Debut
The animated comedy’s sophomore outing will premiere next month with two episodes; new season touted by the streamer as the triumphant return of ‘two guys who like things that are cool and don’t like things that suck.’
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Warner Bros. Discovery Sues Paramount for ‘South Park’ Licensing Infringement
The suit alleges that special content for the adult animated series was created for Paramount+ using ‘grammatical sleight of hand’ despite a $500 million licensing deal granting streaming rights of all new and historic episodes to HBO Max.
Mainframe Studios Celebrates 30 Years of Animation
Studio milestones include creating and producing the first fully-CG TV series ‘Reboot’ and the first large-scale toon shaded CG series ‘Spider-Man: The New Animated Series.’
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Andy Samberg’s Animated Comedy ‘Digman!’ Gets First Look Trailer
New series about a rather dim celebrity archaeologist, featuring all-star guest performances from Maya Rudolph, Jason Schwartzman, Daniel Radcliffe, and a host of others, premieres March 22nd on Comedy Central.
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‘Mike Judge’s Beavis and Butt-Head’ Sets Comedy Central Debut
From Mike Judge and MTV Entertainment Studios, the newest iteration of the iconic 1993 series airs February 8 following ‘South Park’s 26th season premiere.
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MTV Greenlights Chris Rock’s ‘Everybody Still Hates Chris’ Animated Series
Network announces straight-to series order for show based on the award-winning ‘Everybody Hates Chris’ live-action series inspired by the comedian’s experiences growing up as a skinny nerd in Brooklyn.
disguise Buys Immersive Entertainment Company Meptik
The leading xR technology company's purchase of the Atlanta-based creative studio will help build the next generation of extended reality and metaverse experiences.
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MTV’s ‘Daria’ Spin-off ‘Jodie’ Now a Feature - Voice Cast Revealed
Animated film spun off from the networks hugely popular series promises to satirize workplace culture, Gen Z struggles, tech, and social media; led by award-winning actress Tracee Ellis Ross, the voice cast includes Pamela Adlon, Kal Penn, William Jackson Harper, and Zosia Mamet.
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Podcast EP 156: How Laurie Rowan Made His Unique Animation Style Super Sought-After
The 3D animator, artist, and director discusses how to brand yourself to get noticed, how he broke away from the mainstream industry to do his own thing, and the post that made his work go viral.
Animation Writer and Story Editor Anne D. Bernstein Passes Away
A pioneer for women in animation, the trailblazing funny lady began her career in the ‘90s, becoming one of very first women in the writer’s room; she worked on numerous series as a script writer including ‘Daria,’ was senior editor of ‘Nickelodeon Magazine,’ and her illustrations were seen in ‘Redbook’ and ‘The New York Times.’
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Trioscope Expands Leadership with Key Appointments
Former Mondo Media CEO John Evershed named chief strategy officer, while Taylor Church joins as vice president of production; announcement comes on the heels of a year of rapid growth and recent $5.25 million investment from BITKRAFT and Sony.
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Brooke Keesling, Gary Schwartz Among Presenters at Anibar Animation Festival
Lori Malépart-Traversy also set to present at upcoming event, running July 23-30 in Peja, Kosovo; festival will feature over 300 film screenings, talks, workshops, and presentations by a number of special guests.
Nexus Studios Signs Haein Kim and Paul Rhodes
Duo brings their unique storytelling approach to the studio’s talent roster; their short film ‘Peepin’ was featured a several festivals including Pictoplasma, KLIK, and AACTA.
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