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The Year of the Restructure Headline News

Netflix’s Animation Unit Restructuring - Job Cuts Coming, Projects Shut Down

Zimbabwe-born creator Godwin Jabangwe’s ‘Tunga’ has reportedly been sent back into development while previously unannounced ‘Escape from Beverly Hills’ will re-enter the open market; the streamer has yet to disclose the number of layoffs planned.

Talk to the Blade Headline News

Netflix Shares ‘Blue Eye Samurai’ Trailer and Images

Streamer sets November 3 release for its 8-episode adult animation series, which takes place in Edo-period Japan and tells the story of a master of the sword who lives a life in disguise seeking revenge.

We Want More StopMo Headline News

Adult Swim Picks Up Stop-Mo ‘Women Wearing Shoulder Pads,’ Greenlights ‘YOLO’ Season 3

At NY Comic Con, network reveals its first Spanish-language series, a stop-motion project from ‘Tuca & Bertie’ creator Gonzalo Cordova; popular Michael Cusack animated series gets third season pickup.

Business Headline News

Xilam’s ‘My Life in Versailles’ Heads to MIPCOM 2023

The Oscar-nominated French animation studio and Films Grand Huit’s animated series, a sequel to the award-winning TV special of the same name, heads to Canne later this month.  

Christmas Adventures Headline News

The BBC and Magic Light Pictures Share ‘Tabby McTat’ First Look

Based on Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's book, the animated Christmas adventure tells the story of a friendship between a musical cat and a talented busker called Fred - produced for BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

It’s Anime-zing Headline News

All Anime, All the Time - Crunchyroll Launches 24/7 Linear Channel

New channel features a catalog of fan-favorite series including ‘Horimiya,’ ‘Ranking of Kings,’ ‘Moriarty the Patriot,’ and ‘PSYCHO–PASS;’ now available on LG Channel and VIZIO, with others rolling out this month.

A New Disney Animated Adventure Headline News

Joyce Sherri Takes Over as Lead Writer, Director on ‘Tiana’ at Disney+

The ‘Midnight Mass’ penner replaces previously announced writer/director Stella Meghie, who remains on the animated series as an executive producer; the show arrives on Disney+ in 2024.

Generative AI for Creators Headline News

Adobe Shares Expansive Generative AI Strategy and Products

At Adobe MAX, the tech leader’s annual conference, big reveals showcased new generative AI models, 100+ Creative Cloud innovations, and Firefly customization for enterprises, all now available; Firefly generated images now top 3 billion with 1 billion generated in the last month.

Have a Very Meowy Holiday! Headline News

DreamWorks Shares ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse - Mermaid Christmas Cruise’ Trailer

In Netflix’s popular preschool animated series special holiday episode, Gabby and Panda help Santa Kitty deliver the first special gifts of the season, ensuring a ‘Meowy Christmas;’ coming to the streamer November 6.

People Headline News

Ingenuity Studios and Ghost VFX Now Streamland Media’s VFX Division

Ingenuity founder David Lebensfeld is appointed president to helm both studios providing visual effects for motion pictures and television. 

Hope Springs Eternal Headline News

David Gordon Green Says ‘Garbage Pail Kids’ Series Still in Development

The Max animated series from Danny McBride, Green, and Josh Bycel described as ‘naughty’ and first revealed in 2021 is based on the iconic Topps trading card brand, launched in 1985 as a Cabbage Patch Kids parody.

Goal! Headline News

Argentinian Football Superstar Leo Messi Teases ‘Messi and the Giants’

New animated series from Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Pictures Television – Kids, and Leo Messi Management follows a 12-year-old Messi overcoming obstacles while traveling through a video game on a quest to go home.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Crunchyroll Drops ‘The Concierge’ Trailer

The anime destination nabs North American rights to the new film based on Tsuchika Nishimura’s popular manga series; will compete at upcoming Animation Is Film festival in L.A. October 21 with wide release expected in 2024.

Business Headline News

Nelvana Inks ‘Millie Magnificent’ Distribution Deals

Based on the popular kids’ book series by Ashley Spires, the new original 3DCG preschool series heads to Canal+ in France and Treehouse in Canada in 2024 – coming to MIPCOM this month.

Half Centaur Half Manticore All Nuts ANIMATIONWorld

Of Snakes and Men: ‘Krapopolis’ Monstrous Transformations

For supervising director Pete Michels and lead character designer Andy Ristaino, there’s incredible joy, and challenge, in the production of all-new Dan Harmon and FOX 2D series’ abundant supply of weird creatures, from a mantitaur with five-animal-parts body to toothy krakens and seaweed-skinned princesses.

Digital Artists Connect Headline News

Fall Edition of THU Career Camp Registration Now Open

Free online event for digital entertainment industry creators and artists everywhere focuses on career growth, recruiting and mentoring – runs November 7-9.

Business Headline News

‘Fireman Sam’ and ‘Polly Pocket’ Get New Season Greenlights from WildBrain and Mattel

International distribution deals were also announced for new and previous seasons of the popular animated series as well as ‘Bob the Builder’ and ‘Little People;’ WildBrain is heading to MIPCOM, which runs October 16-19.

Business Headline News

MIA Co-Production Market Selections Revealed

The international audiovisual market features projects in animation, documentaries, series, and films selected for presentation in the event’s Pitching Forums; the event runs October 9-13 in Rome.

Kids Love Bunnies! Headline News

Studiocanal, Mercis, Superprod Team on ‘Miffy’ 3DCG Preschool Series

Adaptation of the beloved bunny character from Dick Bruna’s popular kids’ books and animated series will launch in 2025 on French pay TV platform Canal+.

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