‘Creative Galaxy’ Launching on Amazon Prime Instant Video
Amazon Prime Instant Video debuts the original preschool series ‘Creative Galaxy,’ from Blue’s Clues co-creator Angela Santomero, on Friday, June 27.
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‘Tom and Jerry: The Lost Dragon’ Hits Shelves Sept. 2
An all-new animated film from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment available on DVD and Digital HD September 2, 2014.
In 2D, Cartoons, Films, Home Entertainment | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
‘Black Dynamite Season One’ Available July 15
Series’ inaugural Blu-ray and DVD release includes 10 first season episodes plus behind-the-scenes featurette, original pilot and video commentaries.
In 2D, Cartoons, Home Entertainment, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Animator Glen Keane Debuts New Short Film Project, ‘Duet,’ at Google I/O Conference
A celebration of life through the hand-drawn line, ‘Duet’ is the latest in a series of Google ATAP’s Spotlight Stories, interactive short films made exclusively for mobile devices.
VFX House Hydraulx Launches Film Production Division
Based in Playa Vista, new facility offers 22,000 square feet, nine Red Epic cameras, QTake Video Assist System, four stereo rigs, extensive lens collection and DI projection theater.
In Business, People, Places, Production, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Genius Brands Int’l Partners with Comcast
New agreement expands Baby Genius content offering with Xfinity On Demand streaming platform.
Academy Invites 271 New Members
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences extends invitations to join the organization to 271 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures.
In Awards, Places | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: North America
Coolabi Opens ‘Scream Street’ for Production with Major Media Partners
International media group and rights owner Coolabi commences production on its brand new stop-motion animated series, ‘Scream Street,’ based on the popular book series by Tommy Donbavand.
‘Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood’ Heads into Season Two
Season two of hit preschool series ‘Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,’ from The Fred Rogers Company, kicks off with a one-hour special on Monday, August 18, on PBS KIDS.
Nickelodeon, Activision to Develop ‘Legend of Korra’ Console Game
Nickelodeon and Activision announce plans to develop and publish the first-ever video game inspired by the fan-favorite animated series, ‘The Legend of Korra,’ in conjunction with Platinum Games.
‘Thomas & Friends’ Steams Into Feature Film
Mattel subsidiary HIT Entertainment announces a feature-length film for popular preschool series ‘Thomas & Friends’ called ‘Tale of The Brave.'
In Cartoons, Films, Home Entertainment | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Australia, Europe, North America, South America
PBS KIDS Video App Launches on Android and Chromecast
Free app is Chromecast’s first children’s offering, making it easy for more families to stream full episodes and clips of PBS KIDS’ curriculum-based shows on increasingly varied platforms.
Kidscreen East Unveils Session Highlights
Conference program confirmed for inaugural Kidscreen East event; new conference will bring kids media execs from East and West together for three days of business networking and collaborative learning.
In Business, Cartoons, Event, Places, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia
‘Legend of Korra’ Season Three Debuts This Friday
Nickelodeon premieres ‘The Legend of Korra Book 3: Change’ this Friday, June 27, with two back-to-back episodes – “A Breath of Fresh Air” and “Rebirth” followed by a special bonus episode, “The Earth Queen.”
New Featurette Goes Behind the Scenes of ‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’
Twentieth Century Fox releases a new behind-the-scenes featurette for ‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’ exploring the performance capture technology used by WETA Digital to transform actors into apes.
California TV & Film Tax Credit Bill Clears Senate Panel
Legislation to expand and extend production incentives clears Governance and Finance Committee.
Fred Rogers Co's ‘Peg + Cat’ Wins 3 Daytime Emmys
The Fred Rogers Company's animated series ‘Peg + Cat’ wins three Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards, including “Outstanding Pre-School Children’s Animated Program, ” “Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program” and “Outstanding Individual Achievement in Production Design.”
In Awards, Cartoons, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Emmy Awards | Geographic Region: North America
Ben Kingsley is Bagheera in Disney’s ‘Jungle Book’
Academy Award-winning actor Ben Kingsley is cast as the voice of Bagheera in Disney’s forthcoming live action/animation hybrid feature, ‘The Jungle Book,’ due in theaters October 9, 2015.
Academy Announces New Rules for 87th Oscars
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences updates regulations for how companies and individuals may market movies and achievements eligible for the 87th Academy Awards to Academy members.
In Awards, Films, Music and Sound | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: North America
PBS KIDS Launches on Apple TV
Full-length episodes and clips from PBS KIDS programs such as ‘Curious George,’ ‘Dinosaur Train,’ ‘Peg + Cat',’ ‘Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,’ ‘Arthur,’ ‘Wild Kratts’ And ‘Sesame Street’ are now available to users in the United States directly on Apple TV.
In Business, Cartoons, Mobile and Wireless, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
