Bento Box is Hiring: Art Directors, Background and Character Designers
Studio has a number of job openings, working safely and remotely, on several shows, including a new streaming comedy, primetime comedy, and kid’s show.
Category: 2D
Rai Ragazzi Greenlights ‘Dragonero’ Animated Series
Kids’ series, based on popular Bonelli comic, will use cel-shaded 3D/CG and 2D animation to create diverse fantasy worlds.
Ameba Licensing 300+ Episodes from Toonz Media Group
In an effort to help families during the COVID-19 crisis, streaming platform offers free access to its extensive roster, now including Toonz shows like ‘Darwin and Newts.’
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Titmouse ‘5 Second Day’ Screening Livestreaming on Twitch March 27
90-minute showcase of studio’s famed in-house animated shorts program will stream online for first time following postponement of planned Vancouver screening.
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FIRST LOOK: Hulu Drops Teaser Trailer for Justin Roiland’s ‘Solar Opposites’
Highly anticipated new animated comedy about an alien family taking refuge in middle America, from 'Rick and Morty' co-creator Roiland and executive producer Mike McMahan, debuts May 8 on Hulu.
Jennifer Garner and Warren Buffett Voice COVID-19 Prevention PSAs for Kids
First three of seven animated spots released, using ‘Llama Llama,’ ‘Secret Millionaires Club,’ and other Genius Brands International properties to help kids learn safe hygiene.
‘Symbiosis’ Wins Best Animated Short at 2020 SXSW Film Festival
Though the event was canceled by the city of Austin, with its juries already in place and a majority of filmmakers opting in, competitions were held and awards announced.
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Hoopla Animation’s ‘Daisy & Ollie’ Lands on Channel 5’s Milkshake! March 30
Special episode, in partnership with National Autistic Society, celebrates World Autism Awareness Day.
HIDIVE Anime Catalog Coming to Anime-Planet
New partnership will bring selected HIDIVE anime properties to Anime-Planet’s streaming platform.
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What Future Lies in Store for Non-Comedy Adult Animation?
According to a just released industry white paper from producer John Evershed, TV animation finally seems poised to capture sizable new audiences outside its traditional comedy fan base.
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Nickelodeon Launches #KIDSTOGETHER Initiative to Keep Kids Informed
Studio reaching out with multiplatform prosocial initiative, using their most popular characters and free access to Noggin, to engage kids and families on staying healthy while at home.
Catchy and Cool: The Celebrity Shorts of V+ Animation
For Vitaly Nikolaev and Veronika Nikolaeva, one animated Will Smith Instagram piece opened the door to a number of promo projects that bring positive online vibes to their artist clients.
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Fresh Takes: Daniel Sterlin-Altman’s LGBTQ Love Letter, ‘Reach the Sky’
Director’s stop-motion music video, showcasing three queer friends and lots of yarn, delivers a message of support to those struggling to be themselves.
Wick Editor Anim8 Jam - $500 Prize Pool Animation Competition
Begins: March 18, 2020
Goal of this contest is to introduce animators both old and new to our new free browser animation program called Wick Editor.
Final Season of DreamWorks ‘She-Ra and the Princesses of Power’ Premieres on Netflix May 15
Hit animated series has put women in the forefront with all-female writer’s room and empowered, complex heroes; show expands what sci-fi-fantasy can be.
‘Superman: Red Son,’ Now Available on Digital, 4K Ultra HD and Blu-Ray
All new clip: Watch Superman, Wonder Woman and Braniac in DC’s alternate reality; Superman, you’re NOT in Kansas anymore!
WATCH: DreamWorks Releases ‘Archibald’s Next Big Thing’ Season 2 Trailer
Emmy Award winner Tony Hale’s animated comedy about the misadventures of a curious, loveable chicken returns to Netflix on March 20.
Final Frontier Enlists Director Dream Team for DBS Bank Idents
Shanghai-based studio brings together group of international directors for series of MTV-inspired branding idents for Asia’s largest bank.
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‘Marvel’s Spider-Man: Maximum Venom’ Season 3 Debuts April 19
One-hour special kicks off new season on Disney XD and DisneyNow.
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Glassbox Releases Beehive Collaborative Software Solution
Real-time creative review tool works with Unreal Engine, Unity 3D and Autodesk Maya, reflecting changes instantly across platforms.
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‘A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmaggedon’ Tops British Animation Awards
Aardman Animation picks up four awards; Sally Hawkins wins Best Voice Performance for ‘Snail and the Whale’; Coldplay’s ‘Daddy’ named Best Music Video
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GKIDS and Shout! Factory Announce ‘Promare’ Digital Release
Studio Trigger’s hit anime feature, coming to digital May 5; Blu-Ray and DVD coming May 19.
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Cyber Group Studios Promotes Caroline Audebert
Paris-based animation studio taps studio’s head of production to manage current and upcoming projects during time of significant growth.
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WATCH: New Trailer, Poster and Images for Pete Docter’s ‘Soul’
In the two-time Oscar-winning Pixar director’s latest film, a jazz musician’s misstep puts him on a fantastical path to discovering what it really means to have a soul.
Monstra Animation Festival Postponed
20th edition of the Portuguese festival, scheduled for March 18-29 in Lisbon, has been postponed; new 2020 dates to be announced.
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