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Hayao Miyazaki Headline News

‘Spirited Away’ Collector’s Edition Coming November 12

Limited edition Blu-ray, book and CD include original theatrical trailers, storyboards, TV spots, and a look behind the microphone during the making of Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki's seminal, Oscar-winning animated film.

Netflix ANIMATIONWorld

Jhonen Vasquez Thankfully Returns with ‘Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus’

By Dan Sarto | Friday, August 16, 2019 at 10:37am

With a new movie launching today on Netflix, the iconic Nickelodeon series’ creator and his evil extraterrestrial conqueror are back, bringing a ray of horrific animated sunshine to otherwise dark times. 

Television Headline News

Benedict Cumberbatch and David Oyelowo Cast in Animated ‘The Tiger Who Came to Tea’

Half-hour special from Lupus Films, airing on Channel 4 this Christmas, brings classic children’s book to life with distinctive hand-drawn animation style.

BIAF Headline News

114 Animated Films Selected to Compete at BIAF 2019

Festival unveils its official short film selection that includes Oscar-nominated Theodore Ushev’s latest film, ‘The Physics of Sorry’ and fellow nominee Konstantin Bronzit’s ‘He Can’t Live Without Cosmos.’

call for entries Headline News

Ottawa Animation Festival Pitch This! Deadline Extended

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at 9:32am

Canadian animators have until August 23 to submit their project proposals for the upcoming TAC forum kids' show pitching competition.

Netflix ANIMATIONWorld

Every Wallaby Has His Day: Rocko Returns in ‘Rocko’s Modern Life: Static Cling’

By Dan Sarto | Friday, August 9, 2019 at 2:52pm

Debuting today on Netflix, Joe Murray’s animated special introduces a new generation to his zany 1993 Nicktoon series’ O-Town characters, who return home after 20 years in space. 

Animated Feature Film Headline News

EXCLUSIVE: Director Salvador Simó Talks Making of ‘Buñuel In the Labyrinth of The Turtles’

In this video featurette, the director discusses his decision to use animation over live-action as well as his approach to capturing actors’ performances, on his film about Luis Buñuel's famous documentary, ‘Las Hurdes: Land Without Bread.’

call for entries Headline News

47th Annie Awards Now Open for Submissions

ASIFA-Hollywood issues call for entries; excellence in 10 production categories, 22 achievement categories and up to 5 honorary awards will be recognized at January 25, 2020 ceremony.

Dreamworks Animation Headline News

Season 3 of ‘She-Ra and the Princesses of Power’ Launches on Netflix

Geena Davis guest stars as Huntara in six new episodes that find Adora embarking on a journey of discovery to the desolate Crimson Waste, as the fate of Etheria hangs in the balance. 

Festivals Headline News

Theodore Ushev’s New Short ‘The Physics of Sorrow’ to Premiere at TIFF 2019

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, August 1, 2019 at 9:56am

Oscar-nominated director of ‘Blind Vaysha’ returns with harrowing tale animated using encaustic-painting technique; see the clip and breakdown of his exacting technique.

Animated Feature Film Headline News

‘Buñuel In the Labyrinth of The Turtles’ Screening in Select Theaters August 16

To support upcoming theatrical release, GKIDS shares featurette with director Salvador Simó discussing animation used for a specific look in his film about Luis Buñuel's famous documentary, ‘Las Hurdes: Land Without Bread.’

SIGGRAPH 2019 ANIMATIONWorld

WATCH: SIGGRAPH 2019 Interview with Disney’s ‘a kite’s tale’ Director Bruce Wright

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at 1:51pm

Filmmaker talks about his inspiration for Short Circuit program’s new VR experience and the differences between storytelling in virtual reality versus other media.

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