Category: 2D
Animafest Zagreb World Festival of Animation, June 5 – 10, 2017
27th World Festival of Animated Film – Animafest Zagreb once again turns the Croatian capital into a global animation hub.
Studio Ghibli Fest Kicks off June 25 with ‘My Neighbor Totoro’
GKIDS and Fathom Events launch ultimate series of animated masterpieces highlighting six of Studio Ghibli’s most treasured films on the big screen along with U.S. theatrical premiere of ‘Mune: Guardian of the Moon.’
Breaking Down ‘Cars 3’
Pixar’s animation team reflects on the challenges and triumphs of making their latest feature film offering, ‘Cars 3.’
‘Batman and Harley Quinn’ Arrives on Ultra HD Blu-Ray, Blu-Ray Deluxe Giftset, Blu-Ray and DVD August 29
A looming global catastrophe forces Batman and Nightwing to partner with unlikely hero Harley Quinn in the next entry in the DC Universe Original Movies series produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment.
Animafest Zagreb 2017 Kicks off June 5
Forty-four short films from countries led by France, Poland, Germany, Canada, the U.S. and Scandinavia selected to compete at the 27th World Festival of Animated Film in Croatia.
Shout! Factory, Funimation Announce U.S. Release of Sunao Katabuchi’s ‘In This Corner of the World’
Highly-anticipated anime feature opens in U.S. cinemas in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and other major markets starting August 11, 2017.
Annecy International Animated Film Festival
Over 50 years of honoring the best in animation - Anncey International Film Festival is coming up June 12 – 17.
Kangmin Kim’s ‘Deer Flower’ Now on Vimeo
Stop-motion animated short film produced by Studio Zazac and Nonetheless Productions utilizes 3D printing, textured 2D printouts, hand-drawn animation and 35mm film.
I Have a Question Leah Shore
In which Chris Robinson asks animators profound and inane questions that have little to do with animation. Today's guest is American animator/cookie maker, Leah Shore.
Animation Showcase ‘SVA Premieres’ Returns to Hollywood
SVA ushers in a new wave of animators, artists and filmmakers with Hollywood showcase and alumni networking opportunities.
Cardiff Animation Festival to Launch April 2018
June event celebrating Lotte Reiniger and a Late Night Work Club-themed event in July lead up to the inaugural Cardiff Animation Festival running April 20–22, 2018 in Cardiff, Wales.
animago AWARD Extends Submission Deadline, Announces 2017 Jury
Deadline for entries in Germany’s annual 3D Animation & Still, Visual Effects, Visualization and Design competition extended to Monday, June 19.
South Korea’s ‘Seoul Station’ Feature Now on iTunes
Animated prequel to the live-action box office record-breaker ‘Train To Busan’ directed by Yeon Sang-ho is a fresh and terrifying take on the modern zombie film.
NFB Appoints Firefly Books Official Book Publisher
Two children’s books adapted from Oscar-nominated NFB animated films, ‘The Cat Came Back’ by Cordell Barker and ‘My Grandmother Ironed the King’s Shirts’ by Torill Kove, to launch inaugural publishing program.
Max Hattler Unveils ‘Divisional Articulations’
Fuzzy analogue music and geometric digital animation collide in new film collaboration with electronica artist Lux Prima, the alter ego of composer and producer Jean-Gabriel Becker.
Animators Unearthed - Don Hertzfeldt
Every Monday, Chris Robinson serves up Animators Unearthed, a brief introduction to prominent and not-so-prominent indie animators. Today he explores the work of American animator Don Hertzfeldt.
WATCH: Co-Founder David Sproxton Shares 40 Years of Aardman’s Animation Excellence and More at FMX 2017
The veteran producer talks about creating some of the world’s funniest, most popular and endearing animated films, TV series, shorts and commercials as well as new challenges like storytelling in VR.
The Amazing ‘Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie’ Comes to the Big Screen
DreamWorks Animation’s zany new CG feature, directed by David Soren, brings popular Dav Pilkey book series to life.
Cheer and Loathing in Animation: Episode XXVII - American Superdream Wow
Every Friday Chris Robinson unleashes improvised and hastily scribbled cheer or loathing on the animation community to be digested, swallowed or... expelled. This week some cheer for an exciting new generation of U.S. indie animators.
The Avengers Return for Action-Packed, One-Hour Series Premiere on Disney XD
‘Marvel’s Avengers: Secret Wars’ (previously ‘Marvel’s Avengers: Ultron Revolution’) debuts its fourth season with a one-hour premiere on Disney XD and prior shorts featuring the newest Avengers.
BAFTA Announces Finalists for 2017 Student Film Awards
BAFTA’s choices of nine top films from four countries is part of the organization’s international expansion and marked inclusion efforts.
‘Hotel Transylvania: The Series’ Premieres on Disney Channel June 25th
Three new animated ‘Hotel Transylvania’ shorts will air leading up to the premiere of the new Nelvana-produced 26 x 22-minute television series.
Hornet Films Seeks Pitches for Original Animated Kids Series
Hornet Films Executive Producer Jan Stebbins outlines the company’s development path and what they’re looking to add to their slate.
Disney Memorabilia up for Auction Include ‘Pinocchio’ Paintings and Disney’s Hand-Annotated ‘Cinderella’ Script
Collection of Disney treasures also includes a rare ‘Beauty and the Beast’ animated window display and several theme park costumes.