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Aardman and Fictioneers’ new story-driven interactive experience gets up close with the comedic duo, taking users on an urgent fixit job in Bristol as employees of their odd job company, Spick & Spanners; the free app is available on iOS and Android...

Streaming giant announces projects from Aardman, DreamWorks Animation, Nickelodeon, and Sony Pictures Animation, among others, set for release this year.

The delightful 2D/3D animated musical short, about a curious bear cub’s attempt to resist hibernation, marks the start of the program’s ambitious plan to produce two new shorts...

AI Animation Restoration ANIMATIONWorld

Celebrate the Holidays with an AI-Remastered 4K Christmas

Adam Maciaszek, the mind behind ‘The Skeleton Dance’ 4K remaster, discusses his AI-assisted process as well as upcoming classic cartoon restoration projects.

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In Passing Headline News

Acclaimed Disney Animater Dale Baer Dies at 70

The influential supervising animator and mentor, who spent four decades at the studio and worked on films from ‘Robin Hood’ to ‘Frozen,’ passed away last Friday from complications due to ALS.

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comic books Headline News

DC UNIVERSE INFINITE Launches January 21

The premium digital comic book service will feature over 25,000 comic books and graphic novels with new content being continuously added; fans will have access to DC fan events to connect with other DC enthusiasts.

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cloud Computing Headline News

Teradici Software Support for macOS Coming Mid-2021

High performance technology will include remote access to Cloud Access Software for Macs with PCoIP Ultra performance.

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Business Headline News

Maxon Acquires Distributor TMS Corp, Establishes Official Japanese Office

Deal cements company’s commitment to the local market, providing users with additional resources and creative tools.

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Education Headline News

Escape Studios Launches Master’s Degree Program in Character and Creature Creation

Led by industry veteran Michael Davies, the new program at Pearson College London features five key modules: Character and Creature Design; Modelling/Presentation; Technical Direction; Studio Project; and Production Project.

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Animated Feature Films Headline News

Winsing Animation’s ‘Diary of Dinosaurs’ Hitting Chinese Theatres May 1

New animated action-adventure comedy follows a family of herbivorous dinosaurs defending their homeland.

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Animated TV Series Headline News

‘Tasty Tales of the Food Truckers’ Comes to Netflix ASEAN January 19

New animated series makes food and cooking fun by taking kids on culinary adventures to different countries while teaching friendship, cultural diversity, and important food terminology.

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Business Headline News

Animated Short About Paris Terrorist Attack Being Developed as TV Series

Based on ‘My Life in Versailles,’ the acclaimed 2D film inspired by the 2015 attack, new series will follow the film’s main character, 8-year-old Violette, who after losing her parents, is sent to live with a relative where she must face and conquer her traumatic past.

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call for entries Headline News

Call for Entries: Animatricks 21st International Animation Festival

Submissions now being accepted in International Competition, National Competition, Junior Competition, Experimental Competition, and Documentary Competition; deadline for entries is January 31, 2021.

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Commercials Headline News

‘Clash of Clans’ Stop-Motion ‘Merry Logmas’ Features U.K. Bake-Off Queen Prue Leith

Blinkink director Sam Gainsborough unleashes Supercell’s hit game characters to wreak havoc on Leith’s perfectly constructed gingerbread village.

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People Headline News

LAIKA Adds Ian Sheppard as Head of Development

Former Skydance, DreamWorks Animation and Nickelodeon executive will report directly to President & CEO Travis Knight.

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Woof Woof! Headline News

FOX Drops New Denis Leary ‘Dogs Playing Poker’ Short

Check out the second of two animated shorts from Fox Entertainment and the famed comedian, based on Icebox’s ‘Poker Night,’ about five dog friends playing cards and shooting the sh@t about sports.

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Anime Headline News

Fan Voting Opens for Fifth Annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards

With nominations announced, fans can now vote on all their favorites - every day in every category - through January 22; winners to be revealed on February 19.

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Let the Games Begin! Headline News

Lucasfilm Games and Ubisoft to Create Open-World ‘Star Wars’ Game

A new era for LucasArts, now called Lucasfilm Games, ushers in partnerships with both Ubisoft’s Massive Entertainment and Bethesda.

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At the Movies! Headline News

Tickets on Sale for Studio Ghibli’s ‘Earwig and The Witch’ in U.S. Theaters February 3

Fathom Event screenings will feature special interviews with director Goro Miyazaki and producer Toshio Suzuki; studio’s first entirely 3D/CG animated film also begins streaming February 5 on HBO Max.

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Cutting Edge VFX Headline News

WATCH: ‘Stick Figure War’ Showcases Blackmagic Cameras and Unreal Engine

SoKrispyMedia’s hilarious and slickly produced ‘Stick Figure Battle’ sequel skillfully displays their innovative and cost-effective use of virtual production, 3D tools, CGI, and real-time rendering.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Headline News

Cartoon Network’s ‘Drawn to Change’ Premieres January 16

Martin Luther King Jr. Day episode features King’s granddaughter discussing her goals to continue her grandfather’s legacy; new monthly vignettes featuring inspirational stories from real-life kids to be released throughout the year.

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People Headline News

A Virtual Afternoon of Remembrance Set for January 30

The Animation Guild and ASIFA-Hollywood present a non-denominational celebration paying tribute to and honoring members of the animation community that passed away in 2020.

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What the Hell? Headline News

‘Devil May Care’ Premieres on SYFY’s TZGZ February 6

Even Hell needs a social media manager; new animated series features a millennial whose Earthly job lands him the task of creating online ‘buzz’ for the devil.

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People Headline News

Adobe Names Pixar Veteran Guido Quaroni Senior Director of Engineering on 3D & Immersive Team

Tech giant taps animation industry veteran to drive innovation across 3D and immersive tools; ‘Substance & 3D News’ livestream to offer glimpse of upcoming releases on Tuesday, January 28.

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Let’s Go on an Adventure Headline News

Explore a “Fantasy World” with February’s Crunchyroll Crate

Embark on a new adventure with a little spider, a forest spirit, an ancient magus, and more with The Loot Company’s Crunchyroll crate.

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Festivals Blogs

Submission Deadline: January 18, 2021 fo AniMovie - International Feature-Length Film Competition at the 28th Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film

LAST CALL FOR ENTRIES: AniMovie - International Feature-Length Film Competition

Dear filmmakers, producers and distributors, dear friends of the Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film!

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Festivals Blogs

2021 is shaping up to be a banger for Kaboom Animation Festival!

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The 2021 Angoulême International Comics Festival Rights Market Blogs

Registration is open for The 2021 Angoulême International Comics Festival Rights Market online event

Angoulême Rights Market Network is a free international venue where comics and graphic novels publishers from all around the world can meet and network.

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