Michael Ouweleen Named Adult Swim President
Network veteran will continue as interim Head of Warner Bros. Kids, Young Adults and Classics Division, assuming new position this summer.
Cinesite Shares New VFX Showreel
Highlights include sequences from ‘The Witcher,’ ‘Rocketman,’ ‘Lost in Space’ S2, ‘Avengers Infinity War’ and Avengers Endgame.’
Oscars Amid COVID-19: Streamed Films Eligible This Year
Films initially streamed commercially after theatrical release was postponed or canceled can be submitted for Academy Awards consideration; sound mixing and sound editing awards being combined into one category.
ASIFA-Hollywood Announces 2020 Faculty Grants
Organization’s annual Animation Educator’s Forum grants are awarded to full and part-time teachers for research, scholarly activities or creative projects.
Jonah Scott and the Expressive Multi-Layered CG Animation of ‘Beastars’
For the voice acting star of Netflix’s new anime series, the show’s nuanced use of 3D/CG is as big a story as the mature themes of sexuality and mental health.
Zoic Studios and Tapas Media to Co-Develop ‘MNEMOSYNE’
Nickelodeon and Scooter Braun Ink Deal for ‘The BeatBuds’ Preschool Series
New show, based on popular music duo, Jonathan Jonah and Matthew Shapiro, features original songs and musical adventures.
Andy Richter Talks Animation Domination and Jon Benjamin’s Van
Veteran late-night comedian and voice actor, host of new ‘Anidom Beyond Show’ Animation Domination-related live recap show, brings his dry wit and love of animation to audiences in real-time.
SIGGRAPH 2020 Canceled; Event Moving to Virtual Conference Format
Organizers of the premiere conference on computer graphics and interactive techniques have canceled the 2020 edition, set for July 19-23 in Washington, D.C., due to the COVID-19 pandemic; details of move to virtual conference format will be released in near future.
Exclusive Clip: Order in the Court of ‘Judge Annie’ on ‘Duncanville’
From this Sunday’s episode on FOX, Amy Poehler’s Annie dons the judge’s robes as Wiz Khalifa’s Mr. Mitch sues a hardware store for a faulty ladder.
‘On Stage at Home with Clangers and Nordoff Robbins’ Launching April 28
Collaboration between the Coolabi Group and Nordoff Robbins uses popular preschool brand to help children and their families connect through music.
Every Day in April is Earth Day on Kabillion and Kabillion Girls Rule!
Special themed programming and activities are on tap for kids all month long - new “Freebies” section, provides hands on activities to enjoy beyond the screen.
Fresh Takes: Leah Shore’s Gentle F***ing Reminder - ‘Don’t Touch Your Face’
In this adorably twisted 2D music video, a fluffy purple cat punishes the weak and dirty in the wake of COVID-19.
Netflix Releases New Clip and Free Family Watch Guide for ‘The Willoughbys’
An open house goes horribly wrong in latest clip from Kris Pearn’s hilarious new film; plus download fun recipes, drawing guides, Bingo sheets and other fun family activity guides.
Brad Bird Joins New Season of TCM’s 'The Essentials'
Each week, Oscar-winning director will discuss one of his top 20 classic films on the network’s popular franchise series showcasing some of the greatest movies in cinematic history.
WATCH: Jamie Cullum’s Inspirational ‘The Age of Anxiety’ Music Video
Under Neil Pymer’s creative direction, animated short artfully captures triple platinum-selling musician’s uplifting song about relationships in the digital age.
Look Out for These SVA Animation Projects in 2020
The School of Visual Arts in New York City is offering a peek at some of its outstanding in-progress thesis projects from the school’s various animation-driven departments.
Kris Pearn Talks ‘The Willoughbys’
For the writer/director of Netflix’s charming new animated feature, filmmaking decisions often come down to where you hold your tongue when you swing the hammer.
Fresh Takes: Konee Rok Breathes 2D Neon Life into ‘The City’
Filmmaker mixes classic hip-hop style with modern animation tools in this clean, colorful, and nostalgic 2D music video.
Online Highlights of FMX 1994-2020 Program Coming in May
Each day May 5-8 and then every two weeks through the end 2020, conference will post a new online piece dedicated to an outstanding personality from the event’s history.
Submissions Now Open for New Chitose 2020
7th edition of Japanese festival, being held November 20-23, 2020, is now accepting short and feature film submissions.
Call for Entries: 44th CINANIMA Animation Festival
Oscar qualifying event in Espinho, Portugal is accepting submissions for international and national competitions.
Maxon Announces Cinema 4D Subscription Release 22
Oscar-Winning Director Gene Deitch Dies at 95
Legendary animator, illustrator, producer, and author, who won an Academy Award in 1961 for his animated short, ‘Munro,’ passed away last Thursday at his home in Prague.