DreamWorks Animation Unveils New Theatrical Logo Sequence
The redesigned opener launches with the highly anticipated release of ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,’ in theaters December 21.
Former Annecy Creative Director Serge Bromberg Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter
The Lobster Films founder faces up to four years in prison after negligent film storage practices led to a fire in a residential building that killed two people.
David H. Brooks Revisits Stop-Motion Holiday Hijinks Past in ‘Mickey Saves Christmas’
The director comes full circle… sort of… in the ‘Robot Chicken’ studio’s latest special, its second holiday project for Disney, that sees Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse travel to the North Pole to save Christmas and learn the true meaning of the holiday; the show hits ABC, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, and Disney XD November 27, and Disney+ the next day.
‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ to Feature Six Different Art Styles
Producers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller reveal upcoming ‘Into the Spider-Verse’ sequel will sport unique looks that each signify a different universe, including an Indian comic-book look, Syd Mead-style illustrations of the future, and a watercolor-wash style.
Nickelodeon and Spin Master Announce ‘Paw Patrol’ Spinoff 'Rubble & Crew’
The new preschool animated series follows Rubble and his construction pup family as they help the community of Builder Cove; series premieres this coming February.
Terril Calder’s ‘Meneath: The Hidden Island of Ethics’ Now Streaming
The stop-motion short charts the difficult journey of a precocious Métis baby girl as she contemplates her path to Hell; now available on the National Film Board of Canada’s streaming platform.
Converse Launches LAIKA Collection
The animation studio lends its famed characters, patterns, and iconography from ‘Missing Link,’ ‘Kubo and the Two Strings,’ ‘The Boxtrolls,’ ‘ParaNorman’ and ‘Coraline’ to ‘The Converse By You x LAIKA Chuck 70’ collection – launching November 30.
Disney Junior Shares ‘SuperKitties’ Trailer
Four fierce and furry superhero kittens are on a mission to make Kittydale more ‘pawsome;’ new 3DCG animated series launches in January.
Passion Pictures Inks Deal with Circus Studios
Agreement expands joint long-form features and TV series slate, kicking off with ‘Earthworm Jim ‘Beyond the Groovy’’ animated series based on the 1990s computer game, now in development; previous collaborations include Nickelodeon’s ‘LEGO City Adventures.’
David Anthony Durham to Pen George R.R. Martin’s ‘The Ice Dragon’ Animated Film
The film will be adapted from a short story, written early in the prolific author’s career, that follows the child Adara, who befriends an ice dragon that helps her end a brutal war.
‘Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur’ Music Video Released
Disney Branded Television shares the upcoming animated show’s main title song ‘Moon Girl Magic’ by Grammy Award winner Raphael Saadiq
‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ Creator Yuji Naka Arrested for Alleged Insider Trading
While details are few, we know the game developer was taken into custody last Friday along with two other former Square Enix employees, all charged with improper purchasing of shares in Aiming prior to the company’s announcement of a new game in the ‘Dragon Quest’ franchise.
Netflix’s ‘Chicago Party Aunt’ Part 2 – First Look Images
Based on Chris Witaske’s popular Twitter account of the same name, the adult comedy follows Diane and Daniel as they navigate work, family, romance, and, most of all, how to party their brains; 8 all-new episodes stream late next month.
DreamWorks Animation Shares ‘The Mighty Ones’ Season 4 Trailer
In 10 all-new episodes, the tiny inhabitants of a secret world embark on endless adventures, living large as they conquer uncharted territory in the unkempt backyard of three unkempt humans, coming to Hulu and Peacock in December.
The Latest Strange World of Roy Conli
The Academy Award-winning producer of Disney's all-new animated feature, ‘Strange World,’ opening in theaters November 23, talks about the studio's retro-futuristic, subterranean adventure and his almost 30-year career at the legendary company.
U.K. Considering Additional Tax Incentives for Screen Sector
UK Screen Alliance and Animation UK propose 25% tax relief increase to better compete in an international market and incentivize industries to remain in the U.K.
AI Unleashed - Shout! Studios Drops ‘Absolute Denial’ Trailer
Ryan Braund’s 2D animated thriller looks at what happens when artificial intelligence evolves beyond expectations, blurring the line between reality and fantasy, coming to theaters and digital platforms in December.
MGA Entertainment Acquires Pixel Zoo, Forms MGA Studios Subsidiary
Studio will leverage MGA’s IP developing content in concert with newly acquired animation studio, a collaborative partner on previous projects, including ‘L.O.L. Surprise! The Movie,’ ‘L.O.L. Surprise! House of Surprises,’ and most recently ‘L.O.L. Surprise! Winter Fashion Show’ which premiered on Netflix in October.
Nexus Mixes Stopmo and Puppetry on Black Market’s ‘Tech Reborn’ Campaign
Award-winning director Johnny Kelly delivers animated short about the endearing relationship between a young girl and a monster that highlights the company’s alternative, regenerative approach to society’s insatiable desire for the ‘new.’
Dandelooo’s ‘Ernest and Célestine - The Collection’ Heading to ZFD
Distributor inks deal with German pubcaster for Season 2 of the preschool series that follows the adventures of unconventional friends Ernest the eccentric bear and Celestine the mischievous mouse.
WATCH: Hand-Painted Music Video for The Beatles’ ‘I’m Only Sleeping’
Artist and director Em Cooper created the entire short with an animation rostrum on sheets of celluloid, oil-painting each frame, honoring the re-release of the seminal 1966 album ‘Revolver.’
Podcast EP 186: Behind the Scenes on ‘Wendell & Wild’
Animation supervisors Malcolm Lamont and Jeff Riley discuss climbing the career ladder that led them to stop-motion feature animation; the duo also chats about how director Henry Selick’s new animated movie came together.
Crunchyroll Celebrates the World Cup with Soccer-Themed Anime Lineup
In honor of the huge international tournament, the streamer shares its favorite ‘football’-related series including ‘BLUELOCK’ and ‘My Dear Cramer’
eOne Releases ‘My Little Pony: Winter Wishday’ Trailer
The Netflix holiday special, premiering November 21, follows the Mane 5 as they race the clock to celebrate each of their holiday traditions.
Career Coach: A Magic Word – ‘Thanks’
It’s a good time of year to be thankful, so don’t forget to send thank-you notes to potential employers you interview with.
