Moth Animates Time Square Trailer for ‘Headspace Guide to Meditation’
Hornet’s London-based directors animated popular Netflix characters to count down the New Year’s Day launch of the streamer’s 8-part series that explores the foundations of meditation.
Sunrise Productions Open Source Node eXecution Tree Python Tool Now Available
NXT automates programming tasks related to animation and VFX graphics and linear processing; the simplification of production workflows builds a bridge between artists and developers.
Johannes Leonardo Animates History of Motion for VW ID.4 Electric SUV
Agency spot, ‘The Wheel,’ for the upcoming Volkswagen vehicle launch was produced in a single shot and uses real Zoetropes to beautifully illustrate progressive stages of transportation.
Tomm Moore Talks ‘WolfWalkers’ in Free INDAC Online Event
Set for January 18, the upcoming virtual discussion will feature a conversation with the director/producer of Cartoon Saloon and Apple TV+’s latest animated feature; submit questions via email to participate in the Q&A.
3 New Free VIEW Conference PreVIEW Online Talks Announced
Go behind the scenes with filmmakers discussing their animation projects; scheduled sessions include the production of Netflix’s first three animated shorts ‘Canvas,’ ‘If Anything Happens I Love You,’ and ‘Cops and Robbers;’ Baobab Studios’ VR Exploration Baba Yaga; and PaperBoat Animation Studio’s ‘Bombay Rose.’
HAVE A LAUGH: Denis Leary’s ‘Dogs Playing Poker’ 2D Short
Check out the first 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.
EXTENDED SNEAK PEEK: ‘Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years’
The first-ever SpongeBob SquarePants animated prequel, teased during halftime of this afternoon’s NFL Wild Card Game, is produced by Nickelodeon Animation for Paramount+, ViacomCBS’ new subscription video on-demand platform launching later this year.
Denis Leary’s ‘Dogs Playing Poker’ Shorts Debut on January 9 FOX NFL Pregame
Fox Entertainment and the famed comedian team up on new animated shorts, based on Icebox’s ‘Poker Night,’ about five dog friends playing cards and shooting the sh@t about sports.
Character Designer Dave Creek Dies at 42
Best known for his work on ‘Bob’s Burgers,’ the designer passed away Thursday after sustaining injuries in a sky diving accident the prior weekend.
‘Earwig and The Witch’ Hits U.S. Theatres Nationwide February 3
GKIDS announces theatrical release of Studio Ghibli’s first entirely 3D/CG animated film; the highly anticipated movie streams on HBO Max February 5.
Cottonwood Media’s 2D ‘Squish’ Now Streaming on HBO Max
Based on a popular graphic novel of the same name, the original animated comedy for kids features characters based on microscopic creatures; series educates children about the world around them.
Crunchyroll Announces Slate of Winter Anime Dubs
International line-up includes multi-language dubs of popular anime including ‘Jujutsu Kaisen,’ ‘So I’m a Spider, So What,’ ‘Burn the Witch,’ and ‘Dr. Stone.’
Snipple Animation Studio Launches Snipple Originals
Company’s new UK-based division kicks off with a slate of five new shows including ‘Peeled Prawn & Shaved Sheep,’ ‘Snö,’ ‘Wise Island Woohoos,’ ‘Trippin,’ and ‘Cassidy’s Castle;’ BGF Invests £6 million, acquiring a minority share in the animation studio.
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Amphibia’ and Sasha Rock in New ‘Disney Theme Song Takeover’
Actress and YouTuber Anna Akana voices an animated hard rock version of the ‘Amphibia’ theme song as Anne’s best friend Sasha takes the stage in the Disney Channel series’ latest episode, ‘Theme Song Takeover: Sasha Conquers.’
‘Agent Binky: Pets of The Universe’ Gets Season 2 Greenlight
Production to begin Spring 2021; produced by redknot, a joint venture between Nelvana and Discovery, the show is based on the popular graphic novels written and illustrated by Ashley Spires.
Dog Den Films’ 2D Animated ‘FISH’ Comes to Amazon and iTunes February 5
Indie film company partners with ContentoNY and animator Juan Mont on a new adult comedy series that follows a failed radio host who seeks revenge.
Demente Animation Studio and Masked Republic Ink Production Deal
Production duo will partner on IP development, bringing the tradition of Lucha Libre from the golden age of Mexican cinema to animated series and new media platforms.
‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ Now Streaming on Netflix
DreamWorks Animation’s new live-action hybrid preschool series invites little kids to turn missteps and mistakes into something creative.
Amber Heard Moves Forward with $100 Million Lawsuit Against Johnny Depp
The ‘Aquaman’ actress has been granted permission to countersue her ex-husband, alleging defamation and spearheading a social media campaign attempt to destroy her career.
Key Dates and Call for Entries Announced for ‘The PGA Innovation Award’
Submissions now open through February 28; award, which honors outstanding entertainment endeavors across VR, AR, experiential and other emerging media, to be presented at 32nd Annual PGA Awards on March 24.
FIAF’s Animation First Festival Moves Online February 5-15
Program highlights include US and New York premieres of 69 feature length and short films; animated selections by special guest Wes Anderson; a tribute to French animator Paul Grimault; and shorts program including the best of Annecy International Film Festival; and an inaugural student short film competition.
Craig McCracken’s ‘Kid Cosmic’ Premieres February 2 on Netflix
Based on the ‘Powerpuff Girls’ creator’s 2009 comic strip, the retro 2D animated series is inspired by classic comics from the 1950s; show follows the life of a boy named Kid who dreams of being a hero – but he’s not very good at it.
‘Dino Ranch’ Preschool Series Debuts January 18 on Disney Jr.
Animated ‘Pre-Westoric’ show from Industrial Brothers and Boat Rocker Studios celebrates family, teamwork, community, and outdoor fun.
30th ANIMAFEST ZAGREB 28 September to 3 October 2020 Zagreb, Croatia - A LIVE FESTIVAL IN THIS WORLD OF CHAOS
This year against all odds I found myself in Zagreb, and not just there, but on the Grand Competition International Jury.
Call for Entries: MIFA Project Pitches
Deadline for submissions is February 7, 2021 - selected MIFA pitch projects receive unique opportunities with access to and meetings with key players in the animation sector; June 14-19 event will be run both online and in-person.