Marvel Announces 'Guardians of the Galaxy' Animated Series
Marvel announces a ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ cartoon series that will air on Disney XD, joining ‘Avengers Assemble,’ ‘Ultimate Spider-Man,’ and the channel's other Marvel animated series.
Guru Studio Enters Game Arcade
Top Canadian studio expands original digital IP slate with the development of an all-new original gaming IP, as well as immersive 3D games for ‘Dinopaws.’
Disney Appoints New Asia Head Paul Candland
Paul Candland is named to the newly created position of president, The Walt Disney Company, Asia, with oversight of Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, and Greater China; Stanley Cheung, managing director of TWDC Greater China, is promoted to chairman of TWDC Greater China.
Shotgun Keeps This Summer’s Big Movies on Track
Leading production management software drives VFX pipelines at top studios.
Nellie Chung Joins Brand New School
Award-winning integrated creative company announces the addition of Nellie Chung as Vice President of Strategy and Business Development.
DreamWorks Animation Reports Second Quarter Loss
DreamWorks Animation announces financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, reporting total revenue of $122.3 million with a net loss of $15.4 million, or 18 cents per share.
Disney XD Orders New Seasons of Marvel Animated Series
Disney XD orders a second season of its popular animated series on the Marvel Universe programming block, ‘Marvel's Avengers Assemble’ and ‘Marvel's Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.’
Watch: Iron Man and Captain America Join Forces for ‘Heroes Unite’
Marvel releases a new clip for Iron Man & Captain America: Heroes United, available only on Digital HD, On-Demand and Disney Movies Anywhere on July 29th.
Christopher Walken Joins Voice Cast of Disney’s ‘Jungle Book’
Academy Award winner Christopher Walken takes on the role of King Louie, the ruler of a troop of monkeys and apes, while Giancarlo Esposito is to voice Akela, the leader of the wolf pack.
SIGGRAPH 2014 Brings Indie Game Showcase to Vancouver
SIGGRAPH 2014 teams up with Media Indie Exchange to bring the first-ever SIGGRAPH indie game showcase to its Exhibition, August12-14, at the Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver, BC.
DreamWorks Animation Names Former Disney Exec COO
Industry veteran Mark Zoradi joins DreamWorks Animation as Chief Operating Officer; Lew Coleman assumes role of Vice-Chairman; Ann Daly elevated to President.
Mind Your Business: Pre-production Needs to Change
Rules MUST be changed when new ideas and innovations arise. Rules that keep us from moving forward are stupid.
Box Office Report: ‘Lucy’ Puts Brains over Brawn with $44M Debut
Despite the weekend’s new offerings, North American revenue is once again down, this time by nearly 12 percent from the same weekend a year ago (the summer continues to be down by more than 20 percent).
CAKE Entertainment Cuts Ties with Spain’s Zinkia
U.K.-based kids company CAKE Entertainment buys back the 51 percent stake previously owned by Spain’s Zinkia.
‘Thomas & Friends’ Voice Actor Quits Over Salary Dispute
The actor who voices Thomas the Tank Engine in the beloved children's series quits, saying he isn't paid enough to continue performing the role.
Cartoon Network Orders New Seasons of Five Animated Series
New seasons ordered for five original Cartoon Network Studios comedies: ‘Adventure Time,’ ‘Regular Show,’ ‘Uncle Grandpa,’ ‘Steven Universe’ and ‘Clarence.’
Watch: DreamWorks Animation Releases New ‘Penguins of Madagascar’ Clip
Fresh from San Diego Comic-Con International, 20th Century Fox and DreamWorks Animation release a new clip and poster for ‘The Penguins of Madagascar.’
Disney’s ‘Big Hero 6’ to Premiere at Tokyo Film Festival
The world premiere of Disney's ‘Big Hero 6’ animation is set to open the 27th Tokyo International Film Festival on October 23.
‘My Little Pony Equestria Girls: Rainbow Rocks’ Begins Theatrical Run Sept. 27
Screenvision teams with Hasbro Studios and Shout! Factory to bring the full-length feature ‘My Little Pony Equestria Girls: Rainbow Rocks’ to more than 300 cinemas across the U.S. and Canada beginning September 27.
15th Annual ‘Animation Show of Shows’ Invades Hall H
ACME Filmworks brings the 15th Annual ‘Animation Show of Shows,’ a traveling selection of the year's best animated short films, to 2014 San Diego Comic-Con International.
Pixar’s ‘Toy Story That Time Forgot’ to See Holiday Debut
Brand new Christmas Special, ‘Toy Story That Time Forgot,’ Pixar Animation Studios’ second new special for television featuring your favorite characters from the ‘Toy Story’ Films,” to air December 2 on ABC.
Paramount Releases First Look at ‘The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water 3D’
First look shows SpongeBob and company decked out as CG superheroes, complete with six-pack abs.
Laika’s ‘Boxtrolls’ to Screen at Venice Film Festival
Laika’s third animated feature film, “The Boxtrolls,” to screen out of competition at 71st Venice Film Festival on August 31st.
Jeffrey Katzenberg to Receive National Medal of Arts
DreamWorks Animation CEO is among the recipients of the National Medal of Arts for 2013, to be awarded on Monday, July 28, at a ceremony at the White House.
Oishii Creates Show Package for E! Series ‘Botched’
Creative agency creates a fresh, current and edgy show package for plastic surgery reality show.
