‘Simon's Cat’ Surpasses 3 Million Subscribers
Channel Frederator Network’s global feline phenom maintains its status as catnip for online content viewers with launch of newest episode, ‘Pawtrait.’
Imira Entertainment’s ‘Larva’ Scores With CSC Media
Spain’s Imira Entertainment signs a deal with UK based broadcast group CSC Media for seasons one and two of ‘Larva,’ along with a special three-minute football-themed episode celebrating the World Cup tournament in Brazil.
Autodesk Issues Call for Entries for 2014 Flame Award
Autodesk is now accepting nominations for its 2014 Flame Award, celebrating the achievements of the most talented and skilled Flame artists in the world.
DreamWorks Animation Heads 'Home' with First Trailer
20th Century Fox and DreamWorks Animation release the first trailer for their highly anticipated 3D animated feature film, ‘Home.’
Nickelodeon Greenlights New Season of ‘Sanjay and Craig’
Nickelodeon greenlights a third season of its hit animated series ‘Sanjay and Craig’ with a 20-episode order.
Q&A: Exploring the Twisted World of Adult Swim’s ‘Superjail!’
Watch an exclusive clip from season four -- set to premiere on June 15th -- and read AWN’s interview with series creators Christy Karacas and Stephen Warbrick in which they discuss the show’s genesis and development, as well as what viewers can expect from the new season.
SIGGRAPH 2014 to Host Panel & Screening of ‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’
DreamWorks Animation to present a behind-the-scenes discussion on ‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’ at SIGGRAPH 2014 with writer/director Dean DeBlois, head of layout Gil Zimmerman, head of character animation Simon Otto and VFX supervisor Dave Walvoord.
Hornet’s Yves Geleyn Directs Kellogg's ‘Storybook’
Created by production company Hornet and director Yves Geleyn, ‘Storybook’ uses the motif of a children's pop-up book to take the viewer on a “seed to spoon” story shown in reverse.
Hornet Signs Directorial Duo Parallel
Directing team Parallel, made up of the Quentin Baillieux and Raphaëlle Tinland, join up with Hornet for representation in the United States and Canada.
Scholastic Teams with Netflix on ‘Magic School Bus’ Reboot
Scholastic Media’s ‘The Magic School Bus’ continues legacy with ‘The Magic School Bus 360°,’ a new Netflix original series for kids.
DreamWorks Animation Unveils First Trailer for ‘Penguins of Madagascar’
DreamWorks Animation releases the first trailer for ‘The Penguins of Madagascar,’ directed by Simon Smith and Eric Darnell and arriving in theaters on November 26, 2014.
Adult Swim Announces New Online Series ‘King Star King’
All six episodes of new animated series from creator JJ Villard to premiere on AdultSwim.com June 15th.
Cartoon Network Brings 'Shaun the Sheep' to Southeast Asia
Cartoon Network acquires the exclusive rights to air the new season of Aardman Animations' 'Shaun the Sheep' across Southeast Asia, including Taiwan and the Philippines.
Laika Releases Final Trailer for ‘The Boxtrolls’
Laika debuts the final theatrical trailer for ‘The Boxtrolls’ on June 11 at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival.
First Poster Unveiled for New ‘SpongeBob’ Movie
The first poster is released for the forthcoming animated feature from Paramount, ‘The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water 3D.’
Jeremy Guerrieri Directs ‘Drogba vs Malaria’ for the UN
Lord of Barbès director/animator Jeremy Guerrieri and Ivory Coast football star Didier Drogba help the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) ride World Cup fever to further the fight against malaria.
Disney Announces TV Spinoff for ‘The Lion King’
Disney begins production on ‘The Lion Guard,’ an animated Disney Junior TV movie and series inspired by ‘The Lion King.’
Jetpack Distribution Blasts off at Annecy
A partnership between Nerd Corps Entertainment, Samka Productions and Gardiner Entertainment, Jetpack Distribution comprises a team of multi-skilled, experienced kids’ TV experts with a global reach.
The Roxie Kicks off Summer Family-Friendly Film Series
San Francisco’s Roxie Theater announces new family friendly film series, Roxie Kids, with Hayao Miyazaki’s ‘Panda Go! Panda - Adventure of Panda & Friends’ and ‘The Castle Of Cagliostro’ along with classic episodes from Osamu Tezuka’s ‘Astro Boy.’
The Roxie Kicks off Summer Family-Friendly Film Series
San Francisco’s Roxie Theater announces new family friendly film series, Roxie Kids, with Hayao Miyazaki’s ‘Panda Go! Panda - Adventure of Panda & Friends’ and ‘The Castle Of Cagliostro’ along with classic episodes from Osamu Tezuka’s ‘Astro Boy.’
2014 Autodesk Sponsored CG Student Awards Winners Announced
Winners of the 2014 Autodesk sponsored CG Student Awards are announced, with Gnomon School of VFX named School of the Year.
Cyber Group Acquires Les Armateurs' ‘The Long, Long Holiday’
Paris-based Cyber Group Studios signs a deal with Les Armateurs to represent international sales rights on one of the company’s flagship TV animation productions, ‘The Long, Long Holiday.’
‘Love Games’ Wins Grand Prix at Animafest Zagreb
Winners of the Animafest 2014 Grand Competition are announced, with the prize for best short film awarded to the South Korean film ‘Love Games’ (2013) by Yumi Joung.
GKIDS Picks Up Brazil’s ‘Boy and the World’ at Annecy
Animation distributor GKIDS acquires North American rights to the Brazilian animated feature ‘Boy and the World,’ directed by Alê Abreu.
The Miscweant: ‘Icons of Animation’ at The Academy
AWN's The Miscweant attends The Academy’s “Icons of Animation,” dedicated to the work of character designer and New Yorker cover artist Peter de Sève; artist and animator William Joyce; Argentinian illustrator, author and animator Carlos Nine; and the King of Indie Animation, Bill Plympton.
