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How Adversity Can Define Us ANIMATIONWorld

Of Love, Loss and Music: How Scot Stafford’s Daughter Influenced ‘Ultraman: Rising’s Score

The Emmy Award-winning composer shares for the first time how his daughter’s serious accident, in the middle of production, brought him even closer to his role as a parent while influencing his work writing music for a film with so many uncomfortable parallels about trying – and sometimes failing - to protect one’s family.

More Bluey and Bingo Headline News

Six New ‘Bluey Minisodes’ Headed to Disney+

The next drop of 1–3-minute shorts, written by series creator Joe Brumm, begins streaming December 9 on Disney+ and will roll out on Disney Jr., Disney Channel, and Disney Jr. On Demand throughout the week.

Gnarly New Shorts from Tim Miller Headline News

Prime Video Drops ‘Secret Level’ Official Trailer

The all-new animated anthology from Tim Miller, which features original stories set within the worlds of some of the most beloved video games, premieres December 10.

You Decide the Justice League’s Fate Headline News

Genvid Entertainment Reveals ‘DC Heroes United’ Story Trailer

The all-new interactive streaming series is paired with a mobile game, based on DC Comics and set at the beginning of the Justice League, which allows the audience to decide what happens to the characters; game premieres November 20 on the App Store/Google Play – series November 21 on Tubi.

We’re Suckers for Octopus Stories Headline News

Taika Waititi’s ‘A Disney Holiday Short: The Boy & The Octopus’ Debuts

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 4:43pm

Now streaming on YouTube, the film follows the journey of a child who discovers a curious octopus attached to his head during a family vacation.

It’s Unreal Headline News

Unreal Engine 5.5 Now Available

Latest update features major enhancements to animation authoring, rendering, virtual production, mobile game development, and developer iteration toolsets.

Love Those Quirky Cultural Nuances Headline News

Animated Comedy ‘The Jennie Show’ Returns for Season 2

In the new season, Jennie continues her exploration of identity and belonging, and encounters quirky cultural nuances that define the essence of being a true local; new weekly episodes air on TaiwanPlus.

Hopps and Wilde Return Headline News

Shakira Returns to ‘Zootopia 2’ as Gazelle

The Colombian singer shares that she’s coming back for the ‘Zootopia’ sequel that sees detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile; film hits theaters November 26, 2025.

Hypothetically Speaking Headline News

Marvel Drops ‘What If…?’ Third and Final Season Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Monday, November 11, 2024 at 2:20pm

The Watcher returns to Disney+ with the last 8 new episodes of the studio’s first ever animated series, inspired by their 1977 comic anthology, that tantalizes fans with alternate, hypothetical new versions of favorite stories, all observed and discussed in ‘Twilight Zone’ style; coming December 22.

People Headline News

Cinesite Appoints Adipat Virdi as XR Executive Director

The former Facebook Global Creative Product Lead for Immersive will lead and develop client relationships for new projects as the company expands its footprint in the immersive market.

He’s Back to Wield the Shield Headline News

Marvel Drops ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Trailer

Anthony Mackie returns to ‘wield the shield’ as Cap himself, landing in the middle of an international incident – of course – and a nefarious global plot, hitting theaters February 14, 2025.

A Legend is Born Headline News

Disney Drops Final Trailer for ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’

By Dan Sarto | Friday, November 8, 2024 at 1:06pm

Barry Jenkins’ all-new film takes audiences back in time with a host of fan-favorite characters like Mufasa, Scar, Sarabi, Rafiki and Zazu before they called Pride Rock home; movie blends live-action filmmaking techniques with the latest photoreal CGI; coming to theaters December 20.

We Return to Piltover and Zaun ANIMATIONWorld

‘Arcane’ Season 2: More Songs, Darker Animation, and Lots of Shimmer

Riot Games’ multiple Annie and Emmy Award-winning adult animated steampunk series is back with a long-awaited new season filled with twice the number of songs, a deeper dive into the inner workings of magic and its connection to hextech, and more grimy, seedy underbelly fun; premieres November 9 on Netflix.

Business Headline News

‘Totally Spies!’ Season 7 Heads to Cartoon Network in EMEA

In the new season, Sam, Clover and Alex leave Beverly Hills for Singapore, where they experience a new culture as well as a fresh crop of bizarre villains; the series now airing in the UK, Middle East, and North Africa

Carrots for the Holidays Headline News

Aldi, McCann, Psyop Team for Latest ‘Kevin the Carrot’ Holiday Ad

In the newest annual collaborative spot, Kevin and Katie face a broiler, precarious mince pies, and other cuisine-related boobie traps as they attempt to save the Festive Spirit from the nefarious thieves at Humbug Headquarters.

On the Road to Manchester! Headline News

Manchester Animation Festival Announces 2024 Program

The UK animation festival, which brings together the animation industry's top talent, leading professionals, and a program with fans of animation in mind, runs November 10-14.

Business Headline News

Boat Rocker Greenlights ‘Dino Ranch: Island Explorers’ Animated Series

The upcoming ‘Dino Ranch’ preschool spin-off sees the Cassidy Clan head to Dino Island, which is teeming with brand new dinosaur species, humongous insects, and prehistoric amphibians.

Always Follow Your Dreams ANIMATIONWorld

Juston Gordon-Montgomery Talks ‘Invincible Fight Girl’

The EP and series creator shares the backstory and production challenges of his all-new, high-octane, elbow-dropping animated series, which follows a young girl who dreams of becoming the greatest professional wrestler of all time, now airing on Adult Swim’s Toonami block and Max.

Down the Rabbit Hole Headline News

Hulu Drops ‘The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland’ Official Trailer

Based on Carys Bexington’s bestselling book, the animated feature follows St. Nick as he goes down the rabbit hole and meets a host of familiar characters who help him save Christmas; the holiday flick hits Hulu on November 15.

AI Oh My Headline News

Autodesk’s Wonder Dynamics Debuts New Wonder Studio AI Tool

Powered by Video to 3D Scene technology, the Wonder Animation tool turns any video sequence into a 3D-animated scene via AI reconstruction; the beta is available now to Wonder Studio users.

A Chef’s Life for Me Headline News

Animated Feature ‘A Greyhound of a Girl’ Now Available On-Demand

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 12:56pm

The film, based on Roddy Doyle's acclaimed book about an 11-year-old girl who dreams of becoming a great chef, stars Brendan Gleeson and Sharon Horgan.

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