Category: Digital Media

Really Dad? Headline News

Prime Video Drops ‘Invincible’ Season 3 Teaser Trailer, Premiere Date

The adult-animated superhero series from Skybound Entertainment and Amazon MGM Studios, based on Robert Kirkman’s award-winning comic book series, premieres February 6, 2025, with additional episodes hitting every Thursday through March 13.

Shorts for the Holidays! Headline News

Disney+ Releases ‘An Almost Christmas Story’ Trailer

The animated short, directed by David Lowery and produced by Academy Award-Winning filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón, is inspired by the true events of a tiny owl rescued from New York City’s Rockefeller Center’s Christmas tree in 2020; it debuts November 15.

Shades Not Needed for This Dark Future Headline News

Apple TV+ Drops ‘Silo’ Season 2 Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Monday, October 14, 2024 at 11:55am

Returning for its sophomore season, the harrowing sci-fi series starring Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Robbins, and Common tells the story of the last 10,000 people on Earth, living in a mile-deep home that protects them from a toxic and deadly outside world, who never dare to question their existence or they’ll end up dead; coming November 15.

preschool animation ANIMATIONWorld

‘Mighty Monsterwheelies’: Universal’s ‘Monster’ Truck Heroes for Preschoolers

Creator Kyel White and EP Stephanie Simpson talk about their new animated adventure-comedy series from DreamWorks Animation, which turns some of Universal Pictures’ most well-known cinematic ‘monsters’ into heroic rescue vehicles; show debuts October 14 on Netflix.

A Bond Like No Other Headline News

Exclusive: ‘The Wild Robot’ Overprotective Mom Early Animatic

By Dan Sarto | Monday, October 14, 2024 at 10:00am

As Chris Sanders and Dreamworks Animation’s latest film took shape, at one point, ‘Roz’ was a bit overprotective of the gosling she had no idea how to raise… until Pinktail the opossum stepped in with suggestions; the beautifully animated, emotional journey of a domestic robot shipwrecked on an uninhabited island who becomes the adoptive parent is available tomorrow, October 15 to rent or watch at home.

The Road to Turin ANIMATIONWorld

VIEW 2024: Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence

By Dan Sarto | Friday, October 11, 2024 at 1:13pm

Dr. Maria Elena Gutierrez’s annual ‘must attend’ confab in Turin, Italy has been bringing the industry together for a quarter century, an event where top professionals from across animation, VFX, and games share their latest achievements and future plans… whether in front of an eager audience or a gleaming white bowl of pumpkin risotto; this year’s celebration of all things animated runs next week, October 14-19.

Sponge-in Up the F.U.N. Headline News

2 New ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ Collections Coming to DVD

In celebration of its 25th year, ‘SpongeBob SquarePants: Another 100 Episodes’ and ‘SpongeBob SquarePants: The Best 300 Episodes Ever’ will be available to own starting October 15.

The Purple Dino Returns! Headline News

‘Barney’s World’ Official Trailer, Theme Song Revealed

Mattel Television Studios’ upcoming series, which features original music and updated takes on Barney classics, debuts October 14 on Max, followed by a linear premiere October 18 on Cartoon Network.

Awards Headline News

PSIAF Reveals 2024 Winners

‘A Passenger from Ganora’ takes the award for Best Feature, while ‘Wild Eye Pub’ takes home the award for Best Comedy; the online event celebrated its 7th year, once again recognizing international animators across a number of competitive categories.

It’s Tough Being a Teen Headline News

Netflix Debuts ‘Jentry Chau vs the Underworld’ Teaser Trailer, Images

Demons, supernatural powers, and millennia-old jiangshi inhabit this new animated action series, from EPs Ali Wong and Aron Eli Coleite, about a Chinese American teen living in a small Texas town who finds out a demon king is hunting her – like being a teenager isn’t hard enough!

Awards Headline News

‘In the Shadow of the Cypress’ Named Best in Show at 2024 Spark Animation Festival

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 4:30pm

Iranian filmmakers Hossein Molayemi and Shirin Sohani’s film, about a captain suffering from PTSD who lives with his daughter, wants to be a caring father, but struggles with a harsh life, has now qualified for consideration in the upcoming Academy Awards with the win; festival runs October 31 – November 3.

Business Headline News

Studio 100 Unveils Kids’ Animation and Live-Action Hybrid MIPCOM Slate

The company heads to the market with a series line-up that includes the 2D/CG ‘Dino Mates;’ the animated comedy ‘BFF;’ the CG/live-action hybrid ‘Momonsters;’ and Season 3 of ‘Vegesaurs.’

R.L Returns! Headline News

‘Goosebumps: The Vanishing’ New Season Clip Revealed

Disney Branded Television’s popular anthology starring David Schwimmer, Ana Ortiz, Jayden Bartels, and Sam McCarthy, based on the bestselling ‘Goosebumps’ book series, returns to Hulu and Disney+ this coming January with 8 new episodes.

We Want More Lara! Headline News

Netflix Teases ‘Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft’ Clip

Set after the events of the ‘Tomb Raider’ video game ‘Survivor’ trilogy, the new animated series charts the globetrotting heroine’s next chapter; show debuts tomorrow, October 10.

Industry Event Roundup Headline News

Industry Event News in Brief for 10/8/24: Awards, Call for Entries, and New Dates

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 10:36am

The latest info for Madrid’s Cartoon Springboard; Vancouver’s Spark Animation; Bordeaux’s Cartoon Movie; South Africa’s Durban FilmMart Institute’s DFM Pitch and Finance Forum, and Greece’s Animasyros 2024 Festival.

More Bluey and Bingo Headline News

New ‘Bluey Minisodes’ Coming This Month

The next drop of 1–3-minute shorts, written by series creator Joe Brumm, begins streaming October 7 on Disney+ and will roll out on Disney Jr., Disney Channel, and Disney Jr. On Demand throughout the week.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Crunchyroll Announces Updated Fall 2024 Anime Season

The programming bonanza continues this week with exciting new premieres and anticipated returns, including the just added series ‘Love Live! Superstar!!’ Season 3 (October 7), and ‘A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School!’ (October 8).

Saturday Morning Cartoons Headline News

MeTV’S Third Annual ‘Svengoolie’s Halloween Boo-Nanza’ Begins this Weekend

Starting Saturday, October 5, the event’s first weekend includes a double feature, The Sven Squad’s special Saturday Morning Cartoons appearance for the House of Svengoolie Cartoon BOO-Nanza, and mini-marathons of Halloween-themed classic TV westerns and comedy TV series. 

No One Can Resist the Quantum Realm! VFXWorld

Realizing the Many Worlds of ‘Dark Matter’

VFX Supervisor John Heller and MPC VFX Supervisor Greg Astles share their adventures in bringing to life the multiple distinctive environments that anchor the acclaimed Apple TV+ sci-fi thriller.

F**k S**t up! ANIMATIONWorld

‘The Legend of Vox Machina’ Season 3: Pro Wrestling Moves and Soul Tornados

The folks at Critical Role talk about the new season of their hit adult fantasy adventure mayhem-fest of a series, from gigantic vortexes of dead bodies to a great Hell beast – ice dragon battle, mixed with a bit of romance; now streaming on Prime Video.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Crunchyroll Adds ‘Blue Lock’ Season 2 to Fall Roster

In the upcoming season, 35 players remain in the competition to become Japan’s next football striker; tune in to the premiere on October 5 at 9:00 a.m. PT / 12:00 p.m. ET.

It’s Anime-zing! ANIMATIONWorld

Allegra Clark Talks Voicing for Maki and Miwa on ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’

Noting TOHO’s recent tease of Season 3 of the hugely popular dark horror fantasy anime series, the voice actor discusses taking on multiple characters, key moments across Season 2, and hopes for the upcoming new season.

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