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Getting Bad for the Holidays Headline News

Netflix Drops ‘The Bad Guys: A Very Bad Holiday’ Trailer

The streamer brings a whole lot of BAD home for the holidays as the ‘Bad Guys’ get naughty and Christmas celebrations come to a halt; the 3DCG special premieres November 30.

Independent Animation Headline News

Claynosaurz Releases ‘Claynos’ Teaser Trailer

The 3DCG short tells the origin story of the colorful stylized dinosaurs inhabiting the studio’s IP; following 2 months of concept development, the team tapped Autodesk Maya and Arnold, using the Conductor cloud-based rendering service, to complete the film.

The Demon Threat Continues Headline News

Hulu, Peacock Renew DreamWorks' ‘Fright Krewe’ for Second Season

From creators Eli Roth and James Frey, the studio’s first-ever animated horror series for older kids, about a group of misfit teens trying to save New Orleans from a demonic threat, scores a Season 2 pickup.

What’s Cooler Than LEGO Avengers? Headline News

Disney+ Shares ‘LEGO Marvel Avengers: Code Red’ Poster

The all-new animated adventure, now streaming, features the NYC assembly of the Avengers, who, in all their LEGO finery, must overcome the threat of the Red Skull and his Hydra forces.

Puppies Come Home! Headline News

Exclusive: ‘Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie’ Special Featurette

Nickelodeon, Spin Master, and Paramount bring puppy magic home, without the shedding, and it’s Pawsome! The 3DCG animated feature is now available for digital purchase.

Head to Apple TV+ for the Holidays Headline News

Apple TV+ Reveals 2023 Holiday Animation Line-Up

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 9:50am

New special episodes of ‘The Snoopy Show,’ ‘Frog and Toad,’ ‘Sago Mini Friends,’ and ‘Shape Island’ coming in December; streamer offers free viewing windows for classic holiday ‘Peanuts’ specials ‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving’ and ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas.’ 

Does His Ship Have a Pipe Organ? Headline News

AMC Picks Up Live-Action ‘Nautilus’ from Disney Entertainment

The 10-episode Captain Nemo origin story, starring Shazad Latif, pulled from the Disney+ slate in August due to cost cutting, will now air on AMC and AMC+ in 2024; VFX studios include Cinesite, Cumulus VFX, Firebrand VFX, Future Associates, Jellyfish Pictures, MISC Studios, MPC, and Outpost VFX.

Stede! VFXWorld

Sailing the LED Stage Seas of ‘Our Flag Means Death’

By Dan Sarto | Monday, October 30, 2023 at 4:02pm

For Production VFX Supervisor David Van Dyke, Season 2 of Taika Waititi’s hit Max series saw fewer visual effects shots but more efficient virtual production that included use of a library of panoramic background location and sky shots as well as a re-configured LED Volume, known as the ‘J.’ 

Try to Get Along Please! Headline News

DreamWorks Shares ‘The Croods: Family Tree’ Season 8 Trailer

The Croods and the Bettermans have a major feud, and the kids just want everyone to ‘get along’ in the new season of the popular 3DCG animated series streaming next month on Hulu and Peacock.

Boo! ANIMATIONWorld

‘Curses!’ Blends Horror, Comedy, and Action with a Dad Turned to Stone

By Dan Sarto | Friday, October 27, 2023 at 1:35pm

Jim Cooper, Jeff Dixon, and Leo Riley talk about the spooky tone and unique animation style of their all-new DreamWorks series that teams two smart kids - and their mom - in a race to return artifacts stolen by their ancestors and lift the curse to get their dad back; just in time for Halloween, the show hits Apple TV+ today, October 27.

We Want Fast Food Items as Neighbors Headline News

Adult Swim Releases ‘Aqua Teen Hunger Force’ Season 12 Trailer

The fast-food trio returns, picking up where they left off 8 years ago, solving all of life’s modern issues through acts of sheer stupidity; new season debuts Sunday, November 26, with each episode streaming on Max the next day.

So Much Panderversing So Little Time Headline News

Paramount+ Drops ‘South Park: Joining the Panderverse’ First Look

In the all-new special, which debuts today, October 27 on Paramount+, Cartman has disturbing dreams; will he be replaced, and will life as he knows it come to an end? 

Talk to the Blade Headline News

Netflix Drops ‘Blue Eye Samurai’ Cinematic Masterpiece Trailer

The series’ 25-track soundtrack, now available, immerses viewers in the sounds of the upcoming 8-episode adult animation series, set in Edo-period Japan, that tells the story of a master of the sword who lives a life in disguise while seeking revenge; watch it November 3.

Beginnings of a King Headline News

Original Animated Kids' Series ‘Young David’ to Stream November 10

The upcoming show, which brings to life the growing years of one of the greatest kings in history, will be available on the Minno Kids streaming service and the Angel Studios streaming platform and app, with new episodes airing once a month. 

careers in animation Headline News

Podcast EP 230: How Jim Capobianco Wrote, Directed & Funded ‘The Inventor’

The storyboard artist/writer/director discusses how he transformed a 2D short film into a stop-motion feature.  

Am I This Dull? Headline News

Netflix Drops ‘Carol & The End of The World’ First Look Images

Created by Dan Guterman, the existential animated adult comedy follows Carol, a quiet and uncomfortable woman who stands alone, lost among the hedonistic masses; streaming globally in December.

A Terrarium Life for Me Headline News

Netflix Announces Free ‘Leo’ Screenings Ahead of Streaming Premiere

Check out the new TV spot for the coming-of-age animated musical comedy that follows the eponymous 74-year-old lizard as he plans to escape his decades-long terrarium home after discovering he has only one year to live; tickets now available for special preview screenings at 150 theaters across the U.S. November 11-12.

Heading to Stuttgart Headline News

Connecting Ideas: FMX 2024 Returns Next April

The 28th edition, set for April 23-26, poses the question: Is the Media & Entertainment community moving closer together? Magnopus Global Director of Innovation Salomon Rogers named program chair.

In Space No One Can Hear You Underachieve ANIMATIONWorld

Mike McMahan Talks ‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’ Season 4

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 2:18pm

As he does with AWN every season, the two-time Emmy winner riffs on his latest collection of sci-fi adventures that ‘boldly, but not too boldly’ go where no one has gone before; his uniquely funny and very ‘Trekky’ adult animated comedy, the ‘Star Trek’ franchise’s first, is now streaming on Paramount+.  

It’s Anime-zing Headline News

Crunchyroll Launches on Prime Video

Sony’s hugely popular subscription-based anime platform is now available on the streamer in the U.S., Canada, Sweden, and the U.K., with additional territories launching in 2024, allowing users to easily stream anime content.

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