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And the Hits Keep on Coming Headline News

Huge Content Purge Planned for Disney+ and Hulu

In response to a big subscriber loss in the early months of 2023, Disney has announced plans to axe multiple forms of content from its streaming services starting May 26, possibly in preparation of a Hulu/Disney+ merge.

careers in animation Headline News

Podcast EP 208: How Jake Friedman Became Friends with Art Babbitt's Wife When Writing 'The Disney Revolt'

By Dan Sarto | Monday, May 22, 2023 at 8:28pm

The writer, artist, and current animation history professor at RISD discusses his book, ‘The Disney Revolt: The Great Labor War of Animation's Golden Age.’

Gluten Free Entertainment Headline News

‘Pastacolypse’ Now Streaming on Tubi

From ‘Aqua Teen Hunger Force’ co-creator Matthew Maiellaro, the father-daughter animated horror-comedy feature follows billionaire celebrity chef Alfredo Manicotti who seeks revenge on all mankind after gluten is banned worldwide.

Night Time Isn’t the Right Time! Headline News

Experience the Night Shift with ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ Teaser Trailer

The terrifying horror game phenomenon becomes a blood-chilling cinematic event, as Blumhouse brings the creepy franchise to the big screen and Peacock October 27.

Close Encounters of the Overly Incompetent Kind Headline News

Adult Swim Canada Releases Exclusive ‘Psi Cops’ Early Preview

The new adult animated series follows paranormal investigators as they look into alien sightings, ghosts, and demons; show premieres June 4.

Lots of New Peanuts Coming Your Way Headline News

Apple TV+ Unveils New Kids and Family Summer Slate

The exciting upcoming lineup features all-new Peanuts specials ‘Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie’ and ‘Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin,’ plus the brand-new series ‘Camp Snoopy,’ as well as a slew of new and returning original projects.

The Ultimate Setup Headline News

Impossible Objects and Dell’s Alienware Partner for ‘Gravity’ Spot

Jay Walker directs the 30-second piece showcasing the gear’s undeniably strong ‘pull’ on gamers, utilizing a blend of traditional VFX work in After Effects, Maya, and Redshift.

Those Shifty Shape Shifters Headline News

Netflix Drops ‘Nimona’ Teaser and Art

By Dan Sarto | Friday, May 19, 2023 at 9:56am

Based on the New York Times bestselling graphic novel by ND Stevenson, the 3DCG animated film follows Ballister Boldheart, a knight framed for a crime he didn’t commit, and the titular shapeshifter who sets out to help him prove his innocence; coming to the streamer June 30.

Who Doesn’t Hate to Waste Meat? Headline News

Season Finale Exclusive Clip: ‘The Great North: For Whom The Smell Tolls Part Two’

By Dan Sarto | Friday, May 19, 2023 at 9:14am

The show wraps Season 3 with an all-new episode airing this Sunday on FOX; it’s a day of reckoning for Lone Moose, as Beef and a group of townspeople attempt to rescue all the prom-goers from a flood of rotten meat waste.

It’s Happing in Savannah! Headline News

SCAD Savannah Film Festival and Amazon Team on LGBTQ+ Short Film Competition

Amazon will award $10,000 for the Best Overall Film and $5,000 for an Audience Award, plus lead a discussion panel on the future of LGBTQIA+ storytelling; the selected films will premiere at the October 2023 festival.

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‘Stillwater:’ Teaching Children to Slow Down in a World That’s Speeding Up

Mindfulness expert Mallika Chopra talks about kids’ post-pandemic struggles and how the Apple TV+ animated series is an important part of a repertoire of resources that can help them better understand their feelings while providing tools to face daily challenges; Season 3’s all-new episodes roll out globally May 19.

People Headline News

The VFX & Post Talent Agency Adds 5 to Post Team

Danny Salas, Phil Eldridge, Cory McCrum, James Barham, and Rob Duffield join the company, bringing years of expertise from working on numerous films and TV projects.

Family Summer Lineup Headline News

Netflix Shares ‘Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie’ Teaser and Art

Based on the popular ‘Miraculous’ series, the animated feature joins the streamer’s ‘Family Summer Lineup’ in July.

Zen for Kids Headline News

Watch: Apple TV+ ‘Stillwater’ Season 3 Sneak Peek

Based on the award-winning and bestselling Scholastic ‘Zen’ book series by Jon J Muth, the animated series helps kids learn about mindfulness and better understand their feelings, while providing tools to help them face their daily challenges; all-new episodes roll out globally May 19.

The Road to Turin Headline News

Henry Selick, Doug Chiang, and Hal Hickel to Speak at VIEW 2023

The stop-motion legend, Lucasfilm executive creative director, and senior ILM animation supervisor, respectively, will head to Turin to deliver a suite of in-person talks and workshops; Italy’s premier international event on Computer Graphics, Interactive Techniques, Digital Cinema, 2D/3D Animation, VR and AR, Gaming, and VFX runs October 15-20.

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Jeff Okun Shares the ‘Disastrous’ VFX of ‘The End is Nye’

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 1:47pm

The veteran VFX supervisor delivered between 500-800 shots per episode on the 6-episode Peacock series, depicting Bill Nye getting killed in the most epic global disasters imaginable, including large-scale asteroid strikes, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis, floods… that mixed visual effects with actual footage to show what would happen and how we can either mitigate it, stop it, or survive it.

Wait… I’m a What? Headline News

DreamWorks and Netflix Drop ‘Not Quite Narwhal’ Trailer and Art

The animated preschool series, about curious and fun-loving Kelp, who has always believed he was a narwhal until he finds out he’s not, comes to the streamer next month.

People Headline News

Sony Pictures Imageworks Expands to Montreal

VP of New Business Laura Fitzpatrick to helm new office with Senior VP Producer Doug Oddy stepping into her shoes at the Vancouver studio; the company is currently recruiting for all positions at the new state-of-the-art facility opening in Old Montreal.

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Ghost VFX Adds VFX Supervisor Andy Hargreaves

The HPA Award-winning industry veteran brings over 20 years’ experience across commercials, film, and TV with credits on BAFTA Award nominee Emerald City, the Emmy and BAFTA winning series Outlander, and the crime drama Death in Paradise.

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LAIKA Ups CMO David Burke to COO

With the additional title, the studio exec’s responsibilities include all aspects of the company’s operations while he continues to lead brand marketing and film development.

LANA!!! Headline News

‘Archer’ to Wrap with Upcoming Season 14

The Emmy Award-winning adult animation comedy picks up with Sterling Archer and the Agency finding their way and muddling through with Lana at the helm – final episodes roll out starting this August.

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Preymaker Expands West Coast Staff

Creative team hires include Adam Lambert, Roxy Zuckerman, and Michael Reed, with Mattias Andersson joining the studio’s dedicated technology crew.

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