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disguise Buys Immersive Entertainment Company Meptik

The leading xR technology company's purchase of the Atlanta-based creative studio will help build the next generation of extended reality and metaverse experiences.

Business Headline News

Method Studios Now Formally Working Under Framestore Banner

The final integration phase of the November 2020 purchase is underway, with the Melbourne-based team set to finish its tech pipeline migration as of January 2023; Method’s Canadian film and episodic teams have already made the move - overall company production capacity has increased by 40%.

Slingin Webs Before Nap Time Headline News

‘Marvel's Spidey and his Amazing Friends’ Season 2 Coming Next Month

Disney Branded Television has announced the simulcast debut of the new season on Disney Channel and Disney Junior, along with a Season 3 renewal; 10 animated shorts precede the series release on multiple Disney platforms, introducing new friends and baddies to our superhero trio.

Take the A… or is it the Q? VFXWorld

BREAK+ENTER Rebuilds New York Subway System for ‘Russian Doll’ Season 2

The VFX studio created highly realistic, easily controllable CG models and worked extensively with LEDs to bring the city’s subway tunnels to life on Netflix’s Emmy Award-winning series starring Natasha Lyonne.

Imagine That! Headline News

‘Molly of Denali’ Crosses Paths with the ‘Wild Kratts’ on July 18

In the new crossover episode coming to PBS KIDS, Molly and her dad happen upon the Kratt brothers who happen to be in Alaska on a ‘creature trail’ looking for a mysteriously lost pack of wolves.

Podcasts Headline News

Podcast EP 170: Director Mike Caron on the Live-Action/Animation Mix ‘Fairly OddParents: Fairly Odder’

The Nickelodeon director/producer discusses his path to success from young actor to director of some of Nick’s biggest shows and the mentality he adopted to get there; he also shares the storyboarding process for the live-action/animated hybrid series he currently produces.

Can’t we all just get along? ANIMATIONWorld

The Sweet-Natured, Raucous Mayhem of ‘Solar Opposites’

Showrunners Mike McMahan and Josh Bycel discuss the secrets of edgy joke writing, the specialness of family – even for Shlorpians - and what to look forward to in the third season of their alien-centric, Middle America-set animated sitcom, now streaming on Hulu.

I Want My LOTR! Headline News

New ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Teaser Unveiled

Footage gives fans a glimpse at the series’ Númenórean characters, and an early look at the many realms it will explore over its eight episodes.

Such A Bzzzzy VFX Team! VFXWorld

What’s the Buzz on Framestore’s Photorealistic VFX in ‘Man Vs Bee’?

Well, the studio created 600 shots for Netflix’s Rowan Atkinson slapstick comedy -- 202 of which featured the series’ plucky and relentless bumblebee co-star.

Super Giant Sibling Rivalry Headline News

Netflix Drops ‘Super Giant Robot Brothers’ Trailer and Images

From Reel FX Animation, with Oscar-winning 'Brave' director Mark Andrews at the helm, comes a 3DCG animated comedy about 2 robot siblings who are super... and giant... and don't get along, hitting the streamer in August.

Image Curation Tools Headline News

Bluescape Launches Popsync Image Tool

The visual collaboration platform to provide new curated search and curation features that access premium images, including Getty Images, iStock, and Unsplash; teams can quickly find, share and discuss content, simplifying collaborative workflows.

TUDUM…. Headline News

'Tudum: A Netflix Global Fan Event' Returns in September

The virtual event is set to bombard the streamer's fandom with a massive display of scoops on fan-favorite shows, films and specials from across the globe – check out the teaser.

LANA!!! Headline News

FXX Sets ‘Archer’ Season 13 and ‘Little Demon’ Premiere Dates

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 10:35am

Sterling and Dysfunction Co return with 8 new episodes, followed the next day by the debut of Aubrey Plaza and Danny DeVito’s new animated comedy series about the Devil trying to gain custody of his daughter’s soul, all coming this August.

It’s PANDA-MONIUM! ANIMATIONWorld

Jack Black Returns as Po in ‘Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight’

EPs Peter Hastings and Shaunt Nigoghossian take the Dragon Master to new lands, meeting new friends and foes, on a quest for redemption… while having even more awesome fun, in the new DreamWorks Animation series, premiering today on Netflix.

Betty Boop Joins the Metaverse Headline News

Fleischer Studios Drops ‘Betty Boop’ NFT Launch Teaser

‘Boop & Frens’ brings iconic animated character from Hollywood’s heyday into the metaverse in one-of-a-kind NFT collection including digital fashion inspired by classic cartoons – the perfect trending attire for avatar influencers in the most exclusive virtual realities.

When Monsters and Ropes Roamed the Seas! ANIMATIONWorld

‘The Sea Beast’ Delivers a ‘Monster’ of an Adventure

Creators of the new CG-animated tale, including Oscar winner Chris Williams, talk about how a commitment to visual realism and nuanced storytelling helped shape their epic, seafaring tale, now screening in selected theaters and streaming on Netflix.

Kids' Animation Headline News

‘Bluey’ Season 3 Coming Soon to Disney+

The Emmy Award-winning animated kids' series returns with more unpredictable and hilarious adventures of the young Blue Heeler pup, her sister Bingo, and Mum and Dad; episodes will follow on Disney Channel and Disney Junior later this year.

To Lowly Go Where No One Has Gone Before Headline News

Paramount+ Sets ‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’ Season 3 Premiere

Streamer also drops key art for the new season of the popular animated series; created by Emmy Award winner Mike McMahan, the show tells the story of the crew serving on one of Starfleet’s least important ships, the U.S.S. Cerritos.

Awards Headline News

Hiroshima Animation Season Coming August 17-21

The Hiroshima International Animation Festival gets new August run, reveals inaugural ‘Golden Carpster’ Award honorees for contributions to animation in Pan-Pacific and Asian regions, and shares The World Competition: Category Award winners.

Business Headline News

California Carves $2.5 Million From State Budget for Animation Museum Project

New fundraising effort being led by creative executive Eddie Newquist, who is working with a small advisory board on the project, with Burbank a strong candidate for its eventual home turf.

Home Entertainment Headline News

‘Aqua Teen Hunger Force: The Baffler Meal Complete Collection’ DVD Set Coming Soon

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment is releasing 138 episodes, ‘Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters,’ and 30 hours of bonus content in a must-have collection.

Can’t we all just get along? ANIMATIONWorld

The Voice Acting Trio Giving ‘Solar Opposites’ its Quirky, Disarming Charm

Thomas Middleditch, Sean Giambrone, and Mary Mack mix heartfelt emotion and unapologetic raunch in their characters, Terry, Yumyulack, and Jesse, as they deal with their manic team leader Korvo, voiced by Justin Roiland, on his and Mike McMahan’s wickedly funny animated series; the new season debuts tomorrow, July 13, on Hulu.

The Emmy Goes to? Headline News

TV Academy Announces 74th Emmy Award Nominations

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 11:19am

‘Arcane,’ ‘Bob’s Burgers,’ ‘Rick and Morty,’ ‘The Simpsons,’ and ‘What If…?’ are nominated for Outstanding Animated Program; ceremony will be held Monday, September 12 on NBC, streaming live for the first time on Peacock.

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