Cartoons on the Bay: December 3-5 in Pescara, Italy
Begins: December 3, 2020
International Cross-media Animation and Children’s Television Festival rescheduled due to COVID-19 postponement; The Pulicinella Awards remains unchanged.
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‘Santiago of the Seas’ Premieres October 9 on Nickelodeon
Animated action-adventure preschool series to roll out internationally on Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. after U.S. launch.
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New Episodes of ‘Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood’ Premiere August 17 on PBS KIDS
Season 5 of the popular animated series kicks off with a musical special to help kids and their families address challenges and disappointments due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kid’s Media Execs Launch Epic Storyworlds
Québec-based creative media company secures first commission from Radio Canada for original 2D animated series, ‘Dex and the Humanimals.’
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Manticore Games Launches $1 Million Creator Pilot Program
Company’s free ‘Core’ platform for making, playing and sharing games encourages and supports a new generation of creators.
ITFS 2021 Returns May 4–9
Begins: May 4, 2021
The first hybrid edition of Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film will take place both onsite at various venues and feature an extensive oneline program.
SIGGRAPH 2020 Goes Virtual
Begins: August 17, 2020
Scheduled for August 17 – August 28, the online event will include both on-demand presentations and scheduled sessions, an exciting mix of the high-level cutting-edge research and education, as well as experiential content and events.
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Epic Games Releases Unreal Engine 4.25
New version includes next-gen platform support, allowing developers to build PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X games.
Quibi Greenlights ‘Filthy Animals’ Animated Series from Stoopid Buddy Stoodios
Created by acclaimed artists Nikolai and Simon Haas, the 2D sci-fi comedy stars Rashida Jones and is executive produced by Will McCormack.
‘SpongeBob: Krusty Cook-Off’ Game Surpasses 14 Million Pre-Registrations
Developed by Tilting Point and Nukebox Studios in partnership with Nickelodeon, mobile game will be available this spring.
Show Off Your Animation Skills: Enter the 8th Annual iAniMagic Competition
Use free Animation Desk app to create 15-30 second animation on any animal you choose; winners will receive cash prizes and promotion of their work.
NBCUniversal Shutting Games Division
Formed in 2017, Universal Games and Digital Platforms published titles based on franchises like ‘Minions,’ ‘Jurassic World’ and ‘How to Train Your Dragon.’
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Donick Cary Signs First-Look Animation Production Deal with Comedy Central Productions
Emmy Award-winning former co-executive producer on ‘The Simpsons’ and ‘Parks and Recreation’ will develop animation projects across network’s various platforms.
We Are Royale and Artolution Partner on Animated AR Mural
Creative production studio tasked with bringing refugee youth’s art to life.
WATCH: New ‘Best Fiends’ Short ‘The Immortal Cockroach’ Now Online
Maurice LaMarche and Pamela Adlon return in the seventh hilarious animated short from mobile-first entertainment company Seriously and Reel FX.
Snap Releases Lens Studio 2.1 Update
Free AR creation tool allows users of all skill levels to create, publish and share custom Lenses that overlay and transform Snapchat iOS or Android viewing experiences.
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Snapchat Looking for New Animated Comedies
Pitches now being accepted for unique vertically formatted mobile series; up to 10 artists will be chosen to create 10-episode shows.
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Ameba TV and Nelvana Sign SVOD Licensing Deal
Favorite shows like ‘Class Of Titans,’ ‘Di-Gata Defenders’ and ‘Redwall’ part of 59-title library that will begin streaming immediately on kids’ subscription-based platform.
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THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS A STORY PROBLEM THAT CAN'T BE SOLVED
The trick to solving all story problems is...
Brisbane Playing Host to SIGGRAPH Asia 2019
Begins: November 17, 2019
The 12th SIGGRAPH Asia Conference and Exhibition on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques runs November 17-20, 2019 in Brisbane, Australia.
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SIGGRAPH 2019 is Back in Los Angeles
Begins: July 28, 2019
In its 46th year, the conference is set for July 28 – August 1, 2019 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
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43rd Annecy International Animation Film Festival June 10th – 15th
Begins: June 10, 2019
The Festival invites you to attend screening events, including sneak previews of shorts and features.
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Total Chaos Returns with The Fusion of Art & Technology May 16 -18, 2019
Begins: May 16, 2019
Total Chaos expands with over 60 new speakers; Google, Zaha Hadid Architects and Porsche among presenters.
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‘Saturday Club’ Launching on Hopster
Created and developed by children’s media company Dog Ears, brand new original empathy-themed animated TV series and game is directed by John McDaid and Robin Davey.
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R.I.P. Google Spotlight Stories – 2013-2019
Award-winning experimental immersive storytelling studio behind the Academy Award-nominated short film ‘Pearl’ and last year’s Oscar-shortlisted ‘Age of Sail’ is no more.
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