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Fantasia Headline News

Fantasia Fest Unveils 2016 Lineup

Animated films screening at Fantasia 2016 include ‘Bad Cat’ (Turkey), ‘Battledream Chronicle’ (Martinique), ‘Harmony’ (Japan), ‘Nova Seed’ (Canadian), ‘Psychonauts, The Forgotten Children’ (Spain) and ‘Seoul Station’ (South Korea), as well as the 4K restoration of the classic ‘Momotaro, Sacred Sailors.’

Business Headline News

Hasbro Acquires Boulder Media

Hasbro expands TV and feature film capabilities with purchase of Irish animation studio; Boulder Media to continue producing projects for third-party clients including Disney’s ‘Wander Over Yonder’ and the BBC’s ‘Danger Mouse.’

Trojan Horse was a Unicorn Headline News

Trojan Horse was a Unicorn Unveils 2016 Speakers

Digital art festival running September 15-19 in Tróia, Portugal to host some of the world’s top talent, including Doug Chiang, Steve ‘Spaz’ Williams, Kevin Lima, Brenda Chapman, Ralph Eggleston, Christian Alzmann, Frank Tzeng and Alberto Mielgo.

SDCC 2016 Headline News

Women In Animation Bringing Power-Packed Panel to SDCC 2016

“Cartoon Creatives: Women Power in Animation” panel to include ‘My Little Pony’ series creator Lauren Faust, Disney TV’s Brooke Keesling, ‘Voltron: Legendary Defender’ co-executive producer Lauren Montgomery, ‘Frozen’ Holiday Special co-director Stevie Wermers-Skelton, ‘Trolls’ producer Gina Shay, Cartoon Network’s Katie Krentz, ‘Star vs. the Forces of Evil’ creator Daron Nefcy, and WIA co-president Marge Dean.

box office Headline News

Illumination’s ‘Secret Life of Pets’ Bites Off Massive $103.2M Debut

Fifth Illumination Entertainment-Universal collaboration dominates the weekend box office, racking up a massive $103.2 million with the first new franchise of the summer.

GKIDS Headline News

GKIDS Announces English-Language Voice Cast for ‘Phantom Boy’

Fred Armisen, Vincent D'Onofrio, Jared Padalecki, Marcus D’angelo, Melissa Disney and Dana Snyder voice roles in the English dub of Jean-Loup Felicioli and Alain Gagnol’s ‘Phantom Boy,’ which begins its theatrical run in New York on July 15th and Los Angeles on July 22nd.

Events Headline News

Early Bird Rate for 2016 World Animation and VFX Summit Ends July 15

Summit featuring top talent from leading studios like DreamWorks Animation, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Google, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, Reel FX, LAIKA, Atomic Cartoons and Cartoon Saloon runs October 31 - November 2 in Marina del Rey, CA.

Dreamworks Animation Headline News

DreamWorks Animation’s ‘Trolls’ Ready to Invade Hall H

Special presentation at San Diego Comic-Con to be moderated by Chris Hardwick with voice cast members Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake and Christopher Mintz-Plasse, and director Mike Mitchell, co-director Walt Dohrn and producer Gina Shay.

Illumination Entertainment Headline News

Illumination Drops Extended Trailer for ‘Sing’

New four-minute trailer provides an extended look the various characters who make it into the competition in director Garth Jennings’ animated musical comedy due in theaters this upcoming holiday season.

OIAF Headline News

Titmouse Feature ‘Nerdland’ to Compete at Ottawa Fest

Official selections for the 40th anniversary edition of the Ottawa International Animation Festival include mixed media documentary, stories inspired by real life, and surreal worlds that reflect our own.

Home Entertainment Headline News

‘Angry Birds Movie’ Hatching Early on Digital HD

Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Maya Rudolph, Bill Hader and Peter Dinklage star in the $335 million global box office sensation ‘The Angry Birds Movie,’ hatching early on Digital July 29, on Blu-ray Combo Pack, 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack & DVD August 16.

Crowdfunding Headline News

Crowdfunding Campaign for Jan Švankmajer’s ‘Insects’ Ends July 6

Indiegogo campaign for legendary Czech director’s final stop-motion animated feature inspired by Franz Kafka’s ‘Metamorphosis’ gains support from Guillermo del Toro, Henry Selick, Peter Lord, David Sproxton, Neil Gaiman, Quay Brothers and Jan Pinkava.

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Headline News

Premiere Event Set for ‘Justice League: Gotham City Breakout’

West Coast Premiere of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment’s ‘LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes - Justice League: Gotham City Breakout’ to be held Saturday, July 9 at the Paley Center for Media.

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Headline News

The Academy Announces New Rules, Key Dates for 89th Oscars

Los Angeles qualifying runs for feature films taking place after July 31, must consist of at least seven consecutive days, with three screenings daily and at least one screening beginning between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. daily.

Walt Disney Animation Studios Headline News

Disney Announces ‘Wreck-It Ralph’ Sequel

Walt Disney Animation Studios welcomes ‘Wreck-It Ralph’ back to the big screen for a smashing sequel with original voice cast members John C. Reilly and Sarah Silverman set to return.

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Headline News

The Academy Extends Invitations to 683 New Members

List of new members invited to join the Academy includes 28 previous Oscar recipients and 98 nominees, as well as 283 new international members from 60 countries.

lawsuits Headline News

Jeffrey Katzenberg Sued for Possible Side Deal in Comcast-DreamWorks Animation Merger

Class-action lawsuit filed by minority DWA shareholder Ann Arbor City Employees Retirement Systems seeks a share of the profits from an alleged side deal that took place as part of the $3.8 billion merger deal back in April.

Home Entertainment Headline News

‘The Swan Princess: Princess Tomorrow, Pirate Today’ Available on DVD Sept. 6

Sixth installment of the beloved animated franchise directed by Richard Rich from a story by Rich and Brian Nissen follows young Princess Alise and her friends as they embark on a pirate quest that leaves them stranded on a mysterious island.

animated films Blogs

Which Are the 50 Best Animated Films of the 21st Century Thus Far?

List of 50 best animated features of the 21st century include Hayao Miyazaki’s ‘Spirited Away,’ Sylvain Chomet’s ‘The Illusionist,’ Isao Takahata’s ‘The Tale of Princess Kaguya,’ and Brad Bird and Jan Pinkava’s ‘Ratatouille.’

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