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Take a Ride in the Aquaverse Headline News

Columbia Pictures Aquaverse Theme Park Opens in Thailand

Studio’s first fully branded movie theme park includes attractions from ‘Ghostbusters,’ ‘Jumanji,’ ‘Bad Boys,’ ‘Zombieland,’ ‘The Emoji Movie,’ ‘Surfs Up,’ ‘Hotel Transylvania,’ and ‘Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.’

Who You Calling a Wimp? Headline News

Disney+ Drops ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules’ Trailer

Based on Jeff Kinney’s hugely popular book series, the animated movies follows the continued riotous antics of angst-ridden, disaster-prone middle school student Greg Heffley; coming to the streamer in December.

Submit Your Latest Work Headline News

Call for Entries: Annecy 2023

Animation’s premier festival now accepting submissions in multiple categories, including short films, TV films, commissioned films, graduation films, feature films and VR works; registration dates for Mifa Pitch Sessions coming soon.

Business Headline News

Flying Bark Productions to Animate New ‘Avatar’ Film

Paramount and Nickelodeon bring on the Australian production company for the first of 3 upcoming films being developed at Avatar Studios based on the ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ and ‘The Legend of Korra’ universe.

Animated Series Gets Split in Two Headline News

Netflix Divides Animated Series Leadership in Wake of Mike Moon’s Departure

Former HBO Max SVP Billy Wee joins the streamer as Director of Adult Animation Comedy Series, while Jermaine Turner is promoted to Director of Adult Animation Action Series; Maggie Malone joins as VP of Animation Film, reporting to recently named VP Karen Toliver.

Anime-zing Headline News

Crunchyroll Drops ‘Suzume’ Trailer Along with A-list Japanese Cast Reveal

Makoto Shinkai’s latest film follows 17-year-old Suzume as she travels across Japan to close mysterious doors which, when open, usher in destruction and disaster.

NY Comic Con 202 Headline News

Nickelodeon Shares ‘SpongeBob SquarePants Presents the Tidal Zone’ Clip

1-hour special coming to Nickelodeon next month will take viewers on a multidimensional journey of Bikini Bottom and beyond; first-ever ‘SpongeBob Universe’ crossover event revealed to NY Comic Con fans.

Move over Jack Skellington! Headline News

Netflix Scares Up a ‘Wendell & Wild’ Official Trailer

Henry Selick and Jordan Peele’s stop-motion comedy horror-fest tells the tale of scheming demon brothers who, with the help of a tough teen - with lots of guilt, are summoned to the Land of the Living; the film debuts this month just in time for Halloween.

What is Animation? Headline News

Richard Linklater Takes on the Academy After ‘Apollo 10 ½ Rejected for Oscar Qualification

The noted filmmaker shared his outrage with the press after his and Netflix’s animated film, ‘Apollo 10 ½: A Space Age Childhood’ was disqualified in the Best Animated Feature Film category and their appeal has gone unanswered.

Immerse Yourself Headline News

‘Disney Animation: Immersive Experience’ to Launch in Toronto December 2022

In collaboration with ‘Immersive Van Gogh’ exhibit creators Lighthouse Immersive Studios, the experiential exhibit will deliver music and artistry from Disney Animation’s iconic canon of films to live audiences as never experienced before.

careers in animation Headline News

Podcast EP 180: How David Kaye Got into Voice Acting for Animation

The veteran voice actor discusses how he got his start in animation, and how others with a knack for making voices can do the same; he provides tips for improving voice acting skills and shares how many auditions it takes to actually book a gig.

Getting Wild and Woolly ANIMATIONWorld

‘Abominable and the Invisible City’ Offers a Modern, ‘Therapeutic’ Twist on Chinese Folklore

For story editors Tiffany Lo and Ethel Lung, growing up listening to stories about ancient China helped them show how lead character Yi finds closure from her father’s death by discovering magical creatures throughout the country that need her help; all-new DreamWorks Animation series debuts today on Hulu and Peacock.

Ruh Roh! Headline News

Exclusive Clip: ‘Trick or Treat Scooby Doo!’ - 'Say Nothing'

Bobbing for apples gets a whole new meaning in a sneak peek from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment’s original animated film starring everyone’s favorite mystery-solving gang – available today on digital and coming to DVD later this month.

It’s Simply Unreal Headline News

Exclusive: ‘RIFT,’ Created Entirely in Unreal Engine, to Debut at SPARK ANIMATION Festival

Watch the trailer for HaZ Dulull’s new animated feature film, produced with support from an Epic MegaGrant, which follows a young boy held captive who can tap into multi-dimensions across space and time; the festival runs October 27-30 - the career fair set for November 12.

Another Cartoon Saloon Gem Headline News

Netflix Drops ‘My Father’s Dragon’ Trailer

Inspired by Ruth Stiles Gannett’s Newbery-honored children’s book and directed by Academy Award nominated Nora Twomey, the film tells the tale of a young boy’s adventures of discovery - ferocious beasts, a mysterious island, and the friendship of a lifetime – coming to the streamer in November.

Stop Motion at the Academy Headline News

The Academy Museum Celebrates LAIKA Throughout October

‘The Magical Films of LAIKA’ program features remastered versions of the studio’s award-winning animated films that will be screened as part of the museum’s Family Matinees series.

Boo! Headline News

30+ Spooky Days of Animation Coming to Disney TV

Halloween-themed programs planned across Disney’s television platforms include special episodes of fan-favorite animated series ‘Hamster & Gretel’ and ‘PJ Masks,’ plus classic animated features ‘Tim Burton's The Corpse Bride’ and ‘Hotel Transylvania 1, 2 and 3.’

Home Entertainment Headline News

‘Batman: The Long Halloween’ Arrives in 4K with an Extended R-Rated Edition

Warner Bros. Animation and DC’s animated thriller is now available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack, on Blu-ray+Digital, Blu-ray (in Canada), and Digital; bonus featurette, ‘Batman: The Long Halloween – The Evolution of Evil,’ takes a psychological dive into commonalities of the film’s heroes and villains.

Festivals Headline News

Dome Fest West 2022 Set This Month in Costa Mesa

The 2nd annual 360-degree film festival and conference, running October 6-9, features full-dome, fully immersive 360-degree media shows, presentations, industry panels, interactive workshops, and keynotes by industry leaders.

Business Headline News

King Features Syndicate Announces ‘Slylock Fox’ Animated Feature Adaptation

Bob Weber Jr.’s kids’ interactive comic, about a Sherlock Holmes-esque detective and his sidekick Max Mouse, heads to the big screen with Evan Daugherty as writer/producer and art direction by Chromosphere Studios.

call for entries Headline News

Call For Entries: Animac 2023

The non-profit cultural event welcomes animation enthusiasts and artists to a non-competitive celebration of animation in Lleida, Spain - February 2023; the public selects all submission category winners – the deadline to register is October 31.

First Time Outside Asia Headline News

Crunchyroll Sets ‘Mobile Suit Gundam Cucuruz Doan’s Island’ Theatrical Release Dates

Directed by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko and based on the popular ‘Mobile Suit Gundam’ series, the anime film, an adaptation of the original show’s 15th episode, makes its first appearance outside Asia in its inaugural English subbed and dubbed debut; tickets now on sale.

Getting Wild and Woolly Headline News

DreamWorks Reveals ‘Abominable and The Invisible City’ Trailer and Cast

Picking up where 2019’s ‘Abominable’ left off, the wild and woolly adventure continues with Chloe Bennet reprising her role as ‘Yi’ and Tenzing Trainor returning as ‘Jin; all-new animated series hits Peacock and Hulu next month.

Boo! Headline News

A ‘Spooky’ Fall Slate Led by Guillermo del Toro Anthology Set at Netflix

The streamer's Chills & Thrills lineup features new animated and VFX-heavy series and movies to get viewers ready for Halloween; ‘Dead End: Paranormal Park’ Season 2 returns along with the Oscar-winning ‘The Shape of Water’ director’s ‘Cabinet of Curiosities,’ a collection of genre-defining stories challenging traditional notions of horror.

The Wait Will Soon Be Over Headline News

Netflix Releases ‘Wendell & Wild’ Teaser Trailer and Images

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 7:59am

The long-awaited stop-motion film, from Henry Selick and Jordan Peele, tells the tale of scheming demon brothers summoned to the Land of the Living; film debuts on the streamer next month.

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