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Book Review: On Animation: The Director’s Perspective Volumes 1 and 2

By Andy Klein | Thursday, October 24, 2019 at 10:26am

Bill Kroyer, Tom Sito and Ron Diamond’s expansive anthology is an intimate and comprehensive record of firsthand experiences from a ‘Who’s Who’ of top industry directors.

SVOD Headline News

Hulu’s ‘The Bravest Knight’ Launching 8 New Episodes October 11

Hulu Original series, a finalist for the MIPCOM Diversify TV Excellence award, breaks new ground with a message of inclusion in storytelling to young audiences.

VOD Headline News

DreamWorks Debuts Trailer for ‘The Spooky Tales of Captain Underpants: Hack-A-Ween’

Netflix brings a new Captain Underpants special to your door for any early Halloween treat – streaming on October 8!

Animated Feature Film Blogs

Reviews: ‘Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles’ and Rob Paulsen’s ‘Voice Lessons’

By Joe Strike | Monday, August 19, 2019 at 10:27am

The Misweant writes about a different labyrinth and definitely not those ‘Turtles;’ plus, with apologies to Rocket J. Squirrel, ‘that voice… where have I heard that voice?’

Television Headline News

Benedict Cumberbatch and David Oyelowo Cast in Animated ‘The Tiger Who Came to Tea’

Half-hour special from Lupus Films, airing on Channel 4 this Christmas, brings classic children’s book to life with distinctive hand-drawn animation style.

Animated Feature Films Headline News

Sir Terry Pratchett’s ‘Amazing Maurice’ Being Turned into Animated Feature

New Ulysses Filmproduktion and Cantilever Media project, based on 28th ‘Discworld’ novel, ‘The  Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents,’ is first animated film adaptation of a Pratchett book.

FxF 2019 Headline News

Phil Tippett, Julie Pott and Priit Pärn Being Honored at Frame-By-Frame Animators Conference

May 4th conference at Chicago’s DePaul University, for animators / by animators, will feature special guests, speakers, masterclasses and demos. 

Marvel Headline News

‘Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout!’ Kicks Off May 5th

Back-to-back episodes on Disney XD and DisneyNOW cross time and dimensions using different animation techniques to visually support the storytelling.

Netflix Headline News

Atomic Cartoons Announces Star-Studded Voice Cast for ‘The Last Kids on Earth’

Mark Hamill, Rosario Dawson, Catherine O’Hara, Keith David, Bruce Campbell, Garland Whitt, Montse Hernandez and Charles Demers join Nick Wolfhard as lead character Jack Sullivan in new animated series for Netflix.

Netflix Headline News

Netflix Adapting Graphic Novel ‘Pashmina’ into CG-Animated Musical Feature

‘Bend It Like Beckham’ filmmaker Gurinder Chadha and producer Ashok Amritraj’s Hyde Park Entertainment adapting the bestselling fantasy-adventure graphic novel by Nidhi Chanani.

Nelvana Headline News

FIRST LOOK: Nelvana Releases Teaser for CG Short, ‘The Most Magnificent Thing’

Adapted from author Ashley Spires’ bestselling book published by Kids Can Press, studio’s first foray into short films features the voices of Alison Pill, Lilly Bartlam, Tony Daniels and Whoopi Goldberg.

Boat Rocker Media Headline News

Boat Rocker, BBC Enter Co-Production Deal for ‘Love Monster’ with China’s UYoung

Based on the ‘Love Monster’ series of books by British author and illustrator Rachel Bright, new 2D-animated preschool series will premiere on CBeebies and on major Chinese broadcasters and digital platforms.

Dreamworks Animation Headline News

CLIP: DreamWorks Animation’s ‘Epic Tales of Captain Underpants’ Returns to Netflix February 8

In an exclusive new clip, best pals George and Harold review their first season during a guest appearance on the ‘Chattin’ Pants’ talk show.

Nat Geo Kids Headline News

FIRST LOOK: Nat Geo Kids LatAm Reveals First Image From ‘Pilar’

Based on the books by Brazilian author Flávia Lins e Silva, 2D-animated series produced by Mono Studios launches across all Nat Geo Kids platforms in Latin America in 2020.

Feature VFX VFXWorld

Driving ‘Mortal Engines’: Weta Crafts a Dystopian World for Universal’s YA Adaptation

VFX supervisor Ken McGaugh and animation supervisor Dennis Yoo face the challenges of creating a steampunk-inflected dystopian world inhabited by giant, predator cities on wheels for Oscar-winning VFX artist-turned-director Christian Rivers’ feature adaptation.

Visual Effects Headline News

WATCH: In-Camera Effects Redefined for Oscar-Shortlisted ‘First Man’

Alongside a new featurette produced by primary visual effects vendor DNEG, Oscar-winning VFX supervisor Paul Lambert details the hybrid of practical and digital techniques employed for the cinematic adaptation of ‘First Man: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong.’

Visual Effects VFXWorld

One Small Step: Recreating the Historic Lunar Landing for ‘First Man’

Alongside primary visual effects vendor DNEG, Oscar-winning VFX supervisor Paul Lambert and production designer Nathan Crowley employ a hybrid of practical and digital techniques for the cinematic adaptation of ‘First Man: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong.’

Anime Headline News

‘Liz and the Blue Bird’ Flies Home on March 5

Shout! Factory and Eleven Arts Anime Studio to release anime feature from the creators of the critically acclaimed ‘A Silent Voice’ on Blu-ray + DVD Combo Pack, DVD & Digital Download.

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