‘Poupelle of Chimney Town’ Now Available on VOD
Based on the book by Akihiro Nishino, the heralded film tells a tale of friendship, courage and hope; also coming to digital May 17 and Blu-ray + DVD combo May 31.
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‘Poupelle Of Chimney Town’ Coming to Premium VOD May 3
The film, based on the popular book by Akihiro Nishino, tells a tale of friendship, courage and hope; coming to digital May 17 and Blu-ray + DVD combo May 31.
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FOX Entertainment Greenlights Berkeley Breathed’s ‘Bloom Country’
The Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist will co-write and executive produce the new series along with Miramax, Spyglass and Project X, with animation produced by Bento Box.
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Watch the Clip: ‘Big Nate’ Now Streaming on Paramount+
Yesterday, football fans got a halftime treat - a sneak peek of Nickelodeon’s New Original CG series based on the best-selling books by Lincoln Peirce; the show follows Nate, a precocious 11-year-old boy and his misadventures in middle school.
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Paramount+ Releases ‘Big Nate’ Trailer and Art
Based on the popular kids’ book and comic strip by Lincoln Peirce, the all-new animated series about a precocious 11-year-old boy and his misadventures in middle school hits the streamer February 17.
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‘Poupelle of Chimney Town’ Challenges Us to Look Up, Not Down
Akihiro Nishino’s award-winning 3D/CG film features a young chimney sweep who hides his dream of seeing the stars - and world - beyond the smoke-filled town where he lives, until he meets an odd man made of garbage; film hits U.S. theaters December 30.
Tis the Season: The Animation Guild Launches Virtual Holiday Market
Support the talented pros behind top animated shows and films while finding the perfect gift; the 4th annual event is now live.
Michael Cawood’s ‘Animated Filmmakers’ Now Available
Director’s new book takes a deep dive into the making of his animated shorts including the Oscar-qualified ‘The Wrong Rock;’ the animation veteran shares tips for filmmakers to ‘…reduce pain, cost and stress’ in the production process.
9 Story Media Group Acquires Stake in Book Publisher Knights Of
Studio’s minority acquisition and first-look deal with London-based publishing company aims to develop new stories from diverse voices.
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Nelvana Launches ‘Talent Incubator: Black Write Edition’
The initiative, developed in partnership with Kids Can Press, is designed to discover, support, and mentor emerging Black storytellers and illustrators in Canada; selected creatives interested in kids’ TV animation with receive support in pitch development and an introduction to industry professionals.
Simon Otto to Helm Locksmith Animation’s ‘That Christmas’
Renowned ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ head of character animation makes his animated feature film directorial debut on CG animated adaptation of Richard Curtis’ children’s book series.
‘The Runaway Bunny’ Tells a Classic Story of a Mother’s Love
Based on Margaret Wise Brown’s iconic 1942 children’s book, Amy Schatz and Maciek Albrecht’s 2D musical special, now playing on HBO Max, is a gentle tale of a little bunny who eventually realizes there’s no place like home.
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Make a Book Stop
Support the work of authors and illustrators from around the world.
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E-books, Free Books, 1-2-3 (4) Books
Peewee Frog makes its library of e-books free for coronavirus-challenged families.
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Magic Light Pictures’ ‘Zog’ Launches Today on Amazon Prime
Latest animated short from the studio behind Oscar-nominated ‘The Gruffalo,’ ‘Room on the Broom,’ ‘Revolting Rhymes’ and ‘Chico & Rita’ is now available to stream or download.
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The Clumsy Yet Charming Dragon of ‘Zog’
Directors Max Lang and Daniel Snaddon discuss the challenges of staying true in the 3D world to the popular rhyming picture book about a bumbling but enthusiastic young dragon.
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.
Dreamwork Animation Announces Voice Talent for Netflix Original Series, ‘Archibald’s Next Big Thing’
Created by Tony Hale, the new animated comedy celebrates the joy of the journey, not just the destination.
Small Fish in a Big Pond
On life in China and percolating projects.
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The Early Bird Gets the Worm on iBooks
Kevin Geiger’s award-winning children’s e-book, ‘The Early Bird Gets the Worm,’ now available on iBooks from Peewee Frog!
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The Early Bird Gets The Worm
Literally and figuratively.
Inside Disney’s Newest Artist-Authored Kid's Book, ‘Holly’s Day at the Pool’
Disney Animator Benson Shum’s tale of a young hippo’s fear of the water is latest in studio’s unique artist showcase series.
