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Paramount+ Nabs ‘South Park’ and ‘Beavis and Butt-Head’ Rights

Streamer acquires U.S. and international SVOD rights for new episodes of Matt Stone and Trey Parker’s iconic series beginning with Season 27 in 2024, with entire catalog coming to the streamer in 2025; new movie and remastered series coming from Mike Judge starting later this year.

Gimme more animation! Headline News

Paramount+ Expands Animation Slate with ‘SpongeBob’ and ‘Transformers’ Projects

Host of new films and series coming from Nickelodeon Animation build on popular franchises; ‘Transformers: Earthspark,’ ‘Blue’s Big City Adventure’ and a brand-new ‘Dora the Explorer’ bolsters streamer’s original kids and family programming.

Harriet Tubman Time Traveler! Headline News

Donald Faison’s Crazy ‘Alabama Jackson’ Digital Shorts Premiere on Adult Swim

Watch the first episode of the hilarious new, action-packed series featuring the 'Scrubs' star as the show's namesake hustler, alongside an irreverent, cursing, time traveling Harriet Tubman, voiced by Wanda Sykes, and evil President Woodrow Wilson, voiced by Seth Green, on a collision course to save Black history; animated by Stoopid Buddy Stoodios, the show kicks off today on Adult Swim’s YouTube channel.

Chip 'n' Dale are Back Again! Headline News

John Mulaney and Andy Samberg Take on ‘Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers’

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at 1:42pm

The famed pair stars alongside Keegan-Michael Key, Seth Rogen, and Chris Parnell in the all-new hybrid live-action / CG animated comedy about the two former Disney Afternoon stars, living among cartoons and humans in LA, 30 years after their show was canceled; movie hits Disney+ on May 20.

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Nexus Studios Creates Opening Sequence for Netflix’s ‘The House’

Studio’s directors Nicolas Ménard and Manshen Lo design hand-drawn 2D animated titles for streamer’s new dark, quirky stop-motion animated anthology.

Real-time Animation Headline News

Cyber Group Launches ‘Giganto Club’ on YouTube Kids

Created with motion capture driven by XSENS technology and powered by Epic Games’ Unreal Engine, the studio’s first fully digital native real-time kids’ animated series is now available globally.

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Tubi Inks Deal with GKIDS to Bolster Animation Offerings

Agreement bring to free streaming platform top animated film such as the Oscar-nominated ‘Ernest & Celestine,’ and ‘A Cat in Paris,’ and Goya Award-winning ‘Nocturna;’ additional titles will roll out later this year.

Anime Headline News

Funimation Announces ‘Attack on Titan Final Season Part 2’ English SimulDub

Coming to the streamer's global territories and European platform, as well as Crunchyroll in the U.S., the award-winning anime franchise Japanese simulcasts will be available with an English dub beginning February 13.

Interactive TV Headline News

Netflix Drops Interactive Cartoon ‘Cat Burglar’ Trailer and Art

The Tex Avery-inspired series allows viewers to replay episodes multiple times to explore and discover unseen sequences; the zaniness commences February 22.

Reach for the Stars Headline News

LOBO Tapped for ‘If I Had A Satellite’ Digital Spot

BYJU’S FutureSchool online platform collaborates with creative studio to create charming CG animated short to inspire budding young space explorers and promote its Code A Satellite educational program.

And the Winner Is! Headline News

Crunchyroll Announces Sixth Annual Anime Awards Winners

‘Attack on Titan Final’ takes top award as Anime of the Year as well as honors for Best Antagonist, and Best VA Performance in Japanese; ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ Cour 2 garnered 4 awards including Best Girl, Best Fight Scene, Best Character Design, Best Action.

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Adult Swim Renews ‘Birdgirl’ and ‘Smiling Friends’

The Birdteam is coming back this summer for an all-new season… and its still clueless; also coming soon, more episodes of Michael Cusack and Zach Hadel’s enormously popular series about a small company bringing happiness to a bizarre yet colorful world.

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Netflix and Alain Chabat's ‘Asterix’ Animated Series Moving Forward

The streamer teams up with Les Éditions Albert René, tapping TAT animation studio to create a new show based on the icon comic; the Toulouse-based studio has just launched a recruitment campaign to gear up for production on the series, scheduled to be released in 2024.

The Boys Will Be The Boys Headline News

Prime Video Drops ‘The Boys Presents: Diabolical’ Teaser and Cast Additions

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 9:34am

New anthology series, premiering March 4, delves into untold stories of the Emmy-Nominated ‘The Boys’ with 8 uniquely animated episodes brought to life by creatives including Awkwafina, Evan Goldberg & Seth Rogan, Andy Samberg, and Aisha Tyler.

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Spire Animation Secures $20 Million from Epic Games and Connect Ventures

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at 1:41pm

Investment will enable Unreal Engine integration into studio’s feature film animation pipeline to allow simultaneous build out of worlds and experiences for the metaverse; Danny McBride’s ‘Trouble’ set as first project to use new collaborative real-time technology.

Expanding Awareness of ASL Headline News

'DreamWorks Madagascar: A Little Wild’: A Milestone for Deaf Representation

See clips of Season 6 ‘sign over’ performances by deaf actress Shaylee Mansfield, using American Sign Language to communicate new character ‘Shaylee,’ expanding inclusivity and awareness of ASL.

Down Boy! Headline News

‘Clifford the Big Red Dog’ Comes Home February 1

Who’s that scratching at my door? Everyone’s favorite canine hits Blu-ray and DVD with special bonus content including behind-the-scenes footage, the puppetry behind the puppy, and tips and tricks for caring for a 10-foot-tall dog.

It’s so Crunchy! Headline News

Crunchyroll Drops ‘FreakAngels’ First Look Clip

Voice cast revealed for upcoming original animated series about a group of psychically powered friends and the dangers that await them; the Crunchyroll Original hits the streamer January 27.

Engage! Headline News

Paramount+ Drops ‘Star Trek: Picard’ Season 2 Trailer

Also announced, Whoopi Goldberg guest stars, reprising her role as Guinan from ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation;’ the all-new season premieres March 3 exclusively on Paramount+.

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David Derrick Jr. to Direct Disney’s ‘Moana’ Series

Musical being produced for Disney+ is set as the inaugural project at company’s new Vancouver studio opening later this year; Oscar-nominated Osnat Shurer will serve as the show’s producer.

Independent Animation Headline News

Watch: Oscar Shortlisted ‘The Windshield Wiper’

Director Alberto Mielgo concludes ‘Films are made to be watched’ as he shares his labor of love; the 3D/CG animated movie that poses the question, ‘What is Love?’ is now available free on YouTube.

Stop-Motion at its Best! Headline News

Aardman and Netflix Reveal New ‘Wallace & Gromit’ Film, ‘Chicken Run’ Sequel Details

The multiple Oscar-winning studio is collaborating with the streamer on two stop-motion comedies, each from a storied franchise; films to premiere in 2024 and 2023 respectively.

animated anthology Headline News

Prime Video Drops ‘The Boys Presents: Diabolical’ First Look

Delving into untold stories of the Emmy-Nominated ‘The Boys,’ the anthology delivers 8 uniquely animated episodes brought to life by creatives including Awkwafina, Evan Goldberg & Seth Rogan, Andy Samberg, and Aisha Tyler; series hits the streamer March 4.

It's so Crunchy! Headline News

Crunchyroll Reveals Winter Anime Dub Slate

Streamer drops new dubbed episodes of fan favorites ‘Platinum End,’ and ‘Death Note;’ new dubs for the international anime audience now include ‘That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 2’ and ‘Haikyu!!’

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