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The Streaming Wars Really Begin Headline News

Warner Bros. Discovery Sues Paramount for ‘South Park’ Licensing Infringement

The suit alleges that special content for the adult animated series was created for Paramount+ using ‘grammatical sleight of hand’ despite a $500 million licensing deal granting streaming rights of all new and historic episodes to HBO Max.

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Toonz Media Group Launches Feature Film Division

Icon Entertainment International exec Ariel Veneziano tapped to helm group’s latest expansion; the division kicks off with ‘Little Emma,’ an animated feature in co-production with Gold Valley Entertainment.  

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Harry Butt to Lead Nexus Studios’ New Motion Design Studio

The division will offer 'disruptive design-first campaigns for brands' based on typographic-led motion design, CG product films and bespoke motion brand identities.

The Horror Giant Grows Headline News

Indie Horror Giant Blumhouse Goes Interactive with Blumhouse Games

Industry veterans Zach Wood named President, Don Sechler named CFO, of the new game subsidiary, which will partner with independent game developers to bring their creative vision to life through original, horror-themed games.

Karacas and His Balls Return! ANIMATIONWorld

The Saga of ‘Ballmastrz: Rubicon’ - Gaz Digzy, Crayzar, and the Fate of the Earth

Creator Christy Karacas talks about the follow-up to his darkly humorous Adult Swim series ‘Ballmastrz: 9000,’ an all-new special with returning star Natasha Lyonne now airing on Adult Swim and streaming on HBO Max.

Coco Crush Indeed! Headline News

Chanel Unveils New Animated Ambassadors to Mixed Reception

The beloved luxury brand has transformed BLACKPINK member Jennie and actors Margaret Qualley and Amandla Stenberg into 2D models for the 2023 ‘Coco Crush’ campaign, though some are complaining the campaign is off-brand and doesn’t properly credit the animation team.

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Framestore Pictures Adds Directors Rich Lee and Jennifer Stafford

Company to represent both filmmakers in North America and the UK; Lee’s recent credits include multi-award-winning project ‘The Hiring Chain,’ while Stafford’s include Emmy Award-winning short ‘One Shot.’

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Live-Action ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Adds Zach Galifianakis

Disney’s upcoming hybrid live-action/CG feature, helmed by ‘Marcel the Shell with Shoes On’ director Dean Fleischer-Camp, has added ‘The Hangover’ actor in an undisclosed role.

Madness of Two Headline News

First Look - Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn in ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’

In a Valentine’s Day reveal, director Todd Phillips shared an image of the infamous vixen locked in an intense embrace with Phoenix’s Joker; the sequel hits theaters in 2024.

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Philippe Denis Named Creative Director for DNEG Animation

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 8:34am

The VFX Supervisor on ‘Ron’s Gone Wrong’ and upcoming ‘Under the Boardwalk’ will now oversee all the division’s global creative output while developing long-term strategy for its creative direction.

Meeting a True Master ANIMATIONWorld

Animated Characters: The Art of Babbitt – Part 2

Animator, director, character designer, teacher, and writer Nancy Beiman shares Part 2 of her extensive, 2-part, 1979 interview with famed animator Art Babbitt, whom she met as a 21-year-old Cal Arts student after visiting Richard Williams’ L.A. studio on a dare.

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‘PJ Masks,’ ‘Oddbods’ and ‘Hey Duggee’ Writing Duo Board ‘BuddyBots’ Kids’ Series

Creation Entertainment Media and Magic Frame Animation sign Tim Clague and Danny Stack for a new ‘inclusive’ animated show that teaches kids the importance of believing in themselves.

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Longtime Netflix Exec Matt Levin to Head LAIKA’s Live-Action Expansion

The cutting-edge animation studio adds veteran production leadership to take the reins of the studio’s expanding live-action efforts; first project is based on John Brownlow’s action thriller novel ‘Seventeen.’

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DNEG Names Philippe Gluckman Creative Director – India

The former DreamWorks exec joins the studio’s growing creative leadership team that includes recent hire Angi Dyste as Senior Vice President, Episodic, and recently promoted Archie Donato as Head of VFX and Eoin Murphy as Head of CG.

Awards Headline News

'Encanto’ Wins Big at the 2023 Grammy Awards

The colorful Colombia-inspired Disney animated film won Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media, while composer Germaine Franco won Best Score Soundtrack and Lin-Manuel Miranda won Best Song Written for Visual Media for ‘We Don’t Talk About Bruno.’

Meeting a True Master ANIMATIONWorld

Animated Characters: The Art of Babbitt – Part 1

Animator, director, character designer, teacher, and writer Nancy Beiman shares Part 1 of her extensive, 2-part, 1979 interview with famed animator Art Babbitt, whom she met as a 21-year-old Cal Arts student after visiting Richard Williams’ L.A. studio on a dare.

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Aardman Appoints Laura Taylor-Williams as Head of Digital and Strategic Development

In the newly created role, exec will lead a team covering commercial and creative strategies in digital publishing, as well as the strategic direction of digital monetization across AVOD, FAST and EST.

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VisualCreatures Names Ian Unterreiner President

Former Zoic exec to helm AGBO’s recently acquired virtual production studio, specializing in real-time applications in visual effects and animation, to be housed at its downtown Los Angeles creative campus.  

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Long-Time Disney Exec Angi Dyste Joins DNEG Animation

Bringing 25+ years’ experience in animation and kids’ programming, the industry veteran assumes the newly created role of Senior Vice President, Episodic; the appointment comes as the studio increases its focus on TV and feature animation.

In Passing Headline News

TOONZ Studio Founder Bill Dennis Passes at 80

The longtime industry leader and ASIFA India chapter founder was a key player in building the animation production industry in India, including the setup of the Toonz Academy in Kerala and The Week of the Masters Animation Festival.

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