U.K. Government Extends Animation Production Rebate
Animation UK campaigned for the increase in tax incentives and for the inclusion of animated theatrical release films, in addition to animated television programs.
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Nickelodeon Acquires Original 1987 Animated ‘TMNT’ Series
The network announced the global rights deal during the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem movie panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2023.
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VIEW 2023 Welcomes ‘Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget’ Writer/Director Sam Fell
Fell will attend in person, presenting on the making of Netflix and Aardman’s upcoming animated comedy about the new adventures of freedom-fighting chickens Ginger and Rocky; the VIEW Conference takes place October 15-20 in Turin, Italy.
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LINOLEUM Contemporary Animation and Media Art Festival
Begins: October 4, 2023
The event celebrates creativity amongst animators and media artists, promotes contemporary animation and media art in Ukraine; the 10th edition will take place October 4-8 in Kyiv.
SPARK ANIMATION Festival 2023
Begins: November 9, 2023
Spark CG hosts the annual SPARK ANIMATION Festival in Vancouver, promising a window into the leading minds of CG and animation; festival film submissions are open until September 10.
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TAAFI Industry Conference 2023
Begins: November 2, 2023
The Toronto Animation Arts Festival International includes the TAAFI Industry Conference, which invites everyone to come talk animation, gaming, and VFX at the Toronto Reference Library from November 2-4, 2023.
Demente Animation and Edward James Olmos Team on ‘Pachuko Boy 2055’
The new Latinx superhero series will debut at San Diego Comic-Con 2023.
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New Chitose Airport International Animation Festival 2023
Begins: November 2, 2023
The festival returns in-person for its 10th edition, taking place at the New Chitose Airport November 2-6.
ReAnimania International Animation Film Festival of Yerevan 2023
Begins: October 22, 2023
The 15th edition of the festival will be held October 22-28 in Yerevan, Armenia.
Animest International Animation Film Festival 2023
Begins: October 6, 2023
The 18th edition of Animest, the only Oscar qualifying event in Romania, will take place October 6-15.
Seoul Indie-AniFest 2023
Begins: September 14, 2023
Organized by KIAFA (the Korean Independent Animation Filmmakers' Association), the 19th edition of the festival seeks to introduce to audiences wonderful independent animation from Asia; the festival runs September 14-19 in Seoul.
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Trevor Bentley Opens Toon City Vancouver
The industry veteran and co-founder of Atomic Cartoons launches the new production studio in partnership with Manila’s animation studio, Toon City.
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‘Titina’ Now Streaming on The Animation Showcase
The Tokyo Anime Award Winner is available for motion picture industry members to stream and is currently playing at the Cinelounge Sunset Theatre in Hollywood, CA.
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‘Aurora’s Sunrise’ Animated Doc on Armenian Genocide to Hit North American Theaters
Inna Sahakyan’s harrowing film tells the story of Aurora Mardiganian, who escaped the Armenian Genocide before embarking on an odyssey that took her to the heights of Hollywood stardom.
Call for Entries: Kidscreen Awards 2024
Submissions are now being accepted for next year’s event, taking place in San Diego; the deadline for entries is September 8, 2023.
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Warner Bros. Discovery Announces San Diego Comic-Con Panels
The slate of four panels showcases new original animated films, including Adult Swim’s ‘The Venture Bros.: Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart’ and ‘Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar,’ and will feature appearances from cast and creatures.
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Adult Swim, Cartoon Network Reveal San Diego Comic-Con Lineup
Panels will highlight the latest seasons of ‘Rick and Morty’ and ‘My Adventures with Superman,’ as well as Cartoon Networks’ upcoming new show, ‘Tiny Toons Looniversity,’ during the conventions run, July 19-23.
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‘Nimona’ Directors Head to VIEW 2023
Nick Bruno and Troy Quane are set to attend the upcoming conference in-person to present their new animated feature, now streaming on Netflix, based on the New York Times best-selling graphic novel by ND Stevenson; the VIEW Conference takes place October 15-20 in Turin, Italy.
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ANIMA – Festival Internacional de Animación de Córdoba 2023
Begins: October 3, 2023
The international animation festival, running October 3-6, brings together academics, art and culture in a unique event devoted to animation in its artistic and technological dimensions.
Japan Society Announces Lineup for 16th Annual JAPAN CUTS
‘The First Slam Dunk’ opens the upcoming NYC festival of new Japanese film, set for July 26-August 6.
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Countryside Animafest Cyprus
Begins: August 9, 2023
The annual festival returns to Crete this August and features a poster designed by Academy Award-winning animator Michael Dudok de Wit.
2024 Crunchyroll Anime Awards Return to Japan
The eighth edition of the Anime Awards will take place next March 2, co-hosted by voice actress Sally Amaki and presenter Jon Kabira.
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Animation Block Party
Begins: August 18, 2023
The annual animation film festival celebrates 20 years in New York at Brooklyn’s BAM August 18-20.
Dandelooo and Canal+ Partner on ‘Gaston Gets It!’
The two companies are developing a new animated comedy series based on the children’s book series ‘Gaston’s Emotions.’
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88 Pictures Expands to Toronto
India-based animation studio taps veteran industry execs Sabrina Riegel, Nol Meyer and Jean Cloude Nouchy to spearhead first international expansion.
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