Fred Rogers Productions Names Olubunmi Mia Olufemi Supervising Producer
Peabody Award-winning producer to supervise all phases of production for new animated series, ‘Alma’s Way;’ show will launch fall 2021 on PBS KIDS.
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Nelvana’s Nelnet Wins Technology & Engineering Emmy
The company’s cloud-based platform assists animation production for long-form 3D and 2D digital formats in which tasks, tools, and production assets are distributed to crewmembers and stakeholders around the world.
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‘Skull Island’ and ‘Tomb Raider’ Anime Series in Development at Netflix
Adding to their extensive slate of previously announced anime projects, Netflix has greenlit two new series, from Legendary Television, based on hugely popular film and game franchises.
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‘Go, Dog. Go!’ Now Streaming on Netflix
DreamWorks Animation and WildBrain’s new CG animated series is based on PD Eastman’s children’s books of the same name; watch the series’ trailer and clips from the season premiere.
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‘Archibald’s Next Big Thing is Here’ Flies the Coop and Heads to Peacock
The latest chapter of Emmy Award winner Tony Hale and DreamWorks Animation’s 2D animated comedy, about the misadventures of a curious, loveable chicken, moves over to NBCUniversal’s new streaming platform, premiering February 18.
Sneak Peek Weekend: ‘Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten’ Episode 1 Premiere
The exclusive Kartoon Channel! event runs January 29-31 and will feature an introduction from series co-executive producer and star, Arnold Schwarzenegger; the shows officially debuts Spring 2021.
Gareth Coker to Score Studio Wildcard’s ‘ARK: The Animated Series’
The BAFTA-nominated composer is known for scoring Ubisoft’s ‘Immortals: Fenyx Rising and Microsoft’s upcoming ‘Halo Infinite.’
‘Beyblade Burst’ Now Airing on RTV Indonesia
Animasia Studio named program distributor and licensee in South East Asia for the popular anime series franchise; company tasked with promoting non-toy merchandise and events.
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Guru Studio Names Jody Jessop Head of Recruiting and Community Engagement
20-year industry veteran will be tasked with leading creative talent recruitment as the company continues a period of unprecedented growth; will also promote the studio’s community initiatives including mentorship and training programs for artists.
Did ‘The Simpsons’ Once Again Predict the Future?
The iconic series, known for its uncanny prescience, showed Lisa Simpson succeeding Donald Trump as President back in a 2000 episode… wearing an outfit eerily similar to VP Kamala Harris’ inauguration suit and pearls.
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‘Beyblade Burst Surge’ Season 5 Premieres February 20 on Disney XD
New episodes include new characters as well as fan favorites; season’s opening theme song ‘We Got the Spin’ now on the series official YouTube channel.
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Augenblick Studios Appoints Carrie Miller COO
Industry veteran brings expertise in digital production and original IP development; will be tasked with advancing the studio’s vision and distinct approach to animation.
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‘Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous’ Season 2 Now Streaming on Netflix
All-new episodes of the hit DreamWorks Animation adventure series find the kids forced deep into the jungle when T.Rex takes over Main Street; watch some teaser clips from the new season.
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Toei’s ‘World Trigger’ Global Livestream Watch Party January 30
Studio invites fans to join a special online event celebrating the popular sci-fi series featuring video and messages from the Japanese cast, screenings of episodes 1 & 2 of the new season, and post-episode discussions and giveaways.
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Millimages Names Marina Narishkin Director General
New appointment will spearhead strategic studio transformation through diversification, development of new IP for TV and film, and creation of new global licensing network.
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Podcast EP94: How Henry Bonsu Successfully Pitched ‘Lazor Wulf’ To Adult Swim
The series creator discusses his show’s rollercoaster journey from humble webcomic to fan favorite and Season 2 renewal.
Pink Parrot Media and Sky bring ‘Snowsnaps’ to the UK
The popular preschool animated comedy-adventure series is a spinoff of the animated movie ‘Snowtime;’ the show encourages kids to use their imaginations to create their own games of make-believe in the outdoor world.
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‘Tasty Tales of the Food Truckers’ Comes to Netflix ASEAN January 19
New animated series makes food and cooking fun by taking kids on culinary adventures to different countries while teaching friendship, cultural diversity, and important food terminology.
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Animated Short About Paris Terrorist Attack Being Developed as TV Series
Based on ‘My Life in Versailles,’ the acclaimed 2D film inspired by the 2015 attack, new series will follow the film’s main character, 8-year-old Violette, who after losing her parents, is sent to live with a relative where she must face and conquer her traumatic past.
LAIKA Adds Ian Sheppard as Head of Development
Former Skydance, DreamWorks Animation and Nickelodeon executive will report directly to President & CEO Travis Knight.
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FOX Drops New Denis Leary ‘Dogs Playing Poker’ Short
Check out the second of two animated shorts from Fox Entertainment and the famed comedian, based on Icebox’s ‘Poker Night,’ about five dog friends playing cards and shooting the sh@t about sports.
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Fan Voting Opens for Fifth Annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards
With nominations announced, fans can now vote on all their favorites - every day in every category - through January 22; winners to be revealed on February 19.
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Cartoon Network’s ‘Drawn to Change’ Premieres January 16
Martin Luther King Jr. Day episode features King’s granddaughter discussing her goals to continue her grandfather’s legacy; new monthly vignettes featuring inspirational stories from real-life kids to be released throughout the year.
‘Devil May Care’ Premieres on SYFY’s TZGZ February 6
Even Hell needs a social media manager; new animated series features a millennial whose Earthly job lands him the task of creating online ‘buzz’ for the devil.
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‘Scooby-Doo! and Guess Who?: The Complete First Season’ Available On DVD January 19
Scooby-Doo and the gang teams up with celebrities and pop culture icons to solve some of their toughest mysteries yet; special appearances include NBA superstar Chris Paul, recording artist Halsey, George Takei, Christian Slater, and Kenan Thompson.
